Flexible Temporary Shield in Soft and Sensitive Clay: 3D FE Modelling of Experimental Field Test

<div>Geometric profile and excavation contour in PLAXIS-3D simulation of trench: (a) experimental values of soil shear strength at Louiseville site (data adapted from Laval University); (b) PLAXIS-3D model profile for Louiseville soil (number of soil elements: 23,221; MC soil model).</div>

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Figure 1: Flexible Temporary Shield in Soft and Sensitive Clay: 3D FE Modelling of Experimental Field Test 