1st Edition
Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, Volume 1 Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics (ICPMG 2018), July 17-20, 2018, London, United Kingdom
Physical Modelling in Geotechnics collects more than 1500 pages of peer-reviewed papers written by researchers from over 30 countries, and presented at the 9th International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics 2018 (City, University of London, UK 17-20 July 2018). The ICPMG series has grown such that two volumes of proceedings were required to publish all contributions. The books represent a substantial body of work in four years. Physical Modelling in Geotechnics contains 230 papers, including eight keynote and themed lectures representing the state-of-the-art in physical modelling research in aspects as diverse as fundamental modelling including sensors, imaging, modelling techniques and scaling, onshore and offshore foundations, dams and embankments, retaining walls and deep excavations, ground improvement and environmental engineering, tunnels and geohazards including significant contributions in the area of seismic engineering. ISSMGE TC104 have identified areas for special attention including education in physical modelling and the promotion of physical modelling to industry. With this in mind there is a special themed paper on education, focusing on both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as well as practicing geotechnical engineers.
Physical modelling has entered a new era with the advent of exciting work on real time interfaces between physical and numerical modelling and the growth of facilities and expertise that enable development of so called ‘megafuges’ of 1000gtonne capacity or more; capable of modelling the largest and most complex of geotechnical challenges. Physical Modelling in Geotechnics will be of interest to professionals, engineers and academics interested or involved in geotechnics, geotechnical engineering and related areas.
The 9th International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics was organised by the Multi Scale Geotechnical Engineering Research Centre at City, University of London under the auspices of Technical Committee 104 of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE). City, University of London, are pleased to host the prestigious international conference for the first time having initiated and hosted the first regional conference, Eurofuge, ten years ago in 2008. Quadrennial regional conferences in both Europe and Asia are now well established events giving doctoral researchers, in particular, the opportunity to attend an international conference in this rapidly evolving specialist area.
This is volume 1 of a 2-volume set.
VOLUME 1
Keynote and Themed lectures
Modelling tunnel behaviour under seismic actions: An integrated approach
E. Bilotta
An example of effective mentoring for research centres
C.E. Bronner, D.W.Wilson, K. Ziotopoulou, K.M. Darby, A. Sturm, A.J. Raymond, R.W. Boulanger, J.T. DeJong, D.M. Moug & J.D. Bronner
Geotechnical modelling for offshore renewables
C. Gaudin, C.D. O’Loughlin & B. Bienen
Physical modelling applied to infrastructure development
R.J. Goodey
The role of centrifuge modelling in capturing whole-life responses of geotechnical infrastructure to optimise design
S. Gourvenec
Development of geotechnical centrifuges and facilities in China
Y.J. Hou
Physical modelling of structural and biological soil reinforcement
J.A. Knappett
Current and emerging physical modelling technologies
W.A. Take
1. Sample preparation and characterisation
Investigation into 3D printing of granular media
O. Adamidis, S. Alber & I. Anastasopoulos
Undrained shear strength profile of normally and overconsolidated kaolin clay
A. Arnold,W. Zhang &A. Askarinejad
LEAP GWU 2017: Investigating different methods for verifying the relative density of a centrifuge model
R. Beber, S.S.C. Madabhushi, A. Dobrisan, S.K. Haigh & S.P.G. Madabhushi
Centrifuge modelling of Continuous Compaction Control (CCC)
B. Caicedo & J. Escobar
Shear wave velocity: Comparison between centrifuge and triaxial based measurements
G. Cui, C.M. Heron &A.M. Marshall
Development of layered models for geotechnical centrifuge tests
S. Divall, S.E. Stallebrass, R.J. Goodey & E.P. Ritchie
The influence of temperature on shear strength at a soil-structure interface
J. Parchment & P. Shepley
