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Test conditions influence on thermal conductivity and contact conductance of sand at transient state
The proper assessment of soil thermal properties, such as thermal conductivity, assumes a particular relevance for the design of Ground Source Heat Pump systems, as it determines the heat transfer and the energy efficiency design. Multiple methods can be used for thermal conductivity estimation, however significant scatters in measurements are often reported when using different (or even the same) methods. This work presents a detailed study of the thermal conductivity and the thermal contact conductance of a reference sand tested in transient conditions, analyzing the effect of several factors, such as the heating time, degree of saturation, soil density, temperature and heat flux intensity, on thermal conductivity measurements for dry state or fully saturated conditions. To avoid measurement errors and heterogeneity effects, only three samples were prepared with different compaction ratios, and systematically tested in dry and fully saturated conditions, under different control variables (temperature, testing time, and injected heat flux). Two analytical methods based on the line source solution were used to estimate soil thermal conductivity and to assess the probe-to-soil thermal contact conductance. Significant relationships were obtained between thermal conductivity and soil state conditions and testing variables, highlighting that a heating time longer than the one usually recommended in the standards is clearly needed. Finally, this study uses measured temperature values to determine the probe-to-soil thermal contact conductance, indicating its relevance in soil thermal conductivity estimation.
Ano: 2024
Autor(es): Aljundi, K.; Pereira, C.; Vieira, A.; Maranha, J. R.; Lapa, J.; Cardoso, R.
Revista: Soils and Foundations
Editor: Elsevier
Volume:
64(1).
Keywords: Back-analysis; Numerical simulation; Transient solution; Fontainebleau sand; Thermal contact conductance; Thermal conductivity
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Geotechnical characterization of a novel material obtained by injecting a closed cell expansive polyurethane resin into a sand mass
This paper reports the findings of experimental studies on a novel application of a closed cell expansive polyurethane resin injection into a sand mass, regarding some common engineering properties.Previous papers on injecting expansive polyurethane resins into sand masses as mitigation measures ofdifferent hazards, e.g., liquefaction, settlements and seismic displacements, deal with the open cell sub-class ofpolyurethane resins. Seeking to make up for the shortcomings of open cell methods, the paper addresses aprototype application of a closed cell polyurethane resin for ground improvement/control on sands.A new system for the preparation of the sand-resin mixture (SRM), which mimics the field application conditions, is introduced. It allows to inject the polyurethane resin into saturated sand with a prescribed massdensity.The results of an extensive laboratory testing program are presented and discussed regarding some relevantengineering properties, e.g., Young
Ano: 2023
Número Páginas:
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Autor(es): Miranda, L.; Caldeira, L.; Bilé Serra, J.; Gomes, R.C.
Revista: Transportation Geotechnics
Editor: Elsevier
Volume:
42 (2023) 101051.
Keywords: Ground improvement; Injection; Closed cell expansive polyurethane resin; Sand mass; Laboratory testing
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Effective stress in unsaturated soils: Lessons from capillarity in regular sphere arrangements
In this paper, capillary stresses and water retention of regular arrangements of rough spherical particlesare analysed to shed light on the effective stress in unsaturated soils. These arrangements can be usedto model soils with uniformly graded round particles such as sand as they are simpler to analyse due totheir symmetries. Capillary stress determines the effective stress in unsaturated sphere arrangementsand is highly dependent on the morphology of the soil voids. In general, it is shown that capillary stress and water retention dependence on suction and degree of saturation in regular arrangements of spheres is more complex than usually assumed with relevant implications for unsaturated soil mechanics and its effective stress. It is also shown that: (i) sphere roughness explains the observed disappearance of capillary stresses in sand with drying; (ii) the capillary stress evolution with suction (or RH) is non monotonic; (iii) it is possible to have significant capillary stresses at zero suction in regular and irregular sphere arrangements, and the Bishop
Ano: 2022
Número Páginas:
19p.
Autor(es): Maranha, J.; Pereira, C.; Cardoso, R.
Revista: Geomechanics for Energy and the Environment
Editor: Geomechanics for Energy and the Environment
Keywords: Spreres' regulsr arragements; Particle-scale behaviour; Water retention; Efective stress; Capilarity forces; unsaturated soils
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Site characterization for the design of thermoactive geostructures
This paper addresses the topic of site characterization for the design of Shallow Geothermal Energy (SGE) systems, namely of thermoactive geostructures, which are geotechnical structures, such as piles, retaining walls and tunnel linings, also used as heat exchangers as part of closed-loop SGE systems. Such solutions, being increasingly adopted for buildings
Ano: 2022
Autor(es): Vieira, A.; Alberdi-Pagola, M.; Barla, M.; Christodoulides, P.; Florides, G.; Insana, A.; Javed, S.; Maranha, J. R.; Milenic, D.; Prodan, I.; Salciarini, D.
