Geosynthetic tubes have the potential to replace the traditional flood protection device of sandbagging. These tubes are manufactured with many individual designs and configurations. A small number of studies have been conducted on the geosynthetic tubes as water barriers. Within these studies, none have discussed the dynamics of unanchored geosynthetic tubes. A two-dimensional equilibrium and vibration analysis of a freestanding geosynthetic tube is executed. Air and water are the two internal materials investigated. Three foundation variations are considered: rigid, Winkler, and Pasternak. Mathematica 4.2 was employed to solve the nonlinear equilibrium and dynamic equations, incorporating boundary conditions by use of a shooting method. General assumptions are made that involve the geotextile material and supporting surface. The geosynthetic material is assumed to act like an inextensible membrane and bending resistance is neglected. Friction between the tube and rigid supporting surface is neglected. Added features of viscous damping and added mass of the water were applied to the rigid foundation study of the vibrations about the freestanding equilibrium configuration. Results from the equilibrium and dynamic analysis include circumferential tension, contact length, equilibrium and vibration shapes, tube settlement, and natural frequencies. Natural frequencies for the first four mode shapes were computed. Future models may incorporate the frequencies or combinations of the frequencies found here and develop dynamic loading simulations. / Master of Science

L’interaction dynamique entre le sol et les structures (IDSS) a fait l’objet de nombreuses études sous l’hypothèse de l’élasticité linéaire, bien que les effets de l’IDSS puissent être différents entre un système élastique et un système inélastique. De fait, les méthodologies usuelles développées à partir des études élastiques peuvent ne pas être adaptées aux bâtiments conçus pour dissiper de l’énergie par de l’endommagement lors de séismes sévères. De plus, il est bien connu que la limite d’élasticité du sol est normalement atteinte même pour de séismes relativement faibles. En conséquence, si les effets inélastiques de l’IDSS sont négligés, les études d’endommagement sismique des bâtiments peuvent être très inexactes. L’objectif de ce travail est de développer une stratégie générale pour l’étude du problème de l’IDSS non-linéaire dans le contexte de l’analyse de la vulnérabilité sismique des bâtiments. Ainsi, des modèles d’éléments finis réalistes sont développées et appliquées à des problèmes d’IDSS non-linéaires. Les modèles couvrent une large gamme des conditions pour le sol et des typologies de bâtiments soumis à plusieurs bases de données sismiques. Une stratégie de modélisation a été développée et validée afin de réduire significativement le coût numérique. Pour cela, un modèle 2D équivalent a été développé, implanté dans GEFDyn et utilisé pour effectuer une importante étude paramétrique. De nombreux indicateurs de comportement non-linéaire de la structure et du sol ont été proposés pour synthétiser leur fonctionnement lors du chargement sismique. De surcroît, une stratégie d’évaluation de la vulnérabilité sismique basée sur l’information apportée par une base des données sismiques a été développée. De façon, générale, les résultats ont mis en évidence une réduction de la demande sismique lorsque les effets inélastiques de l’IDSS sont pris en compte. Cette réduction est liée fondamentalement à deux phénomènes : l’amortissement par radiation et l’amortissement hystérétique du sol. Ces deux effets ont lieu simultanément pendant le mouvement sismique. Il est alors très difficile d’isoler l’influence de ces deux phénomènes. En effet, le mouvement effectif transmis à la structure n’est pas le même que celui en champs libre du aux effets d’interaction, ainsi qu’à la modification locale du comportement du sol fortement lié aux poids du bâtiment. Une série de mesures de sévérité sismique et des mécanismes de dissipation d’énergie au niveau du sol et du bâtiment a été introduite dans le but d’analyser ces effets. Cependant, ces résultats sont en général très irréguliers et leur généralisation a été très difficile. Néanmoins, ces résultats mettent en évidence l’importance de la prise en compte des effets du comportement inélastique du sol. La plupart des cas étudiés ont montré un effet favorable de l’IDSS non-linéaire. Mais, en général, l’IDSS peut augmenter ou diminuer la demande sismique en fonction de la typologie de la structure, des caractéristiques du mouvement sismique et des propriétés du sol. Tout de même, il y a une justification économique pour étudier les effets du comportement non-linéaire du sol sur la réponse sismique. / The dynamic interaction of the soil with a superstructure (DSSI) has been the subject of numerous