Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering IX, Volume 2

Content: VOLUME 1 Keynote lecturesNumerical modelling of coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical problems: Challenges and pitfalls D.M. Potts, W. Cui, K.A. Gawecka, D.M.G. Taborda & L. ZdravkovicRock failure analysis with discrete elements J.V. Lemos Constitutive modelling and numerical implementationThe dilatancy conditions at critical state and its implications on constitutive modelling E.J. Fern & K. SogaAn innovative FE approach using soil hyperbolic model for predicting the response of monopiles supporting OWTs in sands Dj. Amar BouzidNumerical modeling of the creep behavior of a stabilized soft soil P.J. Venda Oliveira, A.A.S. Correia & L.J.L. LemosOn the use of NURBS plasticity for geomaterials W.M. Coombs & Y. Ghaffari MotlaghNumerical simulation of the behavior of collapsible loess R. SchiavaThe influence of non-coaxial plasticity in numerical modelling of soil-pipe interaction H.E. Mallikarachchi & K. SogaHypoplastic model and inverse analysis for simulation of triaxial tests S. Cuomo, P. Ghasemi, M. Calvello & V. HosseinezhadApplication of a generalized continuous Mohr-Coulomb criterion G. Grimstad, J.A. Ronningen & S. NordalEnhanced plasticity modelling of high-cyclic ratcheting and pore pressure accumulation in sands H.Y. Liu, F. Zygounas, A. Diambra & F. PisanoA generalized plasticity model adapted for shearing interface problems B. Kullolli, H.H. Stutz, P. Cuellar, M. Baesler & F. RackwitzComparative investigation of constitutive models for shotcrete based on numerical simulations of deep tunnel advance M. Neuner, M. Schreter & G. HofstetterOn modelling of anisotropic undrained strength for non-horizontal terrain S. Nordal, G. Grimstad, T. Jordbakke, K. Rabstad & M. IsachsenElastic and plastic anisotropy in soft clays: A constitutive model J. Castro, J. Justo & N. SivasithamparamFe-analysis of anchor pull out tests using advanced constitutive models C. Fabris, H.F. Schweiger & F. TschuchniggOn the convexity of yield and potential surfaces in rotational hardening critical state models J.A. Ronningen, G. Grimstad & S. NordalOn constitutive modelling of anisotropic viscous and non-viscous soft soils M. Tafili & Th. TriantafyllidisMeasurement and analysis of ground contacts during rockfall events W. Gerber & A. CaviezelThe role of evolutionary algorithms in soil constitutive models C. Pereira & J.R. MaranhaEstimation and calibration of input parameters for Lake Texcoco Clays, Mexico City N. O'Riordan, S. Kumar, F. Ciruela-Ochoa & A. Canavate-GrimalA comparison of the series and parallel Masing-Iwan model in 2D W.J.A.P. Beuckelaers, G.T. Houlsby & H.J. BurdEffective stress based model for natural soft clays incorporating restructuration J. Bjerre, J.A. Ronningen, G. Grimstad & S. NordalInterpretation of the cyclic behaviour of a saturated dense sand within an elasto-plastic framework B.M. Dahl, M.S. Loyland & H.P. JostadNumerical implementation of hardening soil model L.J. Cocco & M.E. RuizA hypoplastic model for soft clays incorporating strength anisotropy J. Jerman & D. MasinA modified bounding surface plasticity model for sand A. Amorosi, F. Rollo & D. BoldiniEvaluating the effects of noise on full field displacement data used for the identification of soil stress-strain response J.A. Charles, C.C. Smith & J.A. BlackAnalysis of the bearing capacity of strip footing on crushable soil V.P. Quang Nguyen, M. Kikumoto & K. NakamuraNumerical simulations of the dynamic soil behaviour in true triaxial conditions C. Ferreira, A.R. Silva & J. RioThe role of soil fabric anisotropy for reaching and maintaining critical state A.I. Theocharis, E. Vairaktaris, Y.F. Dafalias & A.G. PapadimitriouA method to consider the electrical/chemical interaction of clay crystal in general constitutive