Sachpazis:Terzaghi Bearing Capacity Estimation in simple terms with Calculati...Dr.Costas Sachpazis
Terzaghi's soil bearing capacity theory, developed by Karl Terzaghi, is a fundamental principle in geotechnical engineering used to determine the bearing capacity of shallow foundations. This theory provides a method to calculate the ultimate bearing capacity of soil, which is the maximum load per unit area that the soil can support without undergoing shear failure. The Calculation HTML Code included.
Seismic Hazard Assessment Software in Python by Prof. Dr. Costas SachpazisDr.Costas Sachpazis
This simple Python software is designed to assist Civil and Geotechnical Engineers in performing site-specific seismic hazard assessments. The program calculates the seismic response spectrum based on user-provided geotechnical and seismic parameters, generating a comprehensive technical report that includes the response spectrum data and figures. The analysis adheres to Eurocode 8 and the Greek Annex, ensuring compliance with international standards for earthquake-resistant design.
Structural Analysis and Design of Foundations: A Comprehensive Handbook for S...Dr.Costas Sachpazis
Structural Analysis and Design of Foundations: A Comprehensive Handbook for Students and Professionals.
Unlock the potential of foundation design with Dr. Costas Sachpazis’s enlightening handbook, a meticulously crafted guide poised to become an indispensable resource for both budding and seasoned civil engineers. This comprehensive manual illuminates the theoretical and practical aspects of structural analysis and design across various types of foundations and retaining walls.
Within these pages, Dr. Sachpazis distills complex engineering principles into digestible, step-by-step processes, enhanced by detailed diagrams, case studies, and real-world examples that bridge the gap between academic study and professional application. From soil mechanics and load calculations to innovative design techniques and sustainability considerations, this book covers a vast landscape of structural engineering.
Key Features:
• In-Depth Analysis and Design: Explore thorough explanations of both shallow and deep foundation designs, supported by case studies that demonstrate their practical implementations.
• Practical Guides: Benefit from detailed guides on site investigation, bearing capacity calculations, and settlement analysis, ensuring designs are both robust and reliable.
• Innovative Techniques: Discover the latest advancements in foundation technology and retaining wall design, preparing you for future trends in civil engineering.
• Educational Tools: Utilize this handbook as an educational tool, perfect for both classroom learning and professional development.
Whether you're a student eager to learn the fundamentals or a professional seeking to deepen your expertise, Dr. Sachpazis’s handbook is designed to support and inspire excellence in the field of structural engineering. Embrace this opportunity to enhance your skills and contribute to building safer, more efficient structures.
Sheet Pile Wall Design and Construction: A Practical Guide for Civil Engineer...Dr.Costas Sachpazis
Sheet Pile Wall Design and Construction: A Practical Guide for Civil Engineers. By Dr. Costas Sachpazis.
A Technical Report provides information on Geotechnical Exploration and testing procedures, analysis techniques, allowable criteria, design procedures, and construction consideration for the selection, design, and installation of sheet pile walls.
"Sheet Pile Wall Design and Construction: A Practical Guide for Civil Engineers" by Dr. Costas Sachpazis provides an in-depth look into the engineering, design, and construction of sheet pile walls. The book details geotechnical exploration, testing procedures, and analysis techniques essential for determining soil properties and stability under various conditions, including seismic activity. It also covers the impact of groundwater on wall design and offers methods for controlling it during construction. Practical considerations for confined space work and the use of emerging technologies in sheet pile construction are discussed. The guide serves as a comprehensive resource for civil engineers aiming to enhance their expertise in creating durable and effective sheet pile wall solutions for complex engineering projects.
Sachpazis Costas: Geotechnical Engineering: A student's Perspective IntroductionDr.Costas Sachpazis
Geotechnical Engineering: A Student's Perspective
By Dr. Costas Sachpazis.
Geotechnical engineering is a branch of civil engineering that focuses on the behavior of earth materials such as soil and rock. It is a crucial aspect of any construction project, as the properties of the ground can have a significant impact on the design and stability of structures. Geotechnical engineers work to understand the physical and mechanical properties of soil and rock, as well as how these materials interact with man-made structures.
