Drag anchor fluke-soil interaction in clays
M. F. Bransby, M. P. O’Neill
Abstract
Finite element analysis of the fluke-soil interaction behaviour of drag anchors in undrained soil has allowed calculation of plastic yield loci for characterisation of fluke failure states. The yield loci produced are examined in terms of soil deformation mechanisms and kinematics and are incorporated into a novel method for drag anchor design.
Topics & Concepts
DragGeologyGeotechnical engineeringEngineeringAerospace engineeringGeotechnical Engineering and Soil StabilizationGeotechnical Engineering and Soil MechanicsSoil and Unsaturated Flow