investigations assuming elasticity of both, superstructure and soil foundation behavior. Nevertheless, the effect of DSSI may differ between elastic and inelastic systems. Thus, the current interaction methodologies based on elastic response studies could not be directly applicable to structures expected to behave inelastically during severe earthquakes. Additionally, the soil is known to exhibit inelastic behavior even for relatively weak to moderate ground motions. Consequently, ignoring these characteristics in studying DSSI could lead to erroneous predictions of structural damage. The main purpose of this work is to develop a general strategy to address the full DSSI problem in the context of the seismic vulnerability analysis of structures. Thus, realistic Finite Elements models are constructed and applied in a practical way to deal with these issues. These models cover a large range of soil conditions and structural typologies under several earthquake databases. Some modelling strategies are introduced and validated in order to reduce the computational cost. Therefore, an equivalent 2D model is developed, implemented in GEFDyn and used in the large parametric study conducted. Several indicators for both structural and soil responses are developed in order to synthesize their behavior under seismic loading. Additionally, a vulnerability assessment strategy is presented in terms of measures of information provided by a ground motion selection. According to the investigation conducted in this work, there is in general a reduction of seismic demand or structural damage when non-linear DSSI phenomenon is included. This reduction can be associated fundamentally to two phenomena: radiative damping and hysteretic damping due to non-linear soil behavior. Both effects take place simultaneously during the dynamic load and it is extremely difficult to separate the contribution of each part in reducing seismic demand. Indeed, effective motion transmitted to the superstructure does not correspond to the free field motion because of the geometrical and inertial interactions as well as the local modification of soil behavior, specially due to the supplementary confinement imposed by the superstructure’s weight. A series of strong-motion severity measures, structural damage measures and energy dissipation indicators have been introduced and studied for this purpose. Nevertheless, results are erratic and consequently, generalization was extremely difficult. Despite these difficulties, the results illustrate the importance of accounting for the inelastic soil behavior. The major part of the studied cases show beneficial effects such as the decrease of the maximum seismic structural demand. However, the non-linear DSSI could increase or decrease the expected structural damage depending on the type of the structure, the input motion, and the dynamic soil properties. Furthermore, there is an economic justification to take into account the modification effects due to inelastic soil behavior.

Ce document propose une modélisation indirecte par sous-structuration des vibrations d'origine ferroviaire transmises aux bâtiments par le sol. La méthodologie globale est empruntée à la méthode des mobilités dans laquelle chaque sous-structure est caractérisée par sa mobilité. L'excitation est représentée par une force ponctuelle en surface du sol ou par une ligne de forces décorréllées. Elle est néanmoins calibrée sur des résultats expérimentaux. Une attention particulière a été portée à la caractérisation des comportements vibratoires des éléments du problème. La plupart des représentations de l'ensemble sol-fondations est effectuée à l'aide d'un code FEM-BEM en 2 et 2.5 dimensions. Le bâtiment est modélisé par différentes techniques : FEM, BEM, SEA et ondulatoire. Une approche probabiliste permet d'évaluer l'impact de la variabilité des sols environnent sur la mobilité des fondations. Les impédances stochastiques qui en découlent sont intégrées aux modèles de propagation. Leurs impacts sur les vibrations du bâtiment sont alors accessibles. La méthodologie permet d'obtenir les niveaux vibratoires des composantes du bâtiment / This document proposes an approach by sub-structuralization of the problem of the vibrations of railroad origin passed on in buildings by the soil. The global methodology is borrowed from the method of the mobilities, every sub-structure is characterized by its mobility. The excitement is represented by an on-surface punctual strength of the ground or by a line of uncorrelated forces. Nevertheless it can be calibrated on experimental results. A particular attention was carried in the characterization of the vibratory behavior of the elements of the problem. A major left the representations of the group soil-foundation is made by a FEM-BEM code. The building is modelled by various techniques: FEM, BEM, SEA and waves approach. A probability approach allows to estimate the impact of the variability of soil close to foundations in the model of soil-structure interaction. The stochastic impedances which ensues from it are integrated into the models of propagation. Their impacts on the vibrations of the building are also accessible. The methodology allows to obtain the vibratory levels of the components of the building

