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Fully coupled finite element model for dynamics of partially saturated soils

✍ Scribed by Nadarajah Ravichandran

Publisher: Elsevier Science
Year: 2009
Tongue: English
Weight: 677 KB
Volume: 29
Category: Article
ISSN: 0267-7261
DOI: 10.1016/j.soildyn.2009.03.002

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✦ Synopsis

Understanding the response of partially saturated earth structures under various static and dynamic loads is important for the design and construction of economical and safe geotechnical engineering structures. In this study, the numerical approach is used to understand the dynamics of partially saturated soils. The mathematical equations governing the dynamics of partially saturated soils are derived based on the theory of mixtures and implemented within a finite element framework. The stress-strain behavior of the soil is represented by an elasto-plastic constitutive model for unsaturated soil based on bounding surface concept and the moisture-suction behavior is modeled using van Genuchten model. Fully coupled finite element simulations are performed to study the response of partially saturated soil embankment under earthquake loading and validated with centrifuge test results available in the literature. The predicted displacement responses are in good agreement with the measured responses. The pore water pressure, pore air pressure, matric suction, the degree of saturation in various elements and the response of the embankment under different initial moisture content are also discussed.

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