Introduction

This example simulates a series of triaxial tests, which can be used to verify that the Mohr- Coulomb and Tresca constitutive models are functioning properly. The simulations include:

1. Unconfined, undrained sample using Tresca;
2. Drained strain-controlled tests;
3. Load-unload-reload tests;
4. Extension tests; and,
5. Undrained strain-controlled tests.

The verification includes comparisons with hand-calculated values and discussions relative to the Mohr-Coulomb theoretical framework.