Three-Dimensional Static Finite Element Analysis of Lined, Right-Angle Cross, Circular Tunnel Intersections in Rock.

Abstract

The objective of this investigation was to determine the static stress and force distributions associated with lined, right-angle cross, circular tunnel intersections in rock. Stresses in the rock (medium), and radial deflections and circumferential thrusts and bending moments in the linear at the intersection were determined with the finite element method of structural analysis. Briefly, the finite element method considers the structure to be analyzed as an assemblege of elements with user-assigned geometric configurations.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA026106

Entities

People

  • T. K. Lew

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bending Moments
  • Deflection
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Geometry
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Mathematics
  • Numerical Analysis
  • Right Angles
  • Structural Analysis
  • Three Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Structural Dynamics.