Finite element analysis of drilled shafts incorporating soil variability

Author

Gary Joseph Oakley

Date of Award

3-1988

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Civil Engineering

Major Professor

Richard M. Bennett

Committee Members

Eric C. Drumm, Edwin G. Burdettee

Abstract

A computer program to analyze laterally loaded drilled drilled piers incorporating variability of the soil properties was written. The program uses one-dimensional finite elements with the soil response modeled using a non-linear incremental procedure. The probabilistic analysis is performed using a Three Point Approximation. Output from the code includes mean and standard deviation of pier deflections, soil reactions, shear forces and bending moments. The results from the four applications showed that uncertainty about the soil parameters influences the predicted response of laterally loaded drilled shafts.

Recommended Citation

Oakley, Gary Joseph, "Finite element analysis of drilled shafts incorporating soil variability. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1988.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/13291