Probabilistic analysis of the swelling character of Paris plastic clay , Y. Zhang, S. Commend, M. Groslambert in Transportation Geotechnics, 2026
Probabilistic approach and observational method - application to the interaction between tunnel boring machine and piles, Y. Zhang, S. Commend, G. Jacot-Descombes, C. Sandré, L. Thévenot, in Tunnelling into a Sustainable Future - Methods and Technologies, 2025
Wood constitutive law implementation and parameter calibration using Bayesian inversion for finite-element modelling, M. Delage, D. Scantamburlo, G. Jacot-Descombes, S. Commend at the conference FraMCoS XII (12th International Conference on Fracture Mechanics for Concrete and Concrete Structures), 2025
Analyse probabiliste, inférence bayésienne et méthode observationnelle : application au tassement dû au passage d'un tunnelier, , Y. Zhang, S. Commend, G. Jacot-Descombes, in Revue Française de Géotechnique, 2024
Wood Constitutive Law Implementation in Finite Element Software ZSoil to Model Dowel Embedment Tests on Glulam, M. Delage, G. Jacot-Descombes, D. Scantamburlo, S. Commend, at 16th World Congress on Computational Mechanics, 2024
Reliability-based Decision-making with FE Models for Real-life Case Studies, , S. Commend, J. Minini, M. Groslambert, G. Jacot-Descombes, in book "Uncertainty, Modeling, and Decision Making in Geotechnics", 2023
Refining 3D nonlinear finite element settlement predictions around a deep urban excavation with the help of a Bayesian approach, J. Minini, S. Commend, at ICASP14 (14th International Conference on Applications of Statistics and Probability in Civil Engineering), 2023
Prediction of diaphragm wall displacements using Bayesian model calibration, J. Minini, S. Commend, at ICASP14 (14th International Conference on Applications of Statistics and Probability in Civil Engineering), 2023
Calibration of Highly Computationally Intensive Propagation Models of Flow-Like Natural Hazards, C. Buchs, J. Minini, S. Commend, at Geo-Risk, 2023
Finite element-based probabilistic framework including Bayesian inference for predicting displacements due to tunnel excavation, J. Minini, Y. Zhang, M. Groslambert, S. Commend, in Computers and Geotechnics, 2023
Analyses et modélisations sur les argiles plastiques du Sparnacien du Bassin parisien, Y. Zhang, S. Commend, M. Groslambert , in Revue Française de Géotechnique, 2022
Prediction of unsupported excavations behaviour with machine learning techniques, S. Commend, S. Wattel, J. Hennebert, P. Kuonen, L. Vulliet, in Proceedings XIV Int. Conf. on Computational Plasticity, Barcelona, 2019
Etat de l'art: évolution, possibilités et limites des éléments finis en géotechnique, S. Commend in Publication de la Géotechnique Suisse 167, 2013
Large scale 3D numerical simulations of deep excavations in urban areas - constitutive aspects and optimization, R. Obrzud & M. Preisig in Publication de la Géotechnique Suisse 167, 2013
Simulation numérique de l'essai de pieux pour le viaduc sur l'A9 à Rennaz (VD), Ph. Menétrey et S. Commend in Publication de la Géotechnique Suisse 166, 2013
Galerie couverte de Crebelley & modélisation des sols à l'état de service, J. Nicolet, J. Crisinel, F. Geiser, S. Commend, R. Obrzud et Ph. Menétrey in Tracés 19, 2012
On the use of the Hardening Soil Small Strain model in geotechnical practice, RF. Obrzud in Numerics in Geotechnics and Structures, ed. Zimmermann et al., Elmepress, Lausanne, 2010
Stabilized finite elements in geomechanical applications, S. Commend, Th. Zimmermann, A. Truty in Proc. of COMGEO I, Juan-les-Pins, 2009
3D finite element seismic analyses of bridges and dams, A. Mellal, F. Geiser, S. Commend, in Proc. of NUMOG X, Rhodes, 2007
Numerical simulation of earthworks for a large excavation, F. Geiser, S. Commend, J. Crisinel, in Advances in Engineering Software, accepted for publication
3D numerical modeling of a landslide in Switzerland, S. Commend, F. Geiser, L. Tacher in Proc. of NUMOG IX, Ottawa, 2004
Geomechanical applications of stabilized finite elements, S. Commend, Th. Zimmermann, in International Journal of Geomechanics, accepted for publication
Stabilized finite elements applied to elastoplasticity: I. Mixed displacement-pressure formulation, S. Commend, A. Truty, Th. Zimmermann, in Computer methods in applied mechanics and engineering 193, pp 3559-3589, 2004
Aspects of nonlinear numerical simulations for dam constructions, S. Commend, Th. Zimmermann, J.L. Sarf, E. Davalle, in Hydropower and Dams (4), 2002
Object-oriented nonlinear finite element programming: a primer, S. Commend, T. Zimmermann, in Advances in Engineering Software 32, pp 611-628, 2001
Stabilized finite elements in geomechanics, S. Commend, Thèse EPFL no. 2391, 2001
A fully couple thermo-hydro-mechanical model for double pourous media, N. Khalili, S. Valliapan, F. Geiser, in Computational Solid and Structural Mechanics VI, Barcelona, 2000
Applicability of a general effective concept to unsaturated soils, F. Geiser, in Asian Conference on Unsaturated Soils, Singapore, 2000
Modelling the behaviour of unsaturated silt, F. Geiser, L. Laloui, L. Vulliet, in International Workshop on Unsaturated Soils, Trento, 2000
Automated Digital Image Processing for Volume Change Measurement in Triaxial Cells, P. Gachet, F. Geiser, L. Laloui, L. Vulliet, in Geotechnical Testing Journal, in Press, 2006
Elasto-plasticity of unsaturated soils: laboratory test results on a remoulded silt, F. Geiser, L. Laloui, L. Vulliet, in Soils and Foundations Journal, vol. 46, number 5, in Press, 2006
Numerical modeling and neural networks to identify model parameters from piezocone tests: I. FEM analysis of penetration in two-phase continuum. Obrzud RF, Truty A, Vulliet L. Int J Numerical Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 2010, (published online DOI: 10.1002/nag.972)
The Hardening Soil model – a practical guidebook. Technical report Z_Soil.PC 100701, Zace Services Ltd, Lausanne, August 2010
Numerical modeling and neural networks to identify constitutive parameters from insitu tests. Obrzud RF, Phd Thesis, EPFL, Lausanne, July 2009
A combined neural network/gradient-based approach for the identification of constitutive model parameters using self-boring pressuremeter tests, Obrzud RF, Vulliet L, Truty A, Int J Numerical Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 2009, 33(6): 817-849
Optimization framework for calibration of constitutive models enhanced by neural networks, Obrzud RF, Vulliet L, Truty A, Int J Numerical Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, 2009, 33(1): 71-94
