When applying axial load on piles subjected to negative skin friction (NSF), the yielded NSF is gradually eliminated. The process is notably influenced by the tip location (Y) and still a lack of understanding. This paper reports three-dimensional numerical simulations with tip locations Y = 1.00 pile diameter (D), 0.25D, 0.00D, and -1.00D. It is found that, against expectations, the dragload a...

The present study compared the performance of soldier pile and concrete bearing pad anchored wall facings. Using Abaqus finite element software, two case studies have been precisely represented for the facing designs and effects of the parameters of soil type, spacing of anchors and facings, surcharge and facing sizes were investigated. The analysis results indicate that the soldier pile method...

The bearing capacity of closely spaced footings has become one the important topics in geotechnical engineering research owing to rapid development urban areas around world. In this paper, we propose three efficiency factors that can be used describe effects using Terzaghi’s traditional equation. With an advanced finite-element limit analysis upper and lower bounds, both strip multiple on cohes...

 Integral bridges are gaining increased popularity because of both economic and fast construction associated with the omission of bearing supports and expansion joints. In the present study the cyclic earth pressure behind integral bridge abutments under traffic surcharges are investigated and compared with that induced behind the abutment of  conventional bridges (with isolated deck and abutme...

introduction: world health organization (who) introduced hypertension as an epidemic in developing countries. however, hypertension is adequately controlled in only 12.5% of patients.  the aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between ramadan fasting and mean arterial pressure (map). methods: this clinical, observational study was carried out at medical o.p.d of jinnah medical coll...

background: hypertension is a risk factor for many diseases. nutritional methods are considered as major tools in lifestyle modification for lowering blood pressure. the present study was conducted to determine the level of dietary adherence in hypertensive patients. methods: this descriptive-analytical study was performed in 2015, on hypertensive patients who were referred to heart clinic of s...