Failure in Mohr–Coulomb soil cavities

2001 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 1314-1320 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Gesualdo ◽  
V Minutolo ◽  
L Nunziante
Keyword(s):  
Yield Criterion ◽  
Closed Form Solution ◽  
Soft Rock ◽  
Optimization Procedure ◽  
Form Solution ◽  
Flow Rule ◽  
Upper Bound Theorem ◽  
Theoretical Formulation ◽  
Bound Theorem ◽  
Associated Flow Rule

In many cavities, resulting from both natural excavation and anthropic action, the phenomenon of the collapse of blocks from the cavity roof presents a serious safety hazard. In a previous publication the authors proposed a method to calculate the shape and dimensions of the collapsing block by means of the upper bound theorem of the plasticity theory. The soft rock material was modelled by means of the Mohr–Coulomb yield criterion, and the associated flow rule was considered for strain plastic velocity. The linear yield criterion was suitably regularized by means of a circle in the tensile zone. The boundary of the collapsing block is described by a paraboloid surface. An optimization procedure formulated in standard Kuhn–Tucker form and an analytical solution were obtained. The above-mentioned algorithm has been successfully applied to common soils of southern Italy. To validate the theoretical formulation, several numerical tests are performed. These tests show an optimal agreement with the closed-form solution. Therefore the proposed modelling may be used as an efficient guideline for the cavity-strengthening design.Key words: roof stability, regularized Mohr–Coulomb material, limit analysis, failure mechanics.

Ultimate Carrying Capacity of Elastic-Plastic Plates on a Pasternak Foundation

2014 ◽  
Vol 81 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Lanzoni ◽  
E. Radi ◽  
A. Nobili
Keyword(s):  
Yield Criterion ◽  
Plastic Region ◽  
Closed Form Solution ◽  
Form Solution ◽  
Flow Rule ◽  
Plastic Behavior ◽  
Elastic Plastic ◽  
Plastic Mechanism ◽  
Pasternak Elastic Foundation ◽  
Loaded Area

In the present work, the problem of an infinite elastic perfectly plastic plate under axisymmetrical loading conditions resting on a bilateral Pasternak elastic foundation is considered. The plate is assumed thin, thus making it possible to neglect the shear deformation according to the classical Kirchhoff theory. Yielding is governed by the Johansen's yield criterion with associative flow rule. A uniformly distributed load is applied on a circular area on the top of the plate. As the load is increased, a circular elastic-plastic region spreads out starting from the center of the loaded area, whereas the outer unbounded region behaves elastically. Depending on the size of the loaded area, a further increase of the load may originate two or three different elastic-plastic regions, corresponding to different yield loci. A closed form solution of the governing equations for each region is found for a special value of the ratio between Pasternak soil moduli. The performed analysis allows us to estimate the elastic-plastic behavior of the plate up to the onset of collapse, here defined by the formation of a plastic mechanism within the plate. The corresponding collapse load and the sizes of the elastic-plastic regions are thus found by imposing the boundary and continuity conditions between the different regions. The influence of the soil moduli, plate bending stiffness, and size of the loaded area on the ultimate bearing capacity of the plate is then investigated in detail.

Vertical uplift resistance of horizontal plate anchors for eccentric and inclined loads

2019 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 290-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jyant Kumar ◽  
Obaidur Rahaman
Keyword(s):  
Yield Criterion ◽  
Flow Rule ◽  
Horizontal Plate ◽  
Pullout Resistance ◽  
Second Order Cone ◽  
Bound Theorem ◽  
Uplift Resistance ◽  
Plate Anchors ◽  
Associated Flow Rule ◽  
Pullout Loads

The vertical uplift resistance of horizontal plate anchors embedded in sand has been computed for inclined and eccentric pullout loads. The analysis has been performed by using the lower-bound theorem of the limit analysis in combination with finite element and second-order cone programming (SOCP). The methodology is based on the Mohr–Coulomb yield criterion and the associated flow rule. Several combinations of the eccentricity (e) and vertical inclinations (α) of the resultant pullout loads have been considered. The computations have revealed that the magnitude of the vertical uplift resistance decreases with an increase in the values of both e and α. The reduction of vertical pullout resistance with eccentricity and inclination becomes more prominent for smaller values of embedment ratio. The anchor–soil roughness angle (δ) hardly affects the uplift capacity factor as long as the value of α remains smaller than δ.

scholarly journals Influence of Anisotropy and Nonhomogeneity on Stability Analysis of Fissured Slopes Subjected to Seismic Action

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Zhidan Liu ◽  
Jingwu Zhang ◽  
Weiping Chen ◽  
Di Wu
Keyword(s):  
Upper Bound ◽  
Mathematical Optimization ◽  
Optimization Procedure ◽  
Seismic Action ◽  
Anisotropy Coefficient ◽  
Upper Bound Theorem ◽  
Bound Theorem ◽  
Software Codes ◽  
The Stability ◽  
The Impact

Based on the upper bound theorem of limit analysis, this paper presents a procedure for assessment of the influence of the soil anisotropy and nonhomogeneity on the stability of fissured slopes subjected to seismic action. By means of a mathematical optimization procedure written in Matlab software codes, the stability factors NS and λcφ are derived with respect to the best upper bound solutions. A series of stability charts are obtained in this paper, and then the critical locations of cracks are determined for cracks of known depth. The results demonstrate a significant influence of the soil anisotropy and nonhomogeneity on the stability of the fissured slopes and the location distribution of the cracks. In addition, the procedures for getting the factor of safety are put forward. It is shown that a decrease in the nonhomogeneity coefficient n0 and an increase in the anisotropy coefficient k could lead to the fissured slopes becoming unsafe. Finally, this article also illustrates the variation in the safety factor of fissured slopes under the impact of three factors (Kh, H1/H, and λ).

