Foundation Considerations in Siting of Nuclear Facilities in Karst Terrains and Other Areas Susceptible to Ground Collapse.
Abstract
About one-third of the continental United States is underlain by rocks that may present potential for ground collapse caused by caverns due to solution processes or mining activity. Four main functional issues concerning the integrity and proper functioning of foundations in areas with this potential are identified. They are: (1) Prediction of areas where there is a potential of ground collapse, (2) detection of cavities in areas where there is a potential for collapse, (3) evaluation of structural hazards posed by cavities, and (4) treatment of cavities to remedy structural problems. This report reviews pertinent current knowledge and practice related to these issues. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA099565
Entities
People
- Arley G. Franklin
- David M. Patrick
- Dwain K. Butler
- Mary Ellen Hynes-griffin
- W. E. Strohm Jr.