A combined constitutive model-adaptive mesh refinement formulation for the analysis of shear bands in soils
Abstract
This paper follows on from previous papers ( Hicks & Mar, 1994a , 1994b ) which introduced an adaptive mesh capability for use with a double-hardening constitutive law for soils. The present work focuses in greater detail on the various numerical procedures adopted, including those of smoothing, error estimation and mesh generation. Particular reference is also made to the constitutive model. Its principal features are reviewed, as are numerical considerations relating to its effective implementation within an adaptive finite element mesh environment. A drained passive earth pressure analysis is used to illustrate algorithm performance.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Soil
Finite Element Methods
Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics
Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 59–66
- Publication date
- 17 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter