Reliability analysis of earth fills using stochastic estimation methods

Zouhair Mrabet, Dave Giles

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    Abstract

    This paper considers the uncertainties in geotechnical parameters of earth fill structures, specifically their spatial variability. The use of random field theory will be introduced, in conjunction with the stochastic finite element method, to describe and model the uncertainty in geotechnical properties of compacted soil masses. The paper focuses on the importance of the use of conditional random fields that take into account supplementary data acquired during the construction phase of earth fills. This approach can help decision taking during construction by providing a continually updated evaluation of the safety of the structure as building proceeds.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Mathematical Methods in Reliability
    Subtitle of host publicationmethodology and practice
    Place of PublicationTrondheim
    PublisherNorwegian University of Science and Technology
    Pages469-472
    Publication statusPublished - 2002
    EventMMR 2002: third international conference on mathematical methods in reliability: methodology and practice - Trondheim, Norway
    Duration: 17 Jun 200220 Jun 2002

    Conference

    ConferenceMMR 2002: third international conference on mathematical methods in reliability: methodology and practice
    Country/TerritoryNorway
    CityTrondheim
    Period17/06/0220/06/02

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