I want to use EPS geofoam as dynamic energy absorbent structures around piles. I want to know the most effective constitutive model and hysteresis damping parameter for it.
The best constitutive model for simulating the dynamic response of piles as depends on the software that are using for the study. i feel FLAC is the best software and use Mohr - Coulomb model for simulating the dynamic response of pile - soil interaction. Find attached some of the publications that may be useful to your question. all the best in your research..