Soil Reinforcement for Anchor Plates and Uplift Response

Chapter 1. Introduction

• Abstract
• 1.1 Introduction

Chapter 2. Literature Review

• Abstract
• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 Review of Previous Experimental Works
• 2.3 Review of Previous Numerical Works
• References

Chapter 3. Research Methodology

• Abstract
• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Methods
• 3.3 Test Equipment in the Soil Laboratory
• 3.4 Uplift test
• 3.5 Test Procedure
• 3.6 Summary of Experimental and Numerical Steps
• 3.7 Soil Properties
• 3.8 Anchor Plate Specifications
• 3.9 Failure Mechanism
• 3.10 Determination of Test Parameters
• 3.11 Finite Element Method
• Reference

Chapter 4. Experimental and Numerical Results

• Abstract
• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Uplift Test: Overview
• 4.3 Discussion on Uplift Capacity of Symmetrical Anchor Plates in Non-reinforced Sand
• 4.4 Discussion on Uplift Capacity of Symmetrical Anchor Plates in Reinforced Sand
• 4.5 Discussion on Uplift Capacity of Symmetrical Anchor Plates in GFR-Reinforced Sand
• 4.6 Discussion on Uplift Capacity of Symmetrical Anchor Plates Using the Finite Element Method in PLAXIS
• 4.7 Overview of Soil Failure Mechanism Studies
• 4.8 Empirical Relationship of Uplift Response in Sand
• 4.9 Summary of Results
• References

Chapter 5. Comparison Between Existing Theories and Experimental Works

• Abstract
• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Comparison of the Breakout Factor Between Current Results and Experimental and Predicted Values
• 5.3 Conclusion
• References

Chapter 6. Conclusions and Recommendations

• Abstract
• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 Shortcomings of the Research
• 6.3 Recommendations for Future Research
• References

Appendix A. Grid Fixed Reinforcement Design in ANSYS

• Units
• Model
• Static Structural

Appendix B. Data and Results

Appendix C. Variation of Breakout Factor With Embedment Ratio Based on the Author’s Empirical Formula

Appendix D. Variation of Breakout Factor With Embedment Ratio Based on Balla’s Theory (1961) in Loose Sand

Appendix E. Variation of Breakout Factor With Embedment Ratio Based on Balla’s Theory (1961) in Dense Sand

Appendix F. Variation of Breakout Factor With Embedment Ratio Based on the Meyerhof and Adams Theory (1968) in Loose Sand

Appendix G. Variation of Breakout Factor With Embedment Ratio Based on the Meyerhof and Adams Theory (1968) in Dense Sand

Appendix H. Variation of Breakout Factor With Embedment Ratio Based on Vesic’s Theory (1971) in Loose Sand

Appendix I. Variation of Breakout Factor With Embedment Ratio Based on Vesic’s Theory (1971) in Dense Sand

Appendix J. Variation of Breakout Factor With Embedment Ratio Based on the Rowe and Davis Theory (1982) in Loose Sand

Appendix K. Variation of Breakout Factor With Embedment Ratio Based on the Rowe and Davis Theory (1982) in Dense Sand

Appendix L. Variation of Breakout Factor With Embedment Ratio Based on the Murray and Geddes Theory (1987) in Loose Sand

Appendix M. Variation of Breakout Factor With Embedment Ratio Based on the Murray and Geddes Theory (1987) in Dense Sand

Appendix N. Variation of Breakout Factor With Embedment Ratio Based on the Dickin and Laman Findings (2007) in Loose Sand

Appendix O. Variation of Breakout Factor With Embedment Ratio Based on the Dickin and Laman Findings (2007) in Dense Sand

Appendix P. Regression and Analysis