Some aspects of physical and analytical modelling of interface shear strength in geotechnics

Abstract

Some important aspects in modeling of shear strength along different interfaces are presented in the paper. A special attention is given on physical and analytical aspects, through presentation of results obtained from testing methods developed at the Chair of Geotechnics at the Faculty of Civil Engineering in Skopje, R. Macedonia. The methods are developed in different phases of geotechnical investigations for earth fill dam “Kozjak” and arch dam “Sveta Petka” at river Treska near Skopje. Authors believe that presented experiences can be important for future development or modifications of some known methods, because this is one of the key questions in geotechnics.