<p>Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is used to calibrate a decision-making tool based on an extension of the Mobilized Strength Design (MSD) method which permits the designer an extremely simple method of predicting ground displacements during construction. This ...

<p>Geotechnical design engineers used to rely on arbitrary rules and definitions of &ldquo;factor of safety&rdquo; on peak soil strength in limit analysis calculations. They used elastic stiffness for deformation calculations, but the selection of equivalent ...