<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The paper refers to a structural finite element analysis on the reservoirs for sludge
fermentation subjected to static in-duty loads, at Glina Water Waste Treatment Plant. The purpose
was to assess the stress and deformation states in subsequent erection and service conditions, to
verify the design provisions and to emphasize the sensitivities, for a structure which was designed
in the ‘80s based on analytical procedures. The results obtained on the numerical models highlight
the importance of the soil-structure interaction, in peculiar the one influenced by the soil mass
deformability, on the overall structural response. Based on the calculated stresses, all structural
components were verified according to the actual design codes at the ultimate limit state and the
service limit state (water tightness/crack emergence).</p></abstract>

The paper refers to a structural finite element analysis on the reservoirs for sludge
fermentation subjected to static in-duty loads, at Glina Water Waste Treatment Plant. The purpose
was to assess the stress and deformation states in subsequent erection and service conditions, to
verify the design provisions and to emphasize the sensitivities, for a structure which was designed
in the ‘80s based on analytical procedures. The results obtained on the numerical models highlight
the importance of the soil-structure interaction, in peculiar the one influenced by the soil mass
deformability, on the overall structural response. Based on the calculated stresses, all structural
components were verified according to the actual design codes at the ultimate limit state and the
service limit state (water tightness/crack emergence).

Structural analisys of concrete pre-stressed reservoirs for sludge fermentation – water waste treatment plant bucharest – glina. numerical fem assessment of the structural response for static in-duty loads

Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, Faculty of
Hydrotechnics

Modelling in Civil Environmental Engineering

The paper refers to a structural finite element analysis on the reservoirs for sludge
fermentation subjected to static in-duty loads, at Glina Water Waste...

Structural analisys of concrete pre-stressed reservoirs for sludge fermentation – water waste treatment plant bucharest – glina. numerical fem assessment of the structural response for static in-duty loads

Pubblicato online: 12 apr 2013

Pagine: 42 - 58

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/mmce-2013-0004

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