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    Investigation of Dynamic Response of Shallow Foundations on Layered Soil Medium by Physical Modeling

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Mousavi, Mohammad (Author) ; Jafarzadeh, Fardin (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Dynamic impedance functions method is most recent approach in the analysis of soil-foundation dynamic interaction, and presented for massless rigid foundations. Impedance functions are frequency dependent functions, and used to obtain dynamic response of foundation with arbitrary mass subjected to dynamic loading of any frequency and magnitude. The important assumptions for appropriate useof mentioned method are rigidity of foundation and visco-elastic behavior of the soil beneath the foundation. In this study, experimental vertical impedance functions of square and circular foundations have been investigated,using physical modeling tests. A granular soil layer with finite thickness... 

    Numerical Study of Parameters Affecting the Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Yousefi, Mohammad Reza (Author) ; Ahmadi, Mohamad Mehdi (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Thread the bearing capacity of soil beneath the foundations of the main topics in Engineering is considered that main reason it is the more contact structures. if all the factors that are likely to impact on bearing capacity is more useful to consider more accurate results are obtained. This thesis has tried using FLAC software is a comprehensive review on the soil bearing capacity of foundations under certain conditions of Geotechnical and foundation strip, can be done .The modeling of soil layers and soil bearing capacity based on changes in properties (clay and sandy soils) and changes in depth are examined. The changes in the deep layer of soil and properties of soil, bearing capacity is... 

    Steady state and liquefaction characteristics of gravely sands

    , Article Geotechnical and Geological Engineering ; Volume 23, Issue 2 , 2005 , Pages 141-156 ; 09603182 (ISSN) Haeri, S. M ; Hamidi, A ; Sharif University of Technology
    2005
    Abstract
    Liquefaction of loose and saturated soils during earthquakes and strong ground motions has been a major cause of damage to buildings and earth embankments as well as other civil engineering structures. In order to evaluate the liquefaction potential and steady state characteristics of gravely sand of south west Tehran, a subsoil exploration program conducted dividing the region into 10 zones. In each zone of 500 m × 500 m a borehole of 20 m deep was drilled. SPT was performed at one meter intervals in each borehole and a total of 200 samples were recovered. Soils of similar grain size distribution have been considered to have similar steady state characteristics,therefore consolidated... 

    Numerical Study of Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations on Two-Layer Soils

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Fathi Mehmandoost Sofla, Mahdi (Author) ; Ahmadi, Mohammad Mahdi (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    The purpose of designing the foundation is to transfer the load of the structure to the subsoil without creating shear failure and additional settlement in the soil. Therefore, choosing the appropriate bearing capacity is an important point that should be considered in any project. Determining the bearing capacity of foundations is one of the topics that has long been considered by researchers and geotechnical engineering designers. For this reason, its design is not considered a new issue, but the application of new methods and the development of computers, raises new perspectives on this issue that justifies new studies.Most of the recent study, which have done so far on bearing capacity,... 

    Estimating liquefaction-induced settlement of shallow foundations by numerical approach

    , Article Computers and Geotechnics ; Volume 37, Issue 3 , April , 2010 , Pages 267-279 ; 0266352X (ISSN) Shahir, H ; Pak, A ; Sharif University of Technology
    2010
    Abstract
    Occurrence of liquefaction in saturated sand deposits underlying foundation of structure can cause a wide range of structural damages starting from minor settlement, and ending to general failure due to loss of bearing capacity. If the bearing capacity failure is not the problem, reliable estimation of the liquefaction-induced settlement will be of prime importance in assessment of the overall performance of the structure. Currently, there are few procedures with limited application in practice for estimation of settlement of foundations on liquefied ground. Therefore, development of a general relationship is important from the practical viewpoint. In this paper, the dynamic response of... 

    Dynamic behavior of pile foundations under cyclic loading in liquefiable soils

    , Article Computers and Geotechnics ; Volume 40 , 2012 , Pages 114-126 ; 0266352X (ISSN) Rahmani, A ; Pak, A ; Sharif University of Technology
    Abstract
    In this paper, a fully coupled three-dimensional dynamic analysis is carried out to investigate the dynamic behavior of pile foundations in liquefied ground. A critical state bounding surface plasticity model is used to model soil skeleton, while a fully coupled (u- P) formulation is employed to analyze soil displacements and pore water pressures. Furthermore, in this study, variation of permeability coefficient during liquefaction is taken into account; the permeability coefficient is related to excess pore water pressure ratio. Results of a centrifuge test on pile foundations are used to demonstrate the capability of the model for reliable analysis of piles under dynamic loading. Then, the... 

    Non linear response of fixed offshore platforms to seismic excitation including soil-pile-structure interaction

    , Article Proceedings of the International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering - OMAE, 15 June 2008 through 20 June 2008, Berlin ; Volume 1 , 2008 , Pages 335-345 ; 9780791848234 (ISBN) Zargar, E ; Aghakouchak, A. A ; Aghakouchak, A ; Ocean, Offshore, and Arctic Engineering Division; ASME ; Sharif University of Technology
    2008
    Abstract
    A nonlinear seismic soil-pile-structure interaction (SSPSI) analysis of fixed offshore platforms constructed on pile foundations including both vertical and battered piles is presented. The analysis is carried out in time domain and the effects of soil nonlinearity, discontinuity at pile soil interfaces, energy dissipation through soil radiation damping, formation of soil layers on bed rock, structural material nonlinearity and geometrical nonlinearity are considered. A combination of FEM approach and BNWF approach is used in modeling pile (substructure), platform structure (superstructure) and soil media. Gapping in clay is modeled by a special connector configuration. To find out the...