Abstract
This study proposes a constitutive model to simulate the clayey soil response to the external loads during soil-structure interaction, specifically in the context of pile installation and subsequent set-up. The model considers the alteration of soil structure during prolonged penetration and the gradual regaining of its thixotropic strength. The model is based on the disturbed state concept and critical state theory, with the Modified Cam-Clay model used to define the intact state response. The proposed model, referred to as the Critical State and Disturbed State Concept model, captures the elastoplastic behavior of both normally consolidated and over-consolidated soils. It was validated using triaxial test results and implemented in Abaqus software to simulate pile driving and the set-up phenomenon occurs after the end of pile driving. The model accurately predicts pile capacity and disturbance behavior in the soil, as demonstrated by field compression load tests.
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This research is funded by the Louisiana Transportation Research Center (LTRC Project No. 11-2GT) and Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, LADOTD (State Project No. 736-99-1732).
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Rosti, F., Abu-Farsakh, M. An Elastoplastic Model to Simulate Pile Installation and Setup in Clay Soils. Geotech Geol Eng (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-023-02715-y
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