ABSTRACT

This practical guide provides the best introduction to large deformation material point method (MPM) simulations for geotechnical engineering. It provides the basic theory, discusses the different numerical features used in large deformation simulations, and presents a number of applications -- providing references, examples and guidance when using MPM for practical applications.

MPM covers problems in static and dynamic situations within a common framework. It also opens new frontiers in geotechnical modelling and numerical analysis. It represents a powerful tool for exploring large deformation behaviours of soils, structures and fluids, and their interactions, such as internal and external erosion, and post-liquefaction analysis; for instance the post-failure liquid-like behaviours of landslides, penetration problems such as CPT and pile installation, and scouring problems related to underwater pipelines. In the recent years, MPM has developed enough for its practical use in industry, apart from the increasing interest in the academic world.

part 1|2 pages

I Theory

part 2|2 pages

II Application

chapter 9|20 pages

The Granular Column Collapse

chapter 11|14 pages

Dyke Embankment Analysis

chapter 12|12 pages

Landslides in Unsaturated Soil

chapter 15|16 pages

Excavation-Induced Instabilities

chapter 17|14 pages

Jacked Pile Installation in Sand

chapter 18|14 pages

Cone Penetration Tests

chapter 19|16 pages

Dynamic Compaction

chapter 20|16 pages

Installation of Geocontainers

chapter 21|22 pages

Applications in Hydraulic Engineering