Research Article

Modelling the Triaxial Compression Behavior of Loess Using the Disturbed State Concept

Table 2

Input parameters required for finite element analysis.

ParameterMagnitude

Poisson’s ratio, 0.28
Young’s modulus (kPa), E5108
Slope of the normal consolidation line, λ0.1819
Slope of the swelling line, κ0.012
Frictional constant, M1.396
Parameter of the disturbing function based on volumetric modulus, 0.7056
Parameter of the disturbing function based on volumetric modulus, 0.5748
Parameter of the disturbing function based on shear modulus, As0.6724
Parameter of the disturbing function based on shear modulus, Zs0.5051