Structural Engineering and Mechanics

Volume 11, Number 5, 2001, pages 547-564

DOI: 10.12989/sem.2001.11.5.547

A two-phase interface element for simulation of lining systems

X. Liu, A. Scarpas and J. Blaauwendraad(Netherlands)

Abstract

The numerical formulation of a two-phase interface element appropriate for porous lining<br />system is presented. The formulation is isoparametric and can be applied both for 2-D and 3-D analysis.<br />Biot

Key Words

Interface element; porous media; two-phase; lining system; finite element; consolidation; reinforcement; reservoir; landfill.

Address

X. Liu, A. Scarpas and J. Blaauwendraad, Department of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Delft University of Technology, Stevinweg 1, 2628CN Delft, The Netherlands