Revista: Soils and Rcks
Editor: ABMS, SPG
Volume:
Special Issue: Thermal Applications in Geotechnical Engineering, January-March, 2022.
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Climate Change Adaptation of Geo-Structures in Europe: Emerging Issues and Future Steps
Climate change is already being felt in Europe, unequivocally affecting the regions
Ano: 2021
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Autor(es): Insana, A.; Beroya-Eitner, M. A.; Barla, M.; Zachert, H.;
Revista: Geosciences
Editor: MDPI
Keywords: risk assessment monitoring; nacional strategies; cilmate change impacts; cilmate change effects; climate change signals; geo-tructures; adaptation; climate change
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Dynamic behaviour of Tagus River sand including liquefaction
In the framework of a third Tagus River crossing, through an immersed tunnel, advancedlaboratory tests were performed on its highly liquefiable foundation sand. To characterizethe cyclic behaviour of the sand and to support the use of advanced constitutive models inthe design of the tunnel, key to simulate liquefaction realistically in such a complex project,five cyclic undrained torsional tests were executed. These tests, in which imposed strainincreases progressively until and during liquefaction, considering strain amplitude levelswith a limited number of cycles, allow a more thorough study of the phase after initialliquefaction than the usual test with constant stress amplitude and the necessary number ofcycles to attain liquefaction. Additionally, they provide high quality data, essential to calibrateadvanced constitutive models. From their analysis, it is concluded, as expected, thatthe number of cycles until initial liquefaction increases with relative density and confiningpressure. Moreover, while before initial liquefaction maximum excess pore pressure amplitudeis due to sand softening and consequent pore pressure build-up, after initial liquefactionit usually happens at the first cycle, being related to an initial higher dilation tendency,before particles loose contact. Finally, the damping ratio increases until a peak value, andthen, just before initial liquefaction, generally decreases till the end of the test.
Ano: 2020
Número Páginas:
24p.
Autor(es): Miranda, L.; Caldeira, L.; Bilé Serra, J.
Revista: Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering
Editor: Springer Nature
Keywords: Torsion; Laboratory tests; Immersed tunnels; Sands; Liquefaction; Soil dynamics
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Reviewing the Modeling Aspects and Practices of Shallow Geothermal Energy Systems
Shallow geothermal energy systems (SGES) may take different forms and have recently taken considerable attention due to energy geo-structures (EGS) resulting from the integration of heat exchange elements in geotechnical structures. Still, there is a lack of systematic design guidelines of SGES. Hence, in order to contribute towards that direction, the current study aims at reviewing the available SGES modeling options along with their various aspects and practices. This is done by first presenting the main analytical and numerical models and methods related to the thermal behavior of SGES. Then, the most important supplementary factors affecting such modeling are discussed. These include: (i) the boundary conditions, in the form of temperature variation or heat flow, that majorly affect the predicted thermal behavior of SGES; (ii) the spatial dimensions that may be crucial when relaxing the infinite length assumption for short heat exchangers such as energy piles (EP); (iii) the determination of SGES parameters that may need employing specific techniques to overcome practical difficulties; (iv) a short-term vs. long-term analysis depending on the thermal storage characteristics of GHE of different sizes; (v) the influence of groundwater that can have a moderating effect on fluid temperatures in both heating and cooling modes. Subsequently, thermo-mechanical interactions modeling issues are addressed that may be crucial in EGS that exhibit a dual functioning of heat exchangers and structural elements. Finally, a quite lengthy overview of the main software tools related to thermal and thermo-hydro-mechanical analysis of SGES that may be useful for practical applications is given. A unified software package incorporating all related features of all SGES may be a future aim.
Ano: 2020
Autor(es): Christodoulides, P.; Vieira, A.; Lenart, S.; Maranha, J. R.; Florides, G.
Revista: Energies
Editor: MDPI
Volume:
Volume 13.
Keywords: software tools; modeling; thermo-hydro-mechanical; thermal analysis; energy geostructures; shallow geothermal energy systems
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Improved subloading thermo-viscoplastic model for soil under strictly isotropic conditions
This paper presents a thermo-viscoplastic subloading soil model with a mobile centre of homothety. The model is formulated to describe the influence of non-isothermal conditions on the stress
Ano: 2018
Autor(es): Maranha, J.; Pereira, C.; Vieira, A.
