Assessing the Static of Soil-structure Interaction on the Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Structures: a Mechano-fiabilistic Approach
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Assuring the lifespan and safety of reinforced concrete (RC) structures is essential, given the potential risks of malfunctions such as premature failure. To meet this challenge and construct durable, cost-effective structures, consideration of soil-structure interaction and inclusion of soil resistance elements in mechanical evaluations are critical. This study uses a numerical model based on the finite element method to examine the impact of inherent non-linearities in the soil on the performance of a three-span RC beam. The numerical study highlights the crucial role of soil geotechnical parameters. It clarifies the complex static non-linear effects that result from the interaction of the soil and the structure. The work also introduces a mechano-fiabilistic method, emphasizing how soil behavior in traditional RC structure designs is unexpected and non-linear. The sensitivity of structural safety to changes in soil parameters is revealed by integrating static modeling of the soil-structure interaction into the mechanical model of a continuous beam. This study emphasizes how important it is to incorporate soil-structure interaction into RC structure designs for precise, dependable, and economical results.
Authors: KAMEL BEZIH, MOHAMED DJENANE, MOHAMED LAOUCHE
Language: English
Topic: Soil, Finite Element Methods
Subfield: Mechanics of Materials
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408338517