DEM modeling of large-scale triaxial test of rock clasts considering realistic particle shapes and flexible membrane boundary

J Zhang, X Wang, ZY Yin, Z Liang - Engineering Geology, 2020‏ - Elsevier
This paper presents a novel framework for the discrete modeling of the large-scale triaxial
test of rock clasts, considering both the realistic particle shapes and veritable flexible …

Seismic isolation effect of rubber-sand mixture cushion under different site classes based on a simplified analysis model

M Wu, W Tian, J He, F Liu, J Yang - Soil Dynamics and Earthquake …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
The use of rubber-sand mixture (RSM) cushion in geotechnical seismic isolation (GSI)
systems is an emerging technique for protecting buildings in earthquake-prone areas. The …

Shear modulus and dam** ratio of granulated rubber-sand mixtures: Influence of relative particle size

F Liu, K Zheng, B Jia, J Yang, M Wu - Construction and Building Materials, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Rubber-sand mixtures (RSM) have gained recognition as a valuable, lightweight, and cost-
efficient energy-absorbing material with extensive potential application in engineering …

DEM study on shear behavior of geogrid-soil interfaces subjected to shear in different directions

Y Jia, J Zhang, X Chen, C Miao, Y Zheng - Computers and Geotechnics, 2023‏ - Elsevier
A three-dimensional discrete element method (DEM) model was developed to explore the
influences of shear direction and geogrid anisotropy on the shear strength behavior of …

[HTML][HTML] Direct shear behavior of gravel-rubber mixtures: Discrete element modeling and microscopic investigations

K Chew, G Chiaro, JS Vinod, A Tasalloti… - Soils and …, 2022‏ - Elsevier
In this paper, a newly developed 3-dimentional discrete element model (DEM) for gravel-
rubber mixtures (GRMs), namely DEM4GRM, that is capable of accurately describing the …

Shear band evolution phenomena in direct shear test modelled with DEM

M Nitka, A Grabowski - Powder Technology, 2021‏ - Elsevier
A direct shear test is widely used in the geotechnical engineering field. It is an easy and
quick test to measure the shear properties of soil. This test often replaces more expensive …

Internal Friction Angle of Cohesionless Binary Mixture Sand–Granular Rubber Using Experimental Study and Machine Learning

F Daghistani, A Baghbani, H Abuel Naga… - Geosciences, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
This study aimed to examine the shear strength characteristics of sand–granular rubber
mixtures in direct shear tests. Two different sizes of rubber and one of sand were used in the …

[HTML][HTML] Enhancing mechanical behavior of micaceous soil with jute fibers and lime additives

J Zhang, A Deng, M Jaksa - Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical …, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Micaceous soils are common in many tropical countries and regions, and in some locations
with moderate climate. The soils are spongy and unstable when loaded and are not …

Performance of screw–shaft pile in sand: Model test and DEM simulation

Y Chen, A Deng, A Wang, H Sun - Computers and Geotechnics, 2018‏ - Elsevier
A screw–shaft pile is a bored, cast-in-situ, displacement foundation solution. This study
examines the performance of axially loaded screw–shaft piles by laboratory model tests …

Effect of the particle size ratio on macro-and mesoscopic shear characteristics of the geogrid-reinforced rubber and sand mixture interface

F Liu, J Fu, J Wang, Z Gao, H Li, J Li - Geotextiles and Geomembranes, 2022‏ - Elsevier
As a new type of material for civil engineering projects, the rubber and sand mixture is
widely used in roadbed fillers, offering environmental benefits over traditional tyre disposal …