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In PLAXIS, a geotechnical finite element analysis software, "Undrained A" and
"Undrained B" are two options for specifying the drainage conditions during analysis. Here's the difference between them:
1. Undrained A: In Undrained A analysis, the software assumes that there is no drainage during the loading process. This means that the pore water pressure within the soil remains unchanged during loading, leading to undrained conditions. Undrained A analysis is appropriate for scenarios where the loading occurs rapidly or where the soil is impermeable, preventing water from escaping. This drainage type is often used for quick analyses or initial assessments of stability, especially in cases where pore pressure dissipation is negligible. 2. Undrained B: Undrained B analysis in PLAXIS allows for more flexibility in defining the drainage conditions compared to Undrained A. In Undrained B analysis, you can specify different drainage characteristics for different phases or stages of loading. This drainage type is useful when you want to simulate partially drained conditions or when there is partial dissipation of pore water pressure during loading. Undrained B analysis is suitable for scenarios where some drainage occurs, but it is limited or controlled, leading to partially undrained conditions.
In summary, the main difference between Undrained A and Undrained B in
PLAXIS lies in the flexibility of specifying drainage conditions. Undrained A assumes no drainage throughout the loading process, while Undrained B allows for variations in drainage characteristics, making it suitable for simulating partially drained conditions. The choice between these drainage types depends on the specific behavior of the soil and the loading conditions being analyzed. If we use, Undrained B in HS model. 1. There will be no stress dependent stiffness, as stiffnesses are constant in Undrained B analysis. 2. There will be no compression hardening, there is only shear hardening. It means in compression, soil will behave elastic, if we release the compression soil will return to it’s original volume, which is not what soil does. 3. If we use effective strength parameters C’ and Phi’ in Undrained A, we have elasto-plastic behavior, i.e, if we compress the soil, it has permanent deformation.
Therefore, if we use Undrained B, model will be limited and hence, it is not recommended.
