Discrete element method analysis of retaining wall earth pressure in static and pseudo-static conditions

	Discrete element method analysis of retaining wall earth pressure in static and pseudo-static conditions
Iranian Journal of Science and Technology Transactions of Civil Engineering
مقاله 12، دوره 30، شماره 1، فروردین 2006، صفحه 145-150 اصل مقاله (149.72 K)
نوع مقاله: Research Paper
شناسه دیجیتال (DOI): 10.22099/ijstc.2006.770
چکیده
Static and pseudo-static analysis based on the Discrete Element Method (DEM) is presented for active and passive earth pressure distribution behind a retaining wall. Soil mass in the present model is treated as comprising blocks which are connected by elasto-plastic Winkler- springs. The solution of this method satisfies all equilibrium and compatibility conditions. Examples are shown to demonstrate the applicability of the method for analyses of earth pressure behind a gravity wall, including pseudo-static pressure of earth and lateral pressure of non-homogeneous soil. The applicability of DEM for analyses of reinforced soil structures and the advantages of this method over the conventional limit equilibrium method are also discussed.
کلیدواژه‌ها
Retaining wall؛ discrete element method؛ lateral earth pressure؛ limit equilibrium؛ reinforced soil

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