Esta investigación busca evaluar la Interacción entre el Suelo y la Estructura (ISE) en reservorios elevados tipo INTZE de tres diferentes capacidades, cimentados en diferentes tipos de suelos, ubicados en la zona con más peligro sísmico en el Perú. Para esto se planteó realizar una muestra de 27 configuraciones estructurales, con variaciones de altura y diámetro del fuste, y diámetro de losa de cimentación, las cuales están cimentadas en cuatro tipos de suelos de acuerdo con la norma Sismorresistente E.030-16. Se evaluará la influencia de la carga sísmica, mediante un análisis dinámico espectral definido por los lineamientos de las normas nacionales E.030-16 y complementariamente por códigos y estándares internacionales como el ACI 350.3-06. Para el dimensionamiento de los reservorios se aplicó el criterio de Otto Intze, análisis estático de esfuerzos y criterios del código ACI 350.3-06 y ACI 307-48. Estos reservorios fueron modelados en el software SAP2000, contando con 216 simulaciones en total. Se aplicó el modelo de Housner (1963) para la Interacción Fluido-Estructura y para la ISE se aplicó el modelo recomendado por el código FEMA P-750. Para analizar los resultados de interés, como las fuerzas internas en el fuste, la cortante basal, momento de volteo, desplazamientos y periodos, se aplicó la prueba de normalidad de Shapiro Wilk para la variación porcentual que se genera al evaluar la ISE, con el fin de determinar intervalos de variación con una probabilidad del 95%. Además, se aplicó la prueba de independencia Chi-Cuadrado para determinar cuantitativamente si la ISE influye en la reducción de las respuestas de interés. Se concluye de la prueba de independencia que, para un nivel de significancia de 15% la ISE influye en la reducción de la fuerza cortante basal y momento de volteo. Así mismo, para un nivel de significancia de 5% la ISE influye en la reducción de las fuerzas internas locales de fuste. / This research seeks to evaluate the soil structure interaction (SSI) in elevated water tanks of three different capacities, founded on different types of soil, all located in the most seismic hazard zone in Peru. Twenty-seven models were evaluated, all with different structural adjustments, including variations in the capacity, height, and diameter of the foundation slab, which are founded on four types of soil, according to the Peruvian Code for Earthquake Resistant Design E.030-16. We are going to analyze the seismic load influence through a spectral dynamic analysis, according to the Peruvian Code E.030-16, and the ACI 350.3-06 code for elevated tanks. For the sizing of the elevated tanks, the Otto Intze criterion, the static stress analysis, the ACI 350.3-06 and the ACI 307-48 code were applied. These elevated water tanks were modeled in the SAP2000 software, with 216 simulations. The Housner model (1963) was applied for the Fluid Structure Interaction, and for the Soil-Structure Interaction (SSI), we applied the model recommended by the FEMA P-750 code. To analyze the results of interest, such as internal forces in the shaft, base shear, rocking moment, displacements and periods, we applied the Shapiro Wilk normality test for the percentage variation that is generated when we evaluate the SSI, in order to determinate variations intervals with a probability of 95%. Also, we applied the Chi-Square test of independence to determinate, quantitatively, if the results are influenced by the SSI. We concluded, from the independence test that, for a significance level of 15%, the SSI influences the reduction of the basal shear force and the rocking moment. Likewise, for a significance of 5%, the SSI influences the reduction of the internal shaft forces. / Tesis