Development of a 3D clay printer for the preparation of heterogeneous models
L.M. Pua, B. Caicedo, D. Castillo & S. Caro
2. Engineered platforms
Centrifuge modelling utility pipe behaviour subject to vehicular loading
S.M. Bayton, T. Elmrom & J.A. Black
Experimental model study on traffic loading induced earth pressure reduction using EPS geofoam
T.N. Dave & S.M. Dasaka
Physical modelling of roads in expansive clay subjected to wetting-drying cycles
S. Laporte, G.A. Siemens & R.A. Beddoe
Scaled physical modelling of ultra-thin continuously reinforced concrete pavement
M.S. Smit, E.P. Kearsley & S.W. Jacobsz
The effect of relative stiffness on soil-structure interaction under vehicle loads
M.S. Smit, E.P. Kearsley & S.W. Jacobsz
Plate bearing tests for working platforms
G. Tanghetti, R.J. Goodey, A.M. McNamara & H. Halai
Geotechnical model tests on bearing capacity of working platforms for mobile construction machines and cranes
R.Worbes & C. Moormann
1g physical modelling of the stoneblowing technique for the improvement of railway track maintenance
A.A. Zaytsev, A.A. Abrashitov &A.A. Sydrakov
3. Physical/Numerical interface and comparisons
Millisecond interfacing of physical models with ABAQUS
S. Idinyang, A. Franza, C.M. Heron &A.M. Marshall
Verification and validation of two-phase material point method simulation of pore water pressure rise and dissipation in earthquakes
T. Kiriyama, K. Fukutake &Y. Higo
Centrifuge and numerical investigations of rotated box structures
T.A. Newson, O.S. Abuhajar & K.J.L. Stone
Multibillion particle DEM to simulate centrifuge model tests of geomaterials
D. Nishiura, H. Sakaguchi & S. Yamamoto
Trapdoor model test and DEM simulation associated with arching
M. Otsubo, R. Kuwano, U. Ali & H. Ebizuka
4. Scaling
Variability of small scale model reinforced concrete and implications for geotechnical centrifuge testing
J.A. Knappett, M.J. Brown, L. Shields, A.H. Al-Defae & M. Loli
Modelling experiments to investigate soil-water retention in geotechnical centrifuge
M. Mirshekari, M. Ghayoomi &A. Borghei
Studies on the use of hydraulic gradient similitude method for determining permeability of soils
K.T. Mohan Gowda & B.V.S. Viswanadham
A new insight into the behaviour of seepage flow in centrifuge modelling
W. Ovalle-Villamil & I. Sasanakul
Applicability of the generalised scaling law to pile-inclined ground system
K. Sawada, K. Ueda & S. Iai
Permeability of sand with a methylcellulose solution
T. Tobita
5. Sensors
Investigation of an OFDR fibre Bragg system for use in geotechnical scale modelling
R.D. Beemer, M.J. Cassidy & C. Gaudin
Free fall cone tests in kaolin clay
A. Bezuijen, D.A. den Hamer, L. Vincke & K. Geirnaert
A new shared miniature cone penetrometer for centrifuge testing
T. Carey, A. Gavras, B. Kutter, S.K. Haigh, S.P.G. Madabhushi, M. Okamura, D.S. Kim, K. Ueda,W.Y. Hung, Y.G. Zhou, K. Liu, Y.M. Chen, M. Zeghal, T. Abdoun, S. Escoffier & M. Manzari
Shear wave velocity measurement in a large geotechnical laminar box using bender elements
J. Colletti, A. Tessari, K. Sett, W. Hoffman & J. Coleman
Low cost tensiometers for geotechnical applications
S.W. Jacobsz
A field model investigating pipeline leak detection using discrete fibre optic sensors
S.I. Jahnke, S.W. Jacobsz & E.P. Kearsley
Development of an instrumented model pile
A.B. Lundberg,W. Broere & J. Dijkstra
New method for full field measurement of pore water pressures
M. Ottolini,W. Broere & J. Dijkstra
Ambient pressure calibration for cone penetrometer test: Necessary?
Y.Wang, Y. Hu & M.S. Hossain
6. Modelling techniques
Development of a rainfall simulator in centrifuge using Modified Mariotte’s principle
D. Bhattacherjee & B.V.S. Viswanadham
Development of model structural dampers for dynamic centrifuge testing
J. Boksmati, S.P.G. Madabhushi & N.I. Thusyanthan
Experimental evaluation of two-stage scaling in physical modelling of soil-foundation-structure systems
A. Borghei & M. Ghayoomi
Development of a window laminar strong box
S.C. Chian, C. Qin & Z. Zhang
Ground-borne vibrations from piles: Testing within a geotechnical centrifuge
G. Cui, C.M. Heron &A.M. Marshall
A new Stockwell mean square frequency methodology for analysing centrifuge data
J. Dafni & J.Wartman
Novel experimental device to simulate tsunami loading in a geotechnical centrifuge
M.C. Exton, S. Harry, H.B. Mason, H. Yeh & B.L. Kutter
A new apparatus to examine the role of seepage flow on internal instability of model soil
