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Numerical Modelling of Instability in Strain-Softening Soils - NGI

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22Downward progressive failure• Initial shear stress level– Highly sensitive– 10% change <strong>of</strong> the <strong>in</strong>itialshear stress level gives a40-50% change <strong>of</strong> thecapacity• Stiffness– Sensitive for low values• S<strong>of</strong>ten<strong>in</strong>g– Sensitive for low values– Uncerta<strong>in</strong> parameterICG Symposium Geohazards and Society November 2012

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