Vertically loaded piles in non-homogeneous media

Analytical methods for the axial responses of piles can be classified under three broad categories of (1) simple but approximate analytical solutions, (2) one-dimensional numerical algorithms, (3) full axisymmetric analyses using boundary or finite element approaches. The first two categories rely on the so-called load transfer approach, with interaction between pile and soil determined by independent springs distributed along the pile shaft and at the pile base. The non-linear spring stiffness is related to the elastic–plastic properties of the actual soil partly by empirically based correlations and partly by theoretical arguments based on simplified models of the pile–soil system. This paper presents new closed-form solutions for the axial response of piles in elastic–plastic, non-homogeneous, media. The solutions fall in the first of the three categories above, and have been verified through extensive parametric studies using more rigorous one-dimensional and continuum analyses. The effect of non-homogeneity and partial slip on the load and displacement profiles along the pile shaft is explored, and comparisons are presented with experimental data. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

变荷载下不排水桩复合地基桩间土和下卧层土固结分析

基于悬浮不排水桩复合地基超静孔隙水压力解答,建立了变荷载条件下复合地基桩间土和下卧层土平均固结度的解析解。通过与有限元解答的对比,证明了解析解的正确性和有效性。利用解析解对桩间土和下卧层土的固结性状进行了分析。研究发现,桩间土的固结速率远大于下卧层土,并随置换率和桩土模量比的增加而增大。在工程设计采用的置换率范围内,桩的贯入比较小时,下卧层土的固结速率受置换率和桩土模量比的影响很小;桩的贯入比较大时,下卧层土的固结速率随置换率和桩土模量比的增加而增大。桩间土和下卧层土的固结存在临界置换率和临界桩土模量比,超过临界值后,桩间土和下卧层土的固结速率不随桩土模量比和置换率的增加而增大。桩间土和下卧层土的固结速率随加荷速率的增加而增大。     

修正等应变假定下刚性桩复合地基固结特性分析

刚性桩复合地基固结特性是影响工程进度的重要因素。为研究外荷载作用下刚性桩复合地基固结特性，结合刚性桩和桩间土应力?应变特点对等应变假定进行修正。在此基础之上，考虑涂抹效应、桩间土和下卧层土体固结特性的影响，推导得到桩间土和下卧层土体固结微分方程。基于双层地基固结理论，考虑单级匀速施加荷载和附加应力沿深度变化等边界条件，推导得到其固结度解析解。最后，利用数值模拟方法对解析解进行验证，并对影响刚性桩复合地基固结特性的因素进行分析。结果表明：理论计算与数值模拟结果较为吻合；刚性桩复合地基固结速率受到贯入比影响较大，当贯入比较小时，与天然地基相比，其固结速率较小，贯入比较大且桩端阻力系数较小时，复合地基固结速率大于天然地基；随着贯入比、桩?土相对刚度和垫层?土体相对刚度的增大，复合地基整体固结速率加快；随着置换率的增大，复合地基整体固结速率降低。     

碎石桩复合地基大变形非线性固结模型

基于分段线性差分法,建立了一种碎石桩复合地基大变形非线性固结模型SC1。该模型可以进行等应力和等应变条件下桩土复合地基固结分析,同时能够考虑涂抹区、井阻、桩土自重、变荷载,以及固结过程中桩土参数的非线性变化和大变形问题,并编制了 Fortran 计算程序。分别采用基于等应变假设的桩土复合地基解析解和室内试验数据验证了模型的正确性,小变形条件下,该模型数值解与有无井阻及涂抹区的桩土复合地基解析解均能较好吻合;大变形非线性条件下,模型计算结果与室内试验数据基本一致。采用该模型预测实际工程,随固结时间延长,模型等应力与等应变的沉降量计算值相差逐渐增大,现场实测值介于等应力和等应变条件下模型计算结果之间。     

Analytical solution for the consolidation of a composite ground reinforced by partially penetrated impervious columns

Composite ground improved by partially penetrated impervious columns consists of a reinforced zone and an underlying stratum. Based on the axisymmetric consolidation model, the governing equations for the average excess pore water pressure were developed within the surrounding soil and the underlying untreated soil. The corresponding solutions were given on the basis of the consolidation theory of a double-layer subsoil ground, and the overall average degree of consolidation of the composite ground was obtained. The accuracy of the proposed solution was examined by FEM. The proposed solution and FEM results show a good match. A parametric analysis of consolidation behavior of the composite ground was then investigated. The results indicate that the consolidation rate of the composite ground strongly depends on the penetration ratio of the impervious columns (ratio of column length to soil thickness) in the way that the higher the ratio, the faster the consolidation rate. In addition, an increasing area replacement ratio of an impervious column decreases the consolidation rate. The consolidation rate of the composite ground decreases with the increasing of the constrained modulus ratio of an impervious column to its surrounding soil for a lower penetration ratio, while it increases with the increasing of the constrained modulus ratio for a higher penetration ratio.     

