Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of Embedded Structures

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Abstract:

A computer program, TARA-3, developed for conducting nonlinear hysteretic dynamic response analysis is presented. The program can operate in either a total or effective stress mode. It may be used to analyse the seismic response of earth structures and soil-structures interaction systems such as nuclear containment structures. Validation studies of TARA-3 using data from seismic tests on centrifuged models are described. These studies confirm the capability of TARA-3 to predict accelerations, porewater pressures, and displacements in complex soil-structures systems during seismic loading with acceptable accuracy and reliability for engineering design. Keywords Earth quake engineering Nonlinear dynamic analysis Hysteretic stress strain model Seismic centrifuge tests Seismic porewater pressures Seismic settlements Accelerations Displacements.

Author(s):
Finn, W. D.
Author Organization(s):
CORK GEOTECHNICS LTD CASTLEMARTYR (IRELAND)
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Jun 1986-Aug 1987
Pagination:
0087

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
R/D-5491-EN-01-F
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAJA45-86-C-0033
Task Number(s):
01
Project Number(s):
1L161102BH57
Monitor Series:
5491-EN-01-F, R/D
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Sensors
Descriptor(s):
*STRUCTURAL RESPONSE, *EARTH MOVEMENTS, STRUCTURES, TEST METHODS, ACCURACY, SEISMIC DETECTION, CENTRIFUGES, RESPONSE, EMBEDDING, NONLINEAR ANALYSIS, HYSTERESIS, SEISMOLOGY, EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING, CONTAINMENT(NUCLEAR REACTORS), COMPUTER PROGRAMS, DISPLACEMENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering and Building Technology, Mechanics
Keyword(s):
TARA 3 COMPUTER PROGRAM, PE61102A
Report Date:
1988 Mar 07