A two-phase interface element for simulation of lining systems

X. Liu, A. Scarpas, J. Blaauwendraad

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Abstract

The numerical formulation of a two-phase interface element appropriate for porous lining system is presented. The formulation is isoparametric and can be applied both for 2-D and 3-D analysis. Biot's theory is utilized as the basis for the development of the element constitutive theory. In order to be capable of simulating the reinforcing characteristics of some geotextiles utilized as lining system, a reinforcement component has also been implemented into the formulation. By employing this specially developed interface finite element, the influence of soil consolidation on the stress distribution along the lining system of a reservoir and a landfill has been investigated.

Original languageBritish English
Pages (from-to)547-564
Number of pages18
JournalStructural Engineering and Mechanics
Volume11
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2001

Keywords

  • Consolidation
  • Finite element
  • Interface element
  • Landfill
  • Lining system
  • Porous media
  • Reinforcement
  • Reservoir
  • Two-phase

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