Bearing-capacity prediction of spatially random c – ϕ soils

• Published in: Canadian geotechnical journal Vol. 40; no. 1; pp. 54 - 65
• Main Authors: Fenton, G A, Griffiths, D V
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.02.2003

Soils with spatially varying shear strengths are modeled using random field theory and elasto-plastic finite element analysis to evaluate the extent to which spatial variability and cross-correlation in soil properties (c and ϕ) affect bearing capacity. The analysis is two dimensional, corresponding...