F. Gaber & E.T. Bowman
Centrifuge model test on the instability of an excavator descending a slope
T. Hori & S. Tamate
Transparent soils turn 25: Past, present, and future
M. Iskander
Application of 3D printing technology in geotechnical-physical modelling: Tentative experiment practice
Q. Jiang, L.F. Li, M. Zhang & L.B. Song
Scaling of plant roots for geotechnical centrifuge tests using juvenile live roots or 3D printed analogues
T. Liang, J.A. Knappett, G.J. Meijer, D. MuirWood, A.G. Bengough, K.W. Loades & P.D. Hallett
Revisit of the empirical prediction methods for liquefaction-induced lateral spread by using the LEAP centrifuge model tests
K. Liu, Y.G. Zhou, Y. She, P. Xia, Y.M. Chen, D.S. Ling & B. Huang
Physical modelling of atmospheric conditions during drying
C. Lozada, B. Caicedo & L. Thorel
Centrifuge model tests on excavation in Shanghai clay using in-flight excavation tools
X.F. Ma & J.W. Xu
Effect of root spacing on interpretation of blade penetration tests—full-scale physical modelling
G.J. Meijer, J.A. Knappett, A.G. Bengough, K.W. Loades & B.C. Nicoll
Development of a centrifuge testing method for stability analyses of breakwater foundation under combined actions of earthquake and tsunami
J. Miyamoto, K. Tsurugasaki, R. Hem, T. Matsuda & K. Maeda
Modelling of rocking structures in a centrifuge
I. Pelekis, G.S.P. Madabhushi & M.J. DeJong
A new test setup for studying sand behaviour inside an immersed tunnel joint gap
R. Rahadian, S. van derWoude, D.Wilschut, C.B.M. Blom &W. Broere
3D printing of masonry structures for centrifuge modelling
S. Ritter, M.J. DeJong, G. Giardina & R.J. Mair
A mechanical displacement control model tunnel for simulating eccentric ground loss in the centrifuge
G. Song, A.M. Marshall & C.M. Heron
Preliminary results of laboratory analysis of sand fluidisation
F.S. Tehrani, A. Askarinejad & F. Schenkeveld
Rolling test in geotechnical centrifuge for ore liquefaction analysis
L. Thorel, P. Audrain, A. Néel, A. Bretschneider, M. Blanc & F. Saboya
Design and performance of an electro-mechanical pile driving hammer for geo-centrifuge
J.C.B. van Zeben, C. Azúa-González, M. Alvarez Grima, C. van ‘t Hof &A. Askarinejad
A new heating-cooling system for centrifuge testing of thermo-active geo-structures
D. Vitali, A.K. Leung, R. Zhao & J.A. Knappett
Physical modelling of soil-structure interaction of tree root systems under lateral loads
X. Zhang, J.A. Knappett, A.K. Leung &T. Liang
7. Facilities
A new environmental chamber for the HKUST centrifuge facility
A. Archer & C.W.W. Ng
Upgrades to the NHRI – 400 g-tonne geotechnical centrifuge
S.S. Chen, X.W. Gu, G.F. Ren,W.M. Zhang, N.X.Wang, G.M. Xu,W. Liu, J.Z. Hong &Y.B. Cheng
A new 240 g-tonne geotechnical centrifuge at the University of Western Australia
C. Gaudin, C.D. O’Loughlin & J. Breen
Development of a rainfall simulator for climate modelling
I.U. Khan, M. Al-Fergani & J.A. Black
The development of a small centrifuge for testing unsaturated soils
K.A. Kwa & D.W. Airey
Full scale laminar box for 1-g physical modelling of liquefaction
S. Thevanayagam, Q. Huang, M.C. Constantinou, T. Abdoun & R. Dobry
8. Education
Using small-scale seepage physical models to generate didactic material for soil mechanics classes
L.B. Becker, R.M. Linhares, F.S. Oliveira & F.L. Marques
Centrifuge modelling in the undergraduate curriculum—a 5 year reflection
J.A. Black, S.M. Bayton, A. Cargill &A. Tatari
Geotechnical centrifuge facility for teaching at City, University of London
S. Divall, S.E. Stallebrass, R.J. Goodey, R.N. Taylor &A.M. McNamara
Development of a teaching centrifuge learning environment using mechanically stabilized earth walls
A.F. Tessari & J.A. Black
9. Offshore
Development of a series of 2D backfill ploughing physical models for pipelines and cables
T. Bizzotto, M.J. Brown, A.J. Brennan, T. Powell & H. Chandler
Capacity of vertical and horizontal plate anchors in sand under normal and shear loading
S.H. Chow, J. Le, M. Forsyth & C.D. O’Loughlin
A novel experimental-numerical approach to model buried pipes subjected to reverse faulting
R.Y. Khaksar, M. Moradi &A. Ghalandarzadeh
Wave-induced liquefaction and floatation of pipeline buried in sand beds
J. Miyamoto, K. Tsurugasaki & S. Sassa
Surface pipeline buckling on clay: Demonstration
R. Phillips, J. Barrett & G. Piercey
Centrifuge modelling for lateral pile-soil pressure on passive part of pile group with platform
