
Challenges and Innovations in Geomechanics
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This book gathers the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of computational geomechanics, as presented by international researchers and engineers at the 16th International Conference of the International Association for Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics (IACMAG 2020/21). Contributions include a wide range of topics in geomechanics such as: monitoring and remote sensing, multiphase modelling, reliability and risk analysis, surface structures, deep structures, dams and earth structures, coastal engineering, mining engineering, earthquake and dynamics, soil-atmosphere interaction, ice mechanics, landfills and waste disposal, gas and petroleum engineering, geothermal energy, offshore technology, energy geostructures, geomechanical numerical models and computational rail geotechnics.
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Content
- Intro
- Preface
- Organisation
- IACMAG Board Officers
- Local Organising Committee
- Executive Board
- Members
- International Scientific Committee
- Contents
- Keynote Lectures
- Coupling Continuum Damage Mechanics and Discrete Fracture Models: A Geomechanics Perspective
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Meso-macro Governing Hydro-Mechanical Equations
- 3 Weak Formulation
- 4 Transition Between Continuum and Discrete
- 4.1 Finite Element Method (FEM) and Cohesive Zone (CZ) Elements
- 4.2 EXtended Finite Element Method (XFEM) and CZ Segments
- 5 Calibration
- 5.1 Finite Element Method (FEM) and Cohesive Zone (CZ) Elements
- 5.2 EXtended Finite Element Method (XFEM) and CZ Segments
- 6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Liquefaction as Microstructural Instability and Validations: The Disturbed State Concept
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 1.1 Mechanisms in Instabilities
- 2 Other Approaches for Liquefaction
- 2.1 Conventional Approaches
- 2.2 Energy Approaches
- 3 Disturbed State Concept (DSC)
- 3.1 Hierarchical Single Surface (HISS) Plasticity
- 3.2 Disturbance
- 3.3 Mathematical Expression for D
- 3.4 DSC Equations
- 3.5 Interfaces and Joints
- 3.6 Liquefaction Using Disturbed State Concept
- 4 Validations and Applications
- 4.1 Liquefaction in the Field During Kobe Earthquake
- 4.2 Liquefaction in Shake Table Test
- 4.3 Liquefaction in Rough Interfaces
- 4.4 Liquefaction in Saturated Korean Sand
- 4.5 Liquefaction: Piles Under Dynamic Lateral Loading
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- Nonlinear Seismic Response of Ground-Structure Systems: Developments and Challenges
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Soil Constitutive Models
- 2.1 PressureIndependMultiYieldSoftening Material
- 2.2 PressureDependMultiYield03 Material
- 2.3 LadeDuncanMultiYield Material
- 3 Large-Scale Numerical Modeling of 3D Soil-Structure Interaction
- 3.1 Bridge-Ground Seismic Response Due to Liquefaction
- 3.2 Spreading-Induced Damage to Short-Span Bridge
- 3.3 Pile-Supported Wharf Seismic Response
- 4 OpenSeesPL and Pile/Pile Group Analyses
- 5 Performance-Based Earthquake Engineering (PBEE) for Bridge Systems and MSBridge
- 6 Meshfree Framework for Seismic Response of Earth Systems
- 7 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Development of Cellular Automata Software for Engineering Rockmass Fracturing Processes
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Brief Introduction to CASRock
- 2.1 Cellular Automaton Updating Rules
- 2.2 Mechanical Models
- 2.3 Engineering Stability Evaluation
- 3 Software Package
- 3.1 Application Areas
- 3.2 Software Functions
- 4 Typical Applications
- 4.1 Failure Process of Heterogeneous Rock Under Complex Stress Conditions
- 4.2 Tunnel Excavation-Induced Failure Mechanism of China Jingping Laboratory Phase II
- 4.3 Rockburst Characteristics of a Tunnel Based on the LERR
- 4.4 Modelling Excavation-Induced Dynamic Responses in Rockmass
- 4.5 Modelling Coupled THM Processes in Bentonite
- 4.6 Modelling the Rock Cracking Process from Continuity to Discontinuity
- 4.7 Large-Scale Parallel Simulation of Engineering Rockmass Stability
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Energy Geoscience and Engineering
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Energy Geoscience and Engineering - Scope
- 3 Geoscience and Engineering to Address Energy Challenges
- 3.1 Stretching Scales
- 3.2 Geo-Materials
- 3.3 Processes and Generalized Constitutive Models
- 3.4 Dimensionless Ratios
- 4 Computational Methods in Energy Geo-Engineering
- 5 Closing Thoughts
- Acknowledgements
- Appendix A: Energy Resources - Summary Tables
- Appendix B: Storage
- Appendix C: Conservation and Efficiency
- References
- Solving Dynamic Soil Deformation-Fluid Flow Coupling Problems Using Material Point Method
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Theory and MPM Formulation
- 2.1 Governing Equations
- 2.2 Fractional Step Algorithm
- 2.3 Material Point Calculation
- 3 Examples
- 3.1 One Dimensional Consolidation
- 3.2 Wave Propagation in Two-Dimensional Soil Model
- 4 Conclusions
- References
- New Advances in Strain Localization Analysis: Application to Seismic Faulting and Compaction Banding
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Strain Localization Analysis
- 2.1 The Classical Shear Band Model
- 2.2 Post-localization Analysis and Ill-Posedness
- 3 Strain Localization During Seismic Slip
- 3.1 Weakening Mechanisms in Faults During Seismic Slip
- 3.2 Strain Localization in a Rock Layer Under Undrained Adiabatic Shearing with Cosserat Microstructure
- 3.3 Modelling Grain Cataclasis During Strain Localization
- 4 Effect of Porosity Heterogeneity on Compaction Banding
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Special Lectures
- A Continuum Viscous-Elastic-Brittle, Finite Element DG Model for the Fracture and Drift of Sea Ice
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 A Visco-elasto-Brittle Framework for the Small and Large Deformations of Sea Ice
- 2.1 The MEB Rheology
- 2.2 Implementation in the Context of Sea Ice Modeling
- 3 Treating Large Deformations
- 3.1 Tests on Advection and Diffusion: Rigid Body Rotation
- 3.2 Tests on Advection and Diffusion: Channel Simulations
- 4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Modelling Failure in Layered Geological Formations - FDEM: A Micro-mechanical Approach that Bridges Across Scales
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Finite-Discrete Element Method (FDEM) Concept
- 3 Bridging Scales
- 3.1 Microscopic Scale
- 3.2 Macroscopic Scale
- 4 Numerical Model
- 4.1 Laboratory-Scale Simulations
- 4.2 Field Scale Simulations
- 5 Results and Discussions
- 5.1 Laboratory-Scale Simulations
- 5.2 Field Scale Simulations
- 5.3 Hydro-Mechanical Simulations
- 6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- 11th Mercer Lecture on Geosynthetics for Construction on Soft Foundation Soils: An Extended Abstract
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Embankments on Soils Where Reinforcement is Most Critical During Construction
- 3 Rate Sensitive Soils and Reinforcement
- 4 Column/Pile-Supported Embankments
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Numerical Simulation of CPT with the Clay and Sand Model (CASM) Including Effects of Bonding
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Numerical Model
- 2.1 G-PFEM
- 2.2 Clay and Sand Model
- 2.3 Clay and Sand Model with Bonding
- 2.4 Geometry for CPT Simulation
- 3 Influence of Shape of Yield Surface (CASM)
- 4 Influence of Bonding and Destructuration
- 5 Conclusion
- References
- Multiphasic Approaches for Estimating THM Properties of Heterogeneous Rocks
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical Modelling
- 3 The Permeability of the Cobourg Limestone
- 4 The Biot Coefficient
- 5 The Thermal Conductivity
- 6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Clay Micromechanics: An Analysis of Elementary Mechanisms of Clay Particle Interactions to Gain Insight into Compression Behaviour of Clay
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Surface Charges on Kaolinite
- 2.1 Traditional Model (Pedrotti's Model)
- 2.2 Utah Model
- 3 Interaction of Double-Layer Generated by Two (Infinite) Plane Parallel Sheets of Constant Charge
- 3.1 Single Flat Double Layer
- 3.1.1 Solution of Governing Equation
- 3.1.2 Effect of Pore-Chemistry and Temperature
- 3.2 Interacting Flat Double Layers (at Constant Charge)
- 3.2.1 Solution of Governing Equation
- 3.2.2 Interaction Pressure
- 4 Interaction of Square Particles in Absence of Electrolytes
- 4.1 Face-to-Face Interaction
- 4.2 Edge-to-Face Interaction
- 5 Discussion
- 5.1 Face-to-Face Interaction
- 5.2 Edge-to-Face Interaction
- 6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Methods and Tools - Laboratory Testing, Field Testing and Monitoring
- Use of Sand-Rubber Mixture (SRM)-Filled Trenches for Pile Driving Induced Vibration Screening
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Field Study
- 2.1 Site Description and Piling Details
- 2.2 In-Filled Trench with Sand Rubber Mixtures
- 2.3 Vibration Monitoring
- 2.4 Results and Discussion
- 3 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Effectiveness of Using Polymer-Modified Asphalt Binders in Enhancing Fatigue Life of Asphalt Mixes Containing RAS and RAP
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Objectives
- 3 Materials and Methods
- 4 Results and Discussion
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Multi-scale Study of Grain Crushing in Granular Soils
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Material
- 3 Experimental Evidences
- 4 Compressibility Model
- 5 Model Prediction Against Experimental Data
- 6 Conclusion
- References
- Can LS-DEM be Used to Simulate Cyclic Behavior of Sand?
