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3. It can withstand large lateral loads and moments that occur in the case of bridge piers, abutments, tall chimneys and towers
4. There is no danger of damage to adjacent structures since sinking of well does not cause any vibrations.
4. Steining
5. Top plug
6. Well cap
Different shapes of Well foundations: In a plan view the following shapes can be construct: 1. Circular 2. Square 3. Rectangular 4. Octogonal
5. Twin circular
8. Double D
Point of view Sinking & Skin friction Circular is ideal Lateral stability square or rectangular section
Grip length:
Definition: A well foundation should be sunk below the max. scour depth such that there is adequate lateral stability. The depth of the bottom of the well below the max. scour level is known as the grip length. How do we calculate the grip length: Step . 1 - Calculate the max. scour depth a. With soundings method b. Laceys formula
d 0.473 (Q / f )1/ 3
f 1.76 dm
Step .2 , Regime width of the waterway, W 4.75 .Q1/ 2
The grip length for wells of railway bridges - 50% max. scour depth Road bridges 30% max. scour depth The base of the well is taken to a depth of - 2.67 d below the HFL As per IS 3955-1967, depth should not be less than 1.33 times the max. scour depth Depth of the base level below the max.scour level - 2m (piers, abutments)
Terzaghis Analysis:
Compared the free bulkhead When a rigid bulkheads embedded in sand moves parallel to its original position. Assume the both passive and active pressures are fully mobilized, the net pressure at any depth
p .z ( K p K a )
Considering unit length, and applying SH = 0, rotation above the base, qmax = Area ABC Area FEC
Substituting this value in first equation, qmax can be calculated. Kp and Ka rankines values can be used Case 1. Heavy wells: rotation at the base
qmax'.L Qa FS
FS = factor of safety is not less than 2.
Design of the individual components of a well foundation: 1. Cutting edge: it should have a sharp angle for cutting through the soil It should be strong enough so that it does bend when penetrating through a soil containing boulders. It should be properly anchored to the well curb
2. Well curb:
Q = u.P Resolve the forces vertically & Horizontal
3. Well steining: The thickness of the steining should be adequate for the stresses developed during sinking and after installation.
Reinforcement provided 5 to 6kg/m3 of concrete steining Empirically thickness of the steining: For railway bridges 1/4th of the outside diameter road bridges 1/8th of the outside diameter Thumb rule commonly used:
t K ( B / 8 H / 100)
K = constant, 1 for sandy soils, 1.1 for soft clay, 1.25 for hard clay and boulders 4. Bottom plug: a. Vertical load transfer to the soil b. It shape of an electric bulb to produce an arch action, to reduce the hoop tension. c. It is constructed in 1:2:4 cement concrete, which is trimie concrete d. If rock bed is need to anchored 25cm to 30cm deep.
5. Well cap: a. The bottom of the well cap is kept at low water level. b. It is designed as a slab resting on the well. c. Min. reinforcement is provided 80 kg/m3.
6. Top plug: a. Function is transmit the loads from pier to the well steining b. Its provided for extra safety precautions 7. Sand filling: a. Main purpose of the sand filling is to provide the stability to well by increasing its weight and reduce the tensile stresses cuased at the base by bending moment b. Its not contributing towards structural strength of the well.
Problem. A circular well of 6m external diameter and 4m internal diameter is embedded to a depth of 15m below the max. scour level in a sandy soil deposit. The well is subjected to a horizontal force of 800kN acting at a height of 8m above the scour level. Determine the allowable total equivalent resisting force due to earth pressure, assuming a. The rotation is about a point above the base, b. the rotation is at the base. Take sat = 20 kN/m3, f = 30, factor of safety for passive resistance = 2.0, use terzaghis analysis.
Sol: Step1: Calculate the Kp, Ka from f value Step 2: a. Rotation above the base H = 8+15 = 23m Calculate D1 from the terzaghis formula, this is the point where well rotates above the base Step3 : calculate qmax 4.Qallowable = qmax. L/ FS. Case b. Rotation at the base: heavy well case, qmax need to calculate, Qallowable = qmax.L / FS