DEFINITIONS OF STRESS DISTRIBUTION / YIELD ZONE FOR CONCRETE BARRIERS: UNDER IMPACT LOAD - Softcover

Geng, Huali

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3639042700 ISBN 13: 9783639042702

Publisher: VDM Verlag, 2009

Synopsis

The literature presents the research results of a three-dimensional analysis of a concrete barrier and anchor slab on a reinforced soil (MSE) retaining wall system under AASHTO impact test loading. It has the potential to assist practicing engineers and researchers in understanding the characterization of a concrete barrier, anchor slab, and reinforced soil retaining wall assembly under an impact load condition. This literature investigates the stresses on the concrete barrier with anchor slab, as well as stress distribution on the concrete barrier that is under impact loads specified by the AASHTO code. A discussion of the pattern of the potential yield zone on concrete barrier is included in this literature. Few research models are established to compare the yield zones and stress distributions. Based on research results, this literature questions the yield line theory defined by AASHTO. It could potentially allow practicing engineers to understand the design concept of the yield line defined by AASHTO and produce new topics for future research.

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About the Author

Huali Geng graduated from the Wuhan University of Technology in the People's Republic of China in 1982. He received a Master of Science degree from the University of Colorado in the United States of America in 2005. He has more than 24 years of experience in the Architectural Engineering and Civil Engineering fields.

Edition details

• Publisher: VDM Verlag
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3639042700
• ISBN 13: 9783639042702
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96