As galerias enterradas são amplamente utilizadas em obras de arte corrente (OAC) na infraestrutura de rodovias e ferrovias. Visando disponibilizar mais alternativas na produção de galerias de concreto pré-moldado, a pesquisa apresenta uma análise comparativa de custos para seções transversais não usuais, direcionado a grandes profundidades de instalação. A primeira seção proposta é denominada modificada e é composta por uma base retangular com uma cobertura em arco e a segunda seção proposta é definida por três arcos com uma base plana. Essas seções além de possuir formato de geometria favorável à distribuição dos esforços solicitantes, mantêm o benefício de possibilitar uma compactação adequada do solo na lateral da galeria, como acontece em galerias retangulares convencionais, e isso garante o confinamento do solo e a redistribuição de pressões, graças à mobilização do efeito de arqueamento. Para considerar a interação solo-estrutura foram realizadas análises via elementos finitos com o pacote computacional GeoStudio® próprio para análises geotécnicas. Os resultados comprovaram a interferência do formato das geometrias no comportamento da interação solo-galeria e também evidenciaram que a redução da espessura das paredes da galeria mobiliza em maior intensidade a capacidade resistente do solo e isso reduz os esforços na estrutura. Quanto à análise dos dimensionamentos, com base na comparação dos custos evidenciou-se que, para as galerias modificadas a redução das taxas de armadura está relacionada com flecha do arco da cobertura, sendo que a economia verificada no custo total de materiais das seções estudadas variou de 4 a 29% comparado à galeria retangular. Para a galeria definida por três arcos, confirmou-se que quanto mais alongado for o seu formato, melhor é o comportamento à grandes profundidades de instalação, sendo que a economia verificada no custo total da galeria mais elíptica (DTA I-b) chegou a 50% em relação à galeria retangular e demais geometrias estudadas tiveram economia entre 17 e 42%. / Box culverts are often used in current drainage in the infrastructure of highways and railways. In order to provide more production\'s alternatives of precast concrete culvert, the research presents the comparative cost analysis for unusual cross sections, directed to large depths of installation. The first proposed cross section called modified culvert is composed of a rectangular base with an arc roof. The second is defined by three arcs with a flat base. These cross sections have geometric shapes favorable to the distribution of bending moment and shear forces. It maintains the benefit of adequate compaction of the backfill at the side of the culvert, as well as in conventional box culvert, which ensures ground confinement and pressure redistribution due to the mobilization of the arching effect. In order to consider the soil-structure interaction, finite element analyzes were performed using GeoStudio® software, which is a computational package specific for geotechnical analysis. The results showed that the geometries have influence on the behavior of the soil-culvert interaction, and that the reduction of the thickness of the culvert walls mobilizes the soil resistant capacity, reducing the stresses in the structure. Regarding the structural design, considering the comparison of costs, it was evidenced a reduction of steel reinforcements for the modified culvert, which is related to the arrow of the arc of the cover. The materials saving verified in the total cost of the studied sections ranged from 4% to 29% compared to the box culvert. For the culvert defined by three arches, it was evidenced that the more elongated its geometry, better the behavior for the great depths of installation. The highest materials saving was verified in the total cost of the most elliptical culvert (DTA I-b), which reached a value of 50%. Compared to the box culvert, the others geometries studied had savings between 17-42%.

Apresenta-se neste trabalho, uma formulação de cascas laminadas anisotrópicas enrijecidas ou não, considerando-se não-linearidade física com lei de fluxo não-associativa e acoplamento com meio contínuo tridimensional viscoelástico. Para tanto, são desenvolvidos elementos finitos triangulares planos com aproximação cúbica de variáveis para modelagem das cascas e elementos de barra de mesma aproximação para os elementos de barra geral (enrijecedores). A cinemática de laminados, ou Reissner geral, é utilizada para ambos possibilitando a representação de estruturas enrijecidas excentricamente e consideração de elementos compostos de camadas com diferentes propriedades físicas e espessuras, tornando-se assim a formulação aplicável a um grande número de problemas. Com relação à plasticidade na casca, adota-se o critério de Tsai-Wu para materiais anisotrópicos gerais, obtendo-se expressões fechadas para o multiplicador plástico com fluxo não-associativo. Nas barras, critérios uniaxiais são considerados, desprezando-se a contribuição do cisalhamento na plastificação. Para estes elementos, permite-se a utilização de diagrama multilinear para a relação tensão x deformação. A modelagem do meio contínuo viscoelástico é realizada utilizando-se elementos de contorno triangulares com aproximação linear de variáveis. As soluções fundamentais de Kelvin e de Mindlin são apresentadas e implementadas. O acoplamento foi realizado utilizando-se técnica de matriz de rigidez equivalente, proporcionando uma contribuição direta das matrizes do MEC na matriz de rigidez do MEF. Exemplos gerais são resolvidos