Geotechnical engineering plays a crucial role in the field of civil engineering, as it deals with the behavior of earth materials and how they interact with structures. Understanding the properties of soil and rock beneath the surface is essential for designing safe and stable structures that can withstand various loads and environmental conditions. Without proper knowledge of geotechnical engineering, civil engineers would not be able to ensure the safety and longevity of their projects.
Sachpazis: Steel member fire resistance design to Eurocode 3 / Σαχπάζης: Σχεδ...Dr.Costas Sachpazis
Project: Steel Member Fire Resistance Design (EN1993) - In accordance with EN1993-1-2:2005 incorporating Corrigenda December 2005 and the recommended values.
Παράδειγμα Σχεδιασμού Πυράντοχης Αντοχής Μέλους από Χάλυβα (EN 1993), Σύμφωνα με το EN 1993-1-2:2005 που ενσωματώνει το Corrigenda Δεκεμβρίου 2005 και τις συνιστώμενες τιμές.
Sachpazis_Retaining Structures-Ground Anchors and Anchored Systems_C_Sachpazi...Dr.Costas Sachpazis
A retaining wall is a structure that is designed to hold back soil or other materials when there is a change in ground elevation. Retaining walls are commonly used in civil engineering to support soil and prevent erosion. They are typically constructed of various materials, including concrete, masonry, and timber.
Retaining walls are used in a variety of settings, including residential and commercial construction, roadways and highways, and landscaping projects. They are often used to create level areas for building or landscaping by holding back soil or other materials on sloping terrain.
The design of a retaining wall depends on several factors, including the type of soil, the height of the wall, and the slope of the ground. There are several types of retaining walls, including gravity walls, cantilever walls, sheet pile walls, and anchored walls. The type of wall used depends on the specific requirements of the project.
Overall, retaining walls are an important component of civil engineering projects and are used to support soil and prevent erosion. They require careful design and construction to ensure their stability and effectiveness.
Sachpazis:Terzaghi Bearing Capacity Estimation in simple terms with Calculati...Dr.Costas Sachpazis
Terzaghi's soil bearing capacity theory, developed by Karl Terzaghi, is a fundamental principle in geotechnical engineering used to determine the bearing capacity of shallow foundations. This theory provides a method to calculate the ultimate bearing capacity of soil, which is the maximum load per unit area that the soil can support without undergoing shear failure. The Calculation HTML Code included.
Seismic Hazard Assessment Software in Python by Prof. Dr. Costas SachpazisDr.Costas Sachpazis
This simple Python software is designed to assist Civil and Geotechnical Engineers in performing site-specific seismic hazard assessments. The program calculates the seismic response spectrum based on user-provided geotechnical and seismic parameters, generating a comprehensive technical report that includes the response spectrum data and figures. The analysis adheres to Eurocode 8 and the Greek Annex, ensuring compliance with international standards for earthquake-resistant design.
Structural Analysis and Design of Foundations: A Comprehensive Handbook for S...Dr.Costas Sachpazis
Structural Analysis and Design of Foundations: A Comprehensive Handbook for Students and Professionals.
Unlock the potential of foundation design with Dr. Costas Sachpazis’s enlightening handbook, a meticulously crafted guide poised to become an indispensable resource for both budding and seasoned civil engineers. This comprehensive manual illuminates the theoretical and practical aspects of structural analysis and design across various types of foundations and retaining walls.
Within these pages, Dr. Sachpazis distills complex engineering principles into digestible, step-by-step processes, enhanced by detailed diagrams, case studies, and real-world examples that bridge the gap between academic study and professional application. From soil mechanics and load calculations to innovative design techniques and sustainability considerations, this book covers a vast landscape of structural engineering.
Key Features:
• In-Depth Analysis and Design: Explore thorough explanations of both shallow and deep foundation designs, supported by case studies that demonstrate their practical implementations.
• Practical Guides: Benefit from detailed guides on site investigation, bearing capacity calculations, and settlement analysis, ensuring designs are both robust and reliable.
• Innovative Techniques: Discover the latest advancements in foundation technology and retaining wall design, preparing you for future trends in civil engineering.
