A computational method for post-construction settlement of high-speed railway bridge pile foundation considering soil creep effect

Based on reasonable assumptions that simplified the calculational model,a simple and practical method was proposed to calculate the post-construction settlement of high-speed railway bridge pile foundation by using the Mesri creep model to describe the soil characteristics and the Mindlin-Geddes method considering pile diameter to calculate the vertical additional stress of pile bottom.A program named CPPS was designed for this method to calculate the post-construction settlement of a high-speed railway bridge pile foundation.The result indicates that the post-construction settlement in 100 years meets the requirements of the engineering specifications,and in the first two decades,the post-construction settlement is about 80% of its total settlement,while the settlement in the rest eighty years tends to be stable.Compared with the measured settlement after laying railway tracks,the calculational result is closed to that of the measured,and the results are conservative with a high computational accuracy.It is noted that the method can be used to calculate the post-construction settlement for the preliminary design of high-speed railway bridge pile foundation.

Long-term settlement prediction of high-speed railway bridge pile foundation

The process and characteristics of loading on high-speed railway bridge pile foundation were firstly obtained by means of field research and analysis,and the corresponding loading function was presented.One-dimensional consolidation equation of elastic multilayered soils was then established with single drainage or double drainages under multilevel loading.Moreover,the formulas for calculating effective stress and settlement were derived from the Laplace numerical inversion transform.The three-dimensional composite analysis method of bridge pile group was improved,where the actual load conditions of pile foundation could be simulated,and the consolidation characteristics of soil layers beneath pile were also taken into account.Eventually,a corresponding program named LTPGS was developed to improve the calculation efficiency.The comparison between long-term settlement obtained from the proposed method and the in-situ measurements of pile foundation was illustrated,and a close agreement is obtained.The error between computed and measured results is less than 1 mm,and it gradually reduces with time.It is shown that the proposed method can effectively simulate the long-term settlement of pile foundation and program LTPGS can provide a reliable estimation.

Numerical Analysis of the Settlement of Composite Foundation Reinforced with Crushed Stone Grouting Pile and Rigid Bearing Plate

This paper deals with a new type of crushed stone grouting pile with a rigid bearing plate. The load transfer characteristics were analyzed, and a settlement model of the composite foundation reinforced with crushed stone grouting pile and rigid bearing plate was built by FEM program. The effects of replacement ratio of capping plate, replacement ratio of pile, replacement ratio of grout diffusion zone, pile-soil modulus ratio, and serous-soil modulus ratio, on the composite foundation settlement were discussed. It is concluded that the proposed crushed stone grouting pile with a rigid bearing plate is effective in decreasing the settlement of composite foundation.

Settlement of composite foundation with discrete material pile considering modulus change

Based on deeply discussing the deformation mechanism of composite foundation with discrete material pile, firstly, the settlement of composite foundation in rigid foundation conditions was assumed to consist of two parts, an expanding part and an un-expanding part. Then, in view of the differences of deformation properties between the expanding part and the un-expanding part, the relationships between the pile modulus and the applied load in these two parts were respectively developed. Thirdly, by introducing the above relationships into settlement analysis, a new method to calculate displacement of composite foundation with discrete material pile was proposed by using the multi-stage loading theory and the layer-wise summation approach. This method is effective not only for accounting for the effect of variations of pores on deformation modulus of the pile body in different depths, but also for describing the characteristics of different deformation mechanisms of the pile body with varying depth. Finally, the proposed method was used to a practical composite foundation problem, whose theoretical results were presented and compared to those of other methods. The rationality and feasibility of this method are identified through comparative analysis.

Simulation Studies on the Settlement of Composite Foundation with Contact Element of Zero Thickness

The various factors influencing the settlement of composite foundation have been more completely studied through numerical simulation. The influence on the settlement of composite foundation of the geometry and mechanical properties of the pile, soil, cushion, and the interface between pile and soil have been investigated through computer simulation, in which the contact elements with zero thickness are used. Some valuable conclusions for the settlement of composite foundation have been obtained: (1) The method using the contact element of zero thickness is successful when used in the simulation of the settlement of composite foundation; (2) Among the factors influencing the settlement of composite foundation, the compression modulus of the soil is the largest, and the cohesion of the soil is the second largest; (3) The effects on settlement of the internal friction angle of the soil, the elastic modulus, the radius, and the length of the pile, and the elestic modulus of the cushion are also more obvious.