model H. Kyokawa, S. Ohno & I. KobayashiExtended bounding surface model for general stress paths in practical applications K. BergholzA time dependent constitutive model for soft clay based on nonstationary flow surface theory M. Rezania, M. Mousavi Nezhad & H. NguyenSimple constitutive models to represent the effect of mechanical damage and abrasion on the short-term load-strain response of geosynthetics A.M. Paula & M. Pinho-LopesModelling the small strain behaviour of a cemented silty sand with bounding plasticity F. Panico, A. Viana da Fonseca & J. VaunatIncorporation of creep into an elasto-plastic soil model for time-dependent analysis of a high rockfill dam P. Pramthawee & P. JongpradistNumerical simulation of a SHTB system for a constant-resistance large-deformation bolt H. Manchao, G. Weili, L. Chen & L.R. SousaSHANSEP approach for slope stability assessments of river dikes in The Netherlands T.D.Y.F. Simanjuntak, D.G. Goeman, M. de Koning & J.K. HaasnootIncorporating the state parameter into a simple constitutive model for sand D.M.G. Taborda, D.M. Potts, L. Zdravkovic & A.M.G. PedroGoverning parameter method for numerical integration of constitutive models for clays M. Vukicevic & S. Jockovic Finite element, discrete element and other numerical methods. Coupling of diverse methodsDEM simulation of the mechanism of particle dissolution on the behavior of collapsible soils H. Bayesteh, T. Ghasempour & M.R. Nabizadeh ShahrbabakModelling soil-water interaction with the material point method. Evaluation of single-point and double-point formulations F. Ceccato, A. Yerro & M. MartinelliNon-Euclidian discrete geometric modeling of granular soils Y. Larom & S. PinkertNumerical investigations on the liquid-solid transition of a soil bed with coupled CFD-DEM M. Kanitz, E. Denecke & J. GrabeFree vibration analysis of piled raft foundation by FE-BE coupling method J. Jyoti Mandal & S. GangulyAn iterative sequential Monte Carlo filter for Bayesian calibration of DEM models H. Cheng, S. Luding, V. Magnanimo, T. Shuku, K. Thoeni & P. TemponeParticle-based modelling of cortical meshes for soil retaining applications F. Gabrieli, A. Pol, K. Thoeni & N. MazzonUsability of piezocone test for finite element modelling of long-term deformations in soft soils M. D'Ignazio, N. Sivasithamparam & H.P. JostadStudy of the validity of a rectangular strip track/soil coupling in railway semi-analytical prediction models D. Ghangale, J. Romeu, R. Arcos, B. Noori, A. Clot & J. CayeroDEM modelling of dynamic penetration in granular material N. Zhang, M. Arroyo, A. Gens & M. CiantiaA methodology for the 3D analysis of foundations for marine structures P. Mira, J.A. Fernandez-Merodo, M. Pastor, D. Manzanal, M.M. Stickle, A. Yague, I. Rodriguez, J.D. Lopez, A. Tomas, G. Barajas & J. Lopez-LaraAxisymmetric formulation of the material point method for geotechnical engineering applications V. Galavi, F.S. Tehrani, M. Martinelli, A.S. Elkadi & D. LugerFinite element modeling of innovative energy geo-structure behaviour F. Ronchi, D. Salciarini & C. TamagniniEffects of sandy soils permeability variation on the pore pressure accumulation due to cyclic and dynamic loading H. Bayraktaroglu & H.E. TasanNumerical study of pile setup for displacement piles in cohesive soils Y.X. Lim, S.A. Tan & K.K. PhoonA relook into numerical simulations of the pressuremeter test for the calibration of advanced soil models Q.J. Ong & S.A. TanDirect infinite element for soil structure interaction in time domain Y. Bakhtaoui & A. ChelghoumA robust numerical technique for analysis of coupled problems in elasto-plastic porous media O. Ghaffaripour & A. KhoshghalbSoil-structure interaction in coupled models B. Martinez-Bacas, D. Simic, M. Perez-Escacho, C.J. Bajo-Pavia Reliability and probability analysisImpact of considering