Abstract: Strength characteristics of loose to medium dense sand deposits improved by sand compaction piles (SCPs) are assessed by performing three-dimensional (3D) finite-element analysis using PLAXIS 3D. The Mohr–Coulomb model is ...

Abstract: Guidelines on the response analysis of rocking shallow foundations considering material uncertainties under earthquake loading are not available in any great detail. In this study, a reliability analysis of a bridge pier ...

Abstract: This paper presents the results of static lateral load tests carried out on