Settlement mechanism of piled-raft foundation due to cyclic train loads and its countermeasure

In this paper, numerical simulation with soil-water coupling finite element-finite difference（FE-FD） analysis is conducted to investigate the settlement and the excess pore water pressure（EPWP） of a piled-raft foundation due to cyclic high-speed（speed： 300km/h） train loading. To demonstrate the performance of this numerical simulation, the settlement and EPWP in the ground under the train loading within one month was calculated and confirmed by monitoring data, which shows that the change of the settlement and EPWP can be simulated well on the whole. In order to ensure the safety of train operation, countermeasure by the fracturing grouting is proposed. Two cases are analyzed, namely, grouting in No-4 softest layer and No-9 pile bearing layer respectively. It is found that fracturing grouting in the pile bearing layer（No-9 layer） has better effect on reducing the settlement.

Settlement Characteristics of Cement Fly-Ash GravelPile-Plate Composite Foundation of High-Speed Railway

Field tests on settlement characteristics were carried out on the cement fly-ash gravel （CFG） pile-plate composite foundation on Beijing-Xuzhou section of Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway. The settlements of the piles and the soil between pries were measured and analyzed. The results show that the settlement-time dependency experienced three phases： rapid development phase, stable development phase and stable phase. Therefore, surcharge preloading was necessary to reduce the settlement after construction. The finite element software Plaxis was used to calculate the deformations of the pile top and the soil between piles at the embankment center, as well as the settlements of CFG pile reinforcement area and the underlying stratum under surcharge preloading. The calculation results and the field test results were compared and analyzed. Both the results show that the settlement of the composite foundation mainly occured in underlying stratum. The settlement characteristics of pile-plate composite foundation under high embankment are also concluded.

Millau viaduct geotechnical studies and foundations

The Millau viaduct over the Tam River is an exceptional bridge considering the height under the deck and the 2.5 km total length. Each of the seven high piers is founded on a thick raft setting on four large piles of 5 m in diameter and 10-15 m deep. The ground schematically consists of limestone in the north and of marls in the south. As the bridge is very sensitive to foundation settlements, the concessionary company decided to use the observational method for controlling the displacements and if necessary stabilize the foundations. The measurements show that the movements have remained small and admissible, particularly in terms of the rotations. The settlements have not occurred continuously under the load, but by steps.

秦望广场塔楼沉降后浇带提前封闭技术研究

研究目的:带超高层物业开发的大型地下综合体,为了不影响裙房和地下室提前投入使用,需要研究超高层建筑沉降后浇带提前封闭可行性,通过杭州富阳秦望广场通道工程实际项目,采用有限元整体建模分析,提出了残余沉降差计算方法,利用试桩静载试验P-S曲线确定了桩基线刚度参数,推导出沉降后浇带提前封闭楼层,通过实际监测数据,对理论计算结果进行对比验证。研究结论:(1)试桩线刚度与单桩承载力特征值比值在76~119之间,与传统经验值100倍单桩承载力特征值相比,试桩结果离散性较大;(2)塔楼总沉降量与楼层数关系不大,与桩基线刚度取值关系较大;(3)塔楼桩基采用相同线刚度,楼层数与总沉降量成正比;(4)塔楼沉降呈线性发展趋势,理论计算与监测数据基本一致,因成桩工艺控制不稳定,导致工程桩线刚度有离散性,理论计算沉降速率与监测相比均偏小,导致后浇带提前封闭楼层判断有误差;(5)本研究成果可为超高层建筑提前封闭沉降后浇带设计提供参考。

武汉协和医院质子医学中心结构设计及关键问题

武汉协和医院质子医学中心的建设对结构专业设计提出了特殊要求。详细介绍了项目概况、设计条件,阐述了基础与地下室以及上部结构的设计要点,包括桩基选型、结构分缝、结构方案、大跨等特殊部位处理方法等。针对质子区结构设计,重点论述了沉降控制、振动控制、辐射防护、吊装孔设计等关键问题。设计时通过合理设置结构缝、优化桩基础设计、采用大厚度墙板和重密度混凝土、设计特殊预制梁等措施,较好地解决了上述问题;并运用环境调研、数值模拟、现场实测等方法,取得了良好的效果;结构设计能够满足质子医院的建筑功能需求和特殊工艺要求。