• Educational Tools: Utilize this handbook as an educational tool, perfect for both classroom learning and professional development.
Whether you're a student eager to learn the fundamentals or a professional seeking to deepen your expertise, Dr. Sachpazis’s handbook is designed to support and inspire excellence in the field of structural engineering. Embrace this opportunity to enhance your skills and contribute to building safer, more efficient structures.
Sheet Pile Wall Design and Construction: A Practical Guide for Civil Engineer...Dr.Costas Sachpazis
Sheet Pile Wall Design and Construction: A Practical Guide for Civil Engineers. By Dr. Costas Sachpazis.
A Technical Report provides information on Geotechnical Exploration and testing procedures, analysis techniques, allowable criteria, design procedures, and construction consideration for the selection, design, and installation of sheet pile walls.
"Sheet Pile Wall Design and Construction: A Practical Guide for Civil Engineers" by Dr. Costas Sachpazis provides an in-depth look into the engineering, design, and construction of sheet pile walls. The book details geotechnical exploration, testing procedures, and analysis techniques essential for determining soil properties and stability under various conditions, including seismic activity. It also covers the impact of groundwater on wall design and offers methods for controlling it during construction. Practical considerations for confined space work and the use of emerging technologies in sheet pile construction are discussed. The guide serves as a comprehensive resource for civil engineers aiming to enhance their expertise in creating durable and effective sheet pile wall solutions for complex engineering projects.
Sachpazis Costas: Geotechnical Engineering: A student's Perspective IntroductionDr.Costas Sachpazis
Geotechnical Engineering: A Student's Perspective
By Dr. Costas Sachpazis.
Geotechnical engineering is a branch of civil engineering that focuses on the behavior of earth materials such as soil and rock. It is a crucial aspect of any construction project, as the properties of the ground can have a significant impact on the design and stability of structures. Geotechnical engineers work to understand the physical and mechanical properties of soil and rock, as well as how these materials interact with man-made structures.
Geotechnical engineering plays a crucial role in the field of civil engineering, as it deals with the behavior of earth materials and how they interact with structures. Understanding the properties of soil and rock beneath the surface is essential for designing safe and stable structures that can withstand various loads and environmental conditions. Without proper knowledge of geotechnical engineering, civil engineers would not be able to ensure the safety and longevity of their projects.
Sachpazis: Steel member fire resistance design to Eurocode 3 / Σαχπάζης: Σχεδ...Dr.Costas Sachpazis
Project: Steel Member Fire Resistance Design (EN1993) - In accordance with EN1993-1-2:2005 incorporating Corrigenda December 2005 and the recommended values.
Παράδειγμα Σχεδιασμού Πυράντοχης Αντοχής Μέλους από Χάλυβα (EN 1993), Σύμφωνα με το EN 1993-1-2:2005 που ενσωματώνει το Corrigenda Δεκεμβρίου 2005 και τις συνιστώμενες τιμές.
Sachpazis_Retaining Structures-Ground Anchors and Anchored Systems_C_Sachpazi...Dr.Costas Sachpazis
A retaining wall is a structure that is designed to hold back soil or other materials when there is a change in ground elevation. Retaining walls are commonly used in civil engineering to support soil and prevent erosion. They are typically constructed of various materials, including concrete, masonry, and timber.
Retaining walls are used in a variety of settings, including residential and commercial construction, roadways and highways, and landscaping projects. They are often used to create level areas for building or landscaping by holding back soil or other materials on sloping terrain.
The design of a retaining wall depends on several factors, including the type of soil, the height of the wall, and the slope of the ground. There are several types of retaining walls, including gravity walls, cantilever walls, sheet pile walls, and anchored walls. The type of wall used depends on the specific requirements of the project.
Overall, retaining walls are an important component of civil engineering projects and are used to support soil and prevent erosion. They require careful design and construction to ensure their stability and effectiveness.
