Finite element analysis of the unsupported excavations using the elastoplastic bounding surface model

Finite element analyses of unsupported excavations in saturated clay were performed using the elastoplastic bounding surface model. In this paper, the model and the finite element formulation are described and examples of model prediction and accuracy of the finite element formulation are given. The transient analysis of excavation problems is then carried out, and the results of the analysis are presented which demonstrate the effects of the consolidation process and permeability on the stability of the excavation. For the covering abstract see ITRD E125180.

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• Authors:
  • AL-JUMAILY, F A
  • AL-EZZI, Q S
• Publication Date: 2004

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 191-8
• Monograph Title: Proceedings of the International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering - GEO-Beyrouth 2004 - held Beirut, May 2004
• Serial:
  • PROCEEDINGS OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING - GEO-BEYROUTH 2004 - HELD BEIRUT, MAY 2004
  • Publisher: UNIVERSITY OF LEBANON

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Clay; Conferences; Construction; Excavation; Finite element method; Soil mechanics; Stability (Mechanics); Tunnels
• ITRD Terms: 4177: Clay; 8525: Conference; 3655: Construction; 5155: Excavation (process); 6490: Finite element method; 5755: Soil mechanics; 5930: Stability; 3374: Tunnel
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Geotechnology; I42: Soil Mechanics; I51: Earthworks and Soil Drainage; I54: Construction of Tunnels;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01011715
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• ISBN: 9953-0-0252-5
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Dec 19 2005 3:27PM