Abstract: Two new constitutive models formulated within the framework of kinematic hardening plasticity are presented and their implementation into a finite-element program is described. The models are extensions of two existing ...

Abstract: In practice the situation often arises where extra load needs to be added onto existing foundations. This can arise due to the installation of additional equipment in a building, or to the construction of new floors, etc. ...

Abstract: Finite element (FE) analysis has become an important tool for predicting building response to tunnel-induced ground movement. Because tunnel construction is a three-dimensional (3D) process, the trend is to apply 3D FE ...

Abstract: This article presents the results from 13 plane strain, coupled consolidation, non‐linear finite element analyses of twin tunnel construction. There are two sets of analyses, the first models two tunnels running parallel ...

Abstract: The results from 30 nonlinear finite-element analyses of undrained deep excavation in stiff clay are used to support the use of a new displacement flexibility number in multipropped retaining wall design. The analyses ...

Abstract: When modeling the development of slip surfaces in strain-softening soils, the FEM can suffer from mesh dependency and a lack of convergence of the analysis. The calculation of strains using a nonlocal method avoids the ...

Abstract: In the finite-element analysis of soil-structure interaction problems, shell elements are important to model structural components such as tunnel linings or sheet pile walls. In this paper the development, implementation, ...