para a verificação e validação da formulação proposta e implementada / This work presents an anisotropic laminated stiffened shell formulation, considering physical non-linearity with non-associative law, coupled to viscoelastic three-dimensional continuum medium. Plane triangular finite elements with cubic approximation for nodal variables are developed to model the shell. Bar elements with the same approximation are derived for the general bar element. Laminated kinematics is used for both elements, making possible the representation of eccentrically stiffened structures and the consideration of composed elements with different properties and thickness for each layer. Therefore, the formulation is applicable for a large number of problems. In order to model plasticity in shell, the Tsai-Wu criterion for general anisotropic materials is adopted. Closed expression for the plastic multiplier using non-associative law is founded. For bars, uniaxial criterion is considered, and shear contribution for plasticity is neglected. For these elements, the use of multilinear stress x strain relation is developed. The viscoelastic continuum is modeled by triangular boundary elements with linear approximation of variables. The fundamental solutions of Kelvin and Mindlin are presented and implemented. The coupling is made by the equivalent stiffness matrix method, making possible a direct contribution of the BEM matrix on the FEM stiffness matrix. General examples are presented to verify and validate the proposed formulation

Esta tese apresenta os princípios e a formulação de um modelo não-linear de atrito estático em interface de concreto areia. A hipótese básica para desenvolvimento das equações consiste na ocorrência do atrito de deslizamento (atrito verdadeiro), do atrito de rolamento (rearranjo das partículas) e da dilatância (variação de volume durante o cisalhamento). A solução analítica do modelo considera o efeito da rugosidade da superfície de contato, da curva granulométrica da areia e do seu estado de compacidade inicial. Foram realizados ensaios de cisalhamento direto com carga normal constante em interface de contato entre concreto e areia com seção de 500 mm x 500 mm com o objetivo de permitir a calibração do modelo proposto. É discutida e sugerida a incorporação da equação constitutiva desse modelo em análises de interação solo-estrutura via método dos elementos finitos. Sua aplicabilidade é demonstrada através da análise 1D e 2D de estacas de atrito executadas em areia e submetidas a carregamentos de compressão / This thesis presents the principles and formulation underlying a concrete-sand interface nonlinear static friction model. The basic hypothesis employed in the development of the model equation takes into account the interface sliding friction (true friction), a rolling friction (particle rearrangement) and dilatancy(volume variation during shear). The model analytical solution considers the effect of roughness of the contact surface, the grain size distribution and its initial state of compactness of the sand. To calibrate the proposed model, a direct shear stress test under constant load was carried out along a 500mm x 500mm section concrete-sand interface. Furthermore, a discussion and suggestion of the inclusion of the model constitutive equation applied to the analysis of soil-structure interaction using the finite element method are presented. The applicability of the proposed model is proven through the analysis of 1-D and 2-D skin friction piles made of sand mass subjected to compression load

O objetivo central deste trabalho é o estudo da interação do solo com a estrutura. Para tanto, são introduzidos mais recursos na ferramenta numérica desenvolvida no trabalho de Almeida (2003a). O solo é modelado pelo método dos elementos de contorno (MEC) tridimensional, aplicando a solução fundamental de Kelvin. É possível analisar problemas nos quais o solo é composto por camadas de diferentes características físicas, apoiadas em uma superfície de deslocamento nulo e enrijecidas por elementos de fundação, também modelados pelo MEC tridimensional. A superestrutura tridimensional, diferentemente do modelo utilizado em Almeida (2003a), é simulada pelo método dos elementos finitos (MEF), sendo composta por elementos planos e reticulares com seis graus de liberdade por nó. Também é introduzido no programa o recurso de simular um número qualquer de blocos, modelados pelo MEC tridimensional, apoiados sobre o solo. Estes blocos podem ser utilizados como elementos de fundação para o edifício, permitindo estudar a interação do solo em conjunto com os blocos e o edifício. São analisados alguns exemplos, nos quais é validada a formulação empregada e é demonstrada a necessidade de se considerar a interação do solo com a estrutura em problemas práticos de engenharia / The main objective