Abstract
Settlements due to underground construction represent a risk for the architectural heritage, especially in The Netherlands, because of the combination of soft soil, fragile pile foundation and brittle, un-reinforced masonry façade. Modelling of soil-structure interaction is fundamental to assess the risk of building damage due to tunnelling. This paper presents results of finite element analyses carried out with different models for a simple masonry wall. Focus is paid on the comparison between coupled, uncoupled and semi-coupled analyses, in which the soil-structure interaction is represented in different ways. In particular, the implementation of a soil-structure interface model in the numerical analyses is analyzed, in order to asses its validity.
The aim of the research project is the development of a damage classification system for different building typologies.
The aim of the research project is the development of a damage classification system for different building typologies.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 7th fib International PhD Symposium in Civil Engineering |
Editors | R Eligehausen, C Gehlen |
Place of Publication | Stuttgart, Germany |
Number of pages | 10 |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |