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Finite element limit analysis of passive earth resistance in cohesionless soils

Shiau, J.; Augarde, C.E.; Lyamin, A.V.; Sloan, S.W.

Authors

J. Shiau

A.V. Lyamin

S.W. Sloan



Abstract

This note examines the classic passive earth resistance of cohesionless soil by using two newly developed numerical procedures based on finite element formulations of the bound theorems of limit analysis and non-linear programming techniques. Solutions using upper and lower bounds are presented to complement the previous studies of this problem. The parameters studied are soil-wall interface friction, wall inclination, backfill surface configuration and the wall's weight.

Citation

Shiau, J., Augarde, C., Lyamin, A., & Sloan, S. (2008). Finite element limit analysis of passive earth resistance in cohesionless soils. Soils and Foundations, 48(6), 843-850

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Dec 1, 2008
Deposit Date Jan 8, 2009
Journal Soils and Foundations
Print ISSN 0038-0806
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 48
Issue 6
Pages 843-850
Keywords Finite elements, Limit analysis, Nonlinear programming, Passive earth pressure, Retaining wall.
Publisher URL http://www.jiban.or.jp/e/sf/contents/48-6/48-6-8.html