Multiscale insights into classical geomechanics problems
We pay a revisit to some classical geomechanics problems using a novel computational
multiscale modelling approach. The multiscale approach employs a hierarchical coupling of …
multiscale modelling approach. The multiscale approach employs a hierarchical coupling of …
Seismic reliability assessment of earth-rockfill dam slopes considering strain-softening of rockfill based on generalized probability density evolution method
R Pang, B Xu, X Kong, D Zou, Y Zhou - Soil Dynamics and Earthquake …, 2018 - Elsevier
This paper investigates the seismic reliability of earth-rockfill dam slopes under stochastic
earthquake excitation considering strain-softening behaviour of rockfill materials. A new and …
earthquake excitation considering strain-softening behaviour of rockfill materials. A new and …
Two and three-dimensional numerical analysis of the progressive failure that occurred in an excavation-induced landslide
A Troncone, E Conte, A Donato - Engineering Geology, 2014 - Elsevier
A finite element approach, in which an elasto-viscoplastic strain-softening model is
incorporated, is used to analyse a landslide that occurred after deep excavations had been …
incorporated, is used to analyse a landslide that occurred after deep excavations had been …
Analysis and modelling of longitudinal deformation profiles of tunnels excavated in strain-softening time-dependent rock masses
Rock mass behaviour model selection, in particular, to represent the post-failure behaviour
and time-dependent behaviour of rock masses, are critical issues in the correct application …
and time-dependent behaviour of rock masses, are critical issues in the correct application …
[HTML][HTML] Nonlocal strain regularisation for critical state models with volumetric hardening
The finite element (FE) method may suffer from numerical instability and mesh dependency
when modelling the formation of shear bands using strain-softening constitutive models …
when modelling the formation of shear bands using strain-softening constitutive models …
Soil-engineering properties and failure mechanisms of shallow landslides in soft-rock materials
J Zhan, Q Wang, W Zhang, Y Shangguan, S Song… - Catena, 2019 - Elsevier
Tertiary soft-rock strata exposed on the eastern side of Changbai Mountain are landslide-
prone strata. In recent years, shallow landslides have frequently occurred along the highway …
prone strata. In recent years, shallow landslides have frequently occurred along the highway …
Analysis of the maierato landslide (Calabria, southern Italy)
On 15 February 2010, a landslide of great dimensions occurred at Maierato (Calabria,
Southern Italy) after a long rainy period. Although the zone was continuously affected by …
Southern Italy) after a long rainy period. Although the zone was continuously affected by …
A numerical study on the seismic bearing capacity of shallow foundations
V Pane, A Vecchietti, M Cecconi - Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 2016 - Springer
Based on a pseudo-static approach, finite difference (FDM) numerical analyses have been
performed aimed at evaluating the seismic effects on the ultimate bearing capacity of …
performed aimed at evaluating the seismic effects on the ultimate bearing capacity of …
Effect of strain-softening and strength anisotropy on the undrained bearing capacity of non-associated clay
Y Dong - Géotechnique, 2023 - icevirtuallibrary.com
The bearing capacity of soils is critical in the design and analysis of foundations. The
classical solutions derived from methods of characteristics and bound theories are based on …
classical solutions derived from methods of characteristics and bound theories are based on …
Post-localisation analysis of drained and undrained dense sand with a nonlocal critical state model
H Mallikarachchi, K Soga - Computers and Geotechnics, 2020 - Elsevier
Mesh-sensitivity of post-localisation analysis is an inherent drawback of continuum based
finite element methods. Out of many available regularisation techniques, the nonlocal …
finite element methods. Out of many available regularisation techniques, the nonlocal …