Some observations on reliability-based design of rock footings

Widjojo Adi Prakoso, Fred H. Kulhawy

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Abstract

This paper continues our development of a simplified reliability-based design method for rock footings in an LRFD format. Two issues are addressed herein: the robustness of the empirical model and the proper approach to evaluate the rock strength variability. Results of simulations using three calculation models indicate that the empirical model is reasonably conservative and that the strength variability to be used in the calculations is that of the rock mass, not the intact rock.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGeoRisk 2011
Subtitle of host publicationGeotechnical Risk Assessment and Management - Proceedings of the GeoRisk 2011 Conference
Pages600-607
Number of pages8
Edition224 GSP
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
EventGeoRisk 2011: Geotechnical Risk Assessment and Management - Atlanta, GA, United States
Duration: 26 Jun 201128 Jun 2011

Publication series

NameGeotechnical Special Publication
Number224 GSP
ISSN (Print)0895-0563

Conference

ConferenceGeoRisk 2011: Geotechnical Risk Assessment and Management
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAtlanta, GA
Period26/06/1128/06/11

Keywords

  • Footings
  • Geohazards
  • Load and resistance factor design
  • Rocks

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