Structural failure analysis of Calumet Harbor breakwater

Abstract

Background 1 1.2 Objectives and Scope of Work 9 1.3 Literature Survey CHAPTER 2. FIELD INSTRUMENTATION 2.1 Background 2.2 Field Instrumentation CHAPTER 3. FATIGUE TESTS 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Test Procedure 3.3 Discussion of Results CHAPTER 4. EVALUATION OF FORCES ON THE STRUCTURE 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Burns Harbor Data 39 4.3 Evaluation of Force Field on the 45 Structure 4.4 Determination of the Wave Pressures 46 4.5 Determination of the Forces on the 52 Breakwater iii CHAPTER 5. DATA ANALYSIS AND COMPARISON OF FIELD 66 DATA 5.1 Data Analysis 66 5.2 Processing of the Data 67 5.3 Correlation of the Finite Element 73 Data with the Field Data CHAPTER 6. FAILURE ANALYSIS AND FATIGUE EVALUATION 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Potential Failure Modes of the Structure 6.3 Fatigue Life Evaluation 6.4 Limitations in Analysis 6.5 Rehabilitation Alternatives