​1994

 

Outstanding Contributions

John R. Booker (Australia)

Olek C. Zienkiewicz (UK)

 

Significant Papers

 

(a) Theory: Computational/Analytical

P.A. Cundall
“Formulation of a Three-Dimensional Distinct Element Model – Part I: A Scheme to Detect and Represent Contacts in a System Composed of Many Polyhedral Blocks” Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sc. & Geomech., Abstra. 25 (1988)

R. Hart, P.A. Cundall and J. Lemons
“Part II: Mechanical Calculation for Motion and Interaction of a System Composed of Many Rocks,”
Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sc. & Geomech., Abstra. 25 (1988)

 

(b) Constitutive Laws

R. O. Davis and G. Mullenger
“A Rate Type Constitutive Model for Soil with a Critical State,” Int. J. Num. & Analyt. Methods in Geomechanics, 2, 3 (1978)

K.C. Valanis and J.F. Peters
“An Endochronic Plasticity Theory with Shear Volumetric Coupling,” Int. J. Num. & Analyt. Methods in Geomechanics, 15, 2 (1991)

J.H. Prevost
“Two-surface versus Multi-surface Plasticity Theories: A Critical Assessment,” Int. J. Num. & Analyt. Methods in Geomechs., 6,3 (1982)

 

(c) Applications

G. Gioda and S. Sakurai
“Back Analysis Procedures for the Interpretation of Field Measurements in Geomechanics,” Int. J. Num. & Analyt. Methods in Geomechs., 11, 6 (1987)

H. Duddeck 
“Application of Numerical Analyses for Tunnelling,” Int. J. Num. & Analyt. Methods in Geomechs., 15, 4 (1991)

D. Liam Finn
“Dynamic Effective Stress Response of Soil Structures: Theory and Centrifuge Model Studies,” Proc., 5th Int. Conf. on Num. Meth. in Geomechs.,

Nagoya (1985)

I.M. Smith and D.K.H. Ho
“Influence of Construction Technique on the Per-formance of a Braced Excavation in Marine Clay,” Int. J. Num. & Analyt. Methods in Geomechs., 16, 12 (1992)

W.G. Pariseau
“Inexpensive but Technically Sound Mine Pillar Design Analysis,” Int. J. Num. & Analyt. Methods in Geomechs., 5, 4 (1981)

 

(d) Theory: Computational/Analytical - Applications

T.J. Boone and A.R. Ingraffea
“A Numerical Procedure for Simulation of Hydraulically-driven Fracture Propagation in Poroelastic Media,” Int. J. Num. & Analyt. Methods in Geomechs., 14, 1 (1990)

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(e) Constitutive Laws and Applications

T. Kawamoto, Y. Ichikawa and T. Kyoya
“Deformation and Fracturing Behaviour of Dis-continuous Rock Mass and Damage Mechanics Theory,” Int. J. Num. & Analyt. Methods in Geomechs., 12, 1 (1988)

M.M. Zaman, C.S. Desai and E.C. Drumm
“Interface Model for Dynamic Soil-Structure Interaction,” J. Geotech. Eng. Div., ASCE, 110, 9 (1986)

G.N. Pande and K.G. Sharma
“Multi-laminate Model of Clays – A Numerical Evaluation of the Influence of Rotation of the Principal Stress Axes, ” Int. J. Num. & Analyt. Methods in Geomech., 7, 4 (1983)

Y.C. Wang, V. Murti and S. Valliappan
“A Transient Finite Element Analysis of Linear Viscoelastic Material Model,” Int. J. Num. & Analyt. Methods in Geomechs., 16, 4 (1992)

J.T. Christian, A.J. Hagmann and W.A. Marr
“Incremental Plasticity Analysis of Frictional Soils,” Int. J. Num. & Analyt. Methods in Geomechs., 1, 4 (1977)

 

(f) Junior – Theory: Computational/ Analytical

R. de Borst 
“Bifurcations in Finite Models with a Non-associated Flow Law,” Int. J. Num. & Analyt. Methods in Geomechs., 12, 1 (1988)

C. Zhao and S. Valliappan
“Transient Infinite Elements for Seepage Problems in Infinite Media,” Int. J. Num. & Analyt. Methods in Geomechs., 17, 2 (1993)

 

(g) Junior – Constitutive Laws and Applications

G.W. Wathugala, C.S. Desai and H. Matlock 
“Constitutive Model for Cyclic Behavior of Clays I: Theory,” J. of Geotech. Eng. Div., ASCE, 119, 4 (1993)

J.C. Stormont, J.K. Daemen and C.S. Desai
“Prediction of Dilation and Permeability Changes in Rock Salt,” Int. J. Num. & Analyt. Methods in Geomechs., 16, 8 (1992)

 

(h) Junior – Applications

K.L. Fishman, C.S. Desai and R.L. Sogge
“Field Behavior of Instrumented Geogrid Soil Reinforced Wall,” J. of Geotech. Eng., ASCE, 119, 8 (1993)