We present a new approach to the modelling of stress propagation in static granular media, focussing on the conical sandpile constructed from a point source. We view the medium as consisting of cohesionless hard particles held up by static frictional forces; these are subject to microscopic indeterminacy which corresponds macroscopically to the fact that the equations of stress continuity are i...

We simulate the tapping of a bed of hard disks in a rectangular box by using a pseudodynamic algorithm. In these simulations, arches are unambiguously defined and we can analyze their properties as a function of the tapping amplitude. We find that an order-disorder transition occurs within a narrow range of tapping amplitudes as has been seen by others. Arches are always present in the system a...

The collected field data from well-instrumented reinforced embankments in the framework of a real project for extension inner-city area at HafenCity Hamburg is used to study effect environmental changes on load transfer process over structure lifetime. A particular focus put improve understanding mechanism soil embankment pile foundations through geosynthetic layer and investigate corresponding...

Abstract Culverts are structures used in road and railway infrastructure works such as underpasses. Among the several forms of cross-sections, rectangular one (box culvert) has been mostly employed. However, when installed at high embankments, this structure shows values bending moment shear force, which tend to be amplified by soil arching. This paper addresses a study section culvert with an ...

Numerous factors affect the soil pressure distributions around buried pipes, including shape, size, and stiffness of pipe, burial depth, surrounding soil. Additionally, to some extent, a pipe can benefit from arching effect, where overburden surcharge at crown be supported by adjacent As result, only needs support portion load that is not transferred This paper presents numerical investigations...