Revista: Geomechanics for Energy and the Environment
Editor: Elsevier
Keywords: subloading model; thermal viscoplasticity; soil thermal behaviour
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Numerical modelling of slope
The behaviour of natural and artificial slopes is controlled by their thermo-hydro-mechanical conditions and bysoil
Ano: 2017
Autor(es): Elia, C.; Cotecchia, F.; Pedone, G.; Vaunat, J.; Vardon, P.; Pereira, C.; Springman, S. M.; Rouainia, M.; Esch, J.; Koda, E.; Josifovski, J.; Nocilla, A.; Askarinejad, A.; Stirling, R.; Helm, P.; Loll
Revista: Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology
Editor: Lyell Collection - Geological Society Publications
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Strain-rate change effects in reconstituted London clay using a viscoplastic subloading model
This paper illustrates the capability of a viscoplastic subloading model recently proposedin reproducing strain-rate change effects in soil. The viscoplastic model used is based onthe subloading surface concept making possible the occurrence of viscoplastic strainsinside the yield surface. After a brief description of the basic principles and constitutiverelations behind the model, a numerical simulation of an undrained triaxial compressiontest on a normally consolidated reconstituted London clay with several strain-ratechanges was performed with success. This result was obtained with a general soil modelwhich did not take into account these specific temporary effects in its formulation. Theinfluence of the strain
Ano: 2016
Autor(es): Maranha, J.; Pereira, C.; Vieira, A.
Revista: European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering
Editor: Taylor & Francis
Keywords: strain- accelaration; undershootings; overshootings; subloading visocoplasticity; strain-rate change
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Ground uncertainty implications in the application of the observational method to underground works. Comparative examples.
The geotechnical risk of a tunnel is strongly dependent on ground properties and on the construction techniques and rate of advance. In the urban environment, design is often determined by serviceability limit states of adjacent structures and, to a lesser extent, of the tunnel itself. The observational method (OM) is an effective risk management tool in geotechnical engineering and particularly in tunnel construction. It helps with deciding in the presence of uncertainty in ground conditions. A fundamental prerequisite for its application is that only epistemic uncertainties are present, so that uncertainty reduction of the relevant parameters may be achieved by monitoring. Deterministic models are often used, limiting the versatility and significance of the OM. In this paper conceptual considerations about the implications of ground uncertainty with due account of spatial correlation are presented. A combined computational framework for random finite difference models based on MATLAB and FLAC is introduced. A case study of a tunnel in stiff clayey ground is presented to evaluate the relative importance of the magnitude, type of variability, and spatial correlation of both deformability and shear resistance parameters. A simulated application of the OM is presented with a comparative analysis of the decisions in an OM approach.
Ano: 2013
Número Páginas:
254-270.
Autor(es): Bilé Serra, J.; Miranda, L.
Revista: Foundation Engineering in the Face of Uncertainty: Honoring Fred H. Kulhawy
Editor: ASCE
Volume:
GSP 229.
Keywords: settlements; tunnels; underground works; observational method; ground uncertainty
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Simulation of the physical degradation of natural slopes of Jurassic marls when excavated and subjected to suctions changes
Soft clayey rocks such as marls and argillites are very common in the Iberian Peninsula. Design provisionsfor engineering works such as slope excavation in these materials must consider their evolvingbehaviour. Evolution can be identified by physical degradation. In fact, volume changes, stiffness loss,and, quite often, loss of mass continuity due to the development of fissures can cause instability phenomenaof finite volumes of rock (Alonso et al., 2010). Abadia marls from Arruda dos Vinhos, in Portugal, are an example of soft rocks exhibiting such type of evolving behaviour. These marls, Upper Jurassic in age, are characterized by relatively high in situ water content and low porosity. Clay minerals present are mainly chlorite, kaolinite and illite, which explain the relatively high plasticity of the material. Excavated slopes in this material exhibit strong degradation of its hydro-mechanical properties, as illustrated in Figure 1.a. Because this degradation is due to the exposition to atmospheric actions, the excavated slopes are often protected with amembrane. This was the procedure adopted in A10
Ano: 2013
Autor(es): Pereira, C.; Cardoso, R.; Caldeira, L.; Maranha das Neves, E.
Editor: The Mediterranean Workshop on Landslides, Naples (extended abstract).
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Analysis of the influence of suction on shear strength
The Barcelona Basic Model, BBM, is one of the most used elasto-plastic models for unsaturated soils. A briefly presentation of the BBM is made and some aspects are discussed. Its mathematical formulation is summarily presented and the influence that some parameters have on the model is evaluated. Some limitations, such as the stress state variables, the hysteretic hydraulic behaviour, the shear strength increase with suction, the soil collapse and the strain-softening are succinctly discussed. At the end, the evolution of shear strength along suction reduction paths, associated to collapse phenomenon, is analyzed. In some suction reduction paths, softening type behaviour is observed.
