A comprehensive numerical investigation of multi-scale particle shape effects on small-strain stiffness of sands
The effects of multi-scale particle shape characteristics on the small-strain stiffness of
granular soils remain controversial. This study revisits this topic using well-calibrated three …
granular soils remain controversial. This study revisits this topic using well-calibrated three …
[HTML][HTML] Bender element tests in dry and saturated sand: Signal interpretation and result comparison
The shear wave (S-wave) velocities in dry and saturated sand specimens at various
confining pressures and densities were measured by bender elements (BE) incorporated in …
confining pressures and densities were measured by bender elements (BE) incorporated in …
Numerical evaluation of particle shape effect on small strain properties of granular soils
This paper presents a numerical investigation about the effect of particle shape on small
strain properties (eg, shear stiffness and Poisson's ratio) of granular soils through 3D …
strain properties (eg, shear stiffness and Poisson's ratio) of granular soils through 3D …
[HTML][HTML] Dynamic properties of calcareous and siliceous sands under isotropic and anisotropic stress conditions
The strain-dependent dynamic properties of sand are generally described by their relative
density and mean effective stress, while the contribution of other factors, like soil origin …
density and mean effective stress, while the contribution of other factors, like soil origin …
Application of the Akaike Information Criterion to the interpretation of bender element tests
While the use of bender elements for geotechnical testing dates back to the sixties and
seventies, the interpretation of this wave propagation test is still a debated topic. The most …
seventies, the interpretation of this wave propagation test is still a debated topic. The most …
A unified formula for small-strain shear modulus of sandy soils based on extreme void ratios
K Liang, G Chen, X Du, C Xu, J Yang - Journal of Geotechnical and …, 2023 - ascelibrary.org
Small-strain shear modulus (G 0) is a fundamental property required in dynamic analyses.
For sandy soils, G 0 may be affected strongly by particle characteristics such as uniformity …
For sandy soils, G 0 may be affected strongly by particle characteristics such as uniformity …
Wave propagation in granular material: What is the role of particle shape?
Wave propagation in granular materials is one of the most fundamental problems in
mechanics and physics, with both scientific fascination and practical importance. Whether …
mechanics and physics, with both scientific fascination and practical importance. Whether …
Effects of particle shape, physical properties and particle size distribution on the small-strain stiffness of granular materials: A DEM study
J Gong, X Pang, Y Tang, M Liu, J Jiang, X Ou - Computers and Geotechnics, 2024 - Elsevier
The effects of particle shape (angularity α and sphericity S), physical properties (shear
modulus G p and Poisson's ratio ν p) and particle size distribution (uniformity coefficient C u) …
modulus G p and Poisson's ratio ν p) and particle size distribution (uniformity coefficient C u) …
Undrained shear and stiffness degradation of intact marine clay under monotonic and cyclic loading
Optimal whole-life design for marine structures requires an accurate assessment of how
their underlying geo-materials respond to various static and cyclic loads. This study …
their underlying geo-materials respond to various static and cyclic loads. This study …
Evolution of dynamic properties of cross-anisotropic sand subjected to stress anisotropy
Understanding the evolution of dynamic properties of sand subjected to induced anisotropy
is indispensable for an accurate seismic analysis of geostructures. In this study, several …
is indispensable for an accurate seismic analysis of geostructures. In this study, several …