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Finite element analysis of reinforced embankment foundation
Author(s) -
Varadarajan A.,
Sharma K. G.,
Aly M. A. A.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
international journal for numerical and analytical methods in geomechanics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.419
H-Index - 91
eISSN - 1096-9853
pISSN - 0363-9061
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1096-9853(199902)23:2<103::aid-nag959>3.0.co;2-v
Subject(s) - foundation (evidence) , geotechnical engineering , reinforcement , finite element method , stiffness , levee , drainage , structural engineering , displacement (psychology) , shear strength (soil) , geology , shear (geology) , engineering , geography , petrology , psychology , ecology , archaeology , soil water , soil science , psychotherapist , biology
A finite element analysis of a reinforced embankment‐foundation system has been conducted using a coupled formulation and elastoplasticity theory. Such important factors as type of reinforcement, the type of clay, depth of foundation and drainage condition affecting the system have been systematically investigated using appropriate constitutive models to depict various components of the system and material parameters of two typical soft clay deposits found in India. The displacements, reinforcement force and maximum heights of the embankments are among the aspects presented and discussed. It is shown that the effectiveness of the reinforcement is dependent on its stiffness and the shear strength of the clay deposit. The foundation depth has significant effect on the nature and magnitude of displacement, the reinforcement force and the height of embankment. Drainage conditions are shown to markedly influence the effectiveness of reinforcement. Copyright © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.