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 LS-DEM
- 3 Digital Twin of a Specimen of Hostun Sand
- 3.1 Hostun Sand
- 3.2 Digital Twin
- 3.3 Analyses
- 4 Results and Interpretations
- 4.1 Oedometer Test
- 4.2 Drained Cyclic Triaxial Test
- 4.3 Undrained Cyclic Triaxial Test
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- Cyclic Shear Behaviour of High Plasticity Cohesive Soil Subjected to Variation of Frequency and Amplitude
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Material Properties, Specimen Preparation
- 3 Experimental Program
- 4 Results and Discussion
- 4.1 Hysteresis Behaviour
- 4.2 Equivalent Pore Pressure Response
- 4.3 Dynamic Properties
- 4.4 Stiffness Degradation
- 4.5 Cumulative Energy Dissipation
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- Water Migration Influence on Changes of Physical and Mechanical Characteristics a Clay Soil Under Triaxial Loading
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Research and Results
- 2.1 Experimental Research
- 2.2 Theoretical Research
- 3 Conclusions
- References
- Experimental and Numerical Investigation of One-Dimensional Infiltration into Unsaturated Soil
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Column Design and Characteristics
- 3 Material Characteristics and Placement
- 4 Testing and Results
- 4.1 Soil Water Characteristic Curve
- 4.2 Soil Permeability Function
- 5 Discussion on Experimental Testing
- 6 Numerical Infiltration Study
- 7 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Back-Calculation of Stresses and Pore Pressures Around a Penetrating Cone in Silt
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Experimental Work
- 3 Numerical Analyses
- 4 Results and Discussion
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Application of Intelligent Compaction (IC) as a Quality Control Tool: An Oklahoma Experience
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Site Descriptions, Approach of the Analysis
- 2.1 Site Description
- 2.2 Data Filtering and Cleaning
- 2.3 Inconsistent Project Boundary
- 2.4 File Naming Inconsistency
- 3 Results and Discussion
- 3.1 Coverage, Temperature, Roller Speed and Frequency
- 3.2 Compliance and Missing Data
- 4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Investigation of Uncertainty in Strength Parameter Identification
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Triaxial Compression Tests
- 3 Numerical Simulations
- 4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Measurement and Study of Steel Pipe Jacking Force in Silty Sand Stratum
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Project Background
- 2.1 Pipe Jacking Project
- 2.2 Site Condition
- 2.3 Design and Construction Schemes
- 2.4 The Installation of Stress Sensors
- 3 Monitoring Results
- 3.1 Stress Analysis of Test Pipe
- 3.2 The Monitoring of Jacking Force
- 4 Numerical Analysis for the Test Steel Pipes
- 4.1 Finite Element Meshes for the Test Steel Pipe
- 4.2 Calculation of Jacking Forces
- 4.3 Stress Distributions on the Pipes
- 5 Back Analysis of Face Resistance and Friction Resistance
- 5.1 The Model for Calculating the Face Resistance and the Friction Resistance
- 5.2 The Per Unit Length Frictional Resistance UFs
- 5.3 The Face Resistance F0
- 6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Numerical Investigation on the Effect of Grain Crushing Process on Critical State on Rockfill Material
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Method
- 3 Results
- 4 Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Experimental and DEM Study of Two Dimensional Simple Shear
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Methodology
- 3 Simple Shear Results and Analyses
- 4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Effects of Contamination and Dry Density on Dielectric Properties of Soils with Different Specific Surface Area
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 1.1 Soil Dielectric Permittivity
- 1.2 Effects of Soil Parameters on Dielectric Permittivity
- 1.3 Mixture Model
- 2 Materials and Method
- 3 Results and Discussion
- 3.1 Effects of Pore Fluid on Soil Dielectric Constant
- 3.2 Dependence of the Geometrical Parameter on Pore Fluid and Dry Density
- 4 Conclusion
- References
- Methods and Tools - Probabilistic Site Characterization and Data Analytics
- Online Geological Anomaly Detection Using Machine Learning in Mechanized Tunneling
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Methodology
- 3 Application Example: Wehrhahn-Linie Metro Project
- 3.1 Data Processing
- 3.2 Experiments
- 4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Assessing Transformation Models Using a Geo-Database of Site Investigation Data for the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Soil Variability in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
- 3 Methodology
- 4 Statistical Analysis
- 4.1 N versus Vs Pairing Approaches
- 4.2 Correlations with Geotechnical Parameters
- 5 Summary and Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Quantification of Non-stationary Non-Gaussian Geotechnical Spatial Variability in a Specific Site from Sparse Measurements
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Bayesian Compressive Sampling-Karhunen-Loève Random Field Generator
- 3 Simulated Example
- 3.1 RFS Generation of Non-stationary and Non-Gaussian Spatial Variability from Sparse Measurements
- 3.2 Effect of Measurement Interval
- 3.3 Effect of Number of Soundings
- 4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Estimating Spatial Correlation Statistics from CPT Field Data, Using Convolutional Neural Networks and Random Fields
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Description of Approaches
- 2.1 Autocorrelation Fitting Method
- 2.2 Convolutional Neural Network Method
- 3 CNN Training Data and Procedure
- 4 Results and Comparison
- 5 Practical Implementation
- 6 Conclusions
- References
- Methods and Tools - Constitutive Modelling
- On Inception of Instabilities in Granular Media Across Length-Scales with Flexible Boundaries
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Instability Onset Within a "Continuum" Framework
- 3 Peeking into the "Discontinuum" World: A Granular Perspective of Instabilities
- 4 Macro to Micro: Biaxial "Element" Tests in FB-PS Device
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- Application of Barodesy - Extended by the Intergranular Strain Concept
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Barodesy
- 3 Extension to Small-Strain Behaviour
- 4 Numerical Implementation
- 4.1 Basic Intergranular Strain Concept
- 4.2 Reduction of Overshooting Effects
- 4.3 Strength Reduction Procedure
- 5 Simulations
- 6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Finite Element Simulations of Clayey Soil Ground with a Three-Dimensional Nonlinear Elastic Viscoplastic Model
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Equations and Numerical Implementation of the EVP Model
- 2.1 The 3-D Elastic Viscoplastic Model Based on Creep Equations
- 2.2 Algorithm scheme of implementation in Plaxis for the EVP model.
