Observational method as a significant part of serviceability limit state concept

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Authors: Peter Kudella, P.-M. Mayer, Peter‐Andreas von Wolffersdorff
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Abstract

There is still great demand for practising consistent verifications of serviceability limit state. Using the example of a deep excavation pit in Berlin, the fundamental parts of a possible verification concept and their practical application are explained. The proof procedure is based on the observational method which is recommended for ductile support structures. Confirmed by results of a recent full-scale field test, reasons for limitations of deformation prognoses based on calculations are given, and the benefits of continuous measurements are pointed out. A general normalized deformation limit is used as a first step for a consistent serviceability state evaluation. Il y a encore beaucoup de besoin de ratrappage à pratiquer des preuves d’etat limite d’usage. Les parties fundamentales d’une conception possible de verification et leurs applications sont expliquees sur l’exemple d’une fouille blindee profonde à Berlin. La verification est basée sur la methode d’bservation qui est recommandée pour des blindages ductiles. Les raisons des limitations evidentes d’une prediction des deformations sur la base de calcul sont precisées et étayées sur un essai in situ. La nécessité et les avantages des mesurages continuels de deformation sont montrees. Finalement, une limite uniforme et normalisée par la deformation est appliquee que premier pas à une vérification consistente d’état limit d’usage.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis Construction Engineering and Safety Civil and Structural Engineering Research

Publication details

Journal / source
CRC Press eBooks
Pages
1181–1184
Publication date
12 February 2026
Language
EN