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QuayWall Block Caisson

This document provides an example analysis of a block type quay wall using geotechnical engineering software. It describes the soil properties, wall section, loading conditions, construction stages, analysis methods, and results from limit equilibrium, finite element, and slope stability analyses. The analyses evaluate the wall's performance under operating, low wave, and seismic conditions.

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QuayWall Block Caisson

This document provides an example analysis of a block type quay wall using geotechnical engineering software. It describes the soil properties, wall section, loading conditions, construction stages, analysis methods, and results from limit equilibrium, finite element, and slope stability analyses. The analyses evaluate the wall's performance under operating, low wave, and seismic conditions.

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DEEP EXCAVATION Example 10: Quay Wall – Block Type Caisson

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Example 10: Quay Wall – Block Type Caisson


Limit Equilibrium – Finite Element Analysis – Slope Stability Analysis

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A. Soil Properties and Stratigraphy (Soil Layers)


Elev. Soil γt C’ φ’ E exp
(ft) (-) (pcf) (psf) (deg) (ksf) (-)
10 F - Sand 125 2 30 300 0.5

-10 S1 - Sand 130 5 34 500 0.4

-30 S2 - Sand 135 150 36 800 0.4

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B. Quay Wall – Block Type Caisson Section Properties

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C. Wave Load Conditions & Mooring Loads


Wave Load Options
- Wave Pressures Method: Goda
- Critical Wave (CEM 2011): Tropical Depression
- Seaward: SainFlou as modified by McConnell

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D. Model in Construction Stages

Stage 0: At-rest Conditions Stage 1: Wall Installation & Backfill -


Operating Conditions

Stage 2: Low Wave Conditions Stage 3: Seismic Conditions


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E. Analysis Settings & Design Codes


- Wall Friction: 66% of the soil friction
- Water Pressures: Simplified Flow
- Cantilever Method (LEM): Free Earth Method
- Soil Pressures: Active & Passive (All Stages)

- Steel Code: AISC 360-16 Allowable


- Concrete Code: ACI 318-19
- Analysis Code: None (Service Conditions)
- Seismic Pressures: Adesign = 0.1g (Stage 3)
- Seismic Pressures Method: Mononobe-Okabe

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F1. LEM Analysis Results

Wall Moment Diagram & Soil Pressures - Operating Conditions


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F2. LEM Analysis Results

Wall Moment Diagram & Wave Pressures – Low Wave Conditions


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F3. LEM Analysis Results

Wall Moment & Seismic Pressure Diagrams - Seismic Conditions


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G1. FEM Analysis Results

Wall Moment & Displacement Diagrams - Operating Conditions

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G2. FEM Analysis Results

Generated FEM Mesh & Soil Displacement Shadings – Low Wave Conditions

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H. Slope Stability Analysis Results

Critical Slope Surface (Circular) & Slope Stability Safety Factor


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