- 3 Simulations on Berthierville Embankment Using the EVP Model
- 3.1 Simulated Settlements and Excess Pore Pressure of the Berthierville Clay
- 3.2 The Parametric Study on the Creep Strain Limit
- 4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Modelling the Stress-Strain Behaviour of a Soft Soil Improved with an Environmentally Friendly Binder
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Laboratory Test Results
- 3 Model Calibration
- 4 Simulation Results
- 5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- A Viscoelastic, Viscoplastic, and Viscodamage Constitutive Model of Salt Rock
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Theoretical Equations of Constitutive Model
- 2.1 Viscoelasticity Constitutive Equations
- 2.2 Viscoplasticity Constitutive Equations
- 2.3 Viscodamage Constitutive Equations
- 2.4 Coupling of Viscodamage, Viscoelastic, and Viscoplastic Models
- 3 Calibration Method of Constitutive Model
- 4 Verification and Discussion of Constitutive Model
- 5 Long-Term Time-Dependent Deformation and Failure Analysis of Underground Energy Storage Cavern
- 6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- A Generalized Constitutive Relationship for Undrained Soil Structure Interaction Problems
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Numerical Analyses
- 3 Upscaled Constitutive Relationship
- 4 Conclusions
- References
- Numerical Modelling of Soil-Pile Interface Response
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Soil-Structure Interface Modelling
- 2.1 Interface Model Description
- 2.1.1 Elastic Part
- 2.1.2 Plastic Part
- 2.2 Simulation of Direct Shear Tests
- 2.2.1 Description of the Model in FLAC3D
- 2.2.2 Case Study
- 3 Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Hypoplastic Model for Clays with Stiffness Anisotropy
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Brief Description of the ISA Model
- 3 Description of Test Material and Experiments
- 4 Model Calibration and Numerical Implementation
- 5 Simulation of Element Tests
- 6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- On the Numerical Implementation of a Thermomechanical Hyperplasticity Model for Fine-Grained Soils
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Constitutive Equations
- 3 Implicit Implementation of Constitutive Equations
- 3.1 Stress Integration
- 3.2 Tangent Operator Stiffness Matrix
- 4 Numerical Simulations
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- A Visco-Elastic DEM Model of Rock Under Different Loading Rates
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Dynamic Constitutive Model Based on Discrete Element Method
- 2.1 Visco-Elastic Constitutive Model Based on Discrete Element Method
- 2.2 Visco-Elastic Force Displacement Law of Flat-Joint Model
- 2.3 Dynamic Fracture Criterion
- 3 Development of Visco-Elastic Flat-Joint Model
- 4 Impact of Visco-Elastic Parameters
- 5 Conclusion
- References
- Prediction of Strength-Band of Methane Hydrate-Bearing Sand by Elastoplastic Constitutive Model Considering Microstructure of Gas Hydrates
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Elastoplastic Constitutive Model
- 2.1 Definition of Total Hydrate Saturation and Morphology Ratio
- 2.2 Yield Function
- 2.3 Hardening Parameters
- 3 Conditions of Model Analysis
- 4 Simulation Results
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- Measuring and Modelling Cyclic Response of Dense Sand Under Partially Drained Conditions
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Partially Drained Cyclic Triaxial Tests
- 2.1 Sand and Setup
- 2.2 Test Results
- 3 Back-Calculations of the Tests
- 4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- The Strength Reduction Method in Clay Hypoplasticity
- Abstract
- 1 Hypoplastic Clay Model
- 2 Strength Reduction in Clay Hypoplasticity
- 2.1 Reduction of Deviatoric Stress {{\varvec s}}
- 2.2 Selection of the Correct Solution
- 3 A Study on the Strength Reduction
- 4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Simulation of Viscoplastic Material Behavior in Numerical Models
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Viscoplastic Material Behavior of Granular Rock Salt
- 2.1 Basics
- 2.2 Time Variant Deformation and Velocity Variant Fracture Behavior
- 3 Numerical Simulation of Viscoplastic Material Behavior
- 3.1 Constitutive Law
- 3.2 Implementation and Verification
- 4 Conclusions
- References
- Constitutive Modelling of the Deformation and Degradation of Railway Ballast Using Multi-laminate Framework
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 1.1 Stress Notations
- 2 Mathematical Description of Multi-laminate Framework
- 3 Influence of Particle Breakage
- 4 Constitutive Equations
- 5 Model Predictions
- 5.1 Validation Under Triaxial Compression Stress Paths \left( {{\varvec \alpha}= 0} \right)
- 5.2 Influence of Principal Stress Rotation ( {\varvec \alpha}\gt 0)
- 6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Constitutive Behaviour of Brittle Layered Rocks Using a 3D Anisotropic Hoek and Brown Model
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Constitutive Equations
- 2.1 Model Parameters
- 3 Model Performance
- 4 Shear Bands Modeling in Plane Strain Compression Tests
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- A New Constitutive Approach for Simulating Solid- to Fluid-like Phase Transition in Dry and Saturated Granular Media
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Constitutive Approach
- 3 Model Predictions, DEM Results and µ-e-I Rheology Comparison
- 3.1 Dry Conditions
- 3.2 Saturated Conditions
- 4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Plane Strain Failure for Different Constitutive Models
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Constitutive Models
- 3 Investigations in the Deviatoric Plane
- 4 Strength Reduction Analysis
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- An Image Point Identification Rule for 3D Bounding Surface Plasticity Models
