M.S. Power’s scientific contributions

... 13 Therefore, the seismic design of such a structure must adhere to factors that are distinct from those that govern the construction of structures located above ground. 5,8,[12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30] While evaluating the transverse racking response of rectangular cut-and-cover tunnel structures: there are two approaches that can be used to assess transverse response (racking deformation) in rectangular tunnels 5,13,16,30,31 : (1) a streamlined analytical method, (2) a more complex numerical modeling strategy. [13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32] Numerical modeling can be used depending on the complexity of the soil-structure system, the subsurface conditions, the level of seismic danger, and the significance of the structures. ...

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A possible underground roadway for transportation facilities in Kathmandu Valley: A racking deformation of underground rectangular structures