Abstract
A new optimization method for soil anchorages is presented, which is based on the SKO method (Soft Kill Option) and was developed at the Karlsruhe Nuclear Research Centre. With the aid of this method, which simulates the mechanical growth of tree roots, the designer is able to increase the loading capacity under the demand of a lightweight design. The layout procedure considers the special failing behaviour of soils. The steps of the optimization algorithm are presented and also the necessary fundamental principles of soil mechanics are given. The optimization method applies the mechanical growth of tree roots into the field of anchorage design.
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