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Plasticity Model
- 2.1 Bounding, Loading and Plastic Potential Surfaces
- 2.2 Hardening Modulus and Mapping Rule
- 3 A Numerical Framework for Identification of the Current Stress Point
- 4 Numerical Results
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- An Anisotropic Clay Plasticity Model for the Cyclic Resistance
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Reference SANICLAY Model
- 3 Performance of Different Degradation Mechanisms
- 4 A Degradation Theory for the Cyclic Resistance
- 5 Model Validation
- 5 Model Validation
- 6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Effect of Claystone Small-Scale Characteristics on the Variability of Micromechanical Response and on Microcracking Modelling
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Clay Rock Microstructure
- 3 Microscale Model
- 4 Modelling of Clay Rock Behaviour
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- A Thermodynamics-Based Formulation for Coupled Hydro-Mechanical Behaviour of Unsaturated Soils
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 A Generic Thermodynamics-Based Formulation
- 3 A Critical State Model for Unsaturated Soils Based on Thermodynamics
- 4 Validation with Experiments
- 4.1 Drained Tests
- 4.2 Undrained Tests
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Numerical Manifold Method for Simulating of Multi-crack Propagation in Rock Mass
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Expansion of Numerical Manifold Method
- 2.1 Expansion of Finite Cover System
- 2.2 Expansion of Element Matrix
- 2.3 Simplex Integration
- 2.4 Calculation of Stress Intensity Factor by J-Integral
- 3 Multi-crack Propagation Method
- 3.1 Hypothesis-Modified Multi-crack Propagation Algorithm
- 3.2 Crack intersection
- 4 Example Verification of Expanded NMM
- 5 Multi-crack Propagation Simulation
- 6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Three-Dimensional Constitutive Model for Dry Granular Materials Under Different Flow Regimes
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 DEM Model
- 3 Constitutive Model
- 4 Comparison Between Constitutive Model and DEM Results
- 4.1 Influence of Lode Angle
- 4.2 Influence of Strain Rate
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Elasto-Plastic Coupling in Soils: A Thermodynamic-Based Approach
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Elasto-Plastic Coupling Within the Framework of Hyperplasticity
- 3 One-Dimensional Example
- 4 Isotropic Elasto-Plastic Coupling
- 5 Anisotropic Elasto-Plastic Coupling
- 6 Conclusions
- References
- Calibration of an Advanced Constitutive Model Through Direct Shear Test Results
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Direct Shear Tests: Constant Normal Load and Constant Normal Stiffness
- 2.1 Shear Band Thickness
- 3 Calibration of the Constitutive Model
- 4 Boundary Value Problem: Shaft Bearing Capacity of Bored Piles
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- Improved Contact Bond Model of Discrete Element Method for Simulating Strain Rate Effect of Rock Materials
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Contact Bond Model Considering Crack Propagation
- 2.1 Theory
- 2.2 The Test of Improved Contact Bond Model
- 3 The SHPB Simulation with Improved Contact Bond Model
- 3.1 The Model of Simulation Experiment
- 3.2 The Result of Numerical Simulation
- 4 Conclusions
- References
- Compression Model of Crushable Granular Materials Considering Particle Size Effect
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Comparison of Existing Compression Models
- 3 Proposed Model
- 3.1 Model Description
- 3.2 Evaluation of Input Parameters
- 4 Model Verification
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Methods and Tools - Coupled and Multiphase Modelling
- Numerical Methods for Simulation of Coupled Hydro-Mechanical Processes in Fractured Porous Media
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Continua with Fractures - Deformation and Flow
- 3 Numerical Solution of the Generalized Biot System
- 4 Solution of a Model Problem
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Hydro-Mechanical Modelling of Multiphase Flow in Coalbed by Computational Homogenization
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Hydro-Mechanical Model
- 2.1 Decomposition of the Microkinematics
- 2.2 Periodic Boundary Conditions
- 2.3 Separation of Scales
- 2.4 Microscale Balance Equations
- 2.5 Microscale Constitutive Laws
- 2.5.1 Matrix
- 2.5.2 Cleats
- 2.6 Microscale Numerical Solution
- 2.6.1 Mechanical Part
- 2.6.2 Hydraulic Part
- 2.7 Homogenized Macroscale Response
- 3 Reservoir Modelling
- 4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- A Critical Review of the Effect of Temperature on Clay Inter-particle Forces and Its Effect on Macroscopic Thermal Behaviour of Clay
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Temperature Effects on Clay Minerals
- 3 Temperature Effects on Clay Water
- 4 Effect of Temperature on Inter-particle Forces
- 4.1 Face to Face Interaction
- 4.2 Edge to Face Interaction
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Mathematical Modeling of Water Infiltration in Unsaturated Latosol Samples
- Abstract
- 1 Unsaturated Transient Vertical Flow
- 2 Materials and Methods
- 3 Results and Discussion
- 3.1 Case 1: Variation of Volumetric Moisture Content with Time at Constant Z
- 3.2 Analysis of Confidence Intervals- Case 1 Adjustment
- 3.3 Case 2: Variation of Volumetric Moisture Content with Time at Variable Z
- 3.4 Analysis of Confidence Intervals -Case 2 Adjustment
- 4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- 3-D Particle Simulation Model for Weathering Processes of Geomaterials Under a Wet-Dry Cyclic Condition
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Outline of Simulation Model