oriented rock variability on tunnel excavation D. Ferreira, A.M.G. Pedro, P.A.L.F. Coelho, J. Almeida e Sousa & D.M.G. TabordaConditional random field simulation for analysis of deep excavations in soft soils C.J. Sainea-Vargas, M.C. Torres-Suarez & G. AuvinetStability assessment of the unsaturated slope under rainfall condition considering random rainfall patterns G. Tang, J. Huang, D. Sheng & S. SloanNumerical evaluation of fragility curves for earthquake liquefaction induced settlements of a levee using Gaussian Processes F. Lopez-CaballeroReliability analysis of constant total stress foundations subjected to water table fluctuations J.A. Alonso-Pollan, L.M. Munoz & R. JimenezA practical case study of slope stability analysis using the random finite element method T. de Gast, A.P. van den Eijnden, P.J. Vardon & M.A. HicksModes of improbable slope failure in spatially variable cohesive soils A.P. van den Eijnden & M.A. Hicks3D slope stability analysis with spatially variable and cross-correlated shear strength parameters D. Varkey, M.A. Hicks & P.J. VardonVariability in offshore soils and effects on probabilistic bearing capacity E.A. Oguz, N. Huvaj & C.E. UyeturkStochastic study of stability of unsaturated heterogeneous slopes destabilised by rainfall T.M.H. Le Large deformation-large strain analysisOptimizing the MPM model of a reduced scale granular flow by inverse analysis M. Calvello, P. Ghasemi, S. Cuomo & M. MartinelliModelling rockfall dynamics using (convex) non-smooth mechanics G. Lu, A. Caviezel, M. Christen, Y. Buhler & P. BarteltOn the use of the material point method to model problems involving large rotational deformation L. Wang, W.M. Coombs, C.E. Augarde, M. Brown, J. Knappett, A. Brennan, C. Davidson, D. Richards & A. BlakeIssues with the material point method for geotechnical modelling, and how to address them C.E. Augarde, Y. Bing, T.J. Charlton, W.M. Coombs, M. Cortis, M.J.Z. Brown, A. Brennan & S. RobinsonLDFEM analysis of FDP auger installation in cohesive soil J. Konkol, L. Balachowski & J. LinowieckiLarge deformation finite element analyses for the assessment of CPT behaviour at shallow depths in NC and OC sands H.K. Engin, H.D.V. Khoa, H.P. Jostad, D.A. Kort, R. Bogelund Pedersen & L. KroghPipe-seabed interaction under lateral motion H. Sabetamal, J.P. Carter & S.W. SloanValidation of Coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian (CEL) method by means of large scale foundation testing D. Heinrich, T. Quiroz & A. SchenkA coupled constitutive model for modelling small strain behaviour of soils S. Seyedan & W.T. SolowskiThree-dimensional analysis of penetration problems using G-PFEM L. Monforte, M. Arroyo, A. Gens & J.M. CarbonellThe use of MPM to estimate the behaviour of rigid structures during landslides L. Gonzalez Acosta, I. Pantev, P.J. Vardon & M.A. HicksAssessment of dike safety within the framework of large deformation analysis with the material point method B. Zuada Coelho, A. Rohe, A. Aboufirass, J.D. Nuttall & M. BologninNumerical simulation of pile installation in saturated soil using CPDI C. Moormann, S. Gowda & S. GiridharanMulti-material arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian and coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian methods for large deformation geotechnical problems M. Bakroon, R. Daryaei, D. Aubram & F. Rackwitz Artificial intelligence and neural networksUse of artificial neural networks to analyse tunnelling-induced ground movements obtained from geotechnical centrifuge testing A. Franza, P.G. Benardos & A.M. MarshallConstruction of bedrock topography from airborne-EM data by artificial neural network A.K. Lysdahl, L. Andresen & M. VogeArtificial neural networks in the analysis of compressibility of marine clays of Grande Vitoria, ES, Brazil A.G. Oliveira Filho, K.V. Bicalho, W.H. Hisatugu & C. RomanelRock and soil cutting slopes stability condition identification based on soft computing algorithms J. Tinoco, A. Gomes Correia, P. Cortez & D. TollEstimating spatial correlations from CPT data using neural networks and random fields J.D. NuttallHuman-driven machine-automation of engineering research M.D.L. Millen, A. Viana Da Fonseca & X. Romao Ground flow, thermal and coupled analysisHeat transfer process in a thermo-active diaphragm wall from monitoring data and numerical modelling D. Sterpi, A. Angelotti, O. Habibzadeh Bigdarvish & D. JaliliStress dependency of the thermal conductivity of a regular arrangement of spheres in a vacuum J.R. Maranha & A. VieiraFactors affecting the thermo-mechanical response of a retaining wall under non-isothermal conditions E. Sailer, D.M.G. Taborda, L. Zdravkovic & D.M. PottsEnergy efficiency evaluation in thermoactive geostuctures: A case study J. Sequeira, A. Vieira & R. CardosoHydro-mechanical modelling of an unsaturated seal structure D.F. Ruiz, J. Vaunat, A. Gens & M.A. ManicaFinite element modelling of excess pore fluid pressure around a heat source buried in saturated soils W. Cui, A. Tsiampousi, D.M. Potts, K.A. Gawecka, L. Zdravkovic & D.M.G. TabordaNumerical investigation of the effects of thermal loading on the mechanical behaviour of energy piles in sand I. Kamas, E. Comodromos, D. Skordas & K. GeorgiadisFinite-element modelling of thermo-mechanical soil-structure interaction in a thermo-active cement column buried in London Clay Y. Ouyang, L. Pelecanos & K. Soga Earthquake engineering, soil dynamics and soil-structure interactionNumerical noise effects and filtering in liquefiable site response analyses Y.Z. Tsiapas & G.D. BouckovalasInfluence of water table fluctuation on soil-structure interaction M.P. Santisi d'Avila, L. Lenti & S. MartinoNumerical simulation on the ground response in saturated sand M. Morigi, G.M.B. Viggiani, R. Conti & C. TamagniniSimulating the seismic response of laterally spreading ground after its passive stabilization against liquefaction A.G. Papadimitriou, Y.K. Chaloulos, G.I. Agapoulaki, K.I. Andrianopoulos & Y.F. DafaliasArtificial neural networks for the evaluation of impedance functions of inclined pile groups A. Franza, M.J. DeJong, M. Morici, S. Carbonari & F. Dezi3-D source-to-site numerical investigation on the earthquake ground motion coherency in heterogeneous soil deposits F. Gatti, S. Touhami, F. Lopez-Caballero & D. PitilakisAnalysis of observed liquefaction during the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake B. Ismael & D. LombardiPotential mechanism for recurrent mid-span failure of pile supported river bridges in liquefied soil P. Mohanty & S. BhattacharyaEffect of earthquake characteristics on permanent displacement of a cantilever retaining wall J. Bakr & S. Mohd Ahmad Rock mechanicsArching of granular flow under loading in silos P. To & N. SivakuganBoundary stress distribution in silos filled with granular material P. To & N. SivakuganNumerical simulation of the advance of a deep tunnel using a damage plasticity model for rock mass M. Schreter, M. Neuner & G. HofstetterExperimental validation of numerical rockfall trajectory models A. Caviezel, Y. Buhler, G. Lu, M. Christen & P. BarteltProviding perfect numerical simulations of flexible rockfall protection systems A. VolkweinTime-lapse crosshole seismic tomography for characterisation and treatment evaluation of the Ribeiradio dam rock mass foundation M.J. Coelho, R. Mota, A. Morgado & J. NevesOpening effect on mechanical behaviour of rock brick Y.L. Gui VOLUME 2 Application of numerical methods in the context of the EurocodesUltimate limit state design of retaining wall using finite element method and advanced soil models H.C. YeowNumerical analysis of a foundation of a cooling tower in