Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering: (NUMGE 2010)

Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering contains 153 scientific papers presented at the 7th European Conference on Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering, NUMGE 2010, held at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, Norway, 2–4 June 2010. The contributions cover topics from emerging research to engineering practice, and are organized into the following sections: - Constitutive modeling; - Computer codes and algorithms; - Discontinuum and particulate modeling; - Large deformation – large strain analysis; - Flow and consolidation; - Unsaturated soil mechanics; - Artificial intelligence; - Reliability and probability analysis; - Dynamic problems and Geohazards; - Slopes and cuts; - Embankments, shallow foundations, and settlements; - Piles; - Deep excavations and retaining walls; - Tunnels and caverns; - Ground improvement modeling; - Offshore geotechnical engineering; - Numerical methods and Eurocode. The book is of special interest to academics and engineers in geotechnical engineering.

Table of Contents:
Constitutive modelling A non-associated creep model for structured anisotropic clay (n-SAC) G. Grimstad & S.A. Degago A state dependent constitutive model for sand-structure interfaces A. Lashkari Adaptive integration of hypoplasticity W. Fellin, M. Mittendorfer &A. Ostermann An anisotropic bubble model for soft clays N. Sivasithamparam, D. Kamrat-Pietraszewska & M. Karstunen An anisotropic model for structured soils G. Belokas & M. Kavvadas An examination of strain space versus stress space for the formulation of elastoplastic constitutive models K.C. Ellison, K. Soga & B. Simpson Anisotropic small strain stiffness within the multilaminate framework B. Schädlich & H.F. Schweiger Application of discontinuity layout optimization to problems involving non-associative friction A.F. Babiker, C.C. Smith & M. Gilbert Associated plasticity for nonassociated frictional materials K. Krabbenhoft, A.V. Lyamin & S.W. Sloan Comparison of methods for calculation of settlements of soft clay H.P. Jostad & S.A. Degago Effect of yield surface shape on the simulated elasto-plastic response of cohesive soils A.G. Papadimitriou, A.D. Vranna, Y.F. Dafalias & M.T. Manzari Impact of input data on soil model calibration using Genetic Algorithms D. Taborda, A. Pedro, P.A.L.F. Coelho & D. Antunes Influence of destructuration of soft clay on time-dependant settlements D.F.T. Nash Modeling liquefaction behavior of sands by means of hypoplastic model A.B. Tsegaye, F. Molenkamp, R.B.J. Brinkgreve, P.G. Bonnier, R. de Jager &V. Galavi Modeling of creep mechanism and damage of rock salt B. Leuger, K. Staudtmeister, S. Yıldırım & D. Zapf Modeling static liquefaction within multilaminate framework A.B. Tsegaye, V. Galavi, R.B.J. Brinkgreve, R. de Jager, F. Molenkamp & P.G. Bonnier On the differences between the Drucker-Prager criterion and exact implementation of the Mohr-Coulomb criterion in FEM calculations J. Clausen, L. Andersen & L. Damkilde Simulation of mechanical behaviour of Toyoura sand using Severn Trent constitutive model S. Miliziano, G.M. Rotisciani & F.M. Soccodato Soil parameter identification for cyclic loading A. Papon, Z.-Y. Yin, K. Moreau, Y. Riou & P.-Y. Hicher Study of tensorial damage in a porous geomaterial M. Mozayan Kharazi, C. Arson & B. Gatmiri Time- and stress-compressibility of clays during primary consolidation S.A. Degago, H.P. Jostad, M. Olsson, G. Grimstad & S. Nordal Uncertainty and sensitivity analysis of laboratory test simulations using an elastoplastic model F. Lopez-Caballero &A. Modaressi-Farahmand-Razavi Validation of empirical formulas to derive model parameters for sands R.B.J. Brinkgreve, E. Engin & H.K. Engin Computer codes and algorithms 3D parallel computing FEA in offshore foundation design L. Andresen, H. Sturm, M. Vöge & K. Skau 70-line 3D