Análisis y modelamiento de un muro de contención en voladizo para vías urbanas en Machala usando el método de elementos finitos.

Abstract

The main objective of this thesis is to analyze and model a cantilever retaining wall taking into consideration two types of height, the first of 4 meters and the second of 6 meters. This is because the area to be analyzed is not completely leveled, so two wall models will be proposed to try to satisfy the needs of the sector. The modeling will be carried out by applying numerical methods and finite elements in the PLAXIS 3D program. These types of structures are commonly used as an alternative to maintain the stability of a land prone to landslides. This thesis focuses on urban areas where there are drainage channels and there is quite a lot of traffic, so a retaining wall was chosen as the first alternative since these structures are known to provide stability to the slope. To perform the analysis of a cantilever retaining wall, the properties of the soil in which the study will be carried out must be taken into consideration. The analytical or mathematical method will have a study of the loads and stresses that act on the structure, such as the weight of the wall, soil pressure, vehicle load. Through this method, it will be sought that the structure complies with three safety factors for overturning, sliding and soil bearing capacity.