Ano: 2012
Autor(es): Pereira, C.; Caldeira, L.; Salgado, F. M.
Editor: Young Geotechnical Prize in English Language, XIII Congresso Nacional de Geotecnia
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Shallow Foundation Design through Probabilistic and Deterministic Methods
The design of a shallow foundation with eccentric loading is presented for the ultimate limit state of the bearing resistance, according to the formulation presented in annex D of NP EN 1997-1:2010. Probabilistic and deterministic methods were used. Concerning probabilistic methods, the approximate probabilistic methods, advanced first-order second-moment method (AFOSM) and first-order second moment method (FOSM), were applied. For the deterministic calculation, the partial safety factors method recommended by the Eurocode and applied in most practical cases, was implemented. It was assumed that problem variables, such as loads (permanent and variable vertical loads) and soil parameters, follow normal distribution functions. However, the horizontal variable load and the depth of foundation were described by the Gumbel and the rectangular distribution functions, respectively. The results obtained by approximate probabilistic methods were validated by Monte Carlo simulations. Comparisons were made between the results of the three design methods used.
Ano: 2011
Autor(es): Pereira, C.; Caldeira, L.
Editor: ISGSR 2011 - Vogt, Schuppener, Straub & Bräu (eds) - © 2011 Bundesanstalt für Wasserbau
Keywords: probabilistic methods; partial safety factor; bearing resistance; hasofer-lind method; shallow foundation
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The influence of the ground spatial variability on the settlements caused by tunnel excavation
The movement at the surface or near the surface and the potential damage in built heritage is an essential aspect in the safety of underground works with proximity interferences. The current methodologies for estimating subsidence require, firstly, the calculation of volume lost in the excavation, and secondly, the use of parametric curves, e.g. the Gaussian curve. Often, the selected parameters of these curves are the volume of subsidence and the maximum surface settlement. Numerical geotechnical models are currently used to determine the latter. To keep the models as simple as possible, the layers are represented by homogeneous sub-domains with fixed parameters, usually defined by statistical criteria. Within the classical approach of design, the analysis of a conservative scenario leads to the definition of limits for the response of ground and support, which are then compared to its monitoring counterparts in order to validate the design assumptions. When applying the observational method, on the other hand, two ground model scenarios must be considered to design underground works: in the first one, which is used for preliminary design, the
Ano: 2011
Número Páginas:
10.
Autor(es): Miranda, L.; Bilé Serra, J.
Editor: AFTES
Keywords: random fields; ground spatial variability; settlements; tunnel excavation
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A influência da variabilidade estatística das propriedades do terreno nas estimativas de assentamentos causados pela escavação de túneis
Um dos aspectos essenciais na segurança de obras subterrâneas com interferências deproximidade
Ano: 2010
Número Páginas:
20.
Autor(es): Miranda, L.; Bilé Serra, J.
Editor: Comissão Portuguesa de Túneis
Keywords: propriedades do terreno; variabilidade estatística; assentamento superficial; túneis
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Número mínimo de ensaios em ancoragens
RESUMOA Norma europeia 1537:1999 recomenda que todas as ancoragens de um sistema de suporte ancorado sejam sujeitas as ensaios de recepção simplificado, excepto as ancoragens que tenham já sido sujeitas as ensaios de adequabilidade (ensaios detalhados). Contudo, esta recomendação continua a ser negligenciada por alguns empreiteiros nacionais. O LNEC, na qualidade de perito, foi recentemente solicitado a analisar dois casos de rotura de sistemas ancorados que só se manifestaram após cerca de 5 anos da conclusão das respectivas obras. Uma análise detalhada destes dois casos, incluindo a análise por métodos de Elementos Finitos, mostrou que se todas as ancoragens tivessem sido ensaiadas, e, devidamente inspeccionadas, na altura da entrada em serviço nas obras, teria sido possível detectar atempadamente situações de não conformidade e, assim, evitar o colapso posterior dessas duas estruturas ancoradas. Numa delas deu-se um colapso total e na outra o colapso foi pontual em algumas das ancoragens.
Ano: 2010
Número Páginas:
1505-1514.
Autor(es): Salgado, F. M.; Sousa, A. G.; Carreto, J.; Carvalho, M. R.
