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http://dx.doi.org/10.7843/kgs.2016.32.7.35

Evaluation of Vertical Bearing Capacity of Bucket Foundations in Layered Soil by Using Finite Element Analysis  

Park, Jeong-Seon (Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engrg., Hanyang Univ.)
Park, Duhee (Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engrg., Hanyang Univ.)
Yoon, Se-Woong (Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engrg., Hanyang Univ.)
Saeed-ullah, Jan Mandokhai (Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engrg., Hanyang Univ.)
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Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society / v.32, no.7, 2016 , pp. 35-45 More about this Journal
Abstract
Estimation of vertical bearing capacity is critical in the design of bucket foundation used to support offshore structure. Empirical formula and closed form solutions for bucket foundations in uniform sand or clay profiles have been extensively studied. However, the vertical bearing capacity of bucket foundations in alternating layers of sand overlying clay is not well defined. We performed a series of two-dimensional axisymmetric finite element analyses on bucket foundations in sand overlying clay soil, using elasto-plastic soil model. The load transfer mechanism is investigated for various conditions. Performing the parametric study for the friction angles, undrained shear strengths, thickness of sand layer, and aspect ratios of foundation, we present the predictive charts for determining the vertical bearing capacities of bucket foundations in sand overlying clay layer. In addition, after comparing with the finite element analysis results, it is found that linear interpolation between the design charts give acceptable values in these ranges of parameters.
Keywords
Bucket foundation; Vertical bearing capacity; Layered soil; Finite element analysis;
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