Numerical Research of Lightweight Foam Concrete Replacement Method of Deep Soft Foundation Treatment of Low-Filled Embankment

A new method of replacing soft soil with lightweight foam concrete (lightweight foam concrete replacement method, LFCRM) is carried out to treat deep soft foundation under the low-filled embankment. Two-dimensional models with different thicknesses of replacement are established by the finite elemen...

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Main Authors: Fanfan Li, Zhifeng Zhang, Xing Chen, Zecheng Chi, Jianbin Li, Wei Wang
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-01-01
Series:Geofluids
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/6006383
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author Fanfan Li
Zhifeng Zhang
Xing Chen
Zecheng Chi
Jianbin Li
Wei Wang
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Zhifeng Zhang
Xing Chen
Zecheng Chi
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Wei Wang
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description A new method of replacing soft soil with lightweight foam concrete (lightweight foam concrete replacement method, LFCRM) is carried out to treat deep soft foundation under the low-filled embankment. Two-dimensional models with different thicknesses of replacement are established by the finite element platform (MIDAS/GTS). Moreover, the deformation and stress distribution law of treated foundation is analyzed by numerical simulation with different models. The results are as follows: (1) LFCRM can offset part of dead load; (2) the transverse distribution of settlement presents an “arc” shape; (3) the replacement made of lightweight foam concrete can spread stress well; (4) increase of replacement thickness will cause the necking of the additional stress “bubble”; (5) initial excess pore water pressure is related to the additional stress, and its dissipation path is deduced; (6) preliminary analysis indicates the feasibility of LFCRM for treating deep soft foundation with the low-filled embankment.
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spelling doaj-art-7f476fa24ab0412a8f5767d1259ef13a2025-08-20T03:35:41ZengWileyGeofluids1468-81232022-01-01202210.1155/2022/6006383Numerical Research of Lightweight Foam Concrete Replacement Method of Deep Soft Foundation Treatment of Low-Filled EmbankmentFanfan Li0Zhifeng Zhang1Xing Chen2Zecheng Chi3Jianbin Li4Wei Wang5Research and Development Center on Technology and Equipment for Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection of Highway TransportResearch and Development Center on Technology and Equipment for Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection of Highway TransportResearch and Development Center on Technology and Equipment for Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection of Highway TransportFaculty of EngineeringSchool of Civil EngineeringGuangdong Research Institute of Water Resources and HydropowerA new method of replacing soft soil with lightweight foam concrete (lightweight foam concrete replacement method, LFCRM) is carried out to treat deep soft foundation under the low-filled embankment. Two-dimensional models with different thicknesses of replacement are established by the finite element platform (MIDAS/GTS). Moreover, the deformation and stress distribution law of treated foundation is analyzed by numerical simulation with different models. The results are as follows: (1) LFCRM can offset part of dead load; (2) the transverse distribution of settlement presents an “arc” shape; (3) the replacement made of lightweight foam concrete can spread stress well; (4) increase of replacement thickness will cause the necking of the additional stress “bubble”; (5) initial excess pore water pressure is related to the additional stress, and its dissipation path is deduced; (6) preliminary analysis indicates the feasibility of LFCRM for treating deep soft foundation with the low-filled embankment.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/6006383
spellingShingle Fanfan Li
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Numerical Research of Lightweight Foam Concrete Replacement Method of Deep Soft Foundation Treatment of Low-Filled Embankment
Geofluids
title Numerical Research of Lightweight Foam Concrete Replacement Method of Deep Soft Foundation Treatment of Low-Filled Embankment
title_full Numerical Research of Lightweight Foam Concrete Replacement Method of Deep Soft Foundation Treatment of Low-Filled Embankment
title_fullStr Numerical Research of Lightweight Foam Concrete Replacement Method of Deep Soft Foundation Treatment of Low-Filled Embankment
title_full_unstemmed Numerical Research of Lightweight Foam Concrete Replacement Method of Deep Soft Foundation Treatment of Low-Filled Embankment
title_short Numerical Research of Lightweight Foam Concrete Replacement Method of Deep Soft Foundation Treatment of Low-Filled Embankment
title_sort numerical research of lightweight foam concrete replacement method of deep soft foundation treatment of low filled embankment
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