Soil-Structure Interaction of Flexible Temporary Trench Box: Parametric Studies Using 3D FE Modelling

Figure 1

Geometric profile and excavation contour in PLAXIS-3D simulation of trench: (a) experimental values of undrained shear strength of sensitive blue clay (Louiseville clay, data from [33]); (b) PLAXIS-3D model profile for sensitive blue clay (number of soil elements: 23221; MC soil model); (c) PLAXIS-3D model profile for till and dry and wet sand (number of soil elements: 23221; MC soil model).

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