... arching effect fully developed. When the pile spacing increased from 2.5 m to 3 m, the weakening of the soil arching effect led to a 20% increase in the maximum subsoil displacement. Next, the influence of moving vehicle loads on the soil arch was studied using a three-dimensional finite element model...

... and provide sufficient reliability of performance in future earthquakes. Geosynthetics Recycling & Reuse of Materials Finite-Element Modelling Financial support provided by the Research Project “CHANGES– Cultural Heritage Active Innovation for Sustainable Society” funded by PNNR “Piano...

...R. Zikria; S. N. Ullah A three-dimensional finite element model is developed to investigate the effects of geocell inclusion within a railway ballast overlying typical soft clays found in the coastal regions. A cyclic train wheel load with an appropriate dynamic amplification factor was considered...

...A. Moncada; I. P. Damians; S. Olivella; R. J. Bathurst The role of temperature and relative humidity in long-term mechanical and chemical degradation of polyester fibres due to hydrolysis and creep is well documented. This study presents the results of a thermo-hydraulic 2D finite-element model...