The axisymmetric consolidation of a semi‐infinite transversely isotropic saturated soil

This paper presents an exact analytical solution to fully coupled axisymmetric consolidation of a semi‐infinite, transversely isotropic saturated soil subjected to a uniform circular loading at the ground surface. The analysis is under the framework of Biot's general theory of consolidation. First, the governing equations of consolidation are transformed into a set of equivalent partial differential equations with the introduction of two auxiliary variables. These partial differential equations are then solved using Hankel–Laplace integral transforms. Once solutions in the transformed domain have been obtained, the actual solutions in the physical domain for displacements and stress components of the solid matrix, pore‐water pressure and fluid discharge can be finally obtained by direct numerical inversion. The accuracy of the numerical solutions developed is confirmed by comparison with an existing exact solution for an isotropic and saturated soil that is a special case of the more general problem addressed. Numerical analyses are also presented to investigate the influence of the degree of material anisotropy on the consolidation settlement. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Equal strain consolidation for stone columns reinforced foundation

Column consolidation and deformation are considered by assuming that the quantity of water flowing through the disturbed soil zone into the column is not equal to that flowing out from the column and the difference between them is equal to the volume change of the column. In addition, three patterns of distribution of the horizontal permeability of soil in the disturbed zone are also considered to account for the disturbance effect of columns construction on the surrounding soil. These three patterns include the constant distribution pattern (Pattern I), the linear distribution pattern (Pattern II) and the parabolic distribution pattern (Pattern III). By incorporating the aforementioned characteristics into the analyses, the governing equations containing two variables (i.e. the average excess pore-water pressures within the column and within the entire foundation at any depth) for the consolidation of a composite foundation are derived. The solutions of the governing equations are then obtained using a new initial condition derived from the assumption of equal strain and the equilibrium condition. On the basis of the solutions for excess pore-water pressures, the average degree of consolidation of a composite foundation is obtained and discussed. Finally, a comparison is made of some available solutions. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

A general theoretical solution for the consolidation of a composite foundation

A theoretical study is made of the consolidation of a composite foundation reinforced by columns. A more reasonable initial condition for the consolidation of a composite foundation is derived from the equilibrium equation and the equal strain assumption. Then, the general analytical solutions for excess pore water pressures in the column and in the surrounding soil are obtained using this new initial condition under the influence of several important factors. These factors include: the gradual variation of horizontal permeability in the disturbed soil, the change in the total average stress in a composite foundation with depth, and the effect of time-dependent external loads. The general expressions for the overall average degree of consolidation of a composite foundation, both in terms of stress and in terms of deformation, are then derived. On the basis of the above theory, the explicit solutions for a particular case, which considers ramp loading and a linear change of total stress with depth, are given in detailed forms. Finally, a parametric study and a comparison of some available solutions are made. The results show that the average degree of consolidation obtained in terms of stress and in terms of deformation is the same; the increase in construction time, the disturbance intensity during column construction and the size of the disturbed zone reduce the consolidation rate of a composite foundation. For the case of PTIB (pervious top surface and impervious bottom surface), the increase in the ratio of top total stress to bottom total stress in the composite foundation accelerates consolidation.     

竖向荷载下加筋碎石桩复合地基数值分析

采用三维有限元程序建立了一长为6 m、直径为0.8 m的加筋碎石桩复合地基流固耦合数值模型,分析了其在堆载和孔压消散过程中的荷载传递和变形特性。较传统碎石桩,加筋碎石桩复合地基桩土应力比显著增大,超孔压、沉降和桩身侧向变形显著减小,且随筋材刚度的增大,其性能进一步改善。加筋碎石桩复合地基在桩间土固结过程中产生明显的桩土差异沉降,形成土拱效应,使得堆载结束后桩土应力比变化很小。筋材长度对加筋碎石桩复合地基桩土应力比和沉降影响显著,应对其全长加筋才能保证桩体刚度和有效减少沉降。     

Electro-osmotic consolidation of soil with variable compressibility,hydraulic conductivity and electro-osmosis conductivity

In present study, the non-linear variations of soil compressibility, hydraulic and electro-osmosis conductivities were analyzed through laboratory experiments, and incorporated in a one-dimensional model. The analytical solutions for excess pore water pressure and degree of consolidation were derived, and numerical simulations were performed to verify its effectiveness. The results indicated that both the non-linear variations of hydraulic and electro-osmosis conductivities showed remarkable impacts on the excess pore water pressure and degree of consolidation, especially for soils with relative high compressibility. A further comparison with previous analytical solutions indicated that more accurate predictions could be obtained with the proposed analytical solutions.     

