Abstract: Large diameter, rigid monopile foundations have been extensively used in the fast-growing offshore wind energy industry over the last two decades. In view of the offshore environment, lateral response of the monopile usually ...

Abstract: Piles subject to soil lateral movement are often referred to as passive piles. The response of passive piles in clayey soils adjacent to surcharge is not only dependent on the soil intrinsic behavior but also on the loading ...

Abstract: Variables that can be considered in experimental investigations of internal instability of earth dam materials are often bounded by practicality and feasibility constraints. To overcome these shortcomings, a total of 164 ...