黄淮冲积平原地区高速铁路螺杆桩复合地基应用研究

依托郑徐客运专线兰考南站路基工程螺杆桩复合地基项目,通过试桩和桩身质量检测,总结黄淮冲积平原地区螺杆桩关键施工工艺和质量控制措施,同时对螺杆桩承载力特性及复合地基进行工后沉降分析。结果表明:黄淮冲积平原地区粉质黏土、粉砂、细砂、圆砾土土层中可以形成螺杆桩螺纹段桩身,成桩质量良好;螺杆桩单桩承载力和复合地基承载力满足设计要求;该地区同等条件下,螺杆桩极限承载力较普通灌注桩提高约24%;复合地基沉降主要发生在填筑期;双曲线法预测得出三个观测断面工后沉降量均小于15mm,满足无砟轨道铺设要求。

西安湿陷性黄土地区狭长深基坑变形分析

为了探究西安地铁车站深基坑开挖过程中桩体侧移、地表沉降等时空演变规律,以西安地区某地铁车站深基坑为工程背景,同时收集了该地区2#、3#、4#线20个狭长基坑的实测数据,并对其进行统计分析。结果表明:地铁基坑围护结构最大侧移δhm=0.04%H~0.10%H(H为开挖深度),平均值为0.06%H,最大侧移位置深度为0.7H;地表最大沉降值δvm=0.036%H~0.116%H,主要影响区在1.4H范围以内;高斯函数模型可以预测西安地区的地表沉降,其影响范围为3.5H;在特定范围内,提高支护桩的刚度和插入比可以有效控制基坑变形。研究结果可为西安市其他地铁车站基坑支护结构的设计与施工提供借鉴。

岩溶区PST管桩复合地基的工程应用

经对某场地高层建筑地基素填土厚度大、下伏基岩岩溶发育、以多层串珠状溶洞为主的地层条件研究,提出一种PST管桩刚性复合地基。采用试验和监测等方法来指导复合地基处理设计与施工,根据场地试桩数据来验证设计的合理性。施工完成后,采用静载荷试验对复合地基进行质量验收检测,并连续进行沉降监测。结果表明:岩溶区PST管桩复合地基是一种处理高层建筑地基很可行的方法,处理后可以满足高层建筑物对地基强度、变形及稳定性的要求。

某高层剪力墙结构不均匀沉降分析及处理

无新增荷载情况下的持续不均匀沉降常常发生在地基有缺陷的高层建筑中,该类沉降产生的破坏是缓慢持续的。地基不均匀沉降会导致建筑物开裂、倾斜,进一步发生结构安全事故。依据某高层剪力墙结构以及不均匀沉降监测数据,采用ABAQUS建立该高层剪力墙结构三维有限元计算模型,分析不均匀沉降工况下上部结构的内力分布及整体变形发展规律。结果显示,有限元计算得到的模型内力增大位置与实际外墙主要开裂位置相吻合,整体沉降变形发展规律与现场实测数据基本一致,证明上部结构三维有限元模型的可行性。进一步建立剪力墙结构-桩筏基础-地基耦合计算模型,开展不同筏板厚度对整体结构不均匀沉降的影响分析。同时结合实际案例制定“增设筏板+补桩”处理方法,加固完成后监测数据显示房屋处于稳定状态,变形与裂缝均无发展。

高层建筑迫降法纠倾方案研究

建筑物因勘察、设计、施工或环境等不良因素影响,导致不均匀沉降,从而产生超过规范允许范围的倾斜。而高层建筑纠倾工程技术难度大、风险高。结合工程实例,通过对现有技术资料分析得出倾斜的原因,并根据工程实际情况,提出桩侧射水扰动迫降纠倾方案,对迫降法的原理、方案设计和施工工艺流程进行了介绍,可为类似工程提供参考。