Editor: Sociedade Portuguesa de Geotecnia
Keywords: Ensaios de ancoragens
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Slope factor of safety during road construction
Road construction is one of the longitudinal geological-geotechnical works that may consider thousands of kms,where a diversity of embankment slopes and cut slopes are made to implement the way of the desired road. Due to theheterogeneity and variability of the geological and geotechnical surroundings, local slope instabilities are a commongeotechnical hazard. To minimize the economic impact and the unavoidable delays due to such happenings it is veryimportant to plan ahead an observation system that insures a safe road construction. One of the key instruments to install isthe inclinometer that is used to monitor the evolution of horizontal displacements at specific locations and depths. Thepurpose of this study is to generalize the procedures developed in 1995 by Salgado (1), assuming initial horizontal groundconditions, to estimate the local factor of safety value at the location of specific inclinometer measurements, to a morerealistic and common condition where initial sloping ground conditions prevail. The procedures follow the original work (1)where the boundary conditions between two consecutive inclinometer readings, in depth, are associated to the boundaryconditions of the simple shear test. By comparison with the simple shear test results it is possible to assess a factor of safetyvalue based on the level of the shear strain estimated from the inclinometer readings. To extrapolate to different confiningstresses the procedures were expanded in 1997 by Carvalho (2) and optimized in 1998 by Salgado & Carvalho (3) consideringthe hyperbolic stress-strain model formulation. To extrapolate to initial slope ground conditions, new procedures weredeveloped by Salgado (4, 5) to take into account the initial static bias imposed by the in situ sloping ground.
Ano: 2010
Número Páginas:
855-860.
Autor(es): Salgado, F. M.; Carvalho, M. R.; Coimbra, L.
Editor: International Road Federation
Keywords: Local factor of safety; Hyperbolic model; Embankment slopes; Slope cuts; Safe road construction
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Siting
The estimation of liquefaction resistance is the first step in assessing the liquefaction hazard. The next importantstep is the assessment of possible consequences of liquefaction. The Siting case of downtown Lisbonmetro blue line is presented to outstand some of the important differences, related with liquefaction assessment,between the recommendations proposed by the Eurocode 8
Ano: 2009
Número Páginas:
43 PP.
Autor(es): Salgado, F. M.
Editor: LNEC
Keywords: Post-liquefaction residual shear; Eurocode 8
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Automatic measurement system for ground anchor proof testing
This paper describes the development of aautomatic measurement system used to perform groundanchor proof testing. Among other objectives the newsystem aims at providing fully automatic data collection,data processing and display. A brief overview of anchortesting, measurable quantities and aspects that governedsystem design are discussed. The main system componentsare fully described. System validation through measuringchains calibration and field testing results are presented.
Ano: 2006
Número Páginas:
6.
Autor(es): Gil de Morais, P.; Santos, C.; Carvalho, M. R.
Editor: XVIII IMEKO
Keywords: Measurement; Automatic; Ground anchor; Smart sensor
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Influence of ground water level on shallow foundation design. Application of EC7 probabilistic and deterministic methods. Modern Geotechnical Design Codes of Practice
The influence of ground water level on shallow foundation design is presented for the ultimate limit state of the bearing resistance, according to the formulation presented in annex D of EN 1997:2004. Probabilistic and deterministic methods were used and compared. Concerning probabilistic methods, the advanced first-order second-moment method (AFOSM) was applied and the results were validated by Monte Carlo simulations. For the deterministic calculation, the partial factors method recommended by the Eurocode and applied in most practical cases, was implemented. For the assumptions herein made the width B determined by the probabilistic method is always smaller than the one obtained deterministically.
Ano: 2013
Autor(es): Caldeira, L.; Pereira, C.
Revista: Modern Geotechnical Design Codes of Practice: Implementation, Application and Development
Editor: IOS Press
Keywords: probabilistic methods; partial factor method; bearing resistance; hasofer-lind merthod; shallow foundation
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Formulation of an advanced effective stress based constitutive model for unsaturated soils
The main purpose of the thesis is to show that it is viable the use of a correct effective stress framework to model the behaviour of unsaturated soils, with the development of an adequate effective stress model being an essential factor. One of the main advantages of this methodology is the separation between the solid skeleton mechanical constitutive models, which can be those developed for saturated soils, and the effect of the partial saturation on the behaviour of the soil, being only influenced by the effective stress model. The effective stress framework consists on the solid skeleton mechanical, the soil-water retention and the effective stress models. An isotropic effective stress model is proposed based on the main characteristics of the effective stress evolution in cubic spheres arrangements, incorporating hysteretic behaviour between drying and wetting paths and the dependency of specific volume and temperature, and being a function of the degree of saturation. A soil-water retention model is also proposed incorporating the hysteretic behaviour existent in drying and wetting paths, its dependency of specific volume and the incorporation of unsaturated states with zero suction. A rate-dependent (viscoplastic) and a rate-independent (elastoplastic) mechanical constitutive models, formulated with the subloading concept and the same hardening laws, was presented. The mechanical models can reproduce the cyclic, anisotropic and structured behaviour. Additionally, it is presented their expansion to nonisothermal conditions and the convergence of the response of the viscoplastic model to the elastoplastic model, when dealing with rate-independent soil behaviour (the elastoplastic model being more efficient). A generalised mixed stress-strain control for both viscoplastic and elastoplastic models in non-isothermal conditions is given. The effective stress framework constituted by the proposed mathematical models can reproduce with success diverse and complex unsaturated laboratory tests, reproducing the main aspects of the unsaturated soils behaviour. It is concluded that with an adequate effective stress model, it is not necessary to modify the mechanical constitutive models, previously formulated for saturated soils, introducing dependence of several model parameters on suction, degree of saturation or other similar variables. Also, it is shown that with an adequate evolutionary algorithm, the number of parameters is no longer a relevant issue restraining the use of these complex constitutive models. A newversion of the Differential Evolution method is developed to calibrate constitutive models for the laboratory tests.
