Abstract: This paper extends previous work reported by Houlsby and Puzrin in 2001 in which a thermomechanical framework was set out for the derivation of rate-dependent plasticity theory with internal variables. A key feature of the ...

Abstract: This paper presents a model for shear response of asphaltic concrete, taking into account of strain-rate and temperature effects. The model employs rate-dependent hyperplasticity theory, which is based on a thermomechanical ...

Abstract: Excavation-induced ground movements can have a detrimental influence on adjacent structures and services. These complex soil–structure interactions are affected by a range of factors such as ground conditions, excavation ...

Abstract: Solutions are presented for stiffness coefficients to represent the elastic behavior of a caisson foundation embedded in soil. The solutions use a novel numerical technique, the scaled boundary finite element method, ...

Abstract: There is a steadily increasing demand for the use of jack-up units in deeper water and harsher conditions. Confidence in their use in these environments requires jack-up analysis techniques to ...

Abstract: Monopile foundations supporting offshore wind turbines are exposed to cyclic lateral loading, which can cause accumulated pile displacement or rotation and evolution of the dynamic response. To inform the development of ...