Abstract: This paper pertains to the finite-element lower bound limit analysis (FELA-LB) of vertical strip anchors embedded in cohesionless and cohesive soils and subjected to static and earthquake forces (using pseudostatic analysis) ...

Abstract: This paper pertains to the finite-element lower-bound bearing capacity analysis of inverted triangular-based strip footings (ITBFs). The solutions are obtained by the construction of a linear stress field that satisfies ...

Abstract: Parameters of rock failure criteria are estimated using an optimization procedure based on appropriate objective function. In the development of objective function, it is assumed that the independent variables are free ...