The numerical analysis of many geotechnical problems involves a high number of structural
elements, leading to extensive modelling and computational effort. Due to its exceptional …

A number of problems encountered in the field of computational geotechnics requires the
modelling of numerous pile‐type structures embedded in a three‐dimensional soil …

Finite element analysis of piled rafts and other foundation systems, in which concrete
columns/piles are used to strengthen weak subsoil, is a commonly accepted tool in modern …

Due to their ability to analyse the behaviour of slender structures with reasonable accuracy
and moderate computational expense, embedded finite elements have attracted widespread …

Finite Element Analysis of serviceability limit states (SLS) and bearing capacity (ULS) of
piled foundations involves the modelling piles in the soil, including pile-soil interaction …

The numerical simulation of soil‐pile interaction problems, by means of full 3D finite element
models, involves a large number of degrees of freedom (DOF) and difficulties during the …

This contribution presents the variational foundations for the embedding of Euler–Bernoulli
beams into 3D solid continua. The Embedded Beam Model (EBM) explicitly incorporates the …

3D numerical modelling of complex boundary value problems (C-BVP) involving a high
number of piles represents a standard task in computational geotechnics. Due to their …

The analysis of pile groups subjected to horizontal loading in one of two orthogonal
directions is a common problem in geotechnical engineering. However, the above analysis …

The numerical analysis of many geotechnical problems involves a high number of structural
elements, leading to extensive modelling and computational effort. Due to its exceptional …