A numerical study of a highway embankment on degrading permafrost

In this research, two comprehensive numerical models were developed using ABAQUS/CAE Finite Element (FE) software: 1) geothermal model, and 2) coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical model. In the first model, a purely heat transfer analysis was performed to reproduce the conditions at the site and investig...

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Main Author: Gholamzadehabolfazl, Arash
Other Authors: Alfaro, Marolo (Civil Engineering)
Published: 2015
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1993/30959