Deformation of level ground with inclined base | |
| Author | Alfaro, Marolo Caduan |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.GT-87-05 |
| Subject(s) | Structural engineering Soil mechanics |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. GT-87-05 |
| Abstract | This study presents the investigation of the deformation behaviour of level ground resting over an inclined base. Such investigation was carried out by CRISP finite element computer program and complemented by experimental model test. The soil medium employed was a remolded soft clay. Moreover, linear elastic and modified cam-clay soil models were used in the numerical analysis. It was assumed that the deformation behaviour follows plane strain consolidation. The base inc linations adopted in the numerical analysis were 3, 5, 8, 10 and 15 degrees. Likewise, experimental model tests were performed for 5 and 15 degrees base inclinations. Both investigations indicate that the horizontal displacement is directed towards the side of maximum depth of the base. The horizontal displacement was found to be dependent on base .incl ination. That is, markedly less for lower base inclination . The effect of the base inclination to the horizontal displacement at the surface diminishes for a considerable h eight of the compressible stratum. Furthermore, the results indicate that horizontal displacement occurs even during con. |
| Year | 1988 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. GT-87-05 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Geotechnical and Transportation Engineering (GT) |
| Chairperson(s) | Kuwano, Jiro |
| Examination Committee(s) | Balasubramaniam, A.S. ;Rantucci, Giovanni; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD); |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1988 |