Abstract: The drying phenomenon in clays is a multiphysical process accompanied by alterations in the thermal, hydraulic, and mechanical states of the multiphase system. Reversible and irreversible characteristics of shrinkage ...

Abstract: Shallow foundations are commonly resting on partially saturated soil and are very likely to be exposed to severe variations of temperature. The degree of saturation and matric suction will be changed at the elevated ...

Abstract: In this paper, the axial ultimate bearing capacity of fixed-head concrete energy piles is studied considering various soils and thermomechanical loads, through numerical and analytical models. Accordingly, an axisymmetric ...