Content: Introduction Importance of Interaction Importance of Material Behavior Ranges of Applicability of Models Computer Methods Fluid Flow Scope and Contents References Beam-Columns, Piles, and Walls: One-Dimensional Simulation Introduction Beams with Spring Soil Model Laterally Loaded (One-Dimensional) Pile Numerical Solutions Finite Element Method: One-Dimensional Simulation Soil Behavior: Resistance-Displacement ( py -v or p-y) Representation One-Dimensional Simulation of Retaining Structures Axially Loaded Piles Torsional Load on Piles Examples Problems References Two- and Three-Dimensional Finite Element Static Formulations and Two-Dimensional Applications Introduction Finite Element Formulations Nonlinear Behavior Sequential Construction Examples Problems References Three-Dimensional Applications Introduction Multicomponent Procedure Examples Problems References Flow through Porous Media: Seepage Introduction Governing Differential Equation Numerical Methods Finite Element Method Invariant Mesh or Fixed Domain Methods Applications: Invariant Mesh Using RFP Problems Appendix A References Flow through Porous Deformable Media: One-Dimensional Consolidation Introduction One-Dimensional Consolidation Nonlinear Stress-Strain Behavior Numerical Methods Examples References Coupled Flow through Porous Media: Dynamics and Consolidation Introduction Governing Differential Equations Dynamic Equations of Equilibrium Finite Element Formulation Special Cases: Consolidation and Dynamics-Dry Problem Applications References Appendix 1: Constitutive Models, Parameters and Determination s Appendix 2: Computer Software and Codes Index
Abstract: ''This book provides readers with a comprehensive treatment of computer methods so that they can use them for teaching, research, and solution of a wide range of practical problems in geotechnical engineering. It discusses factors such as insitu conditions, elastic, plastic and creep deformations, stress path, volume change, existence of fluids (water), non-homogeneities, inherent and induced discontinuities leading to softening and failure, healing or strengthening, and type of loading''