Simplified analysis of cantilever diaphragm walls in cohesive soils |
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Authors: | Enrico Conte Antonello Troncone |
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Affiliation: | Department of Civil Engineering, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Cosenza, Italy |
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Abstract: | In this paper, a method is presented for a simplified analysis of cantilever diaphragm walls in cohesive soils under undrained and drained conditions. A rectilinear distribution of the net contact stresses that are not completely predetermined by the limit state is assumed at the soil-wall interface, consistently with the mechanism usually experienced by these structures. Simple equations are derived to readily calculate the contact stress distribution on the wall and the associated internal forces in the ultimate and service conditions. Moreover, these equations require few parameters as input data. Comparisons are carried out with a limit equilibrium method commonly used in design to show the usefulness of the proposed method for practical purposes. |
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Keywords: | Earth pressure Active pressure Passive pressure Corresponding author |
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