- 2.1 Model of Swelling and Shrinking
- 2.2 Model of Cohesion
- 3 Simulation of Mudstone Subjected to Wetting and Drying
- 3.1 One Specimen
- 3.2 Multi Specimens
- 4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Consolidation of Saturated Soils through a Different Prism
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Revised 3-D Formulation of Soil Consolidation
- 3 Derivation of 1-D Revised Consolidation Equations
- 4 Solution of the Revised 1-D Consolidation Equations
- 5 Concluding Remarks
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Molecular Origin of Compressibility and Shear Strength of Swelling Clays
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Molecular Model Construction
- 3 Compressibility of Clay Interlayer with Various Fluid Polarities
- 4 Shear Response of Clay Interlayer with Various Fluid Polarities
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- An Elasto-Plastic Framework for the Chemo-Mechanical Behavior of Low to Medium Activity Clays
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Chemo-Mechanical Model
- 3 The Role of Yield Surface Evolution with Osmotic Suction
- 4 Comparison with Experimental Data
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- A Robust Implementation of Dynamic Evolution of Fluid-Driven Fractures
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Problem Statement
- 3 Numerical Simulations
- 3.1 Hydraulic Fracturing in a Cemented Naturally Fractured Domain
- 4 Conclusions
- References
- Creep Effects on the Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical Responses of Callovo-Oxfordian Claystone
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Constitutive Models
- 2.1 Coupled Mohr-Coulomb-Power/Norton Models
- 2.2 Advanced Approach
- 3 Modeling of HLW Repository
- 4 Conclusions
- References
- Investigation of Parameter Influence on Damage Evolution via PD-FEM Coupling Method
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 PD-FEM Coupling Method
- 3 Numerical Investigation
- 3.1 Crack Propagation Analysis
- 3.2 Parameter Influence Investigation
- 4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Integrated Modeling of Fully Coupled Two-Phase Surface and Subsurface Flow
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Integrated Model of Fully Coupled Two-Phase Surface and Subsurface Flow
- 3 Validation of the Integrated Model of Fully Coupled Two-Phase Surface and Subsurface Flow
- 4 Wide Area Runoff and Infiltration Analysis
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Methods and Tools - Advanced Constitutive Modeling of Soils in Practical Applications
- Evolving Elastic and Plastic Fabric Anisotropy in Granular Materials: Theoretical and Applied Implications
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Constitutive Assumptions
- 3 Calibration and Model Performance
- 4 Conclusions
- References
- Discrete Numerical Modelling of a Cohesive Soil Layer Reinforced by Geosynthetic Sheet Using an Advanced Constitutive Law
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Numerical Simulation of the Physical Model
- 3 The Constitutive Model of Mohr Coulomb
- 4 Investigation of a New Constitutive Model
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Evolution of Undrained Strength Under a Test Embankment
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Research Methodology
- 3 Haarajoki Test Embankment
- 4 Numerical Model
- 5 Results
- 6 Conclusions and Discussion
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Effects of Pore Pressure on Wandering in Structural Natural Frequency
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Methodology
- 2.1 Numerical Model
- 2.2 Soil Constitutive Model
- 2.3 Dynamic System Identification
- 2.4 Case Study: The Hotel VN7SH in Pasadena, California
- 3 Validation of the Soil Constitutive Model
- 4 Results
- 5 Discussion and Conclusions
- References
- On Validation of a Two-Surface Plasticity Model for Soil Liquefaction Analysis
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Calibration of the Constitutive Model
- 3 Simulation of Lateral Spreading
- 4 Stochastic Simulations
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Importance of Sand Fabric Anisotropy on Fault Rupture-Foundation Interaction
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Numerical Methodology
- 3 Normal Fault Rupturing Under Free-Field Conditions
- 4 Normal Fault - Foundation Interaction
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Importance of Sand Fabric Anisotropy on the Bearing Capacity of Footings
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Numerical Methodology
- 3 Simulation of Load-Settlement Response of Strip Footings
- 4 Importance of Neglecting Evolving Fabric Effects
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Parallelized Numerical Optimization for Parameter Fitting of an Advanced Elasto-Viscoplastic Model with an Open Source Implementation
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 A Benchmark of Optimization Schemes for a Consolidation Problem
- 2.1 Optimization Algorithms Considered
- 2.2 Benchmark Set-up: Fitting to a Model Solution
- 2.3 Benchmark Results
- 3 Parallelized Optimizations
- 4 Conclusion
- References
- Evaluation of Seismic Response of Rectangular Underground Structures in Liquefiable Soils
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Numerical Modeling
- 3 Typical Calculation Results
- 4 Analysis of Soil-Structure Interaction
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Methods and Tools - Material Point Method in Computational Geomechanics
- Analysis of Cone Penetration Using the Material Point Method
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 MPM Implementation
- 3 Simulation
- 4 Conclusions
- References
- Overcoming Volumetric Locking in Three-Dimensional Material Point Analysis
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Material Point Continuum Formulation