of this work is to study the soil structure interaction problem. For such, more resources in the numerical tool developed in Almeida (2003a) are introduced. The soil is simulated by the three-dimensional boundary element method (BEM), applying Kelvin’s fundamental solution. It is possible to analyze problems in which the soil is composed by layers of different physical characteristics, supported by a rigid and adhesive interface and reinforced by foundation elements, also simulated by the three-dimensional BEM. The three-dimensional superstructure is simulated using the finite element method (FEM), with shell and frame elements with six degrees of freedom by node. This model is different of the one used in Almeida (2003a). It is also introduced in the program the resource to consider blocks, simulated by the three-dimensional BEM and supported by the soil. These blocks can be used as foundation elements for the building, coupling the non-homogeneous soil-foundation-blocks-superstructure system as a whole. Some examples are analyzed, in order to validate the theory employed and demonstrate the necessity of considering the soil structure interaction in practical problems of engineering

Aplica-se uma formulação Lagrangeana total do Método dos elementos Finitos (MEF) baseada em posições para obter a resposta dinâmica não linear de risers bidimensionais em contato com o leito do mar. Os elementos finitos adaptados e aplicados nas soluções são de barras curvas de pórtico com cinemática de Reissner. Os risers são estruturas cilíndricas e esbeltas utilizadas na indústria offshore para transportar desde o fundo do mar até a plataforma gases, óleos, minerais ou lodo, entre outros produtos. Na modelagem dessas estruturas, destacam-se três problemas de imediato, são eles: a determinação da catenária inicial da tubulação, o comportamento estrutural após a aplicação de deslocamentos severos no topo do riser quando ancorado à plataforma ou embarcação flutuante e o contato do riser com o leito do mar. Estes problemas resultam ou são agravados pela forte instabilidade presente nessas estruturas em razão da grande relação entre a extensão dos dutos e sua rigidez transversal. Para obter a configuração inicial, três técnicas de penalização foram desenvolvidas e comparadas. A primeira utiliza a redução progressiva da rigidez da seção transversal do riser, a segunda aplica a penalização direta nos deslocamentos nodais do riser e a terceira emprega uma solução dinâmica amortecida com redução progressiva da massa e do amortecimento. As técnicas são comparadas entre si e com resultados das bibliografias. A metodologia desenvolvida para a aplicação de deslocamentos severos no topo do riser é fundamentada na suavização da posição tentativa, através de fórmula empírica baseada na remodelagem de malhas da mecânica dos fluidos. Discretiza-se o solo com molas distribuídas, de comportamento linear e não linear físico, cuja influência nodal é desenvolvida consistentemente. De forma geral a introdução dessas molas é feita através da técnica da penalização da energia potencial total. Descreve-se o comportamento não linear, comumente utilizado para solos coesivos argilosos, com um modelo P-y que considera a penetração inicial, a elevação, assim como a repenetração e alguns ciclos de carregamento e descarregamento delimitados pelas curvas das cargas extremas. Uma técnica de moderação das penalidades é utilizada para auxiliar no problema de contato entre o solo e o riser. Além desses aspectos específicos do trabalho, implementaram-se na formulação do MEF as ações decorrentes de carregamentos de flutuação, peso próprio, forças das correntes do mar e condições de contorno (forças e deslocamentos) devidas às ondas do mar. Realiza-se a integração temporal pelo método clássico de Newmark. A formulação desenvolvida junto com as estratégias implementadas mostram-se adequadas e precisas para o tratamento de risers. / A total Lagrangian Finite Element Method (FEM) formulation based on positions is applied to achieve the static and dynamic responses of two dimensional risers that touch the seabed. The adapted finite elements to model risers are curved frame elements based on the Reissner kinematics. Risers are cylindrical slender structures used in the offshore industry to transport from the underground mineral resources (gas, petroleum, mud etc) to the platforms or vessels. In the analysis of this kind of structure three problems immediately arise, that are: the determination of the initial static position (catenary) of the riser, its dynamic behavior when subjected to severe loads or displacements at the top (floating platforms or vessels) and the interaction among the riser and the seabed. These problems come from or are worsened by the strong instability resulting from the large rate between the extension and the transverse