finite deformation elastoplastic finite-element code W.M. Coombs, R.S. Crouch & C.E. Augarde A simple time stepping algorithm for material point method W.T. Sołowski & D. Sheng Analysis of the stability of sheet pile walls using Discontinuity Layout Optimization S.D. Clarke, C.C. Smith & M. Gilbert Application of Discontinuity Layout Optimization to geotechnical limit analysis problems M. Gilbert, C.C. Smith, I.W. Haslam &T.J. Pritchard Enhancing solution procedures of a new numerical scheme for dynamic analysis of soil-structure interaction problems M.H. Bazyar & Ch. Song Numerical bearing capacity computation and load-displacement behavior of shallow foundations by stress level based ZEL method M. Jahanandish, M. Veiskarami &A. Ghahramani Simple quality indicators for FE analysis based on stress maps for Gauss points C. Vulpe, N. Droniuc, E. Bourgeois & Ph. Mestat The upper bound limit analysis of bearing capacity problems using the finite element method A.I.M. AL-Janabi, A.A.R. Orabi &A.Y.A. Baqir Discontinuum and particulate modelling A numerical simulation on centrifuge liquefaction model using microscopic fluid coupling scheme with Discrete Element Method Y. Shimizu &Y. Inagawa Discrete element modeling of low strength rock N.B. Yenigül & M. Alvarez Grima Effect of drying on a granular slope physical model analysed by Discrete Element Method (DEM) F. Gabrieli, S. Cola, P. Simonini & F. Calvetti Isotropic compression of cohesive-frictional particles with rolling resistance S. Luding Size effects on a virtual calibration chamber J. Butlanska, M. Arroyo &A. Gens Large deformation – large strain analysis A Coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian approach to solve geotechnical problems involving large deformations S. Henke, G. Qiu & J. Grabe Advances in meshless methods with application to geotechnics C.E. Heaney, C.E. Augarde, A.J. Deeks,W.M. Coombs & R.S. Crouch An ALE Finite Element Method for cohesionless soil at large strains: Computational aspects and applications D. Aubram, F. Rackwitz & S.A. Savidis Analysis of dynamic penetration of objects into soil layers J.P. Carter & M. Nazem Large deformation analysis of the installation of Dynamic Anchor H. Sturm & L. Andresen Modelling of installation effects of driven piles using hypoplasticity H.D. Pham, H.K. Engin, R.B.J. Brinkgreve, &A.F. van Tol Flow and consolidation A multiscale approach for the consideration of spatial groundwater flow in the stability analysis of a large excavation pit H. Montenegro & R. Kauther A numerical model for the electrokinetic treatment of natural soils with calcite F. Cattaneo, C. Jommi & G. Musso Analysis of artificial ground freezing in the Pari-Duomo platform tunnel of the Naples metro S. Papakonstantinou, E. Pimentel & G. Anagnostou Large scale hydraulic conductivity of the soil deposits of the Venezia Lagoon from numerical back-analysis E. Giacomini, F. Colleselli, F. Cattaneo, C. Jommi & G. Mayerle Numerical analyses of granulometric stability of moraine dam cores F. Federico &A. Montanaro Numerical prediction of time-dependent rock swelling based on an example of a major tunnel project in Ontario/Canada A. Kirsch &T. Marcher Some features of the coupled consolidation models used for the evaluation of the dissipation test E. Imre & P. Rózsa Steady state seepage flow through zoned earth structures affected by permeability defects F. Federico, F. Calzoletti &A. Montanaro Unsaturated soil mechanics A comparison between numerical integration algorithms for unsaturated soils constitutive models F. Cattaneo, G. Della Vecchia, C. Jommi & G. Maffioli Comparison of stress update algorithms for partially saturated soil models M. Hofmann, G. Hofstetter &A. Ostermann Modelling of the hysteretic soil–water retention curve for unsaturated soils A. Tsiampousi, L. Zdravkovic & D.M. Potts Numerical integration and analysis of equilibrium in unsaturated multiphase media R. Tamagnini, M. Mavroulidou & M.J. Gunn Artificial intelligence A genetic algorithm for solving slope stability problems: From Bishop to a free slip plane R. van der Meij & J.B. Sellmeijer Simulation of the mechanical behavior of railway ballast by intelligent computing M.A. Shahin Three dimensional site characterization model of Suurpelto (Finland) using support vector machine A. Pijush Samui &T. Länsivaara Reliability and probability analysis Evaluation of soil variability and its consequences M. Huber, P.A. Vermeer &A. Bárdossy Inverse modelling including spatial variability applied to the construction of a road embankment A. Hommels, F. Molenkamp, M. Huber & P.A. Vermeer Reliability analysis of piping in embankment dam A. Noorzad & M. Rohaninejad Spatial variability of soil parameters in an analysis of a strip footing using hypoplastic model R. Suchomel & D. Mašín Validating models against experience in foundation engineering, using the ROC curve A.M.J. Mens &A.F. van Tol Dynamic problems and Geohazards A 2.5D finite element model for simulation of unbounded domains under dynamic loading P. Alves Costa, R. Calçada, J. Couto Marques &A. Silva Cardoso A comparison of different approaches for the modelling of shallow foundations in seismic soil-structure interaction problems S. Grange, D. Salciarini, P. Kotronis & C. Tamagnini A finite element approach for dynamic seepage flows R. Stucchi, A. Cividini & G. Gioda A method to solve Biot’s u-U formulation for soil dynamics applications using the ABAQUS/explicit platform F.J. Ye, S.H. Goh & F.H. Lee Alternative formulations for cyclic nonlinear elastic models: Parametric study and comparative analyses D. Taborda, L. Zdravkovi'c, S. Kontoe & D.M. Potts Analysis of the effect of pile length in a pile group on the transfer and impedance functions in soil-pile interaction models A. Mahboubi & K. Panaghi Dynamic fragmentation in rock avalanches: A numerical model of micromechanical behaviour K.L. Rait & E.T. Bowman Evaluation of the efficiency of a model of rockfall protection structures based on real-scale experiments F. Bourrier, Ph. Gotteland, A. Heymann & S. Lambert Evaluation of viscous damping due to solid-fluid interaction in a poroelastic layer subjected to shear dynamic actions J. Grazina, P.L. Pinto & D. Taborda Non linear numerical modeling of slopes stability under seismic loading – reinforcement effect F. Hage Chehade, M. Sadek & I. Shahrour Numerical analysis of blast impact on sealings of neighbouring structures W. Krajewski, O. Reul & L. te Kamp Numerical analysis of the seismic behavior of vertical shaft S. Jeong, Y. Kim, S. Lee, J. Jang &Y. Lee Numerical and experimental study of the detection of underground heterogeneities P. Alfonsi, E. Bourgeois, F. Rocher-Lacoste, L. Lenti, & M. Froumentin Numerical modelling of impacts on granular materials with a combined discrete – continuum approach A. Breugnot, Ph. Gotteland & P. Villard Numerical simulations of the dynamic impact force of fluidized debris flows onto structures F. Federico &A. Amoruso Three dimensional analysis of seismic performance of an earthfill dam in Ethiopia B.G. Tensay &W.Wu Slopes and cuts Effect of updated geometry in analyses of progressive failure A.S. Gylland & H.P. Jostad Evaluation of the effective width method for strip footings on slopes under undrained loading K. Georgiadis & E. Skoufaki Failure induced pore pressure by simple procedure in LEM T. Länsivaara Investigation of soil property sensitivity in progressive failure A.S. Gylland, M.S. Sayd, H.P. Jostad & S. Bernander Short-term slope stability calculation according to Eurocode 7 V. Thakur, S. Nordal & S. Hove Embankments, shallow foundations, and settlements 3D settlement analysis using GIS and FEM: A case study in Sliedrecht area, the Netherlands N.B. Yenigül &A.S. Elkadi A comparison of 1D, 2D, and 3D settlement analyses of the Tower of Pisa A.J. Klettke & L. Edgers Analysis of a full scale failure test