Application of the generalised-α method in dynamic analysis of partially saturated media

Javad Ghorbani, Majidreza Nazem, John Carter

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Abstract

The main aim of this study is to apply a robust time integration technique for simulating the behaviour of unsaturated soils subjected to dynamic loads. The governing equations of the three soil phases and their interactions are derived based on the mass conservation law, linear momentum balance and energy conservation of each phase in an isothermal environment. In addition, a number of experimental equations are employed to represent the hydraulic conductivity and the drainage characteristics of the soil, such as the suction-saturation relationship and the dependency of the hydraulic conductivity on suction. The global system of equations is then solved by using an implicit time-stepping algorithm based on the Generalised-α integration scheme. The accuracy of the numerical model and the finite element code is verified by comparing the numerical results with results obtained by an analytical solution.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationComputer Methods and Recent Advances in Geomechanics - Proceedings of the 14th Int. Conference of International Association for Computer Methods and Recent Advances in Geomechanics, IACMAG 2014
PublisherTaylor & Francis
Pages129-134
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781138001480
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Conference of the International Association for Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics 2014 - Kyoto, Japan
Duration: 22 Sept 201425 Sept 2014
Conference number: 14th

Publication series

NameComputer Methods and Recent Advances in Geomechanics - Proceedings of the 14th Int. Conference of International Association for Computer Methods and Recent Advances in Geomechanics, IACMAG 2014

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference of the International Association for Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics 2014
Abbreviated titleIACMAG 2014
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityKyoto
Period22/09/1425/09/14

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