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Coupled consolidation in unsaturated soils: From a conceptual model to applications in boundary value problems.
- Source :
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Computers & Geotechnics . Apr2017, Vol. 84, p256-277. 22p. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- The paper presents the Finite Element formulation of the equations proposed by Tsiampousi et al. (2016) for coupled consolidation in unsaturated soils. Their coupling is discussed in relation to a conceptual model which divides soil behaviour into zones ranging from fully saturated to dry states. The numerical simulation of a laboratory experiment involving drainage of water from a vertical column of sand is used to validate the equations. Finally, the example of rainfall infiltration into a cut slope highlights how aspects of the conceptual model are reflected in the numerical analysis of boundary value problems involving unsaturated soils. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0266352X
- Volume :
- 84
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Computers & Geotechnics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 121358922
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2016.10.008