Numerical simulation of round robin numerical test on tunnels using a simplified kinematic hardening model

The paper summarizes the numerical simulation of the round robin numerical test on tunnels performed in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The main issues of the numerical simulation are presented along with representative comparisons of the computed response with the recorded data. For the simulation, the finite element method is implemented, using ABAQUS. The analyses are performed on prototype-scale models under plane strain conditions. While the tunnel behavior is assumed to be elastic, the soil nonlinear behavior during shaking is modeled using a simplified kinematic hardening model combined with a von Mises failure criterion and an associated plastic flow rule. The model parameters are adequately calibrated using available laboratory test results for the specific fraction of sand. The soil–tunnel interface is also accounted and simulated adequately. The effect of the interface friction on the tunnel response is investigated for one test case, as this parameter seems to affect significantly the tunnel lining axial forces. Finally, the internal forces of the tunnel lining are also evaluated with available closed-form solutions, usually used in the preliminary stages of design and compared with the experimental data and the numerical predictions. The numerical analyses can generally reproduce reasonably well the recorded response. Any differences between the experimental data and the numerical results are mainly attributed to the simplification of the used model and to differences between the assumed and the actual mechanical properties of the soil and the tunnel during the test.     

非饱和土一维大变形固结模型

基于分段线性差分法,建立了一种非饱和土一维大变形固结模型。该模型可考虑土性参数非线性变化,可计算与分析大变形问题,并编制了Fortran计算程序。在现有解答和试验数据的基础上,对该模型进行了验证,瞬时加载情况下模型数值解与现有解答基本吻合,考虑加载过程下的数值解与试验数据吻合。进行了大变形算例分析,对比了加荷压密与消散固结阶段土层变形,探讨了孔隙气、水渗透系数比对土层沉降量、饱和度和不同应变情况下固结度的影响规律,分析了非饱和土大、小变形固结理论计算孔隙水（气）压和沉降量的差异。     

Consolidation around stone columns. Influence of column deformation

A solution is presented for the radial consolidation around stone columns under constant surcharge load. The solution considers the influence of vertical and radial deformation of the column, either in elastic and elastoplastic regimes. The solution is in terms of the average excess pore pressure in the soil. It is based on previous solutions, initially developed for rigid column, or including only vertical deformation. For elastic column, the solution gives the variation of strains and stresses between the undrained and final states, for which it coincides with the existing elastic solutions. All the results are given in closed form, and both the elastic and plastic deformations of the column lead to an equivalent coefficient of consolidation for the radial flow, which enables the application of the existing methods of integration of the consolidation equation. A parametric study is presented, showing the influence of the main problem features. A design example is used to illustrate the application to practical cases. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

K0固结饱和土柱孔扩张问题弹塑性分析

采用K0固结各向异性土体本构模型,将柱孔扩张后周围土体分为弹性区和塑性区,根据柱孔扩张理论和边界条件,推导出K0固结状态下饱和天然土体柱孔扩张问题弹塑性区的应力、塑性区半径以及超孔隙水压力的理论解答。同时,通过算例与修正剑桥模型解答进行对比分析,结果表明,土的不同初始固结状态对柱孔扩张后孔周围的应力和超孔隙水压力产生很大影响,采用考虑K0固结诱发各向异性土体本构模型所得到的应力和超孔隙水压力解答大于修正剑桥模型的解答,但塑性区影响半径却明显小于后者。     

任意荷载下双面半透水边界分数阶导数黏弹性饱和土层一维固结

基于Terzaghi一维固结理论,分析了考虑半透水边界条件的分数阶导数黏弹性饱和土层在随时间变化的任意荷载作用下一维固结问题。首先,应用Laplace变换联立求解饱和土层一维固结微分方程和分数阶Kelvin-Voigt黏弹性本构方程,推导出有效应力和沉降在Laplace变换域内的解析解,采用Crump方法进行Laplace逆变换,得到了时间域内的半解析解。然后将本文得到的半解析解分别退化为半透水边界条件下基于黏弹性假设的一维固结半解析解和双面透水边界条件下基于分数阶黏弹性假设的一维固结半解析解,结果与已有文献的半解析解相同,验证了本研究所提出解的可靠性。最后通过算例分别考察了半透水边界参数、分数阶黏弹性模型参数和荷载参数对饱和土层固结沉降的影响。研究表明,半透水边界条件参数、分数阶次与黏滞系数主要影响饱和土层固结的发展快慢,而饱和土层的最终沉降量主要受到土层压缩模量的影响;另外,饱和土层的固结规律与外荷载变化规律一致。     

