A Methodology for Generating 2D Random Fields for Geotechnical Evaluations

David Rios, Juan P. Villacreses, Álvaro Achury-Florian, Bernardo Caicedo, Laura Ibagon

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Abstract

This research presents a method for generating random fields and applies it to simulate the spatial variability of a soil deposit. The soil deposit is then subjected to one-dimensional consolidation, and the void ratio distribution across the entire deposit is computed. The methodology includes an algorithm to generate random fields that incorporates the spatial correlation structure observed in natural soils. The case study focuses on clay deposits from a previous investigation by Pua et al. [1]. The results demonstrate how spatial variability influences soil behavior during consolidation, and generate a random field of void ratio distribution. The findings highlight the potential of the methodology to compute responses in geotechnical applications considering spatial variability.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 10th World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering, CSEE 2025
EditorsHany El Naggar, Joaquim Barros, Paulo Cachim
PublisherAvestia Publishing
ISBN (Print)9781990800528
DOIs
StatePublished - 2025
Event10th World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering, CSEE 2025 - Barcelona, Spain
Duration: 10 Apr 202512 Apr 2025

Publication series

NameWorld Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering
ISSN (Electronic)2371-5294

Conference

Conference10th World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering, CSEE 2025
Country/TerritorySpain
CityBarcelona
Period10/04/2512/04/25

Keywords

  • correlation matrix
  • Random Field
  • spatial variability

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