Abstract: This paper discusses how small-strain stiffness and some aspects of the yield surface affect the finite-element predictions of excavation responses, including wall and ground deformations. By using the in-house-developed ...

Abstract: This paper presents the performance of an excavation using the top-down construction method. Strut loads, wall displacement, wall bending moment, ground surface settlement, pore-water pressure and bottom heave were measured. ...

Abstract: This paper addresses a problem often encountered in calibrating resistance factors for the ultimate capacities of piles based on load test databases. In practice, many pile load tests are not conducted to failure but only ...

Abstract: Conventionally, the resilient modulus test is conducted in the laboratory under different moisture content in which matric suction is unknown during the test. To investigate the influence of the matric suction on the ...