Date of Award
Spring 1980
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Civil Engineering
First Advisor
Wenzel, Thomas H.
Abstract
In this study the behavior of adjacent buried cylinders is investigated. Specifically, the study focuses on concrete pipe, a type of buried cylinder. A general investigation of the soil-interaction effect of buried single pipes is conducted. The main emphasis, however, is on the behavior of twin pipe configurations and the load distributions on the pipe. The soil-structure system is analyzed using the finite element method. Various computer programs are used for the preparation of input, the solution procedure, and the generation of output. The results are presented in the form of soil-structure deformations and load distribution curves. Difficulties in treating the soil-structure interaction type problem are cited. Finally, recommendations are offered for future finite element studies of soil-structure systems.
Recommended Citation
Druml, David F., "Soil Interaction Effects of Buried Adjacent Cylinders" (1980). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 4516.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/4516