基于界面本构模型的砂土中单桩荷载−沉降响应预测方法

基于界面本构模型提出了一种新的砂土中单桩荷载沉降响应的预测方法。首先,从土−结构界面本构模型出发推导了严格的桩−土界面非线性荷载传递模型,该模型承继了界面本构模型特征,能够模拟桩−土界面上发生的应变硬化/软化、剪胀与应力路径依赖性等行为。此外,采用双曲线荷载传递模型模拟桩端−土相互作用的非线性应力−位移关系。上述荷载传递模型所需参数可以通过室内界面剪切试验和土工试验进行校准。继而,基于荷载传递法,提出了单桩荷载沉降响应分析的一维计算模型,并采用迭代算法进行数值求解。最后,将理论解答与已报道的模型试验、自主开展的模型桩试验以及数值模拟结果进行比较,以验证所提出的理论方法的正确性。试验结果表明,预测值与实测值吻合较好,且该方法能够很好地预测非位移桩与位移桩的荷载沉降响应。提出了一个基于界面本构模型的单桩荷载沉降响应分析框架,为竖向荷载下砂土中单桩优化设计提供了理论参考。

基于现场试验的CFG桩复合地基桩帽与垫层效应分析

【目的】柔性垫层和桩帽对CFG桩复合地基的桩土应力比、荷载分担比和沉降均有较大影响,但目前柔性垫层与桩帽在现场试验中如何共同影响复合地基特性仍有待进一步的研究。【方法】以CFG桩复合地基软基处理的某路段作为工程背景,在土工格栅层数不变的情况下,对垫层厚度为100 mm、200 mm、300 mm,桩帽尺寸为0.8 m、1.0 m、1.2 m组合下的形式进行了现场原位试验,研究了CFG桩复合地基的桩土应力比、荷载分担比和沉降特性。【结果】现场试验表明:随着垫层厚度由100 mm增大到300 mm,桩土荷载比减小了51.5%,桩土应力比减小了52.5%,总沉降量增大了7.9%;随着桩帽直径由0.8 m增大到1.2 m,桩土荷载比增大了29.0%,桩土应力比减小了29.2%,总沉降量10.4%.本文区域地质条件,宜选用垫层厚度100 mm、桩帽直径为1.2 m的CFG桩复合地基形式。

明挖隧道下穿桥梁工程中既有桩注浆加固方法与应用

[目的]明挖法新建隧道下穿桥梁时,需重点保护坑内既有桥梁桩基体系。基于湖滨南路隧道下穿广清高速公路桥梁工程中基坑开挖导致既有桥梁桩暴露,影响桥梁整体刚度及造成桥墩沉降的问题,拟采用注浆加固方式进行坑底及桩周加固。需研究注浆加固范围(加固宽度及厚度)变化对桥梁变形的影响。[方法]通过有限元软件Midas GTS进行三维建模,对比不同注浆加固范围下桥梁墩顶位移及桩身轴力分布情况,分析桩周注浆加固宽度和注浆加固厚度变化对桥梁变形的影响及对桩承载力的提高效果。结合数值计算结果及变形控制需求,制定施工加固方案,并对隧道施工过程中墩台沉降现场进行监测。[结果及结论]桩周注浆加固可有效补偿摩擦桩侧摩阻力损失,提高加固区段荷载传递效率,从而更好地分担上部结构荷载;增加桩周加固厚度可有效改善墩顶沉降及邻墩差异沉降。隧道注浆加固施工现场监测结果表明,桥梁沉降变形及差异沉降均满足控制需求。

基于锚杆静压桩加固的超深基坑邻近建筑沉降控制技术

以某多层砌体结构基础加固施工为背景,阐述了锚杆静压桩在超深基坑邻近建筑沉降控制中的应用,重点介绍了锚杆静压桩分批压桩以配合超深基坑土方分层开挖的施工方法。该法采用PLC自动持荷系统,可对锚杆静压桩的长期持荷动态调整桩端压力。监测数据表明:此方法可有效控制超深基坑土方开挖过程中的邻近建筑物沉降,降低施工风险,可为类似项目提供借鉴。

超大堆载下桩网复合地基变形特性离心模型试验研究

CFG桩网复合地基广泛应用于处理软土地基。采用土工离心模型试验研究某码头堆场超大荷载下CFG桩网复合地基的变形特性,试验模拟了地基、CFG桩、树根桩、加筋垫层、防尘网和轨道梁基础、矿石堆载等,分析了超大荷载作用下复合地基沉降、防尘网和轨道梁基础水平位移、地基剖面位移的变化规律。试验结果表明,复合地基的沉降速率在稳定控制标准之内,沉降量满足堆场使用要求,防尘网基础和轨道梁基础水平位移和沉降均很小,复合地基沉降分量远大于水平位移分量。CFG桩网复合地基在350 kPa荷载作用下是稳定安全的,达到了预期加固效果。