on old railway embankment J. Mansikkamäki &T. Länsivaara Analysis of ground movements induced by diaphragm wall installation B. Garitte, M. Arroyo &A. Gens Bearing capacity of a surface footing founded on a layered clay subsoil Z. Bournta & L. Zdravkovic Finite element analysis of the main embankment at Empingham dam A. Grammatikopoulou, N. Kovacevic, L. Zdravkovic & D.M. Potts Forecasting of the stability of the tailing dam in permafrost region on the basis of numerical methods A.B. Lolaev, A.P. Akopov, A.Kh. Oganesian, M.N. Sumin &V.V. Butygin Numerical modeling of the mechanical response of recycled materials in embankments M.M. Villani, X. Liu, A. Scarpas &A. D’Andrea Rail track structural analysis using three-dimensional numerical models A. Paixão & E. Fortunato Three dimensional analyses of ring foundations M. Laman, A. Yildiz, M. Ornek &A. Demir Piles A back analysis of vertical load tests on bored piles in granular soil L. Tosini, A. Cividini & G.Gioda A numerical study on the effects of time on the axial load capacity of piles in soft clays K.P. Giannopoulos, L. Zdravkovic & D.M. Potts Analysis of foundation solution of new building in built-up area Ž. Arbanas, V. Jagodnik & S. Dugonji'c Collapse of thin-walled model piles during hard driving J. Bergan, S. Øren Holo & S. Nordal Dynamic analysis of large diameter piles Statnamic load test K.J. Bakker, F.J.M. Hoefsloot & E. de Jong Finite difference analysis of pile on sloping ground under passive loading K. Muthukkumaran & M. Gokul Khrishnan Ground displacements due to pile driving in Gothenburg clay T. Edstam &A. Kullingsjö Lateral loading of pile foundations due to embankment construction A. Feddema, J. Breedeveld &A.F. van Tol Modelling of piled rafts with different pile models S.W. Lee,W.W.L. Cheang,W.M. Swolfs & R.B.J. Brinkgreve Modelling performance of jack-in piles S. Jie & S.-A. Tan Numerical analyses of axial load capacity of rock socketed piles in Turkey M. Kirkit, H. Kılıç & C. Akgüner Numerical simulation of low-strain integrity tests on model piles J. Fischer, C. Missal, M. Breustedt & J. Stahlmann Response of pile groups in clays under lateral loading based on 3-D numerical experiments E.M. Comodromos, M.C. Papadopoulou & I.K. Rentzeperis Selection of the proper hammer in pile driving and estimation of the total driving time A. Afshani, A. Fakher & M. Palassi Settlement analysis of a large piled raft foundation M.Wehnert, T. Benz, P. Gollub &T. Cubaleski Study of a complex deep foundation system using 3D Finite Element analysis F. Tschuchnigg & H.F. Schweiger The influence of pile displacement on soil plug capacity of open-ended pipe pile in sand L. Sa, L. Grande, H. Jianchuan & L. Guohui Deep excavations and retaining walls 3D modelling of a deep excavation in a sloping site for the assessment of induced ground movements O.J. Gastebled & S. Baghery Analysis of an excavation in asymmetrical soil conditions: The Marquês station A. Pedro, J. Almeida e Sousa, D. Taborda & P. França Comparison of finite element predictions with results from a centrifuge test representing a double anchor wall in sand P.J. Bourne-Webb, D.M. Potts & D. König Crane monopile foundation analysis A. Mar Influence of excavation and wall geometry on the base stability of excavations in soft clays T. Akhlaghi, H. Norouzi & P. Hamidi Numerical modelling of a steel sheet-pile quay wall for the harbour of Ravenna, Italy D. Segato, V.M.E. Fruzzetti, P. Ruggeri, E. Sakellariadi & G. Scarpelli Numerical modelling of spatial passive earth pressure in sand M. Achmus, S. Ghassoun & K. Abdel-Rahman Practical numerical modelling for very high reinforced earth walls A. Mar, D.M. Tonks & D.A. Gorman Short term three dimensional back-analysis of the One New Change basement in London R. Fuentes, A. Pillai & M. Devriendt Tunnels and caverns 3D analysis of a micropile umbrella for stabilizing the tunnel face of a NATM tunnel F. Schmidt, C. Sagaseta & H. Konietzky Analysis and design of a two span arch cut & cover structure S. Kumar, T. Suckling, L. Macdonald & H.C. Yeow Analysis of a bolt-reinforced tunnel face using a homogenized model E. Bourgeois & E. Seyedi Hosseininia Class A prediction of the effects induced by the Metro C construction on a preexisting building, in Rome F. Buselli, A. Logarzo, S. Miliziano &A. Zechini Estimated settlements during the Brescia Metrobus tunnel excavation A. Sanzeni, L. Zinelli & F. Colleselli Numerical investigation of the face stability of shallow tunnels in sand A. Kirsch Numerical modeling of a bolt-reinforced tunnel in a fractured ground E. Seyedi Hosseininia, E. Bourgeois &A. Pouya On the effects of modelling gap closure and assumed soil behavior on the FE predictions of ground movements induced by tunneling in soft clay C. Miriano & C. Tamagnini Role of numerical modelling in the current practice of tunnel and cavern design for hydroelectric projects C. Vibert, G. Colombet & O.J. Gastebled Some modeling techniques for deep tunnels in rock with FE-continuum models T. Marcher Stress-strain behaviour of a soft-rock pillar acted upon vertical loads F. Federico, S. Screpanti & G. Rastiello Tunnel face stability with groundwater flow P.M. Ströhle & P.A. Vermeer Viscoplastic models for the analysis of tunnel reinforcement in squeezing rock conditions G. Barla, D. Debernardi & D. Sterpi Ground improvement modelling 3D FEM analysis of soil improving resin injections underneath a mediaeval tower in Italy M. Gabassi, A. Pasquetto, G. Vinco & F. Mansueto A numerical study of factors governing the performance of stone columns supporting rigid footings on soft clay M.M. Killeen & B.A. McCabe Calibration and verification of numerical model of ground improved by dynamic replacement S. Kwiecien Identification and quantification of the mechanical response of soil-wall structures in soft ground improvement X. Liu, Y. Zhao, A. Scarpas &A. de Bondt Modelling embankments on floating stone columns D. Kamrat-Pietraszewska & M. Karstunen Numerical investigation of the mechanical behaviour of Vibro Replacement stone columns in soft soils T. Meier, E. Nacke, I. Herle &W.Wehr Numerical modelling of consolidation around stone columns J. Castro & C. Sagaseta Numerical modeling of inertial soil-inclusion interaction X. Zhang, Ph. Gotteland, P. Foray, S. Lambert &A. Hatem Performance of geogrid-encased stone columns as a reinforcement of soft ground M. Elsawy, K. Lesny &W. Richwien Offshore geotechnical engineering A new elasto-plastic spring element for cyclic loading of piles using the p-y-curve concept O. Hededal & R. Klinkvort Behaviour of cyclic laterally loaded large diameter monopiles in saturated sand H. Ercan Ta¸san, F. Rackwitz & S.A. Savidis Caisson movement caused by wave slamming—a comparison of ABAQUS and FLAC analyses L. Andersen, H.F. Burcharth, T. Lykke Andersen &A.H. Augustesen Comparison of calculation approaches for monopiles for offshore wind turbines A.H. Augustesen, S.P.H. Sørensen, L.B. Ibsen, L. Andersen, M. Møller & K.T. Brødbæk Effects of diameter on initial stiffness of p-y curves for large-diameter piles in sand S.P.H. Sørensen, L.B. Ibsen &A.H. Augustesen Numerical investigations for the pile foundation of an offshore wind turbine under transient lateral load P. Cuéllar, M. Pastor, P. Mira, J.A. Fernández-Merodo, M. Baeßler &W. Rücker Numerical study of piping limits for installation of large diameter buckets in layered sand L.B. Ibsen & C.L. Thilsted Shallow circular foundations under undrained general combined loading in three-dimensional space B. Bienen Undrained ultimate capacity of suction anchors using an advanced constitutive model S. Panayides & M. Rouainia Numerical methods and Eurocode Embedded cantilever retaining wall ULS design by FEA in accordance with EN 1997-1 A.S. Lees & S. Perdikou Ultimate Limit State Design to Eurocode 7 using numerical methods C.C. Smith & M. Gilbert