Analytical models for consolidation of combined composite ground improved by impervious columns and vertical drains

In recent years, a new technique of ground improvement, which involves the combined use of impervious column and vertical drains, has been proposed and utilized in many field projects to accelerate consolidation and increase bearing capacity of soft soil ground. To cover the possible distribution patterns of impervious columns and vertical drains, 2 analytical models, including Model A with outward flow and Model B with inward flow within the soils, are proposed to predict the consolidation of combined composite ground by considering the following factors: (1) disturbance effects of both impervious columns and vertical drains, (2) the well resistance of vertical drains, and (3) time‐variant loadings. The average degrees of consolidation predicted by the proposed analytical models are compared with several existing solutions and then against the measured data in the literature. The consolidation behavior of a combined composite ground is investigated by the proposed analytical solutions. The results show that the combined use of impervious columns and vertical drains can remarkably accelerate the consolidation rate of soft soils compared with the single use of either of them. The average degrees of consolidation predicted by both analytical models agree well with the measured data. Compared with Model B, Model A usually predicts a faster consolidation rate because of a shorter drainage path. Many factors can influence consolidation behavior of combined composite ground, such as loading scheme, distribution patterns and the disturbance effects of impervious columns and vertical drains, and compression modulus ratio of impervious column to soil.     

砂墙地基二维固结自由应变解

将含竖向排水体地基的三维固结变形问题等效为平面应变问题进行数值分析时,砂墙地基二维固结解析解答是合理确定其等效固结计算参数的重要依据。为辨析现有砂墙地基等应变固结近似解答的适用性,针对微单元土体严格的二维固结微分方程,考虑对地基固结有重要影响的井阻作用,以及涵盖完全透水和不完全透水的更一般边界面排水条件,推求得到了其自由应变解答。并与现有解答进行对比分析,同时,分析了泊松比效应以及水平和竖向排水对地基固结的影响。结果表明,现有砂墙地基的等应变固结解答虽然近似,但已有足够精确;砂墙地基以水平向固结为主,竖向固结几乎可以忽略不计;地基固结速率随着泊松比的增大而增大,在将竖向排水体等效为砂墙时,应考虑其作用影响。     

饱和土表面在水平集中荷载作用下的瞬态反应

分析了水平集中荷载作用在半空间饱和土表面时的瞬态问题。利用Laplace-Hankel变换对非轴对称Biot固结方程进行解耦，利用Laplace-Hankel数值逆变换得到半空间饱和土在时域内的数值解。退化到线弹性中的解与文献中的结果进行比较，验证了文中结果的正确性和数值逆变换的可靠性.可以用于研究地震工程中地震波的传播以及饱和土与结构之间相互作用等问题。     

Axisymmetric consolidation of a poroelastic soil layer with a compressible fluid constituent due to groundwater drawdown

Axisymmetric consolidation of a poroelastic soil layer with a compressible fluid constituent induced by groundwater drawdown was studied based on Biot’s axisymmetric consolidation theory. Laplace and Hankel transforms were employed to solve the governing equation. Explicit analytical solutions are obtained in the Laplace–Hankel transform domain when groundwater drawdown is induced by a constant pumping well. Based on the solutions, numerical computations were performed to study the influences of the compressibility of the fluid constituent on the consolidation behavior of the soil layer.     

半透水边界下分数阶黏弹性饱和土一维固结特性分析

为描述饱和土体的流变特性,引入分数阶导数Kelvin-Voigt黏弹性模型,采用解析方法对半透水边界下的分数阶黏弹性饱和土一维固结特性进行了研究。分别对骤加恒载下饱和土一维固结微分方程和分数阶Kelvin-Voigt黏弹性本构方程进行Laplace变换,并联立求解得到了双边半透水边界条件下分数阶黏弹性饱和土在Laplace变换域内的解析表达式。通过Crump方法实现Laplace数值反演,得到时间域内的半解析解。将所得到的解分别退化为分数阶黏弹性饱和土一维固结半解析解和双边半透水黏弹性饱和土一维固结半解析解,结果与已有文献半解析解相同,验证了提出的双边半透水边界条件下分数阶黏弹性饱和土一维固结解的可靠性。通过算例考察了半透水边界条件和分数阶黏弹性饱和土参数对一维固结特性的影响。研究表明,双边半透水边界下分数阶黏弹性饱和土一维固结发展过程与半透水边界条件、分数阶次和黏滞系数有关,且土体的压缩模量对饱和土一维固结最终沉降量有显著影响。