Distinct target of this paper is development of 'Implicit Discrete Element Method (DEM)' in three dimensions for estimating the ultimate bearing capacity of shallow foundations on layered (non-homogeneous) soils consisting of sand overlying sand or clay overlying sand and vice versa with different shear resisting parameters. In this method, shear resisting parameters and density of each layer is used separately for that layer and involves in calculating internal and external forces. Comparisons are made with classical methods where ever applicable.
Nassiri, S., & Mirghasemi, A. (2010). 3D Bearing Capacity Analysis of Shallow Foundations on Layered Soils Using Discrete Element Method. Journal of Civil and Surveying Engineering, 44(3), -.
MLA
Somayyeh Nassiri; Aliasghar Mirghasemi. "3D Bearing Capacity Analysis of Shallow Foundations on Layered Soils Using Discrete Element Method". Journal of Civil and Surveying Engineering, 44, 3, 2010, -.
HARVARD
Nassiri, S., Mirghasemi, A. (2010). '3D Bearing Capacity Analysis of Shallow Foundations on Layered Soils Using Discrete Element Method', Journal of Civil and Surveying Engineering, 44(3), pp. -.
VANCOUVER
Nassiri, S., Mirghasemi, A. 3D Bearing Capacity Analysis of Shallow Foundations on Layered Soils Using Discrete Element Method. Journal of Civil and Surveying Engineering, 2010; 44(3): -.
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