Numerical Evaluation of Buried Wave Barriers Performance
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DOI: 10.1007/s40891-020-00240-z
Abstract: Ground-borne vibrations caused by construction activities, highway and railway traffic may disturb adjacent structures and sensitive machines. Thus, studies on isolation of this type of vibrations have accelerated in recent years. This paper aims to… read more here.
Keywords: evaluation buried; buried wave; buried trenches; performance ... See more keywords
Design of wave barriers for mitigation of train–induced vibrations using a coupled genetic-algorithm/finite-element methodology
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DOI: 10.1016/j.soildyn.2019.03.007
Abstract: Abstract Train-induced ground vibrations can cause major problems in structures that accommodate sensitive apparatus or located in densely populated districts. Wave barriers are used extensively in practice to mitigate the detrimental effects of these vibrations.… read more here.
Keywords: coupled genetic; methodology; train induced; wave barriers ... See more keywords
Topology Optimization of Wave Barriers for Mitigation of Vertical Component of Seismic Ground Motions
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DOI: 10.1080/13632469.2017.1398694
Abstract: ABSTRACT Vertical vibration of structures due to strong near-field earthquakes could culminate in catastrophic consequences. In this article, the optimum patterns of two types of wave barriers with different geometry configurations, buried in the soil… read more here.
Keywords: topology; topology optimization; ground motions; soil ... See more keywords