Kriging based reliability and sensitivity analysis–Application to the stability of an earth dam

X Guo, D Dias - Computers and Geotechnics, 2020 - Elsevier
This article presents a Kriging-based probabilistic analysis of an earth dam. The dam failure
probability with respect to the sliding stability is investigated by considering the influence of …

Stochastic analysis of piled-raft foundations using the random finite-element method

A Johari, A Talebi - International Journal of Geomechanics, 2021 - ascelibrary.org
The inherent variability of soil parameters noticeably influences geotechnical structures such
as piled-raft foundations. In this research the application of random fields is extended to a …

Parametric analysis and optimization of T-shaped and conventional deep cement mixing column-supported embankments

C Phutthananon, P Jongpradist, P Jongpradist… - Computers and …, 2020 - Elsevier
The aim of this article was to optimize the shape and modulus of T-shaped deep cement
mixing (TDM) and conventional deep cement mixing (DCM) columns for supporting …

Pseudo-static analysis of reinforced earth retaining walls

H Alhajj Chehade, D Dias, M Sadek, O Jenck… - Acta Geotechnica, 2021 - Springer
The investigation of the internal stability of reinforced earth retaining walls under dynamic
loading is an important issue for the seismic design. This paper presents a thorough study of …

[HTML][HTML] Reliability analysis of shallow tunnels using the response surface methodology

A Hamrouni, D Dias, B Sbartai - Underground Space, 2017 - Elsevier
A probabilistic study of a circular tunnel excavated in a soil mass using the response surface
methodology (RSM) is presented. A deterministic model based on two-dimensional …

Performance-based design optimization of embankments resting on soft soil improved with T-shaped and conventional DCM columns

C Phutthananon, P Jongpradist, P Jongpradist, D Dias… - Acta Geotechnica, 2021 - Springer
This paper presents a parametric study of the optimization design for T-shaped deep cement
mixing (TDM) and conventional deep cement mixing (DCM) columns improved soft soil for …

Probability analysis of shallow circular tunnels in homogeneous soil using the surface response methodology optimized by a genetic algorithm

A Hamrouni, D Dias, B Sbartai - Tunnelling and Underground Space …, 2019 - Elsevier
In order to calculate the reliability index of a circular tunnel excavated in a soil mass, the first-
order reliability method (FORM) is used. A 2D numerical model in a transversal section and …

The influence of the soil constitutive models on the seismic analysis of pile-supported wharf structures with batter piles in cut-slope rock dike

L Deghoul, S Gabi, A Hamrouni - Studia Geotechnica et Mechanica, 2020 - sciendo.com
In coastal regions, earthquakes caused severe damage to marine structures. Many
researchers have conducted numerical investigations in order to understand the dynamic …

Ultimate dynamic bearing capacity of shallow strip foundations-Reliability analysis using the response surface methodology

A Hamrouni, B Sbartai, D Dias - Soil Dynamics and Earthquake …, 2021 - Elsevier
A reliability analysis of the pseudo-static dynamic bearing capacity of a strip footing using
the finite difference (FDM) numerical is presented in this paper. The two components …

[HTML][HTML] Probabilistic analysis of ultimate seismic bearing capacity of strip foundations

A Hamrouni, B Sbartai, D Dias - Journal of Rock Mechanics and …, 2018 - Elsevier
This paper presents a reliability analysis of the pseudo-static seismic bearing capacity of a
strip foundation using the limit equilibrium theory. The first-order reliability method (FORM) is …