Pile and penetrometer analysis using computational contact mechanics

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The project will enable the fundamental aspects of pile and penetrometer behaviour to be addressed by modelling the entire installation/penetration process. Pile foundations are commonly used to support structures on soft soils and seabeds. Penetration tests are the main site characterisation tool used in geotechnical engineering. The numerical methods developed will result in more cost-effective design of displacement piles and more reliable interpretation of in-situ tests. The research outcomes will also benefit other engineering applications, such as the impact of projectiles on concrete structures.