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A three dimensional embedded beam element for reinforced geomaterials
Author(s) -
Sadek Machhour,
Shahrour Isam
Publication year - 2004
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/nag.357
Subject(s) - section (typography) , beam (structure) , structural engineering , element (criminal law) , structural element , polygon mesh , finite element method , reinforcement , cross section (physics) , engineering , computer science , physics , computer graphics (images) , quantum mechanics , law , political science , operating system
This paper presents the formulation and verification of a 3D embedded beam element, which is intended for numerical modelling of three dimensional problems concerned by reinforced geomaterials. This element permits analysis of reinforced geomaterial structures with simplified meshes, that do not need to account for reinforcement orientation. The paper is composed of four sections. Section 1 discusses the need for the development of a particular beam element for soil reinforcement, which can be easily used in practical applications. Section 2 describes the mathematical formulation of this element, while Section 3 deals with its verification on various examples. Section 4 illustrates an application of this element by analysing the behaviour of a group of micropiles containing inclined elements and subjected to lateral loading. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.