Ano: 2020
Autor(es): Pereira, C.
Keywords: Differential evolution method; Non-isothermal constitutive models; Micromechanical models of spheres; Effective stress model; Unsaturated soils
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Liquefaction mitigation measures: prospective application to immersed tunnel foundations
A state-of-the-art revision of immersed tunnels is done. The selected case-study for this thesis, an immersed tunnel for crossing Tagus River between Algés and Trafaria, is presented. Next, cases of earthquake-induced liquefaction and its associated mechanism are discussed. The most relevant constitutive models for the numerical simulation of the response of soils under cyclic loading are described, including the Manzari-Dafalias model. Subsequently, Tagus River sand is physically characterized and six monotonic drained triaxial tests are analysed, with the goal of characterizing the stress-strain behaviour of the sand and obtain its parameters. Five cyclic undrained torsional tests are also analysed with the goal of characterizing cyclic behaviour of the sand. Then, the calibration framework for the Manzari-Dafalias model is presented, combining results of laboratory tests with numerical sensitivity studies. A parameter sensitivity analysis is carried out to understand the relevance of some chosen model parameters, by using an OpenSees constitutive driver, both through numerical simulation of monotonic drained triaxial tests and of cyclic undrained torsional tests. Some model parameters are calibrated directly from triaxial testing. The remaining parameters are calibrated through numerical simulation and curve fitting of the model to the laboratory results. A new constitutive driver is implemented in MATLAB to clarify some of the Manzari-Dafalias model issues, namely in the liquefaction phase. Finally, multiple liquefaction mitigation measures, and their application in immersed tunnels, are described. Laboratory testing of a mitigation measure, specifically injection of a duromeric expansive polyurethane resin, commercially available, is accomplished. The physical characteristics of both the resin and of the sand-resin mixture are presented. A series of tests, namely high frequency ultrasonic pulse tests, uniaxial compression and tensile tests, and triaxial compression tests, are performed. The modulus of elasticity, the Poisson
Ano: 2019
Autor(es): Miranda, L.
Keywords: Tagus River sand - expansive polyurethane resin mixture; numerical modelling; advanced laboratory testing; liquefaction; immersed tunnels
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Ancoragens pré-esforçadas em obras geotécnicas - Construção, ensaios e análise comportamental.
Os objectivos deste projecto inserem-se no âmbito dos trabalhos desenvolvidos no Núcleo deFundações, Taludes e Obras de Suporte, do Departamento de Geotecnia do LaboratórioNacional de Engenharia Civil (LNEC/DG/NFTOS), e pretende realizar-se um estudo docomportamento das obras ancoradas, respondendo a solicitações do mercado exterior e poroutro lado analisar um tipo de obras que são uma prática constante e cujo comportamento amédio e longo prazo não se encontra devidamente analisado na literatura da especialidade.Esta dissertação objectiva ser um contributo para o dimensionamento, construção e ensaios deancoragens pré-esforçadas em terreno, isto é, pretende-se com este trabalho elaborar umdocumento de apoio bibliográfico para a indústria nacional associada à construção deancoragens. Pretende ainda permitir compatibilizar e estabelecer procedimentos de projecto econstrutivos em conformidade com as normas e com a finalidade de garantir a qualidadedesejável na construção de ancoragens, para garantir a vida útil prevista das obras deEngenharia. De acordo com o mencionado desenvolvem-se e apresentam-se matériasconsideradas importantes para atingir essas finalidades.Analisa-se a bibliografia relativa à documentação normativa e regulamentar, considerada maisrelevante, com um levantamento generalizado desses elementos, onde é avaliada a relevânciarelativa de cada um dos aspectos tratados, comparando-se e confrontando-se os diferentesdocumentos em assuntos comuns. Abordam-se questões associadas ao dimensionamento ecom os factores de segurança de ancoragens. Para tal considera-se a bibliografia relevante eem vigor.Havendo a preocupação em garantir a durabilidade das obras e sendo a integridade física dasancoragens uma preocupação na garantia da sua vida útil aborda-se a problemática dacorrosão, dos diversos tipos de corrosão e das classes de protecção das ancoragens contra acorrosão. Indicam-se ainda métodos expeditos para avaliar a carga corrosiva do meio e seuefeito na selecção do tipo de protecção a considerar para as ancoragens.Para optimizar os trabalhos associados às ancoragens, desenvolvidos no LNEC, e odesenvolvimento de novas metodologias relacionadas com obras de suporte com