Project Info

Effects of Non-Linear Failure Envelope on Different Geotechnical Analyses

The project investigates the effect of a large assumption that most geotechnical analyses make. The results are very applicable to practice. The tasks to achieve the goals will provide the student with several skills: design, numerical modeling, literature review.

For more information:
VandenBerge, D.R., Castellanos, B.A. & McGuire, M.P. (2018) “Comparison and Use of Failure Envelope Forms for Slope Stability.” Analyses Geotech Geology Eng (. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-018-0742-1
Cerato, Amy B., and Alan J. Lutenegger. “Scale effects of shallow foundation bearing capacity on granular material.” Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering 133.10 (2007): 1192-1202.

Student Preparation

Qualifications

The student should have completed CEEN415: Foundations Design

Time Commitment

6 hours/week

Skills/Techniques Gained

The student will learn to:
a) perform critical literature reviews,
b) Set up, calibrate, and interpret results of numerical analyses
c) Deepen their understanding of geotechnical design

Mentoring Plan

At the beginning of the project, the student will receive the background information on the project and will set up a schedule for the semester with weekly goals. Then, throughout the semester, the student will have 1 hour weekly meetings with me to review the progress, answer questions, and formulate the next steps.