Pile configuration optimization on the design of combined piled raft foundationsDr.Costas Sachpazis
By: Birhanu Asefa, Eleyas Assefa, Lysandros Pantelidis,Costas Sachpazis
This paper examines the impact of different pile configurations and geometric parameters on the bearing capacity and the settlement response of a combined pile–raft foundation system utilizing FLAC3D software. The configurations considered were: (1) uniform piles (denoted as CONF1), (2) shorter and longer piles uniformly distributed on the plan view of the raft (CONF2), (3) shorter piles at the center and longer piles at the edge of the raft (CONF3), and (4) longer piles at the center and shorter piles at the edge of the raft (CONF4). In the same framework, different pile diameters and raft stiffnesses were examined. The piles are considered to float in a cohesive–frictional soil mass, simulating the thick cohesive soil deposit found in Addis Abeba (Ethiopia). During simulation, a zero-thickness interface element was employed to incorporate the complex interaction between the soil elements and the structural elements. The analyses indicate that the configuration of piles has a considerable effect on both the bearing capacity and the settlement response of the foundation system. CONF1 and CONF3 improve the bearing capacity and exhibits a smaller average settlement than other configurations. However, CONF3 registers the highest differential settlement. On the other hand, the lowest differential settlement was achieved by the CONF4 configuration; the same configuration also gives ultimate load resistance comparable to those provided by either CONF1 or CONF3. The study also showed that applying zero-thickness interface elements to simulate the interaction between components of the foundation system is suitable for examining piled raft foundations problem.
Σαχπάζης Πλεονεκτήματα και Προκλήσεις της Αιολικής ΕνέργειαςDr.Costas Sachpazis
Σαχπάζης: Πλεονεκτήματα και Προκλήσεις της Αιολικής Ενέργειας.
Πλεονεκτήματα και Προκλήσεις της Αιολικής Ενέργειας
Από Κώστα Σαχπάζη, Πολιτικό Μηχανικό, καθηγητή Πολυτεχνικής Σχολής στην Γεωτεχνική Μηχανική
Η αιολική ενέργεια προσφέρει πολλά πλεονεκτήματα, κάτι που εξηγεί γιατί είναι μια από τις ταχύτερα αναπτυσσόμενες πηγές ενέργειας στον κόσμο. Οι ερευνητικές προσπάθειες αποσκοπούν στην αντιμετώπιση των προκλήσεων για μεγαλύτερη χρήση της αιολικής ενέργειας.
Καθώς είναι πιο καθαρή και φιλική προς το κλίμα, η Αιολική Ενέργεια χρησιμοποιείται ολοένα και περισσότερο για να καλύψει τις συνεχώς αυξανόμενες παγκόσμιες ενεργειακές απαιτήσεις. Στην Ελλάδα, υπάρχει ένα μεγάλο κενό μεταξύ των Αιολικών Πόρων και της πραγματικής παραγωγής ενέργειας, και είναι επιτακτική ανάγκη να επεκταθεί η ανάπτυξη της αιολικής ενέργειας, ιδιαίτερα στις ημέρες μας μετά από την Νέα Εποχή της Απολιγνιτοποίησης που έχουμε εισέλθει με βάση τις προσταγές και τους νόμους της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης.
Ας δούμε όμως παρακάτω περισσότερα για τα οφέλη της αιολικής ενέργειας και μερικές από τις προκλήσεις που προσπαθεί να ξεπεράσει:
Πλεονεκτήματα της Αιολικής Ενέργειας
Sachpazis: Raft Foundation Analysis and Design for a two Storey House Project...Dr.Costas Sachpazis
Sachpazis: Raft Foundation Analysis and Design for a two Storey House Project
In accordance with BS8110: PART 1: 1997 and Code of Practice for Geotechnical design and the U.K. recommended values
Παράδειγμα ανάλυσης και σχεδίασης Ζευκτών (Trusses) σύμφωνα με τον Ευρωκώδικα EC3, του Δρ. Κώστα Σαχπάζη.
Truss Analysis and Design example to EC3, by Dr. Costas Sachpazis
Retaining walls are relatively rigid walls used for supporting soil laterally so that it can be retained at different levels on the two sides. Retaining walls are structures designed to restrain soil to a slope that it would not naturally keep to (typically a steep, near-vertical or vertical slope). They are used to bound soils between two different elevations often in areas of terrain possessing undesirable slopes or in areas where the landscape needs to be shaped severely and engineered for more specific purposes like hillside farming or roadway overpasses. A retaining wall that retains soil on the backside and water on the frontside is called a seawall or a bulkhead.
