Abstract: Sensitive clay subjected to cyclic loading may experience gradual loss of its shear strength, which may lead to liquefaction. Foundations built on this clay would suffer extensive settlement and significant loss of bearing ...

Abstract: Piles driven into clay are often subjected to indirect loading as a result of the surcharge applied on the surrounding area. During the drained period, both the piles and the soil undergo downward movements caused by the ...

Abstract: In optimizing the design of retaining structures and monitoring their health, it is important to determine the actual nonlinear slip-failure surface and the associated nonlinear lateral stress distribution. This paper ...