Structural Engineering and Mechanics
Volume 20, Number 1, 2005, pages 69-83
DOI: 10.12989/sem.2005.20.1.069
The buried arch structural system for underground structures
Enrique Hernandez-Montes. Mark Aschheim , Luisa Maria Gil-Martin
Abstract
In many cases, underground structures are built using conventional above-grade structural systems to carry gravity load. This paper proposes the use of underground arches, termed
Key Words
reinforced concrete; arches; creep; shrinkage; underground structures.
Address
- Enrique Hernandez-Montes; University of Granada, Campus de Fuentenueva, 18072 Granada, SpainMark Aschheim; Civil Engineering Department, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053, USALuisa Maria Gil-Martin; University of Granada, Campus de Fuentenueva, 18072 Granada, Spain
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