Nonlinearity analysis in studying shallow grid foundation

Abstract

Simulating shallow grid foundation resting on a homogenous C & ϕ soil by different nonlinear finite element analysis types, and estimate the foundation geometry effects on choosing the nonlinear analysis accuracy and degree, will be the main two concerned points through this paper. Almost of the nonlinearity classified agent techniques were mentioned briefly. Through studding the interaction between foundation and soil where the expected penetration may occurs, small and large deformation analysis was performed with a good comparison between their results for various loading levels. The soil material nonlinearity was defined by hardening plasticity cap model while elasticity model was chosen for the foundation. Then the tested variables for grid foundation were performed again on a systemized rectangular raft foundation to discuss contrasts in relative stress distribution inside the soil for the two varied foundation geometries. ABAQUS cae V.6.9.1 was the F.E Program simulation. Keywords: Grid footing, Numerical, Settlement, Nonlinear