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Finite element calculations for predicting deformations due to deep excavations are presented. As it is a much debated issue how complex the constitutive model has to be in order to obtain the results required from the practical point of view a numerical study is made for a deep excavation. The problem has been chosen such it can be regarded as a simplified analysis of a real construction site. The influence of the constitutive model is shown by comparing results obtained from a Mohr-Coulomb and a Hardening Soil model. In addition, the influence of different strut levels and the wall stiffness on deformation behaviour and bending moments is investigated.
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Freiseder, M.G., Schweiger, H.F. (1998). Numerical Analysis of Deep Excavations. In: Cividini, A. (eds) Application of Numerical Methods to Geotechnical Problems. International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, vol 397. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-2512-0_27
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