Analysis of a novel subway station structure to mitigate damages induced by normal faulting
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DOI: 10.1016/j.soildyn.2020.106246
Abstract: Abstract Underground structures are more vulnerable to faulting than earthquake shaking. However, there are no effective mitigation measures for the damages of underground structures subjected to normal faulting. This study proposes a novel structure for… read more here.
Keywords: subway station; normal faulting; novel subway; diaphragm walls ... See more keywords
Numerical Study of Stiff Diaphragm Walls Used to Improve the Performance of Rocking Foundation Systems
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DOI: 10.1080/13632469.2019.1631233
Abstract: ABSTRACT This research explores the effectiveness of the use of stiff diaphragm walls next to a rocking foundation through numerical simulation. This improvement technique is used as a means to increase in subsoil peripheral confinement… read more here.
Keywords: diaphragm walls; rocking foundation; stiff diaphragm; performance rocking ... See more keywords