ancoragensdefinitivas pretende-se preencher algumas lacunas, nomeadamente no que se refere àviabilização da homologação de tecnologias de ancoragens com a participação do LNEC.Estando disponíveis no mercado diversos sistemas de ancoragens e havendo a possibilidadede recorrer a diversas tecnologias apresenta-se algumas referências nessa área e aborda-sediversos aspectos construtivos e tecnológicos. Sendo corrente o compromisso entre aqualidade final da obra, a mão-de-obra e outros factores construtivos, analisa-se a temática daqualidade das ancoragens e das estruturas ancoradas. Apresenta-se uma referência aos diferentes tipos de ensaios de carga, a realizar nasancoragens, bem como o número e tipo de controlo que a bibliografia recomenda para a suarealização. Indicam-se os critérios de análise e respectivas metodologias.Sendo o factor de fluência, ks, um parâmetro condicionante do comportamento dos solos, amédio e longo prazo, pretende-se calcular o seu valor a partir dos ensaios de carga realizadosnas ancoragens. Face aos problemas associados ao cálculo de ks a partir dos ensaios de carga,desenvolveu-se um modelo capaz de simular todos os aspectos de carga e descarga,integrados no ensaio, incluindo os patamares de fluência, e realizam-se análises com afinalidade de esclarecer esses problemas, propondo-se procedimentos para optimizar asestimativas correspondentes.Consideram-se os ensaios de carga primordiais para a caracterização mecânica das ancoragense para avaliar o comportamento da estrutura de suporte ancorada. Apresenta-se um sistema deensaios automático (SEA) para o controlo dos ensaios de carga de ancoragens in situ, que sedesenvolveu no âmbito deste trabalho. Relativamente a aplicações futuras desse sistema,SEA, apresenta-se a metodologia utilizada pelo LNEC no controlo das blocagens e no cálculoda tracção residual ou efectiva de blocagem.
Ano: 2009
Autor(es): Carvalho, M.
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Plano de expansão do Metropolitano de Lisboa. Prolongamento das linhas amarela e verde (Rato
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Ano: 2023
Autor(es): Pinto Pereira, C.; Miranda, L.; Carreto, J.
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Plano de expansão do Metropolitano de Lisboa. Prolongamento das linhas amarela e verde (Rato
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Ano: 2023
Autor(es): Miranda, L.; Pinto Pereira, C.
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Thermal conductivity of sand under transient conditions - TPSYS02 Thermal Measurement System
The growing concerns about the climate change and the negative environmental impacts of heating andcooling systems operated by fossil fuels, have led the technical and the scientific communities to find out more environmentally and sustainable energy alternatives, such is the case of shallow geothermal sources. Shallow geothermal systems use the ground as a heat reservoir, transferring thermal energy from the ground to a building, or vice-versa, with the help of a heat pump, to provide warmth in winter and cooling in summer. A proper evaluation of the thermal properties of the soil is essential in their design process and for a sustainable system. Thermal conductivity is the most important parameter for this evaluation. Thermal conductivity can be estimated or measured by several methods, namely by means of empirical correlations, and experimentally, either in situ, by means of the well-known Thermal Response Tests (TRT), or in the laboratory, under steady state or transient conditions. This work presents a series of thermal conductivity measurements on dry sand samples obtained by means of a high accuracy system with reference TPSYS02 Hukseflux equipped with Non-Steady-State Probes (NSSP) (TP02 or TP08). The system was acquired in the aim of an FCT research project. The work includes the completion of a guide to procedures to the use of the thermal measurement system. Details of its calibration as well as results from tests in soil samples are also presented.
Ano: 2019
Autor(es): Aljundi, K.; Vieira, A.
Keywords: Guide to procedures; Calibration; Shallow geothermal energy systems; Thermal needles; Laboratory tests; Soil thermal conductivity
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Implementation of subloading constitutive models in Material Point Methods
This document describes the work developed in the short term scientific mission, STSM, of the COST TU1202, entitled Implementation of subloading constitutive models in material point methods, hosted by Dr. Phil Vardon, in the Technical University of Delft, TU Delft. A dynamic version of the material point method, MPM, in two-dimension was programmed, with the computer language Fortran. An elastoplastic subloading soil model with anisotropy, cyclic behaviour and structure was implemented in the program. The constitutive model was integrated using an explicit algorithm.
