For concrete face rockfill dams, the behaviour of the concrete slab which provides the watertightness of the dam is a major concern. The deformation of the dam embankment during construction and operation leads to concrete slab
deformation. This deformation should be compatible with the structural integrity of the concrete slab. This paper p...
The use of geosynthetics as basal reinforcement in embankments constructed over soft soils provides technical and economic benefits by improving the stability of the structure, reducing horizontal displacements, homogenizing
differential settlements, and reducing time of construction. An adequate design should include, however, more than rou...
Pollutants containing metals are an important source of environmental impact. The contaminant’s pH and the soil are factors that influence the migration in the subsurface. The determination of parameters through analytical solutions
is fundamental to predict contaminant subsurface migration in porous media. The objective of this st...
A numerical model to simulate the mechanical behavior of soils is presented in this first part of the present work.
This paper reports some advances obtained in the first stage of an ongoing research, which aims to develop a robust and
efficient algorithm for consolidation analyses of saturated/unsaturated soils. Hence, the prese...
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