The non-linear programming theory along with active set algorithm is employed to solve the objective function of quadratic type problem in soil mechanics under plain strain and two dimensional loading conditions. Combination of lower bound limit analysis and finite element method leads to an appropriate procedure for determining the collapse load of the system. In this combined method, a linear...

This paper is focused on soil subsidence of small extend and amplitude caused by tunnel boring or the collapse of underground cavities, whether natural or man-made. The impact of the movements of the ground on existing structures is generally dramatic. It is therefore necessary to accurately predict these movements (settlements and horizontal extension or compression displacements). Even though...

Upon an increase of moisture, unsaturated soil may collapse or swell, depending on the loading state and history. This important characteristic must be realistically reproduced by a constitutive model aimed for practical applications. In addition to collapse/swelling, other essential features, such as deformation and failure following arbitrary shearing paths, must also be realistically reprodu...

Microbial activity is known to continue during the winter months in cold alpine and Arctic soils often resulting in high microbial biomass. Complex soil nutrient dynamics characterize the transition when soil temperatures approach and exceed 0 1C in spring. At the time of this transition in alphine soils microbial biomass declines dramatically together with soil pools of available nutrients. Th...

Three-dimensional analysis of stability is carried out for slopes with the failure mechanism confined to a narrow space. A curvilinear cone surface modified by removing slice from its central portion, make fit in The resulting no longer smooth, and it referred as ridge distinct surface. based on appears yield lower factors than mechanisms used geotechnical engineering thus far. Kinematic limit ...

The propagation of solidified zones in the course of subaqueous liquefied sediment flow is theoretically discussed. The coupled systems of Navier-Stokes equations and consolidation equation are numerically solved under moving boundary conditions, with consideration of the concurrent evolutions of the flow surface as well as of the internally formed interface between the fluid and solidified zon...