<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Diaphragm walls are deep embedded earth retaining structures. They also act as a part of the foundation. Geotechnical codes of practice from various countries provide procedures for the analysis of deep foundations. Not many standards are available that directly regulate the analysis of diaphragm walls. This paper compares the analysis of diaphragm walls performed using the foundation codes of different countries. Codes including EN 1997-1, BS 8002, BS 8004, BS EN 1538, AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, AS 4678, AS 5100.3, Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual, CAN/CSA S6, IS 9556 and IS 4651 are chosen for the study. Numerical studies and calculations are done using the finite element software Plaxis 2d. Comparative study is performed based on the values of displacements and the forces developed. Study also evaluates the effect of differences in partial safety factors. The outcome of research emphasises the need for development of comprehensive analysis procedures.</p></abstract>

Diaphragm walls are deep embedded earth retaining structures. They also act as a part of the foundation. Geotechnical codes of practice from various countries provide procedures for the analysis of deep foundations. Not many standards are available that directly regulate the analysis of diaphragm walls. This paper compares the analysis of diaphragm walls performed using the foundation codes of different countries. Codes including EN 1997-1, BS 8002, BS 8004, BS EN 1538, AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, AS 4678, AS 5100.3, Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual, CAN/CSA S6, IS 9556 and IS 4651 are chosen for the study. Numerical studies and calculations are done using the finite element software Plaxis 2d. Comparative study is performed based on the values of displacements and the forces developed. Study also evaluates the effect of differences in partial safety factors. The outcome of research emphasises the need for development of comprehensive analysis procedures.

Comparison of Analysis Specifications and Practices for Diaphragm Wall Retaining System

Studia Geotechnica et Mechanica

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Diaphragm walls are deep embedded earth retaining structures. They also act as a part of the foundation. Geotechnical codes of practice from various countries...

Comparison of Analysis Specifications and Practices for Diaphragm Wall Retaining System

Article Category: Research Article

Published Online: Jun 04, 2018

Page range: 21 - 29

Received: Dec 09, 2017

Accepted: Mar 23, 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sgem-2018-0004

Keywords
Diaphragm wall, numerical analysis, codes, partial factor, total resistance factor

© 2018 Anu James, Babu Kurian, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Comparison of Analysis Specifications and Practices for Diaphragm Wall Retaining System

Article Category: Research Article

Published Online: Jun 04, 2018

Page range: 21 - 29

Received: Dec 09, 2017

Accepted: Mar 23, 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sgem-2018-0004

KeywordsDiaphragm wall, numerical analysis, codes, partial factor, total resistance factor

© 2018 Anu James, Babu Kurian, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
Diaphragm wall, numerical analysis, codes, partial factor, total resistance factor