Optimization of Anchor Location and Inclination in Multi-Layered Cohesive–Frictional Soils Using Parametric FEM Analysis
This study utilizes a comprehensive parametric finite element analysis of 216 simulations to optimize anchor location and inclination for sheet pile walls in layered cohesive–frictional soils, demonstrating that strategic placement in the transition zone and inclined configurations significantly reduce wall displacement and bending moments while providing validated empirical design tools for improved geotechnical stability.