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A conceptually simple, general method is described for the finite element simulation of multi‐stage construction and excavation processes, including recognition of nonlinear material behaviour. Anomalous results reported in the literature for simulation of excavation of elastic media are examined, and shown to result from the inconsistent determination of nodal excavation forces from element boundary stresses.
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Ghaboussi et al. (1984) studied this question.
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