| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/R29833/01 |
| Title: |
Extending the Scaled Boundary Finite Element Method To Model Dynamic Two-Phase Soil Structure Interaction |
| Principal Investigator: |
El-Hamalawi, Dr A |
| Other Investigators: |
|
| Researcher Co-Investigators: |
|
| Project Partners: |
|
| Department: |
Civil and Building Engineering |
| Organisation: |
Loughborough University |
| Scheme: |
Fast Stream |
| Starts: |
01 August 2001 |
Ends: |
31 January 2003 |
Value (£): |
66,103
|
| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Civil Engineering Materials |
Ground Engineering |
|
| EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications: |
|
| Related Grants: |
|
| Panel History: |
|
|
Summary on Grant Application Form |
|
The proposed work is in the area of computational mechanics. The aim of this project is to develop a numerical formulation capable of correctly modelling the far-field boundary for two-phase media, and its effect on the time-dependent interaction between a structure, and the underlying local soil. As a result of this research, an improved understanding of stress wave transmission in a two-phase medium will be gained. This would lead to safer and more cost-effective designs by engineers operating in the field of geodynamics (including seismic analysis). This is particularly important for high-capital construction projects such as nuclear reactor installations, dams, offshore platforms, and large-span bridge structures. Consequent improved confidence in risk assessment would allow communities living near these safety-critical structures to feel more secure.The research will be achieved by extending the highly attractive existing single-phase scaled boundary finite element method, into a two-phase coupled consolidation approach for both static and dynamic conditions. The developed formulations will be programmed and incorporated into a finite element program, and made available via the Internet. Validation will be achieved by comparing with closed-form and extended mesh solutions.
|
|
Key Findings |
|
This information can now be found on Gateway to Research (GtR) http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk
|
|
Potential use in non-academic contexts |
|
This information can now be found on Gateway to Research (GtR) http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk
|
|
Impacts |
|
| Description |
This information can now be found on Gateway to Research (GtR) http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk |
| Summary |
|
| Date Materialised |
|
|
|
|
Sectors submitted by the Researcher |
|
This information can now be found on Gateway to Research (GtR) http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk
|
| Project URL: |
|
| Further Information: |
|
| Organisation Website: |
http://www.lboro.ac.uk |