Sachpazis: Hydraulic Structures / About Dams.
A dam is a barrier that stops or restricts the flow of water or underground streams. Reservoirs created by dams not only suppress floods but also provide water for activities such as irrigation, human consumption, industrial use, aquaculture, and navigability. Hydropower is often used in conjunction with dams to generate electricity. A dam can also be used to collect water or for storage of water which can be evenly distributed between locations. Dams generally serve the primary purpose of retaining water, while other structures such as floodgates or levees (also known as dikes) are used to manage or prevent water flow into specific land regions. The earliest known dam is the Jawa Dam in Jordan, dating to 3,000 BC.
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Slope stability analysis: The term slope means a portion of the natural slope whose original profile has been modified by artificial interventions relevant with respect to stability. The term landslide refers to a situation of instability affecting natural slopes and involving large volumes of soil.
Slope Stability Evaluation for the New Railway Embankment using Stochastic & ...Dr.Costas Sachpazis
Evaluation of Slope stability is one of the day-to-day practices of geotechnical engineers. Nowadays, different methods are available to evaluate the stability of a particular slope. Despite the advances that have been made in site exploration, evaluating the stability of slopes remains a challenge. Recently, Ethiopia has been trying to construct a newly planned railway routes to connect the country’s development centers and link with ports of neighboring countries. However, this newly planned railway routes will pass in the heart of highly fragile mountainous terrains and earthquake prone regions. Therefore, the prime objective of this paper is to investigate the stability of the railway embankment by using three different stochastic approaches (First Order Reliability Method, Point Estimate Method and Monte Carlo Simulation) with commercially available finite element programs. Moreover, the seismic response of the railway embankment was studied by using a nonlinear analysis (FLAC2D v 7.0) program. The first order reliability method (FORM), Monte Carlo Simulation (MCS) and Point-estimate method (PEM) gave 3.2%, 4.14% and 1.5% of probability of failure respectively. In the mean time, there was no any indication of liquefaction observed due to stiff foundation clay soils and deep groundwater table.
Dr. Costas Sachpazis. 3-D Soil Layer Model from Geotechnical Borehole Data (B...Dr.Costas Sachpazis
Fence Diagram.
Three-dimensional slices through surface-based models, as well as block models.
These features included:
Geotechnical Engineering Properties
Lithology distribution
Stratigraphic layers
Quantitative data distribution (geochemistry, geophysics, geotechnical)
Fracture proximities
Aquifer surfaces
C. Sachpazis & Eleyas A - Probabilistic Slope Stability evaluation for the ne...Dr.Costas Sachpazis
Evaluating the stability of slopes in soil is an important, interesting, and challenging aspect of civil engineering. Despite the advances that have been made, evaluating the stability of slopes remains a challenge. Slope failures are often caused by processes that increase shear stresses or decrease shear strengths of the soil mass [4, 9]. Water plays a role in many of the processes that reduce strength; water is also involved in many types of loads on slopes that increase shear stresses. Another factor involved in most slope failures is the presence of soils that contain clay minerals. In concept, any slope with ....... Read More..
Pile configuration optimization on the design of combined piled raft foundationsDr.Costas Sachpazis
By: Birhanu Asefa, Eleyas Assefa, Lysandros Pantelidis,Costas Sachpazis
This paper examines the impact of different pile configurations and geometric parameters on the bearing capacity and the settlement response of a combined pile–raft foundation system utilizing FLAC3D software. The configurations considered were: (1) uniform piles (denoted as CONF1), (2) shorter and longer piles uniformly distributed on the plan view of the raft (CONF2), (3) shorter piles at the center and longer piles at the edge of the raft (CONF3), and (4) longer piles at the center and shorter piles at the edge of the raft (CONF4). In the same framework, different pile diameters and raft stiffnesses were examined. The piles are considered to float in a cohesive–frictional soil mass, simulating the thick cohesive soil deposit found in Addis Abeba (Ethiopia). During simulation, a zero-thickness interface element was employed to incorporate the complex interaction between the soil elements and the structural elements. The analyses indicate that the configuration of piles has a considerable effect on both the bearing capacity and the settlement response of the foundation system. CONF1 and CONF3 improve the bearing capacity and exhibits a smaller average settlement than other configurations. However, CONF3 registers the highest differential settlement. On the other hand, the lowest differential settlement was achieved by the CONF4 configuration; the same configuration also gives ultimate load resistance comparable to those provided by either CONF1 or CONF3. The study also showed that applying zero-thickness interface elements to simulate the interaction between components of the foundation system is suitable for examining piled raft foundations problem.
