Pressure chamber testing of model caisson foundations in sand

Various aspects of tensile vertical capacity of the caisson foundations in sand were discussed. A model caisson having a diameter of 280mm and a skirt depth of 180mm and a waterproof load cell was used to measure the axial load on the caisson and any moment loads occured during loading. The pressure...

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Main Authors: Kelly, R, Byrne, B, Houlsby, G, Martin, C
Format: Conference item
Published: 2003