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FEM - Consolidation

 

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Mesh generation
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Pore pressure visualization
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Railway embankment

FEM - Consolidation

The FEM - Consolidation is used to perform time dependent settlement analysis under foundations, embankments and surface loads (surcharges). Given the external load and the mechanical and hydraulic boundary conditions the coupled analysis provides the evolution of displacements, stresses, strains, plastic zones, pore pressure distribution, ground water table and water flow through the model.

Consolidation is an extension module of the FEM program for the analysis of general geotechnical problems.



Main Features


  • Material models:
  • Different permeability in the horizontal and vertical direction (anisotropic material);
  • Different permeability in the horizontal and vertical direction (anisotropic material);
  • Constant or time dependent load;
  • Optional activation of parts of the model (modeling gradual construction of embankment);
  • Multiple successive construction stages;
  • Calculation of the soil deformation and settlement in time caused by external load;
  • Calculation of pore pressure and ground water table evolution;
  • The evolution of quantities at chosen points observed by means of monitors and graphs;
  • Import and export of the geometry and resulting ground water table in DWG, DXF format;
  • Sharing the resulting ground water table between projects via GeoClipboard.


FEM Extension Modules:


The module is not available separately. The FEM program is required.

"FEM – Consolidation" Output Report Sample

GEO5 - FEM – Consolidation - Output Report Example


Main Advantages


  • Customizable report structure;
  • Report header personalization;
  • Add and edit unlimited images from the analysis;
  • Pictures automatically update to show results based on current settings.