Σαχπάζης Πλεονεκτήματα και Προκλήσεις της Αιολικής ΕνέργειαςDr.Costas Sachpazis
Σαχπάζης: Πλεονεκτήματα και Προκλήσεις της Αιολικής Ενέργειας.
Πλεονεκτήματα και Προκλήσεις της Αιολικής Ενέργειας
Από Κώστα Σαχπάζη, Πολιτικό Μηχανικό, καθηγητή Πολυτεχνικής Σχολής στην Γεωτεχνική Μηχανική
Η αιολική ενέργεια προσφέρει πολλά πλεονεκτήματα, κάτι που εξηγεί γιατί είναι μια από τις ταχύτερα αναπτυσσόμενες πηγές ενέργειας στον κόσμο. Οι ερευνητικές προσπάθειες αποσκοπούν στην αντιμετώπιση των προκλήσεων για μεγαλύτερη χρήση της αιολικής ενέργειας.
Καθώς είναι πιο καθαρή και φιλική προς το κλίμα, η Αιολική Ενέργεια χρησιμοποιείται ολοένα και περισσότερο για να καλύψει τις συνεχώς αυξανόμενες παγκόσμιες ενεργειακές απαιτήσεις. Στην Ελλάδα, υπάρχει ένα μεγάλο κενό μεταξύ των Αιολικών Πόρων και της πραγματικής παραγωγής ενέργειας, και είναι επιτακτική ανάγκη να επεκταθεί η ανάπτυξη της αιολικής ενέργειας, ιδιαίτερα στις ημέρες μας μετά από την Νέα Εποχή της Απολιγνιτοποίησης που έχουμε εισέλθει με βάση τις προσταγές και τους νόμους της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης.
Ας δούμε όμως παρακάτω περισσότερα για τα οφέλη της αιολικής ενέργειας και μερικές από τις προκλήσεις που προσπαθεί να ξεπεράσει:
Πλεονεκτήματα της Αιολικής Ενέργειας
Sachpazis: Raft Foundation Analysis and Design for a two Storey House Project...Dr.Costas Sachpazis
Sachpazis: Raft Foundation Analysis and Design for a two Storey House Project
In accordance with BS8110: PART 1: 1997 and Code of Practice for Geotechnical design and the U.K. recommended values
Παράδειγμα ανάλυσης και σχεδίασης Ζευκτών (Trusses) σύμφωνα με τον Ευρωκώδικα EC3, του Δρ. Κώστα Σαχπάζη.
Truss Analysis and Design example to EC3, by Dr. Costas Sachpazis
Retaining walls are relatively rigid walls used for supporting soil laterally so that it can be retained at different levels on the two sides. Retaining walls are structures designed to restrain soil to a slope that it would not naturally keep to (typically a steep, near-vertical or vertical slope). They are used to bound soils between two different elevations often in areas of terrain possessing undesirable slopes or in areas where the landscape needs to be shaped severely and engineered for more specific purposes like hillside farming or roadway overpasses. A retaining wall that retains soil on the backside and water on the frontside is called a seawall or a bulkhead.
Sachpazis: Hydraulic Structures / About Dams.
