Full-Scale Test Wall in Sand

Software

Version Notes:
FLAC 8.0

Level: Intermediate
Runs in Demo: No

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The simulation of a test wall construction in well-graded sand is performed with FLAC. The construction steps include eight excavation stages with shotcrete, tiebacks and soil nails emplaced as support at each stage. The tiebacks are pretensioned to a specific lockoff load. Development of forces in the support and soil deformation are monitored throughout the construction process.

Keywords:

  • Multistage excavation
  • Shortcrete
  • Tieback
  • Soil nail
  • Structural Elements
  • Mohr-Coulomb model

Materials:

  • Concrete
  • Sand
  • Steel

Analyses:

  • Static
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