Viscoplastic modelling of unsaturated geomaterials

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Abstract

In this paper a rate dependent model for unsaturated geomaterials is presented. The formulation and numerical predictions are compared with available experimental results and discussed. The constitutive laws for the description of the time-dependent mechanical behaviour of saturated and unsaturated geomaterials generalize the isotach approach to the elastoplastic strain hardening based constitutive laws for unsaturated soils. The formulation encompasses rate and creep effects together with suction dependency on creep. Some perspectives about the constitutive modelling of time-dependent behaviour of saturated and unsaturated geomaterials, including soft rocks are proposed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication12th International Conference on Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics 2008
Pages2232-2241
Number of pages10
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2008
Externally publishedYes
Event12th International Conference on Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics 2008 - Goa, India
Duration: 1 Oct 20086 Oct 2008

Publication series

Name12th International Conference on Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics 2008
Volume3

Conference

Conference12th International Conference on Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics 2008
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityGoa
Period1/10/086/10/08

Keywords

  • Constitutive modeling
  • Geomaterials
  • Suction
  • Viscoplasticity

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