Descriptions of Reversed Yielding in Internally Pressurized Tubes

2015 ◽  
Vol 138 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergei Alexandrov ◽  
Woncheol Jeong ◽  
Kwansoo Chung
Keyword(s):  
Yield Criterion ◽  
Numerical Technique ◽  
Kinematic Hardening ◽  
Material Model ◽  
Flow Rule ◽  
Hardening Material ◽  
Hardening Law ◽  
Solving Equations ◽  
Associated Flow Rule ◽  
Reversed Deformation

Using Tresca's yield criterion and its associated flow rule, solutions are obtained for the stresses and strains when a thick-walled tube is subject to internal pressure and subsequent unloading. A bilinear hardening material model in which allowances are made for a Bauschinger effect is adopted. A variable elastic range and different rates under forward and reversed deformation are assumed. Prager's translation law is obtained as a particular case. The solutions are practically analytic. However, a numerical technique is necessary to solve transcendental equations. Conditions are expressed for which the release is purely elastic and elastic–plastic. The importance of verifying conditions under which the Tresca theory is valid is emphasized. Possible numerical difficulties with solving equations that express these conditions are highlighted. The effect of kinematic hardening law on the validity of the solutions found is demonstrated.

Elastic-Plastic Stress Distribution in a Plastically Anisotropic Rotating Disk

2004 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 427-429 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Alexandrova ◽  
S. Alexandrov
Keyword(s):  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Yield Criterion ◽  
Plastic Anisotropy ◽  
Rotating Disk ◽  
Flow Rule ◽  
Plane State ◽  
Annular Disk ◽  
Elastic Plastic ◽  
State Of Stress ◽  
Associated Flow Rule

The plane state of stress in an elastic-plastic rotating anisotropic annular disk is studied. To incorporate the effect of anisotropy on the plastic flow, Hill’s quadratic orthotropic yield criterion and its associated flow rule are adopted. A semi-analytical solution is obtained. The solution is illustrated by numerical calculations showing various aspects of the influence of plastic anisotropy on the stress distribution in the rotating disk.

Plastic Instability of Cylindrical Shells With Rigid End Closures

1963 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 401-409 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin A. Salmon
Keyword(s):  
Yield Criterion ◽  
Spherical Shape ◽  
Plastic Instability ◽  
Maximum Pressure ◽  
Flow Rule ◽  
Hardening Material ◽  
Hardening Modulus ◽  
Pressure Maximum ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
Associated Flow Rule

Solutions are obtained for the large plastic deformations of a cylindrical membrane with rigid end closures subjected to an internal pressure loading. A plastic linearly hardening material obeying Tresca’s yield criterion and the associated flow rule is considered. It is found that, in general, a shell passes through three stages of deformation, finally assuming a spherical shape. The instability pressure (maximum pressure) may be reached in any of the stages depending on the length/diameter ratio of the shell and the hardening modulus of the material. Although numerical integration is required to obtain solutions for shells in the first stages of deformation, the solution in the final stage is given in closed form.

scholarly journals A Novel Closed-Form Solution for Circular Openings in Generalized Hoek-Brown Media

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing Xiang Meng ◽  
Wei Wang
Keyword(s):  
Rock Mass ◽  
Closed Form ◽  
Hydrostatic Stress ◽  
Yield Criterion ◽  
Closed Form Solution ◽  
Form Solution ◽  
Preliminary Design ◽  
Exact Integration ◽  
Sensitive Factor ◽  
Brittle Rock Mass

A novel closed-form solution is presented in this paper for the estimation of displacements around circular openings in a brittle rock mass subject to a hydrostatic stress field. The rock mass is assumed to be elastic-brittle-plastic media governed by the generalized Hoek-Brown yield criterion. The present closed-form solution was validated by employing the existing analytical solutions. Results of several example cases are analyzed to show that, with the simplified assumption, a novel closed-form solution is derived and found to be in an excellent agreement with those obtained by using the exact integration method with mathematical software. Parametric sensitivity analysis is carried out and the parameterartends to be the sensitive factor. As a closed-form solution that does not require transformation technique and the use of any numerical method, this work can provide a better choice in the preliminary design for circular opening.

Axially Symmetric Radial Flow of Rigid/Linear-Hardening Materials

1979 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 322-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Durban
Keyword(s):  
Radial Flow ◽  
Closed Form Solution ◽  
Wire Drawing ◽  
Form Solution ◽  
Flow Rule ◽  
Axially Symmetric ◽  
Linear Hardening ◽  
Stress Components ◽  
Von Mises ◽  
Good Agreement

A closed-form solution has been discovered for axially symmetric radial flow of rigid/linear-hardening materials. It is assumed that the materials obey the von Mises flow rule and that the flow field is in steady state. Explicit expressions for the stress components and the radial velocity are given. The applicability of the solution to wire drawing or extrusion is discussed. Some approximate formulas are derived and shown to be in good agreement, within their range of validity, with experimental results for drawing.

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