difficult geotechnical conditions W. Bogusz & M. KociniakConsideration of numerical methods in next generation Eurocode 7 (EN 1997)-current state of the amendment A.S. Lees & H. Walter Shallow and deep foundationsAnalysis of piled foundations partially embedded in rock J.R. Garcia, P.J.R. Albuquerque & R.A.A. MeloThe bearing capacity of shallow foundations on slopes S. Van BaarsThe failure mechanism of pile foundations in non-cohesive soils S. Van BaarsLong-term settlements induced by a large mat foundation A. Sanzeni, F. Colleselli & V. CortelliniDesign simulation of deformations during short-term loading of soft clay A. Berglin, A.B. Lundberg & S. AddenstenAn elastoplastic 1D Winkler model for suction caisson foundations under combined loading S.K. Suryasentana, B.W. Byrne, H.J. Burd & A. ShonbergAnalysis of friction piles in consolidating soils N. O'Riordan, A. Canavate-Grimal, S. Kumar & F. Ciruela-OchoaSoil-foundation contact models in finite element analysis of tunnelling-induced building damage W.N. Yiu, H.J. Burd & C.M. MartinFinite element modelling of extent of failure zone in c-  soil at the cutting edge of open caisson J.T. Chavda & G.R. DodagoudarNumerical 3D analysis of masonry arch bridge cracks using jointed rock model B. Penzes, H.-C. Yeow, P. Harris & C. HeapFinite element analysis of soft boundary effects on the behaviour of shallow foundations C.X. Azua-Gonzalez, C. Pozo & A. AskarinejadDevelopment of load-transfer curves for axially-loaded piles using fibre-optic strain data, finite element analysis and optimisation L. Pelecanos & K. SogaNumerical analysis of concrete piles driving in saturated dense and loose sand deposits M. Aghayarzadeh, H. Khabbaz & B. Fatahi Slopes and cutsMPM modelling of static liquefaction in reduced-scale slope P. Ghasemi, M. Martinelli, S. Cuomo & M. CalvelloThermomechanical modelling of rock avalanches with debris, ice and snow entrainment P. Bartelt, M. Christen, Y. Buhler & O. BuserEffect of failure criterion on slope stability analysis F. Tschuchnigg, H.F. Schweiger & M. Sallinger2D and 3D rock slope stability analysis in an open-pit mine J.G. Soto & C. RomanelIncreased efficiency of finite element slope stability analysis by critical failure path detection R. Farnsworth, A. Arora & D.V. GriffithsStabilisation of excavated slopes with piles in soils with distinctly different strain softening behaviour S. Kontoe, D.M. Potts, F. Summersgill & Y. LeeGroundwater flow modelling for the design of a dry dock R. Ramos, L. Caldeira & E. Maranha das NevesInfluence of periodical rainfall on shallow slope failures based on finite element analysis A. Chinkulkijniwat, S. Horpibulsuk & S. YubonchitSlope instabilities triggered by creep induced strength degradation A. Kalos & M. Kavvadas Supported excavations and retaining wallsNumerical analyses of a pile wall at the toe of a natural slope J. Castro, J. Canizal, A. Da Costa, M. Miranda, C. Sagaseta & J. CasanuevaInverse analysis of horizontal coefficient of subgrade reaction modulus for embedded retaining structures P. He, W. Wang, Z. Xu, J. Li & Z. LiPerformance based design for propped excavation support systems in Qom, Iran E. Ghorbani, M. Khodaparast & A. MoezyThree-dimensional effects of nail arrangement on soil-nailed convex corners M. Sabermahani, M.R. Nabizadeh Shahrbabak & M. Mohammadi BagheriDesign of anchored sheet pile walls in cohesionless soil S. Krabbenhoft & R. ChristensenBack-analysis of Crossrail deep excavations using 3D FE modelling-development of BRICK parameters for London Clay Y. Chen, G. Biscontin, A.K. Pillai & D.P. NicholsonNumerical analysis of an unsymmetrical railcar unloading pit and connection trench G. Pisco, C. Fartaria, R. Tomasio, J. Costa & J. AzevedoNumerical analysis of a tied-back wall in saturated cohesive soils K. Ninanya, J.C. Huertas, H. Ninanya & C. RomanelA parametric study of efficiency of buttress walls in reducing the excavation-induced tunnel movement K.H. LawSoil parameter identification for excavations: A falsification approach W. Ze-Zhou, G. Siang Huat, K. Chan Ghee & I.F.C. SmithNumerically derived P-Y curves for rigid walls under active conditions I. El-Chiti, G. Saad, S.S. Najjar & S. AlzoerTwo dimensional upper and lower-bound numerical analysis of the basal stability of deep excavations in clay T. Santana, M. Vicente da Silva, A.N. Antao & N.G. GuerraA method to consider the nonlinear behaviour of reinforced concrete in flexible earth-retaining walls: Preliminary results J. Candido Freitas, M. Matos Fernandes, M.A.C. Ferraz & J.C. Grazina Embankments and damsA simplified finite element implementation of the Sellmeijer model for backward erosion piping B.A. Robbins & D.V. GriffithsModelling a sand boil reactivation in the middle-lower portion of the Po river banks M.F. Garcia Martinez, G. Gottardi, M. Marchi & L. TonniFinite element analysis of the monitored long-term settlement behaviour of Kouris earth dam in Cyprus L. Pelecanos, D. Skarlatos & G. PantazisHydromechanical analysis of gravity dam foundations N. Monteiro Azevedo, M.L.B. Farinha, G. Mendonca & I. Cismasiu3D coupled hydromechanical analysis of dam foundations M.L.B. Farinha, N. Monteiro Azevedo, N.S. Leitao, E. Castilho & R. CamaraAn in-house VBA program to model the settlement and consolidation of thickened mine tailings N. Raposo, R. Bahia & A. Topa GomesDeep foundations and ground improvement for the slope stability of the Disueri dam (Italy) F. Castelli & M. GrecoDiscrete element modelling of the failure mechanisms of Foz Tua arch dam foundation M. Espada, J. Muralha, J.V. Lemos, N. Plasencia, J.N. Figueiredo, D. Silva Matos & J.C. Marques Tunnels and caverns (and pipelines)Linear models for the evaluation of the response of beams and frames to tunnelling A. Franza, S. Acikgoz & M.J. DeJongNumerical modelling within a risk assessment process for excavations over a brick arch tunnel at Earls Court, London B. Gilson, F. Mirada, C. Deplanche, M. Devriendt, M. Scotter & H. JayawardenaNumerical modelling strategy to accurately assess lining stresses in mechanized tunneling A. de Lillis, V. De Gori & S. MilizianoTunnelling induced settlements-finite element predictions, soil model complexity and the empirical inverse Gaussian settlement curve G. MarketosStress redistribution in the central pillar between twin tunnels A.M.G. Pedro, J.C.D. Grazina & J. Almeida e SousaNumerical analysis of interaction behavior of yielding supports in squeezing ground A.-L. Hammer, R. Hasanpour, C. Hoffmann & M. ThewesA practical tool for the preliminary estimation of stability of underground quarries excavated in jointed chalk layers of North France F. Rafeh, H. Mroueh & S. BurlonNumerical analysis of old masonry vaults of the Paris subway tunnels E. Bourgeois, O. Moreno Regan, A.S. Colas, P. Chatellier, J.F. Douroux & A. DesbordesInvestigation of the response of bored tunnels to seismic fault movement K. Tsiripidou & K. GeorgiadisNumerical study on water-jet cutting technique applied in underground coal mines W.L. Gong, Y.X. Sun, X. Gao, J.L. Feng, Z.H. Li, L.R. Sousa & G.X. Xie Ground improvement and reinforcementA new method for finite element modelling of prefabricated vertical drains A.M. Lester, G.P. Kouretzis & S.W. SloanFinite element modelling of reinforced road pavements with geogrids J. Neves & M. GoncalvesOptimal design of reinforced slopes J. Gonzalez-Castejon & C. SmithSimulation of a jet injection into an elastic perfectly-plastic soil using uGIMP D. Ribeiro, J.R. Maranha & R. CardosoNumerical modelling of limit load increase due to shear band enhancement K.