Numerical Simulation of Inner Support for Excavation Based on FEM Software ABAQUS

Abstract:

In two-dimensional space, an elasto-plastic finite element computational model was established to simulate inner support for excavation on the basis of the general-purpose finite element software ABAQUS. The soil was assumed to be a uniform and normally consolidated clay layer and strut was discreted by spring element. Compared with published case study, it can be concluded that FEM software AQAQUS can present one reliable simulation progress of inner support for excavation.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 236-237)
• Pages: 632-635
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.236-237.632
• Online since: November 2012
• Authors: Yue Sun, Yue Nan Chen, Zhi Yun Wang
• Keywords: ABAQUS, Elasto-Plastic, Excavation, Finite Element Method (FEM), Inner Support

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