- 3 Numerical Implementation
- 4 Numerical Examples
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Large Deformation Analysis of Embankments Considering Liquefaction Using Material Point Method
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Material Point Method for Multi-phase Geomaterials
- 3 Numerical Simulation of Large Deformation of Embankment Considering Liquefaction
- 3.1 Problem Setting
- 3.2 Results and Discussions
- 4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Multiscale Modeling of Anchor Pull-Out in Sand
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Model Setup
- 3 Result and Discussion
- 3.1 Anchor Resistance
- 3.2 Failure Pattern
- 3.3 Local Analysis
- 4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- A Coupled MPM-SPH Numerical Simulation for Fully Saturated Soil
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 MPM-SPH Formulation
- 2.1 Governing Equations
- 2.2 Numerical Implementation
- 2.3 Boundary Conditions
- 3 Numerical Demonstrations
- 3.1 Terzaghi's Consolidation Problem
- 3.2 Mandel-Cryer Consolidation Problem
- 4 Conclusion
- References
- Insights into Suction Caisson Installation Utilising the Material Point Method
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Axisymmetric MPM
- 3 Numerical Model
- 4 Results and Discussion
- 5 Concluding Remarks
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Numerical Modelling and Simulation of the Wheel Rotation Problems by the Material Point Method
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Wheel Rotation Model
- 3 MPM Algorithm of Wheel-Soil Contact Detection
- 4 MPM Simulation Results
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Development of a Robust Coupled Material Point Method
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Governing Equations for Fully Saturated Porous Soils
- 3 Alleviating Volumetric Locking in the Coupled MPM
- 4 Numerical Implementation of GC-SRI-patch
- 5 Numerical Examples
- 5.1 1D Consolidation Under Small Deformation Analysis
- 5.2 1D Consolidation Under Large deformation Analysis
- 6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Methods and Tools - Quantification and Reduction of Uncertainty in Geomechanical Numerical Models
- Geogenic Arsenic Release by Iron-Oxides Reductive Dissolution in Aquifer Systems
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Fe-Oxides Reductive Dissolution Modeling
- 3 Model Implementation and Global Sensitivity Analysis
- 4 Results and Discussion
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Bayesian Uncertainty Quantification for Geomechanical Models at Micro and Macro Scales
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Iterative Bayesian Filtering
- 3 Uncertainty Quantification for the DEM Model
- 4 Uncertain Quantification for the NorSand Model
- 5 Uncertainty Propagation Between Micro and Macro Parameters
- 6 Conclusions
- References
- Efficient Implementation of the Bayesian Inversion by MCMC with Acceleration of Posterior Sampling Using Surrogate Models
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Metropolis-Hastings Based Sampling Algorithms
- 3 Surrogate Model Constructed Using MCMC Samples
- 4 Surrogate Model Updates During the Sampling Process
- 5 Application to Geo-Engineering Model Problems
- 6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- A Discrete Fracture Network Approach to Rock Mass Classification
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Rock Mass Classification Systems
- 3 Rock Mass Classification Using DFN
- 4 Scale Effects and Variability of Rock Mass Behaviour
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Integration of Data Assimilation Techniques in Geomechanical Modelling: Ensemble Smoother with Multiple Data Assimilation Analysis
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Ensemble Smoother with Multiple Data Assimilation
- 3 Application of MDA-ES to a Synthetic Test Case
- 3.1 Synthetic Test Case
- 3.2 Constant Inflation Coefficients
- 3.3 Variable Inflation Coefficients
- 3.4 Fixed Inflation Coefficients
- 4 Conclusions
- References
- Validation of Numerical Analysis for Deformation of Clay Ground Based on Uncertainty Quantification
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Centrifugal Experiment
- 2.1 Model Preparation
- 2.2 Centrifugal Conditions
- 2.3 Experimental Results
- 3 Triaxial Tests
- 3.1 Test Conditions
- 3.2 Test Results
- 4 Numerical Simulations
- 4.1 Numerical Conditions
- 4.2 Material Parameters
- 4.3 Numerical Results and Validation
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Prediction of Frictional Jacking Forces Using Bayesian Inference
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Bayesian Inference
- 2.1 Bayes' Rule
- 3 Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) Simulation
- 3.1 Metropolis-Hastings (MH) Algorithm
- 4 Proposed Bayesian Framework
- 4.1 Empirical Jacking Force Model
- 4.2 Probabilistic Model for Bayesian Inference
- 5 Implementation Procedure
- 6 Application to Case Study
- 7 Conclusions
- References
- Application of an HMC Based Approximate Method for Combined Identification of Hydraulic Conductivity and Piping Region Interface
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Governing and Observation Equations
- 3 Approximate Parameter Update
- 3.1 Hamiltonian Monte Carlo
- 3.2 Reversible Mesh Moving Proposal
- 3.3 Gradient Computation
- 4 Seepage Flow in a Domain Consisting a Predefined Piping Region
- 5 Results and Discussions
- 6 Conclusions
- References
- Numerical Investigation of the Strength Variability of Rock Using DEM
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Numerical Model
- 2.1 Discrete Element Method - YADE Framework
- 2.2 Microscopic Parameters
- 3 Specimen Preparation
- 3.1 Sample Generation
- 3.2 Strength Variability
- 4 Numerical Results
- 4.1 Direct Tensile Tests
- 4.2 Uniaxial Compressive Strength Tests
- 4.3 Discussion
