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A dynamic gradient ratio test apparatus (2018)
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Khan, M., Dawson, A., & Marshall, A. (2018). A dynamic gradient ratio test apparatus. Geotextiles and Geomembranes, 46(6), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geotexmem.2018.07.003

The soil-geotextile filtration mechanism is a complex process which depends on physical compatibility between the geotextile and the soil to be retained. Several methods have been proposed by researchers for assessing the filtration behaviour of soil... Read More about A dynamic gradient ratio test apparatus.

Direct displacement-based seismic design of flexible-base structures subjected to pulse-like ground motions (2018)
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Hajirasouliha, I., Marshall, A. M., & Lu, Y. (2018). Direct displacement-based seismic design of flexible-base structures subjected to pulse-like ground motions. Engineering Structures, 168, 276-289. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.04.079

In this paper, a practical displacement-based framework is presented for seismic design of flexible-base structures in near-fault regions. Particular attention is given to pulse-like motions that may cause significant damage to building structures. T... Read More about Direct displacement-based seismic design of flexible-base structures subjected to pulse-like ground motions.

An improved replacement oscillator approach for soil-structure interaction analysis considering soft soils (2018)
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Lu, Y., Hajirasouliha, I., & Marshall, A. M. (2018). An improved replacement oscillator approach for soil-structure interaction analysis considering soft soils. Engineering Structures, 167, 26-38. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.04.005

This paper aims to improve the effectiveness of the replacement oscillator approach for soil-structure interaction (SSI) analysis of flexible-base structures on soft soil deposits. The replacement oscillator approach transforms a flexible-base single... Read More about An improved replacement oscillator approach for soil-structure interaction analysis considering soft soils.

Elastic-brittle-plastic behaviour of shale reservoirs and its implications on fracture permeability variation: an analytical approach (2018)
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Masoudian, M. S., Hashemi, M. A., Tasalloti, A., & Marshall, A. M. (2018). Elastic-brittle-plastic behaviour of shale reservoirs and its implications on fracture permeability variation: an analytical approach. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 51(5), https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-017-1392-y

Shale gas has recently gained significant attention as one of the most important unconventional gas resources. Shales are fine-grained rocks formed from the compaction of silt and clay sized particles and are characterised by their fissured texture a... Read More about Elastic-brittle-plastic behaviour of shale reservoirs and its implications on fracture permeability variation: an analytical approach.

Mixed empirical-numerical method for investigating tunneling effects on structures (2017)
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Haji, T., Marshall, A. M., & Franza, A. (2018). Mixed empirical-numerical method for investigating tunneling effects on structures. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 73, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2017.12.008

The assessment of potential for building damage due to ground displacements caused by tunnelling is a global issue being faced by engineers. There is a two-way interaction between tunnelling and existing buildings; tunnel construction affects a build... Read More about Mixed empirical-numerical method for investigating tunneling effects on structures.

A centrifuge modelling study of the response of piled structures to tunnelling (2017)
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Franza, A., & Marshall, A. M. (2018). A centrifuge modelling study of the response of piled structures to tunnelling. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 144(2), https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29GT.1943-5606.0001751

Tunnelling beneath piled structures may compromise the stability and serviceability of the structure. The assessment of potential structure damage is a problem being faced by engineers across the globe. This paper presents the outcomes of a series of... Read More about A centrifuge modelling study of the response of piled structures to tunnelling.

A cantilever approach to estimate bending stiffness of buildings affected by tunnelling (2017)
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Haji, T. K., Haji, T., Marshall, A. M., & Tizani, W. (2018). A cantilever approach to estimate bending stiffness of buildings affected by tunnelling. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 71, 47-61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2017.08.005

The evaluation of the effect of tunnel construction on buildings is a problem being faced by engineers around the world. Building bending stiffness is an important parameter in tunnel-soil-structure interaction analyses. The construction of a new tun... Read More about A cantilever approach to estimate bending stiffness of buildings affected by tunnelling.

Layered effects on soil displacement around a penetrometer (2017)
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Mo, P., Marshall, A. M., & Yu, H. (2017). Layered effects on soil displacement around a penetrometer. Soils and Foundations, 57(4), 669-678. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sandf.2017.04.007

The interpretation of cone penetration test (CPT) data is important for the in-situ characterisation of soils. Interpretation of CPT data remains a predominately empirical process due to the lack of a rigorous model that can relate soil properties to... Read More about Layered effects on soil displacement around a penetrometer.

Prediction of strength and deformability of an interlocked blocky rock mass using UDEC (2017)
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Alshkane, Y. M. A., Marshall, A. M., & Stace, L. (2017). Prediction of strength and deformability of an interlocked blocky rock mass using UDEC. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 9(3), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2017.01.002

The accurate prediction of strength and deformability characteristics of a rock mass is very challenging. In practice, properties of a rock mass are often estimated from available empirical relationships based on the uniaxial compressive strength (UC... Read More about Prediction of strength and deformability of an interlocked blocky rock mass using UDEC.

Effect of high temperatures on sandstone: a computed tomography scan study (2017)
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Lintao, Y., Marshall, A. M., Wanatowski, D., Stace, R., & Ekneligoda, T. (2017). Effect of high temperatures on sandstone: a computed tomography scan study. International Journal of Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, 17(2), 75-90. https://doi.org/10.1680/jphmg.15.00031

The impact of high temperatures on rocks is a topic of growing importance in geotechnical engineering due to its relevance to applications such as underground nuclear fuel storage, geothermal energy resource exploration and underground coal gasificat... Read More about Effect of high temperatures on sandstone: a computed tomography scan study.

