Abstract
![CDATA[Construction induced ground vibrations have become a major issue in modern day construction industry due to the adverse effects on structural health of adjacent substructures and superstructures. It is of utmost importance to eliminate, or to minimize, the propagation of ground vibrations towards nearby sensitive structures. Among numerous mitigation measures, wave barriers are widely used to attenuate ground vibration propagation. This paper investigates the effectiveness wave barriers in attenuating ground vibrations, using a three-dimensional finite element model. Finite element model was verified using data from a set of full-scale field experiments carried out using geofoam in-filled wave barriers. The model is then used to evaluate the ef-fectiveness of EPS geofoam and water in-filled wave barriers in attenuating ground vibrations. Results con-clude that EPS geofoam is the most efficient fill material that can be used in wave barriers.]]
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering, ICGE-Colombo-2015: Geotechnics for Sustainable Development, 10-11 August 2015, Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Publisher | Sri Lankan Geotechnical Society |
| Pages | 311-314 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789551411015 |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
| Event | International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering - Duration: 10 Aug 2015 → … |
Conference
| Conference | International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering |
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| Period | 10/08/15 → … |
Keywords
- construction
- ground vibrations
- wave barriers
- finite element method