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Introduction
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About the Editors
Large-Scale 3D Random Finite Element Analysis of Embankment Seepage Stability
1 Introduction
2 Governing Equations of Coupled Hydraulic-Mechanical Analysis
3 Methodology
3.1 Modelling of Soil Embankment
3.2 Spatial Variability of Soil Permeability
3.3 Description of Coupled Process
3.4 Monte Carlo Simulation
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Deterministic Analysis
4.2 Estimation of Total Flow Rate Through Embankment
4.3 Seepage Pattern
4.4 Failure Mechanism
5 Concluding Remarks
References
River Levees Monitoring Using Three Dimensional Laser Point Clouds with SLAM Technology
1 Introduction
2 Outline of the 3D Laser Point Cloud Acquisition System for the River Levee
2.1 Overview of Drone Equipped with Green Laser
2.2 Outline of Portable Laser Measurement System
3 Measurement Results
3.1 Overview of Measurement Site and Work
3.2 Results of 3D Model Creation from Measurement Data
3.3 Accuracy Verification Results
4 Conclusion
References
Modeling of Pervious Pile-Supported Embankment Under the Consolidation Process
1 Introduction
2 Modeling of the Unit Cell by PLAXIS 3D
3 Influence of the Permeability Ratio
4 Influence of the Area Replacement Ratio
5 Influence of the Modulus Ratio
6 Conclusions
References
Seismic Response and Fragility Estimates of Highway Bridges Considering Various Modeling Uncertainty Parameters
1 Introduction
2 Seismic Fragility Analysis Considering Various Modeling Uncertainty Parameters
3 Bridge Characteristics and the Modeling Related Uncertain Parameters
3.1 Case-Study Bridge and FE Modeling
3.2 Modeling Related Uncertain Parameters
4 Sensitivity Analysis of Seismic Response to the Modeling Uncertainty Parameters
4.1 Ground Motions Used for the Sensitivity Analysis
4.2 Sensitivity Analysis of Seismic Response to Different Modeling Uncertainty Parameters
5 Effects of Modeling Uncertainty Parameters on the Seismic Response and Fragility Estimates of the Case-Study Bridge
5.1 Effects of Modeling Related Uncertain Parameters on the Seismic Responses
5.2 Ground Motions and Limit States
5.3 Effects of Modeling Related Uncertain Parameters on the Seismic Fragilities
6 Conclusion
References
Considerations of Vertical Acceleration Induced by Horizontal Earthquake Record for a Building with Underground Stories Based on a SSI 3D Model
1 Introduction
2 The Studied Model
2.1 Geotechnical Parameters of Site Soil
2.2 Modeling SSI
2.3 Determining Seismic Acceleration Records to the Base of the Numerical Model
3 Analysis Results
4 Conclusion
References
Tip Post-grouting Using Smart Cells at Urubó Bridge
Premobilization and Improvement of End Resistance
1 Introduction
2 Basic Principles
3 Design Methodology
Target Pressure
4 Case History
Urubó Bridge Project
Introduction
Contents
About the Editors
Large-Scale 3D Random Finite Element Analysis of Embankment Seepage Stability
1 Introduction
2 Governing Equations of Coupled Hydraulic-Mechanical Analysis
3 Methodology
3.1 Modelling of Soil Embankment
3.2 Spatial Variability of Soil Permeability
3.3 Description of Coupled Process
3.4 Monte Carlo Simulation
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Deterministic Analysis
4.2 Estimation of Total Flow Rate Through Embankment
4.3 Seepage Pattern
4.4 Failure Mechanism
5 Concluding Remarks
References
River Levees Monitoring Using Three Dimensional Laser Point Clouds with SLAM Technology
1 Introduction
2 Outline of the 3D Laser Point Cloud Acquisition System for the River Levee
2.1 Overview of Drone Equipped with Green Laser
2.2 Outline of Portable Laser Measurement System
3 Measurement Results
3.1 Overview of Measurement Site and Work
3.2 Results of 3D Model Creation from Measurement Data
3.3 Accuracy Verification Results
4 Conclusion
References
Modeling of Pervious Pile-Supported Embankment Under the Consolidation Process
1 Introduction
2 Modeling of the Unit Cell by PLAXIS 3D
3 Influence of the Permeability Ratio
4 Influence of the Area Replacement Ratio
5 Influence of the Modulus Ratio
6 Conclusions
References
Seismic Response and Fragility Estimates of Highway Bridges Considering Various Modeling Uncertainty Parameters
1 Introduction
2 Seismic Fragility Analysis Considering Various Modeling Uncertainty Parameters
3 Bridge Characteristics and the Modeling Related Uncertain Parameters
3.1 Case-Study Bridge and FE Modeling
3.2 Modeling Related Uncertain Parameters
4 Sensitivity Analysis of Seismic Response to the Modeling Uncertainty Parameters
4.1 Ground Motions Used for the Sensitivity Analysis
4.2 Sensitivity Analysis of Seismic Response to Different Modeling Uncertainty Parameters
5 Effects of Modeling Uncertainty Parameters on the Seismic Response and Fragility Estimates of the Case-Study Bridge
5.1 Effects of Modeling Related Uncertain Parameters on the Seismic Responses
5.2 Ground Motions and Limit States
5.3 Effects of Modeling Related Uncertain Parameters on the Seismic Fragilities
6 Conclusion
References
Considerations of Vertical Acceleration Induced by Horizontal Earthquake Record for a Building with Underground Stories Based on a SSI 3D Model
1 Introduction
2 The Studied Model
2.1 Geotechnical Parameters of Site Soil
2.2 Modeling SSI
2.3 Determining Seismic Acceleration Records to the Base of the Numerical Model
3 Analysis Results
4 Conclusion
References
Tip Post-grouting Using Smart Cells at Urubó Bridge
Premobilization and Improvement of End Resistance
1 Introduction
2 Basic Principles
3 Design Methodology
Target Pressure
4 Case History
Urubó Bridge Project