Predicting the geotechnical performance of Lisan Marl using finite element analysis, Dead Sea area

Authors: Mansour, Ziad¹; Chik, Zamri²; Taha, Mohd²

Source: Natural Hazards, Volume 54, Number 3, September 2010 , pp. 931-947(17)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

This paper investigates the changes in Lisan Marl properties upon leaching the soluble minerals and collapse potential. Finite element method was used to model dike construction and the relationships between soil parameters. To validate the chosen model and obtain the required input data, one dimensional oedometer and drained direct shear tests were carried out. The models were further validated by comparing the results with available published data. The results proved that the chosen model is efficient in assessing the geotechnical behavior of the studied soil.

Keywords: Lisan Marl; Pore pressure; Drained modulus; Collapse

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11069-010-9514-9

Affiliations: 1: Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia, Email: zayad.m@arabpotash.com 2: Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

Publication date: 2010-09-01