3 D Computer Modeling Of Subsurface Conditions For Bridge Foundations

Download or read book 3-D Computer Modeling of Subsurface Conditions for Bridge Foundations written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study was conducted to evaluate the potential for using three-dimensional (3-D) computer modeling to assist Missouri Department of Transportation Soils and Geology personnel and Bridge Division personnel in developing accurate and realistic understanding of subsurface conditions for bridge structures. Secondary objectives of the study included developing a preliminary procedure for development of 3-D geologic models of bridge sites and identifying key issues to be addressed for more widespread use of 3-D modeling activities. The site of a proposed new bridge across the Missouri River near Lexington, Missouri was selected as a demonstration case study for 3-D geologic modeling. Several separate models of this site were developed during the project to demonstrate the different levels of abstraction for a 3-D model of a particular site. The computer models developed are presented and described in this report.