dimension of the riser. In order to solve the initial position three techniques are developed and compared. The first uses a progressive reduction of the transverse stiffness of the riser, the second applies a direct penalization on the nodal displacements of the riser and the third employs a dynamic solution with mass and damping reduction. The achieved results are compared with the ones available in literature. The developed methodology to apply severe displacements at the top of risers is a smoothing procedure of the first trial position, based on a strategy of remeshing used in fluid-structure interaction analysis. The soil (seabed), with linear or non-linear behavior is represented by distributed springs and their nodal influence is consistently developed. In a general way the introduction of these springs is done penalizing the total potential energy function. The non-linear behavior, commonly used for cohesive and clayey soil, is done by a P-y model that takes into account the initial penetration, the elevation, as well as some cyclical loads established by extreme curves. A moderation technique of penalty is used to improve the convergence of the soil-structure interaction process. In addition to these specific aspects of the thesis, there are implemented actions resulting from floating, selfweight, sea streams, and waive forces. The time integration is performed by the Newmark method. Examples reveal that the developed formulation and the proposed strategies are adequate to model submersed risers in contact with the seabed.

Realiza-se o estudo dos efeitos globais causados pela interação solo-estrutura em edifícios de paredes de concreto moldadas no local sobre fundações profundas. Propõe-se um modelo simplificado para a análise estrutural elástica linear de edifícios de paredes de concreto com a utilização exclusiva de elementos finitos de barra. O modelo proposto contempla a influência da deformabilidade das fundações e o efeito arco que ocorre nas paredes de concreto suportadas por pavimentos de transição ou elementos de fundação. O efeito da interação solo-estrutura é simulado por meio da aplicação de coeficientes de rigidez nos apoios da estrutura, calculados por uma ferramenta computacional desenvolvida neste trabalho. O desempenho do modelo proposto é avaliado por meio da comparação com modelo de referência mais refinado que utiliza elementos finitos de casca para discretizar a estrutura por completo. Realizam-se estudos de caso de edifícios de paredes de concreto de múltiplos pavimentos, com estruturas de transição e fundações deformáveis sujeitos ao carregamento vertical. O modelo simplificado proposto se mostrou adequado para a análise estrutural dos edifícios de paredes de concreto moldadas no local com carregamento vertical estudados neste trabalho. Os resultados obtidos indicam que a interação solo-estrutura altera o fluxo de tensões nos edifícios de maneira significativa, causando importante redistribuição de esforços nos elementos estruturais e não deve ser desprezada no dimensionamento da estrutura. Observou-se, também, a redução dos valores de recalques máximos e, principalmente dos recalques diferenciais dos apoios dos edifícios estudados. / This work aims at the investigation of the global effects caused by soil-structure interaction in reinforced concrete wall buildings on deep foundations. A simplified model is proposed for the linear structural analysis of reinforced concrete wall buildings with the exclusive use of beam finite elements. The proposed model includes the influence of the foundations deformability and the arch effect that occurs in concrete walls supported by beams or foundation elements. The effect of soil-structure interaction is simulated by applying stiffness coefficients in the supports of the structure. The stiffness coefficients are calculated by a computational tool developed in this work using an iterative process. The performance of the proposed model is evaluated by comparison of the results with a reference model that uses refined shell finite elements to represent the whole structure. Three reinforced concrete wall multi-story buildings subject to vertical loading were used as case studies in order to evaluate the influence of the soil-structure interaction in the structural behavior. The study concludes that the proposed simplified model is adequate to the structural analysis of reinforced concrete wall buildings with vertical loads studied in this work. The results indicate that the soil-structure interaction significantly modifies the stress flow in the buildings, causing significant redistribution of internal forces and should not be neglected in the design of the structure. It was also observed a reduction of the maximum values of settlements, and especially the differential settlements of the supports of the analyzed buildings.