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Apr 26, 2012
DEM Study of a Shallow Foundation under Vertical Loading
Publication: Contemporary Topics in Ground Modification, Problem Soils, and Geo-Support
Abstract
Presence of firm soil near the ground surface favors the construction of a shallow foundation. The shallow foundation is also an attractive option when combined with ground improvement techniques (such as geosynthetic reinforcement) even in weaker soil. This study presents the bearing capacity estimation of a shallow foundation on a granular soil underlain by a rigid base using the Discrete Element Method (DEM), which is suitable for granular media. A physical model test of the shallow foundation on sand was conducted using a plate load test in the laboratory. The DEM model of the plate load test simulated the load-settlement behavior of the shallow foundation. The failure model of the foundation under this condition was investigated.
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© 2009 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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ASCE Technical Topics:
- Design (by type)
- Discrete element method
- Engineering fundamentals
- Engineering mechanics
- Foundation construction
- Foundations
- Geomechanics
- Geotechnical engineering
- Load factors
- Load tests
- Methodology (by type)
- Models (by type)
- Numerical methods
- Physical models
- Shallow foundations
- Soil dynamics
- Soil mechanics
- Soil stabilization
- Static loads
- Statics (mechanics)
- Structural design
- Tests (by type)
- Vertical loads
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Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) Department, the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas.E-mail: [email protected]
Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) Department, the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas.E-mail: [email protected]
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