G.F. Ren, G.M. Xu, X.W. Gu, Z.Y. Cai, B.X. Shi &A.Z. Chen
Centrifuge model tests and circular slip analyses to evaluate reinforced composite-type breakwater stability against tsunami
H. Takahashi, S. Sassa, Y. Morikawa & K. Maruyama
10. Offshore – shallow foundations
Centrifuge tests on the influence of vacuum on wave impact on a caisson
D.A. de Lange, A. Bezuijen &T. Tobita
Physical modelling of active suction for offshore renewables
N. Fiumana, C. Gaudin, Y. Tian & C.D. O’Loughlin
Cyclic behaviour of unit bucket for tripod foundation system under various loading characteristics via centrifuge
Y.H. Jeong, H.J. Park, D.S. Kim & J.H. Kim
Physical modelling of reinstallation of a novel spudcan nearby existing footprint
M.J. Jun, Y.H. Kim, M.S. Hossain, M.J. Cassidy, Y. Hu & S.G. Park
Reduction in soil penetration resistance for suction-assisted installation of bucket foundation in sand
A.K. Koteras & L.B. Ibsen
Evaluation of seismic coefficient for gravity quay wall via centrifuge modelling
M.G. Lee, J.G. Ha, H.J. Park, D.S. Kim & S.B. Jo
Sleeve effect on the post-consolidation extraction resistance of spudcan foundation in overconsolidated clay
Y.P. Li & J.Y. Shi
Measuring the behaviour of dual row retaining walls in dry sands using centrifuge tests
S.S.C. Madabhushi & S.K. Haigh
Verification of improvement plan for seismic retrofits of existing quay wall in small scale fishing port
K. Mikasa & K. Okabayashi
Visualisation of mechanisms governing suction bucket installation in dense sand
R. Ragni, B. Bienen, S.A. Stanier, M.J. Cassidy & C.D. O’Loughlin
Recent advances in tsunami-seabed-structure interaction from geotechnical and hydrodynamic perspectives: Role of overflow/seepage coupling
S. Sassa
Evaluation of seismic behaviour of reinforced earth wall based on design practices and centrifuge model tests
Y. Sawamura, T. Shibata & M. Kimura
Centrifuge tests investigating the effect of suction caisson installation in dense sand on the state of the soil plug
M. Stapelfeldt, B. Bienen & J. Grabe
Centrifuge model tests on stabilisation countermeasures of a composite breakwater under tsunami actions
K. Tsurugasaki, J. Miyamoto, R. Hem, T. Iwamoto & H. Nakase
Interaction between jack-up spudcan and adjacent piles with non-perfect pile cap
Y. Xie, C.F. Leung &Y.K. Chow
11. Offshore – deep foundations
Centrifuge modelling of long term cyclic lateral loading on monopiles
S.M. Bayton, J.A. Black & R.T. Klinkvort
Centrifuge modelling of screw piles for offshore wind energy foundations
C. Davidson, T. Al-Baghdadi, M.J. Brown, A. Brennan, J.A. Knappett, C. Augarde, W. Coombs, L.Wang, D.J. Richards, A. Blake & J. Ball
General study on the axial capacity of piles of offshore wind turbines jacked in sand
I. El Haffar, M. Blanc & L. Thorel
Dynamic load tests on large diameter open-ended piles in sand performed in the centrifuge
E. Heins, B. Bienen, M.F. Randolph & J. Grabe
Centrifuge model tests on holding capacity of suction anchors in sandy deposits
K. Kita, T. Utsunomiya & K. Sekita
A review of modelling effects in centrifuge monopile testing in sand
R.T. Klinkvort, J.A. Black, S.M. Bayton, S.K. Haigh, G.S.P. Madabhushi, M. Blanc, L. Thorel, V. Zania, B. Bienen & C. Gaudin
Experimental modelling of the effects of scour on offshore wind turbine monopile foundations
R.O. Mayall, R.A. McAdam, B.W. Byrne, H.J. Burd, B.B. Sheil, P. Cassie & R.J.S. Whitehouse
Centrifuge tests on the response of piles under cyclic lateral 1-way and 2-way loading
C. Niemann, O. Reul, Y. Tian, C.D. O’Loughlin & M.J. Cassidy
Physical modelling of monopile foundations under variable cyclic lateral loading
I.A. Richards, B.W. Byrne & G.T. Houlsby
Centrifuge model testing of fin piles in sand
S. Sayles, K.J.L. Stone, M. Diakoumi & D.J. Richards
Dynamic behaviour evaluation of offshore wind turbine using geotechnical centrifuge tests
J.T. Seong, J.H. Kim & D.S. Kim
An investigation on the performance of a self-installing monopiled GBS structure under lateral loading
K.J.L. Stone, A. Tillman & M. Vaziri
Model tests on the lateral cyclic responses of a caisson-piles foundation under scour
C.R. Zhang, H.W. Tang & M.S. Huang
Comparison of centrifuge model tests of tetrapod piled jacket foundation in saturated sand and clay
B. Zhu, K.Wen, L.J.Wang &Y.M. Chen
Biography
Andrew McNamara, Sam Divall, Richard Goodey, Neil Taylor, Sarah Stallebrass and Jignasha Panchal work at City, University of London, UK.
