Simplified deformation analysis of embankment foundation using soil parameters estimated by plasticity index

Takeshi Kamei, Takayuki Shuku, Toshihide Shibi

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Abstract

This paper describes a simple procedure for evaluating deformation behavior of clay foundation under embankment, using a soil-water coupled finite element method based on finite deformation with elasto-plastic model, and a simplified method for determining the soil parameters and ground modeling estimated by liquid limit, plasticity index and natural water contents. Reasonable agreements have been obtained between measured and computed values for vertical and horizontal deformations of the well documented case history of the Kurashiki trial embankment built on soft ground. Finally, the analytical results obtained by the present methods are found to be reasonable in the preliminary design, considering the idealized assumptions made and uncertainties in the data.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 20th (2010) International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE-2010
Pages551-558
Number of pages8
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event20th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE-2010 - Beijing, China
Duration: Jun 20 2010Jun 25 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference
Volume2
ISSN (Print)1098-6189
ISSN (Electronic)1555-1792

Other

Other20th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE-2010
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period6/20/106/25/10

Keywords

  • Finite deformation
  • Lateral flow
  • Plasticity
  • Settlement
  • Soft ground

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Ocean Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

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