Three-dimensional arching effect on vertical circular shafts

S. S. Jeong, K. Y. Kim, H. S. Lim

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Abstract

The lateral earth pressure of vertical circular shaft is investigated by using experimental test and a numerical analysis.A framework for determining the earth pressure distribution on the basis of both centrifuge model test and 2D FE analysis results is introduced. Through these studies, it is found that the lateral earth pressure acting on a vertical circular shaft considering arching effect is about 80% smaller than that calculated by Rankine's theory. It is also found that arching effect is highly dependent on the shaft diameter, the bearing condition and the flexural modulus of shaft. And it is shown that arching effect of soil is more significant for flexible vertical shaft than for rigid vertical shaft embedded in weathered soil.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGeotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground - Proceedings of the 8th Int. Symposium on Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground, TC204 ISSMGE - IS-SEOUL 2014
PublisherTaylor and Francis - Balkema
Pages79-85
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9781138027008
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Event8th International Symposium on Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground, TC204 ISSMGE - IS-SEOUL 2014 - Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 2014 Aug 252014 Aug 27

Publication series

NameGeotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground - Proceedings of the 8th Int. Symposium on Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground, TC204 ISSMGE - IS-SEOUL 2014

Other

Other8th International Symposium on Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground, TC204 ISSMGE - IS-SEOUL 2014
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CitySeoul
Period14/8/2514/8/27

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Civil and Structural Engineering

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