Improved soft clay characteristics due to stone column installation

被引：142
作者：
Guetif, Z.
Bouassida, M.
Debats, J. M.
机构：
[1] Natl Engn Sch Tunis, Geotech Engn Res Team, Tunis 1002, Tunisia
[2] Vibroflotation Grp, F-13100 Aix En Provence, France
来源：
COMPUTERS AND GEOTECHNICS | 2007年 / 34卷 / 02期
关键词：
consolidation; composite cell; Young modulus; improvement; numerical simulation; soft clay; stone column; vibrocompaction;
D O I：
10.1016/j.compgeo.2006.09.008
中图分类号：
TP39 [计算机的应用];
学科分类号：
081203 ; 0835 ;
摘要：
A method is proposed for evaluating the improvement of the Young modulus of soft clay in which a vibrocompacted stone column is installed. By considering a composite cell model a numerical analysis is carried out using Plaxis software to simulate the vibrocompaction technique, which leads to a form of primary consolidation of the soft clay. For the numerical simulation Mohr Coulomb perfect plastic behaviour is considered for the improved soil constituents. From numerical results the degree of improvement of the Young modulus soft clay has been estimated. Also, the zone of influence of the improved soft clay has been predicted. (C) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码：104 / 111
页数：8
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