Finite element analysis of time dependent settlements around pile structures

The purpose of this thesis is to use a finite element procedure for predicting settlement, rate of settlement and negative skin friction effects and downdrag force on a pile caused by consolidation of the surrounding soils. The influence of negative skin friction caused by consolidation due to gravity, due to backfill and due to backfill with external load are investigated. The inclusion of time history is also evaluated.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science

Level thesis:degree_level

masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Civil Engineering

Department dc:contributor.department

Civil Engineering

Grantor dc:publisher

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Year dc:date.issued

1977

Author dc:creator

• Chow, Lawrence Lo

Statement dc:rights

• In Copyright

Licence dc:rights.uri

• http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/10919/64141

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/64141