Dynamic analysis of free-falling penetrometers in soil deposits

J. P. Carter, M. Nazem, D. W. Airey, S. H. Chow

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    Abstract

    The simulation of free falling objects penetrating seabed soil deposits is one of the most sophisticated and challenging problems encountered in numerical modelling when using the Finite Element Method. This paper describes a robust numerical method for dealing with such complex and difficult problems. The approach is based on the Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) method of analysis, whose main features and challenges are described briefly in the paper. Application of this method to the simulation of dynamic penetration of instruments into undrained layers of uniform soil is discussed in some detail and comparisons with experimental observations are made.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationGeoFlorida 2010: Advances in Analysis, Modeling, & Design: Proceedings of the GeoFlorida 2010 Conference, February 20-24, 2010, West Palm Beach, Florida
    PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers
    Pages53-68
    Number of pages16
    ISBN (Print)9780784410950
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2010
    EventGeoFlorida -
    Duration: 20 Feb 2010 → …

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    Name
    ISSN (Print)0895-0563

    Conference

    ConferenceGeoFlorida
    Period20/02/10 → …

    Keywords

    • finite element method
    • mathematical models
    • ocean bottom
    • sedimentation and deposition
    • soils

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