Estimation of inelastic displacement demands of flexible-based structures on soft soils (2016)
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Lu, Y., Hajirasouliha, I., & Marshall, A. M. (2016). Estimation of inelastic displacement demands of flexible-based structures on soft soils. International Journal of Earthquake and Impact Engineering, 1(1/2), 81-97. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJEIE.2016.080034

This study aims to develop efficient tools for performance-based seismic design of soil-structure interaction (SSI) systems on soft soils. To simulate the SSI effects, linear and nonlinear 'equivalent fixed-base single-degree-of-freedom' (EFSDOF) osc... Read More about Estimation of inelastic displacement demands of flexible-based structures on soft soils.

A simplified elastic analysis of tunnel-piled structure interaction (2016)
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Franza, A., Marshall, A. M., Haji, T., Abdelatif, A. O., Carbonari, S., & Morici, M. (2017). A simplified elastic analysis of tunnel-piled structure interaction. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 61, 104-121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2016.09.008

In urban areas, engineers often need to assess tunnelling-induced displacements of piled structures and the resulting potential for damage. This paper presents an elastic study of tunnel-pile-structure interaction through Winkler-based Two-Stage Anal... Read More about A simplified elastic analysis of tunnel-piled structure interaction.

Discussion of “Observation of ground movement with existing pile groups due to tunneling in sand using centrifuge modelling” by Ittichai Boonsiri and Jiro Takemura (2016)
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Marshall, A. M., & Franza, A. (2017). Discussion of “Observation of ground movement with existing pile groups due to tunneling in sand using centrifuge modelling” by Ittichai Boonsiri and Jiro Takemura. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 35(1), 535-539. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-016-0083-x

This discussion aims to highlight the underlying cause of several aspects of the greenfield settlement data presented by Boonsiri and Takemura (Geotech Geol Eng 33(3):621–640, 2015). The discussion considers, for the geotechnical centrifuge tests tha... Read More about Discussion of “Observation of ground movement with existing pile groups due to tunneling in sand using centrifuge modelling” by Ittichai Boonsiri and Jiro Takemura.

Interpretation of cone penetration test data in layered soils using cavity expansion analysis (2016)
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Mo, P., Marshall, A. M., & Yu, H. (2017). Interpretation of cone penetration test data in layered soils using cavity expansion analysis. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 143(1), Article 04016084. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29GT.1943-5606.0001577

Cavity expansion theory plays an important role in many geotechnical engineering problems, including the cone penetration test (CPT). One of the challenges of interpreting CPT data is the delineation of interfaces between soil layers and the identifi... Read More about Interpretation of cone penetration test data in layered soils using cavity expansion analysis.

Probabilistic analysis of a coal mine roadway including correlation control between model input parameters (2016)
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Booth, A. J., Marshall, A. M., & Stace, R. (2016). Probabilistic analysis of a coal mine roadway including correlation control between model input parameters. Computers and Geotechnics, 74, 151-162. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2016.01.008

Probabilistic analysis and numerical modelling techniques have been combined to analyse a deep coal mine roadway. Using the Monte Carlo method, a correlation control algorithm and a FLAC 2D finite difference model, a probability distribution of roof... Read More about Probabilistic analysis of a coal mine roadway including correlation control between model input parameters.

Performance-based seismic design of flexible-base multi-storey buildings considering soil–structure interaction (2015)
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Lu, Y., Hajirasouliha, I., & Marshall, A. M. (2016). Performance-based seismic design of flexible-base multi-storey buildings considering soil–structure interaction. Engineering Structures, 108, 90-103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2015.11.031

A comprehensive parametric study has been carried out to investigate the seismic performance of multi-storey shear buildings considering soil–structure interaction (SSI). More than 40,000 SDOF and MDOF models are designed based on different lateral s... Read More about Performance-based seismic design of flexible-base multi-storey buildings considering soil–structure interaction.

A simplified Nonlinear Sway-Rocking model for evaluation of seismic response of structures on shallow foundations (2015)
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Lu, Y., Marshall, A. M., & Hajirasouliha, I. (2016). A simplified Nonlinear Sway-Rocking model for evaluation of seismic response of structures on shallow foundations. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 81, 14-26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2015.11.002

This paper presents a simplified Nonlinear Sway-Rocking model as a preliminary design tool for seismic soil-structure interaction analysis. The proposed model is intended to capture the nonlinear load-displacement response of shallow foundations duri... Read More about A simplified Nonlinear Sway-Rocking model for evaluation of seismic response of structures on shallow foundations.

Design oriented linear-equivalent approach for evaluating the effect of tunneling on pipelines (2015)
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Klar, A., Elkayam, I., & Marshall, A. (2016). Design oriented linear-equivalent approach for evaluating the effect of tunneling on pipelines. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 142(1), Article 04015062. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29GT.1943-5606.0001376

The process of tunneling is associated with ground movements which may lead to stressing of nearby existing buried infrastructure, and potentially poses a risk of damage. The need for an effective evaluation method of the potential risk increases wit... Read More about Design oriented linear-equivalent approach for evaluating the effect of tunneling on pipelines.