Movement Control of Excavation Support Systems by Iterative Design

by G. Wayne Clough, Virginia Polytechnic Inst &, State Univ, United States,
Elizabeth M. Smith, Virginia Polytechnic Inst &, State Univ, United States,
Bryan P. Sweeney, Virginia Polytechnic Inst &, State Univ, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Foundation Engineering: Current Principles and Practices

Abstract:

Conventional design practice for excavation support systems emphasizes determination of loads and selection of structural components. This paper presents a method which uses movement control as a central focus in the design process. Before structural design is finalized or specifications are written, issues associated with potential movements of the system are resolved. To assist working within the context of the new method, procedures are presented to guide the estimation of excavation support system movements.

Subject Headings: Excavation | Structural design | Case studies | Risk management | Foundation design | Support structures | Structural members

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