Bildik, S. Numerical Modeling of the Geotechnical and Structural Strengthening of Quay Structures with a Case Study. Appl. Sci.2023, 13, 11868.
Bildik, S. Numerical Modeling of the Geotechnical and Structural Strengthening of Quay Structures with a Case Study. Appl. Sci. 2023, 13, 11868.
Bildik, S. Numerical Modeling of the Geotechnical and Structural Strengthening of Quay Structures with a Case Study. Appl. Sci.2023, 13, 11868.
Bildik, S. Numerical Modeling of the Geotechnical and Structural Strengthening of Quay Structures with a Case Study. Appl. Sci. 2023, 13, 11868.
Abstract
In recent years, with the increase in maritime trade, the necessity of increasing the capacities of the ports has emerged. However, while it is planned to increase the capacities of the ports, it is important that the port continues to operate at the same time. In this respect, the old port structures should not be damaged during the capacity increase. In this study, the strengthening of a port in Guinea is discussed as a case study. In the study, the existing quay wall was evaluated, and geotechnical and structural alternatives of the new structure to be built for capacity increase were evaluated. A combined system was designed as a pile foundation and a reinforced foundation with plastic piles so as not to damage the existing quay wall. The pile capacities obtained as a result of the analyses were verified by loading tests.
Keywords
quay wall; piles; port; finite element analysis; case study
Subject
Engineering, Civil Engineering
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