Cylindrical and spherical cavity expansions in soils are of interest, especially when
interpreting cone penetration tests (CPTs) and pressuremeter tests (PMTs). Here the cavity …

Based on the spherical cavity expansion (SCE) problem, Cudmani and Osinov (Can
Geotech J 38: 622–638, 2001), Osinov and Cudmani (Int J Numer Anal Method Geomech …

This study presents an exact solution for drained spherical cavity expansion subjected to
constant stress and zero displacement boundary conditions in finite medium. The solution is …

Cavity expansion analysis plays a significant role in modern soil mechanics. The analysis of
many of the most important problems in the practice of geotechnical engineering (such as …

The problem of cavity expansion in unsaturated soils is investigated. A unified constitutive
model formulated in a critical state framework using the concepts of effective stress and …

Cavity expansion is a fundamental theoretical problem in geomechanics. For the cylindrical
cavity expansion problem, derivations of solutions are usually based on the assumption that …

This paper revisits the expansion problem of a spherical cavity in an elastic–plastic soil
mass with a finite radial extent under drained conditions, which proves to be non-self-similar …

The problem of drained cavity expansion in soils of finite radial extent is investigated.
Cylindrical and spherical cavities expanded from zero radius subjected to either constant …

This paper presents numerical analyses simulating Cone Penetration Test (CPT) end
resistance under various drainage conditions. The CPT end resistance was assessed using …

A novel graphical analysis-based method is proposed for analysing the responses of a
cylindrical cavity expanding under undrained conditions in modified Cam Clay soil. The …