title: Finite element/percolation theory modelling of the micromechanical behavior of clayey soils.
abstract: A hybrid model for soils, which combines percolation theory and finite element method is presented. The internal soil structure is modelled via the finite element method, and percolation networks are used for analyzing its mechanical behaviour. Through a microscopic characterization of elastic properties of soil grains, the model is generated. The effective percolation threshold obtained is lower than that of the network geometric percolation. The effective mechanical properties predicted are successfully compared to published experimental results.
authors: Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Facultad de Ingeniería, Cerro de las Campanas S/N, Col. Niños Héroes, 76010 Querétaro, Querétaro México ; Centro de Física Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Boulevard Juriquilla 3001, 76230 Querétaro, Querétaro México.
authors: M Luz
authors: ML
authors: Pérez-Rea
authors: Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Facultad de Ingeniería, Cerro de las Campanas S/N, Col. Niños Héroes, 76010 Querétaro, Querétaro México.
authors: Jaime
authors: J
authors: Horta-Rangel
authors: Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Facultad de Ingeniería, Cerro de las Campanas S/N, Col. Niños Héroes, 76010 Querétaro, Querétaro México.
authors: Teresa
authors: T
authors: López-Lara
authors: Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Facultad de Ingeniería, Cerro de las Campanas S/N, Col. Niños Héroes, 76010 Querétaro, Querétaro México.
authors: Juan B
authors: JB
authors: Hernández-Zaragoza
authors: Instituto de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Cd. Universitaria, México, D.F. 04510 México.
authors: Sergio M
authors: SM
authors: Alcocer
authors: Centro de Física Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Boulevard Juriquilla 3001, 76230 Querétaro, Querétaro México.
authors: Victor M
authors: VM
authors: Castaño