Drained Cavity Expansion Analysis with a Unified Hardening Model for Clays and Sands

Abstract

AbstractThis study presents a novel semi-analytical solution for the drained expansion of cylindrical and spherical cavities with a unified hardening model for both clays and sands. The three-dimensional strength of soils is considered by the spatially ...Practical ApplicationsCavity expansion theory is recognized as a powerful tool for addressing various geotechnical engineering challenges, including cone penetration tests and pile-driven processes. This study introduces a novel semi-analytical solution ...