Abstract: A study is reported on the modeling of large‐span flexible corrugated culverts in the centrifuge environment with emphasis on simulating the construction sequence and long‐term viscous consolidation behavior in cohesive ...

Abstract: The influence of stress path on the stress‐strain behavior of a Florida sand subject to repetitive moving wheel loads is investigated in the laboratory with conventional traixial equipment. A conventional resilient modulus ...

Abstract: A number of currently employed mathematical formulations used in modeling one‐dimensional quiescent consolidation of phosphatic waste clay ponds are reviewed. It is shown theoretically, as well as through an example, that ...

Abstract: Large deformation consolidation computer programs are being used extensively by Florida phosphate mining industries for compliance with regulatory activities. Accordingly, a prediction symposium was held to provide a forum ...

Abstract: Load and resistance factor design (LRFD) is a method that aims at meeting specified target reliabilities (probabilities of failure) of engineered systems. The present work focuses on ultimate side friction resistance for ...

Abstract: Reliability-based design, such as LRFD, aims at meeting desired probability of failure levels for engineered structures. The present work attempts to contribute to this field by analyzing the influence of spatially variable ...

Abstract: With increased urbanization, deep foundation (bridges, signage, walls, etc.) selection is moving toward the minimization of disturbance and installation time, as well as addressing quality control and assurance issues. ...

Abstract: Decline curve analysis is the most commonly used technique to estimate reserves from historical production data for the evaluation of unconventional resources. Quantifying the uncertainty of reserve ...

Abstract: Deconvolution allows the test analyst to estimate the constant-rate transient pressure response of a reservoir-well system, and assists us in system identification and parameter estimation. ...

Abstract: In the case of a mixed Spatial and Material description of Large-Deformation Consolidation, it is shown that if the geometry is updated through an expression for the velocity of solids, then the complete Lagrangian description ...