Research in Soil Structure Interaction,

Abstract

Soil-structure interaction is defined as it applies to protective structures designed to resist the forces produced by nuclear devices. A unique laboratory facility is discussed in which buried structures can be subjected to pressures simulating those produced by nuclear devices. Preliminary results and plans are presented for several research programs, i.e., fundamental studies, semicircular arches, cylinders, and similitude studies, currently being conducted at the Waterways Experiment Station.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0747821

Entities

People

  • W. J. Flathau

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Buildings And Structures
  • Observatories
  • Research Facilities
  • Soil Structure Interactions
  • Waterways

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Structural Dynamics.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.