STOCHASTIC MODEL OF FLOW THROUGH STRATIFIED SOILS

The flow through Stratified soils has been analyzed using probability theory. The stratification is represented by a stochastic model composed of two Markov chains. Studies were made on two varved clays and a glacial outwash deposit. Seepage in stratified soils is analyzed by a random flow model. The stochastic model for soil stratification is incorporated in the flow model. Simulation techniques were used to obtain the statistical properties of the permeability of the varved clay and outwash deposits. The mean, variance and autocorrelation functions of permeability were computed and compared with experimental results from a varved clay. (Authors)

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• Authors:
  • Ali, Em
  • Wu, T H
  • Chang, N Y
• Publication Date: 1980-6

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 593-610
• Serial:
  • Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
  • Volume: 106
  • Issue Number: GT6
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 1090-0241
  • Serial URL: http://ojps.aip.org/gto

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Markov chains; Mathematical models; Permeability; Relaxation (Mechanics); Stochastic processes; Stratification; Varved clays
• Uncontrolled Terms: Models
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Geotechnology; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00315412
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: ASCE 15487
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 19 1981 12:00AM