This paper describes recent advances in stability analysis that combine the limit theorems of
classical plasticity with finite elements to give rigorous upper and lower bounds on the …

Slope stability analyses in practical geotechnical engineering are predominantly performed
using limit equilibrium methods, despite the inherent shortcoming that the form of the failure …

In practical geotechnical engineering the factor of safety is still determined by means of
simple limit equilibrium analysis in many cases. However, because displacement finite …

Realistic constitutive ground models are critical in the evaluation of soil‐structure interaction
problems and the assessment of key design parameters in the seismic analysis of …

In this paper, an actual landslide process that occurred in Southern China is simulated by a
continuum approach, the particle finite element method (PFEM). The PFEM attempts to solve …

A version of the Particle Finite Element Method applicable to geomechanics applications is
presented. A simple rigid-plastic material model is adopted and the governing equations are …

A total stress model applicable to clays under undrained conditions is presented. The model
involves three strength parameters: the undrained shear strengths in triaxial compression …

The particle finite element method (PFEM) is a robust approach for modelling large
deformation problems with free surface evolution. The classical PFEM, however, requires …

The use of the two-dimensional (2D) finite element method (FEM) has become a trend in
slope stability analysis and has been widely adopted by engineers. When using the …

The problem of granular column collapse is investigated by means of an axisymmetric
version of the particle finite element method (PFEM). The granular medium is represented by …