Papers by Keyword: Foundation

Abstract: In Colombia, as in other developing regions, social housing shortage related problems has led local authorities to propose low cost housing projects that allow its quickly and easy construction. Among the requirements of this type of construction are solicitations for vertical and lateral loads caused by wind or earthquake forces, as well as the sustainable use of natural resources Considering this, the use of Guadua angustifolia Kunth (Guadua a.) as a structural material has awaken a great interest, considering its renewability, high-speed growth, ecological benefits and because is easily obtainable all across the country. Due to the lack of additional information, structural joints in this type of materials, are usually pinned, assuming that there is no moment transmission between the different elements, however, some types of connections can partially restrict the rotation in the supports. Additionally, the degree of constrain that any support can provide to the column is a variable that has not been studied enough, despite being essential for modeling and structural design.In this work a connection between a column of Guadua a. and its foundation was studied. The influence of each component on the connection behavior under horizontal loads was assessed, testing seven different configurations. Monotonic and dynamic testing of connections as well as the characterization of the materials used in its construction were included in the experimental schedule. It was determined that the presence of mortar grouting together with the use of longitudinal bolts slightly increases the connection strength as drastically reduce its ductility. The use of transversal bolts is the best alternative to obtain a strong, stiff and ductile connection, especially when are combined with the use of hoops.

Abstract: The foundation of the reinforced concrete arch bridge beams of Tukad Pekerisan and Tukad Penet (Pekerisan River and Penet River) Bali, were first designed to use well foundation on a rock soil adapted to the boring results. However, at the time of excavation, the base soil was founded to have textures that contain of both longitudinal and transverse cracks. The fractures were found to form a rectangular pattern and continued down to the layer of soil. It was feared that the slope will not be strong enough and could collapse. The purpose of this study is to determine the strength and stability of the bore piles foundations of reinforced concrete arch bridge, in order to avoid the possible collapse of the banks on the bridge foundation. The alternative of bore piles as underpinning were selected by considering the field problems, such as the elongated soil crack sand a very steep slope of soil near the construction.

Abstract: Now the most pressing and to end unresolved question is the determination of the design parameters for the base in the conditions of formation of karst deformations. Foundation calculations made on the basis of forecasting karst manifestations sizes and the likelihood of their formation at the base of the designed construction. In paper presented the grillage calculation scheme. We calculated the grillage with four bays for four cases: excluding karst collapse, taking into account the collapse of a single support, taking into account the collapse under two not adjacent supports and taking into account the collapse at two adjacent supports. In paper presents the diagrams of bending moments and shear forces.

Abstract: Building on the foundation with steel slag as a typical example of the destruction of the thermo-elastic theory to study slag landfill foundation, combining academic knowledge mechanics, heat transfer, etc., the theoretical foundation of slag analysis and numerical simulation of thermal stress, a comprehensive discussion the failure mechanism of the upper part of the foundation of the slag building. On-site measured temperature were fitted by thermal stress analysis of steel slag field, get the corresponding stress-strain cloud. The results show close to the simulation results and the actual situation: simulating thermal stress results slag surface be uplifted 3.77cm, uplifting 5cm of building fundamentals actual.

Abstract: The concrete used in transmission lines are basically for foundations. The foundation concrete of transmission lines in corrosive environments has shown serious deterioration, which usually caused by concrete deterioration, rebar corrosion, degradation of bond strength between rebar and concrete due to various corrosive effects. Field tests are carried out in Wuhu area to research the durability of foundation concrete of transmission lines. And test results show that the concrete strength in the air is a litter higher than underground and the carbonization depth at the windward side is the largest of each foundation and the leeward side is the smallest, while those underground are close to zero.

Abstract: In the recent decade the education system of the Republic of Armenia has been actively integrated into the spirit and principles of the Bologna declaration one of the essential requirements of which is the assurance of freedom and autonomy for the universities (higher education institutions, hereof HEIs) and accordingly conformity of the post-secondary education and scientific research system with the ever changing needs of society and interest groups as well as with the scientific progress and development of higher education competitiveness. The status of governmental nonprofit organization of the state universities of the RA partially hinders the independence and institutional autonomy defined by the state laws to some extend. Firstly, the obstacles relate to the limitation of the financial and economic opportunities and rights of the universities accordingly blocking the comprehensive implementation and efficiency of reformations.

Abstract: The vast area of distribution of soft clay with poor engineering property of our country, on the soft clay subgrade treatment by drainage consolidation method. As a kind of drainage consolidation method, vacuum preloading consolidation of soft soil foundation in recent years have been widely used, and achieved very good engineering and economic benefits. The theory research about vacuum preloading behind the engineering practice, restricted the further development of the technology and engineering application, it is necessary to make a systematic study. Through the comparative analysis of the test results, the vacuum causes soil consolidation, on this basis, the surcharge preloading and vacuum preloading contrast of the vacuum preloading mechanism, analyzes various factors foundation reinforcement finally strengthening effect by vacuum preloading.

Abstract: The example which is selected in this engineering project is the hospital in Lanzhou University of Technology, the paper analyzed the reason that the foundation subsidence, and used reasonable and effective method on reinforcement. It hoped that the achievement can provide beneficial reference for handling the problem that foundation subsidence in collapsible loess areas.

Abstract: To meet the requirements of foundation bearing capacity, end bearing piles are adopted by most of the Sluices built on soft soil foundations. However, after the completion of the sluice, there will be settlements on both sides of the backfill, which will result in base cavity, form water seepage channels, and endanger the buildings and dams. In this paper, a new steel sheet pile diaphragm wall scheme is proposed to resit seepages under this situation. Steel sheet pile diaphragm walls are disposed on the river side of the building and connected with the chamber floor to prevent wound infiltration and sliding sideways. The practical results show the effectiveness of the proposed scheme.

Abstract: Transmission lines pass through various types of regions in China and some of that are corrosive. The foundation concrete of transmission lines in corrosive environments had shown serious deterioration, which usually caused by concrete deterioration, rebar corrosion, degradation of bond strength between rebar and concrete due to various corrosive effects. There are salt lake areas in west China where some power transmission channels pass through. Field tests are carried out in Golmud area to research the durability of foundation concrete of transmission lines. And test results show that the concrete strength in the air is higher than underground and the carbonation depth of the foundation concrete decreases with the increase of concrete compressive strength.