Exact bearing capacity calculations using the method of characteristics

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Lower bound limit analysis of cohesive‐frictional materials using second‐order cone programming (2006, methodology): “, 45◦) were obtained using the method of stress characteristics, though they have now been checked using an alternative technique (Runge–Kutta integration of the governing ordinary differential equations), and also formally confirmed as exact plasticity solutions [66].”
A computational study on the uncertainty quantification of failure of clays with a modified Cam-Clay yield criterion (2021, background): “( [31, 36, 37]) The uncertainty quantification of the bearing capacity of saturated porous media in relation with the input variability such as the Young Modulus or the permeability is”
Formulation and solution of some plasticity problems as conic programs (2007, methodology): “Recently, Martin (2005) has solved the problem using the method of characteristics and obtained results which, for all practical purposes, are exact.”
Upper bound limit analysis using simplex strain elements and second‐order cone programming (2007, methodology): “, 45) were obtained using the method of stress characteristics, though they have now been checked using an alternative technique (Runge-Kutta integration of the governing ordinary differential equations), and also formally confirmed as exact plasticity solutions [47].”