Finite Element Modeling and Structural Behavior of Concrete Tunnel Linings

An improved understanding of the structural behavior of concrete tunnel linings is obtained through a series of numerical analyses of the ground-lining interaction problem with emphasis on nonlinear lining behavior. A rational analysis approach is recommended for linings in rock and soil that will include the nonlinear effects and interaction in a realistic manner. For numerical analysis, a nonlinear finite element computer program was developed to perform parametric studies to investigate a wide range of the key variables and determine how they affect the design.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Civil Engineering

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2014

Author dc:creator

• Saha, Pabitra Kumar

• Engineering, Civil

Identifier

(UMI)AAI8209624

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/69899