Ano: 2016
Autor(es): Pereira, C.
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Reflexão sobre a qualidade dos dados inclinométricos - Proposta para implementação de um sistema para controlo da qualidade metrológica dos instrumentos de medição angular
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Ano: 2011
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133pp.
Autor(es): Coimbra, L.
Editor: LNEC
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Cortina de contenção periférica do mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha - Relatório de análise da informação disponível
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Ano: 2009
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196pp.
Autor(es): Carreto, J.
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Projecto travessia Norte-Sul - Ramal de Alcântara
Este relatório tem como objectivo a apresentação e análise dos resultados obtidos nas campanhas de observação e nas visitas de inspecção realizadas até ao mês de Janeiro de 2007, inclusive. Considera-se, assim, que com a apresentação deste relatório ficam concluídos os planos de trabalhos relativos aos períodos de observação de 2005 e 2006.
Ano: 2007
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97p.
Autor(es): Sousa, A. G.; Salgado, F. M.
Keywords: Ramal de alcântara; Travessia norte-sul
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Análise distorcional de solos aluvionares lodosos
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Ano: 1998
Autor(es): Carvalho, M. R.
Keywords: rotura; segurança; distorção; Solos aluvionares
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OBESERVAÇÃO DA BARRAGEM DE MORGAVEL 2º RELATÓRIO
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Ano: 1981
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25pp.
Autor(es): MELO, FERNANDO GUEDES
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Colaboração no controle do aterro da barragem do Salgueiro
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Ano: 1974
Autor(es): Melo, F.
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Dimensionamento de ancoragens
Esta publicação objectiva ser um contributo para o dimensionamento de ancoragenspré-esforçadas em terreno. Pretende, também, permitir compatibilizar e estabelecerprocedimentos de verificação do dimensionamento de projecto de sistemas ancorados, emconformidade com as normas e com a finalidade de garantir a vida útil prevista das obras desistemas ancorados.Analisa-se a bibliografia relativa à documentação normativa e regulamentar, mais relevante.Avalia-se a importância relativa de cada um dos aspectos tratados, considerando-se abibliografia relevante em vigor, comparando-se os diferentes documentos e abordandoaspectos associados ao dimensionamento e aos coeficientes de segurança de ancoragens.O conceito associado ao sistema constituído por uma estrutura ancorada visa gerar umamassa de solo internamente estável para um nível de carga de serviço adequado. Odimensionamento das obras de suporte realiza-se, na maioria dos casos, pela análise decondições correspondentes a estados limites últimos, aplicando um determinado valor para ocoeficiente de segurança, isto é, para situações correspondentes a equilíbrio limite. No casode obras de suporte ancoradas, há que considerar também os riscos associados às ancoragenspropriamente ditas.Desta forma, na maioria dos casos, impõem-se limites de deslocamentos, do terreno e daestrutura, face às limitações de esforços a que se podem submeter os suportes e as ancoragensnas diversas fases da vida da obra.Por outro lado, no dimensionamento da ancoragem como elemento estrutural, devemconsiderar-se as diversas exigências de cada uma das partes que a constitui, quer ao nível dedesempenho, quer ao nível das acções consideradas.
Ano: 2011
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107pp.
Autor(es): Carvalho, M. R.; Salgado, F. M.
Editor: LNEC
Keywords: Segurança de estrutura; Estado limite último; Coeficiente de segurança; Estrutura de suporte; Ancoragem em terreno; Ancoragem em betão pré-esforçado
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Plano de expansão do Metropolitano de Lisboa. Prolongamento das linhas amarela e verde (Rato
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Plano de expansão do Metropolitano de Lisboa. Prolongamento das linhas amarela e verde (Rato
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Autor(es): Pereira, C.; Carreto, J.; Miranda, L.
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Plano de expansão do Metropolitano de Lisboa. Prolongamento das linhas amarela e verde (Rato
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Plano de expansão do Metropolitano de Lisboa. Prolongamento das linhas amarela e verde (Rato
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Ano: 2024
Autor(es): Carreto, J.; Miranda, L.; Pinto Pereira, C.
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Plano de expansão do Metropolitano de Lisboa. Prolongamento das linhas amarela e verde (Rato
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Ano: 2024
Autor(es): Pinto Pereira, C.; Miranda, L.
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Plano de expansão do Metropolitano de Lisboa. Prolongamento das linhas amarela e verde (Rato
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Ano: 2024
Autor(es): Carreto, J.; Miranda, L.
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