A dam is a barrier that stops or restricts the flow of water or underground streams. Reservoirs created by dams not only suppress floods but also provide water for activities such as irrigation, human consumption, industrial use, aquaculture, and navigability. Hydropower is often used in conjunction with dams to generate electricity. A dam can also be used to collect water or for storage of water which can be evenly distributed between locations. Dams generally serve the primary purpose of retaining water, while other structures such as floodgates or levees (also known as dikes) are used to manage or prevent water flow into specific land regions. The earliest known dam is the Jawa Dam in Jordan, dating to 3,000 BC.
https://payhip.com/b/oCu8
Slope stability analysis: The term slope means a portion of the natural slope whose original profile has been modified by artificial interventions relevant with respect to stability. The term landslide refers to a situation of instability affecting natural slopes and involving large volumes of soil.
Slope Stability Evaluation for the New Railway Embankment using Stochastic & ...Dr.Costas Sachpazis
Evaluation of Slope stability is one of the day-to-day practices of geotechnical engineers. Nowadays, different methods are available to evaluate the stability of a particular slope. Despite the advances that have been made in site exploration, evaluating the stability of slopes remains a challenge. Recently, Ethiopia has been trying to construct a newly planned railway routes to connect the country’s development centers and link with ports of neighboring countries. However, this newly planned railway routes will pass in the heart of highly fragile mountainous terrains and earthquake prone regions. Therefore, the prime objective of this paper is to investigate the stability of the railway embankment by using three different stochastic approaches (First Order Reliability Method, Point Estimate Method and Monte Carlo Simulation) with commercially available finite element programs. Moreover, the seismic response of the railway embankment was studied by using a nonlinear analysis (FLAC2D v 7.0) program. The first order reliability method (FORM), Monte Carlo Simulation (MCS) and Point-estimate method (PEM) gave 3.2%, 4.14% and 1.5% of probability of failure respectively. In the mean time, there was no any indication of liquefaction observed due to stiff foundation clay soils and deep groundwater table.
Dr. Costas Sachpazis. 3-D Soil Layer Model from Geotechnical Borehole Data (B...Dr.Costas Sachpazis
Fence Diagram.
Three-dimensional slices through surface-based models, as well as block models.
These features included:
Geotechnical Engineering Properties
Lithology distribution
Stratigraphic layers
Quantitative data distribution (geochemistry, geophysics, geotechnical)
Fracture proximities
Aquifer surfaces
C. Sachpazis & Eleyas A - Probabilistic Slope Stability evaluation for the ne...Dr.Costas Sachpazis
Evaluating the stability of slopes in soil is an important, interesting, and challenging aspect of civil engineering. Despite the advances that have been made, evaluating the stability of slopes remains a challenge. Slope failures are often caused by processes that increase shear stresses or decrease shear strengths of the soil mass [4, 9]. Water plays a role in many of the processes that reduce strength; water is also involved in many types of loads on slopes that increase shear stresses. Another factor involved in most slope failures is the presence of soils that contain clay minerals. In concept, any slope with ....... Read More..
3. Από τη «σφαίρα» στο επίπεδο
γεωγραφικές καρτεσιανές συντεταγμένες
ΠΡΟΒΟΛΕΣ
ισαπέχουσες
σύμμορφες
ισοδύναμες
Κυλινδρικές
Κωνικές
Αζιμουθιακές
ή επίπεδες
4. Τοπογραφικοί χάρτες – βασικές έννοιες
Χαρτογραφικός κάναβος
Τετραγωνισμός HATT
Τετραγωνισμός ΕΓΣΑ’87
Συντεταγμένες ED 50
Συντεταγμένες ΕΓΣΑ’87
Συντεταγμένες HATT
5 km
5 km
5. Προβολικό σύστημα ΗΑΤΤ
Όνομα προβολικού
συστήματος:
Ισαπέχουσα Αζιμουθιακή προβολή του ΗΑΤΤ
Γεωδαιτικό σύστημα
αναφοράς (Datum):
Ελληνικό, με αφετηρία το Αστεροσκοπείο Αθηνών (λο=23ο42' 58''.815)
Ελλειψοειδές αναφοράς: Bessel
Μεγάλος ημιάξονας
ελλειψοειδούς a:
6377397.155m
Επιπλάτυνση
ελλειψοειδούς (1/f):
1/299.1528128
Διαστάσεις φύλλων χάρτη: 30ο x 30ο
Αριθμός φύλλων χάρτη: 189
Ένα επίπεδο αναφοράς, το οποίο εφάπτεται σε ένα
σημείο του ελλειψοειδούς το οποίο ονομάζεται κέντρο
φύλλου χάρτου (Κ.Φ.Χ.). 130 σφαιροειδή τραπέζια
μεγέθους 30' x 30' για την κάλυψη του Ελλαδικού
χώρου. Κάθε τραπέζιο έχει το δικό του σύστημα
συντεταγμένων, με την αρχή των αξόνων το Κ.Φ.Χ.
