Evaluation of the Foundation Beds Liquidation by Using Soil Modeling for El-Burullus Power Plant Area, Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt
In this study, the soil has been numerically modeled as the Mohr-Columb model because it is simple to capture essential features of soil behavior. Plaxis 2D software program has been used for modeling. The dynamic analyses depend on some data, such as grain size gradation for materials, sti...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Union of Iraqi Geologists (UIG)
2023-03-01
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| Series: | Iraqi Geological Journal |
| Online Access: | https://igj-iraq.org/igj/index.php/igj/article/view/1335 |
| Summary: | In this study, the soil has been numerically modeled as the Mohr-Columb model because it is simple to capture essential features of soil behavior. Plaxis 2D software program has been used for modeling. The dynamic analyses depend on some data, such as grain size gradation for materials, stiffness and water level. This data has been used in the calculation process. Simple applications have been chosen to calculate the relations. The program computes entered data automatically. Earthquakes result in dynamic loading on soil which has a significant effect on the soil properties. The model is formed of five soil layers. Sands and mud deposits covered the area and Delta also. Some of the study results can be estimated by using the modeling method. The applied load value is 100 kN/m2. The amplification factor (S %) to the soil in the study area is 108 % when soil is without the foundation load and 150 % when soil with foundation load. Thus, the soil is classified as type – D (Moderate) and no liquefaction is expected in the results, but subduction or landslide, so piling foundations are recommended within the area of study. As well, numerical modeling is recommended in several locations in Egypt to obtain suitable areas for the foundation constructions. |
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| ISSN: | 2414-6064 2663-8754 |