Análisis y modelamiento de un muro de contención en voladizo para carreteras montañosas mediante el método de elementos finitos.

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis is to analyze a cantilever retaining wall for heights of six and eight meters and model it using numerical methods or finite elements. These structure are widely used as an alternative to prevent landslides and maintain ground stability. This technical project focuses on mountainous areas or areas with steep slopes, such as the Saracay – Piñas road. Therefore, a cantilevered retaining wall was chosen as the first alternative to prevent landslides. For the analysis, the properties of the soil where the cantilever retaining wall is used must be taken into account. The analytical or mathematical analysis will include a detailed study of loads and forces that act on the wall, such as self-weight, soil pressure, vehicle loads, taking into account that this structure must comply with three safety factors: overturning, landslides, and the bearing capacity of the soil.