-F. Seitz & J. GrabeFinite element modelling of rigid inclusion ground improvement K. Lodor & B. MoczarStone column-supported embankments on soft soils: Three-dimensional analysis through the finite element method D.O. Marques & J.L. BorgesThree-dimensional parametric study of stone column-supported embankments on soft soils D.O. Marques & J.L. BorgesFinite element analysis of performance of bearing reinforcement earth wall S. Horpibulsuk, P. Witchayaphong, C. Suksiripattanapong, A. Arulrajah & R. RachanNumerical studies on the influence of column reinforcements with soil-binders on railway tracks A. Paixao, A. Francisco, E. Fortunato & J.N. VarandasFinite element analysis of soil-structure interaction in soil anchor pull-out tests H.J. Seo & L. PelecanosThe effect of non-linear soil behavior on mixed traffic railway lines K. Dong, O. Laghrouche, D.P. Connolly, P.K. Woodward & P. Alves Costa Offshore geotechnical engineeringThe dynamics of an offshore wind turbine using a FE semi-analytical analysis considering the interaction with three soil profiles Dj. Amar Bouzid, R. Bakhti & S. BhattacharyaNumerical method for evaluation of excess pore pressure build-up at cyclically loaded offshore foundations M. Achmus, J.-E. Saathoff & K. ThiekenStiffness of monopile foundations under un- and reloading conditions K. Thieken, M. Achmus, J.-E. Saathoff, J. Albiker & M. Terceros3D FE dynamic modelling of offshore wind turbines in sand: Natural frequency evolution in the pre-to after-storm transition E. Kementzetzidis, W.G. Versteijlen, A. Nernheim & F. PisanoMultiscale investigations on the failure mechanism of submarine sand slopes with coupled CFD-DEM M. Kanitz & J. GrabeOne-dimensional finite element analysis of the soil plug in open-ended piles under axial load T.M. Joseph, H.J. Burd, G.T. Houlsby & P. TaylorSpudcan installation and post installation behaviour in soft clay: The press-replace method W. Ze-Zhou & G.S. HuatBehaviour of laterally loaded pile S. Ahayan, B. Cerfontaine, F. Collin & P. KotronisModelling of the lateral loading of bucket foundations in sand using hydro-mechanical interface elements B. Cerfontaine, R. Charlier & F. CollinEffect of scour on the behavior of a combined loaded monopile in sand Q. Li, L.J. Prendergast, A. Askarinejad & K. GavinNonlinear finite-element analysis of soil-pipe interaction for laterally-loaded buried offshore pipelines H.E.M. Mallikarachchi, L. Pelecanos & K. SogaDevelopment and validation of a numerically derived scheme to assess the cyclic performance of offshore monopile foundations J. Albiker & M. Achmus Propagation of vibrations and mitigation measuresDynamic soil excitation from railway tunnels P. Bucinskas & L.V. AndersenEfficient finite-element analysis of the influence of structural modifications on traffic-induced building vibrations P. Persson & L.V. AndersenAssessment of measures to mitigate traffic induced vibrations by means of advanced validated 3D-Finite Element Analyses T. Meier & F. WaltherExperimental validation of a 3D FEM numerical model for railway vibrations J. Fernandez Ruiz & P. Alves CostaProbabilistic assessment of ground-vibration transfer in layered soil L.V. Andersen, P. Bucinskas & P. PerssonDetermining the railway critical speed by using static FEM calculations J. Estaire & I. Crespo-ChaconStress path evolution in the ground due to railway traffic. Comparison between ballasted and ballastless track systems A. Ramos, A.G. Correia, R. Calcada & P. Alves CostaGeotechnical challenges in very high speed railway tracks. The numerical modelling of critical speed issues A. Colaco & P. Alves CostaNumerical modelling of vibration mitigation due to subway railway traffic P. Lopes, P. Alves Costa, A. Silva Cardoso, R. Calcada & J. FernandezMitigation of vibration induced by railway traffic through soil buried inclusions: A numerical study A. Castanheira-Pinto, P. Alves Costa, L. Godinho & P. Amad-Mendes