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Publication details for Dr Charles Augarde
Shiau, J., Augarde, C.E., Lyamin, A.V. & Sloan, S.W. (2008). Finite element limit analysis of passive earth resistance in cohesionless soils. Soils and Foundations 48(6): 843-850.- Publication type: Journal papers: academic
- ISSN/ISBN: 0038-0806
- Keywords: Finite elements, Limit analysis, Nonlinear programming, Passive earth pressure, Retaining wall.
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Abstract
This note examines the classic passive earth resistance of cohesionless soil by using two newly developed numerical procedures based on finite element formulations of the bound theorems of limit analysis and non-linear programming techniques. Solutions using upper and lower bounds are presented to complement the previous studies of this problem. The parameters studied are soil-wall interface friction, wall inclination, backfill surface configuration and the wall's weight.