- 5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Uncertainty and Sensitivity Analysis of Soil Parameters for Tunneling in Urban Area
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 General Concepts on Variance-Based Sensitivity Indices for Independent Inputs
- 3 Global Review on Fourier Amplitude Sensitivity Test
- 3.1 The Classical FAST
- 3.2 The Random Balanced Design FAST
- 3.3 The Extended FAST
- 4 Application to an Excavation of Tunnel in a Multilayer Soil in Urban Area
- 4.1 Problem Description
- 4.2 Sensitivity Analysis: Deformation Modulus as Variable (E)
- 4.3 Sensitivity Analysis: Deformation Modulus and Cohesion as Variables
- 4.4 Sensitivity Analysis: Frictional Angle and Cohesion as Variables
- 5 Conclusion and Discussion
- References
- Advances in the Study of Micromechanical Behaviour for Granular Materials Using Micro-CT Scanner and 3D Printing
- Abstract
- 1 Background
- 2 Influence of Particle Geometry on Shear Strength
- 3 Limitations in Discrete Element Modelling (DEM)
- 4 Realistic Particle Geometry Using Micro-CT Scan
- 5 3D Printed Synthetic Particles
- 6 Printing Process of Synthetic Particles
- 7 Future Works and Recommendations
- 8 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Reducing Uncertainty in Soil Excavations by Assimilating Direct and Indirect Soil Measurements
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The (Conditional) Random Finite Element Method
- 3 Soil Excavation
- 4 Results and Discussion
- 4.1 Assimilating Direct Information (Conditional Simulation via Kriging)
- 4.2 Assimilating Indirect Information (Conditional Simulation via EnKF)
- 4.3 Assimilating Both Direct and Indirect Information (Conditional Simulation via Both Kriging and EnKF)
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- SODA: A Serial Fortran Library for Adaptation of Structured Meshes
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Mesh Data Structure
- 3 Routines
- 4 Example Problem
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- Numerical Modelling of Dynamic Compaction of Soils
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Governing Equations and Numerical Solutions
- 3 Constitutive and Soil-Water Retention Model
- 4 Validation
- 5 Mechanical Response to Dynamic Compaction
- 6 Conclusion and Future Work
- Acknowledgements
- References
- A Surrogate Model for Fast Land Subsidence Prediction and Uncertainty Quantification
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Forward Model and Parametrization
- 3 gPC Approximation
- 4 ES and gPC-ES
- 5 Results
- 5.1 Model Set-up
- 5.2 Uncertainty Propagation
- 5.3 ES vs gPC-ES
- 5.4 gPC-ES vs gPC-MCMC Update
- 6 Conclusions
- References
- Methods and Tools - Reliability and Risk Analysis
- Influence of Heterogeneity on the Elastic Contact Problems in Geotechnical Engineering
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Method for Elastic Contact Problems
- 3 Radom Field Generation
- 4 Illustrative Example
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- A Numerical Study on Controlling Parameters for Runout Distance of Landslides
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Numerical Experiment
- 2.1 Numerical Model and Parameters
- 2.2 Methodology
- 2.3 Numerical Results and Analysis
- 3 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Finite Element Analysis for Deep Mixing Column Considering Statistical Uncertainty
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Approach
- 2.1 Probability Distribution of Strength
- 2.2 Inference of Statistical Uncertainty
- 2.3 Generation of Random Field
- 2.4 Finite Element Analysis
- 3 Application Analysis
- 3.1 Inference of Statistical Uncertainty
- 3.2 Finite Element Analysis with Random Theory
- 3.3 Finite Element Analysis Result
- 4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- The Geological Model Reliability in Tunnelling and Its Influence on the Geomechanical Model: A Quantification Attempt
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Interplays Between Geological and Geotechnical Characterization
- 3 How to Quantify the Geological Model Reliability?
- 4 Conclusions
- References
- Bayesian Analysis, Multilinear Regression and Modern Machine Learning Algorithms Applied for Soil Probabilistic Characterization
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Analysis Workflow
- 3 Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
- 3.1 Description of Available Data
- 4 Machine Learning Algorithms
- 4.1 Frequentist Linear Regression
- 4.2 Classifiers Models
- 4.3 Bayesian Regression
- 5 Preparation of Data
- 6 Results
- 6.1 Frequentist Methods and Machine Learning Algorithms Results
- 6.2 Bayesian Models
- 7 Conclusions
- References
- Random Field-Based Numerical Modeling of Deep Excavation in Soft Soils for Adjacent Building Damage Probability Assessment
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Methods
- 2.1 Base Information
- 2.2 Statistical Analysis and Random Field Simulation
- 2.3 Numerical Modeling
- 2.4 Damage Probability Assessment
- 3 Results
- 4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Reliability Analysis of Earth Slopes Using Direct Coupling
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Problem Setting
- 2.1 Performance Function
- 2.2 First Order Second Moment (FORM)
- 3 Methodology
- 3.1 Steps of the Probabilistic Modeling
- 3.2 Application of the Problem and Boundary Conditions
- 4 Analysis and Results
- 4.1 Initial Results
- 4.2 Variation of the Slope Angle (i)
- 4.3 Sensitivity of Variables
- 4.4 Determination of the Critical Slip Surface
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Failure Analysis for Geo-Hydrologic Design
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Probabilistic Procedure
- 3 Verification Test
- 4 Field Application
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Author Index
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