Transition Frequencies and Dynamic Amplification of Buried Lifelines: A Semi-Analytical Timoshenko Beam on Winkler Foundation Model

Gersena Banushi; Kenichi Soga

doi:10.1007/978-3-032-13225-3_45

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Transition Frequencies and Dynamic Amplification of Buried Lifelines: A Semi-Analytical Timoshenko Beam on Winkler Foundation Model

Gersena Banushi·Kenichi Soga

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Underground lifelines, such as pipelines and tunnels, are susceptible to ground vibrations from seismic events, traffic, and other dynamic sources. Accurate prediction of their response is essential for ensuring structural safety and operability. This study introduces a semi-analytical model for transverse vibration analysis of buried lifelines, formulated using the Timoshenko beam theory on elastic foundation. The closed-form analytical solutions revealed that the vibration spectrum comprises four parts, separated by three transition frequencies. At each transition, the oscillatory characteristics of the modes change as a function of the system properties, leading to marked variations in dynamic amplification. The model's validity is confirmed through case studies of buried steel pipelines of varying lengths and operating conditions, showing excellent agreement with finite element simulations. A subsequent parametric study quantifies the influence of key factors - including soil stiffness and system length - on dynamic performance. The proposed method provides a computationally efficient and physically transparent framework for capturing complex vibration phenomena beyond simplified travelling-wave approaches, offering valuable guidance for the design and resilience assessment of underground lifeline systems subjected to various dynamic loads.

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Gersena Banushi, Kenichi Soga. 2025-09-21. Transition Frequencies and Dynamic Amplification of Buried Lifelines: A Semi-Analytical Timoshenko Beam on Winkler Foundation Model. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-13225-3_45

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