Οι παραμορφώσεις των γωνιών, των αζιμουθίων καθώς
και των εμβαδών διατηρούνται μικρές μέσα στο ίδιο
Φ.Χ. Οι αποστάσεις που αναφέρονται στο κέντρο και
προς οποιοδήποτε σημείο του ίδιου Φ.Χ. δεν
παραμορφώνονται.
Αρκετά συχνά απαιτούνται περισσότερα του ενός Φ.Χ.
για την κάλυψη μιας γεωγραφικής περιοχής Άυξηση
παραμορφώσεων των γεωμετρικών μεγεθών αυξάνονται.
Αρνητικές τιμές συντεταγμένων
Προβολικό σύστημα U.T.M.
Όνομα προβολικού συστήματος: Παγκόσμια Εγκάρσια Μερκατορική Προβολή -
Universal Transverse Mercator)
Γεωδαιτικό σύστημα αναφοράς
(Datum):
E.D.50 , με αφετηρία το Potsdam
Ελλειψοειδές αναφοράς: Hayford
Μεγάλος ημιάξονας ελλειψοειδούς a: 6378388.155m
Επιπλάτυνση ελλειψοειδούς (1/f): 1/297
Συντελεστής κλίμακας Κο 0.9996
Διαστάσεις ζωνών: 60 σε γεωγραφικό μήκος
Αριθμός ζωνών κάλυψης του Ελλαδικού
χώρου:
2 (4η και 5η ζώνη, με κ.μ. λ=21ο και λ=27 ο
αντίστοιχα)
Σύμμορφη προβολή (απεικόνιση του ελλειψοειδούς
με την βοήθεια ενός κυλίνδρου (ελλειπτικής
διατομής) που εφάπτεται στον μεσημβρινό της
ζώνης).
60 ζώνες, γεωγραφικού μήκους 6ο. Η πρώτη ζώνη:
μεσημβρινός Greenwich.
Η Ελλάδα καταλαμβάνει τις ζώνες 4 και 5
(γεωγραφικά μήκη των άκρων της Ελλάδας είναι λ=
19ο έως λ =28ο.
Οι παραμορφώσεις μέσα σε κάθε ζώνη < 1:2500.
Τιμή των τετμημένων των κεντρικών μεσημβρινών:
500 000μ.
Αρχή των τεταγμένων: η τομή του κεντρικού
μεσημβρινού με τον ισημερινό.
Τοπογραφικοί χάρτες – προβολικά συστήματα
6. Προβολικό σύστημα ΕΓΣΑ'87
Επίσημη ονομασία : Ελληνικό Γεωδαιτικό Σύστημα Αναφοράς 87
Γεωδαιτικό σύστημα αναφοράς
(Datum):
Ε.Γ.Σ.Α. 87 με αφετηρία το μετατεθειμένο
γεώκεντρο (βάθρο Διονύσου)
Ελλειψοειδές αναφοράς: GRS'80
Μεγάλος ημιάξονας
ελλειψοειδούς a:
6378137.000m
Επιπλάτυνση ελλειψοειδούς (1/f): 1/298.25722101
Συντελεστής κλίμακας Κο 0.9996
Μια ενιαία ζώνη για όλη την Ελλάδα με κεντρικό
μεσημβρινό λο=24ο .
Παραμορφώσεις <= 1:1.000 στα άκρα της χώρας
Τετμημένη κεντρικού μεσημβρινού: 500000μ.
Αρχή των τεταγμένων: ισημερινός (φ=0ο)
Τοπογραφικοί χάρτες – προβολικά συστήματα