Abstract: It is still an open problem to develop a model with a uniform theoretical treatment under various loading conditions. This paper aims to formulate such a model for describing both monotonic and cyclic behaviors of granular ...

Abstract: Granular collapse is a common issue in natural hazards. This paper proposes a novel numerical approach on modeling granular column collapse. A newly developed critical state–based constitutive model, SIMSAND, was adopted ...

Abstract: Abstract The deep soft clay layers typically exhibit low uplift skin friction in coastal reclamation areas. Squeezed branch piles (SBPs) demonstrate a superior interlocking behavior with the surrounding soil and enhance ...