A database of the mechanical behavior of 25 natural sands was compiled from the existing
literature. Particle shape and size analysis, obtained by dynamic imaging analysis, for each …

There has been a flurry of interest over the past decade in the study of impact and
penetration into granular media. A wealth of knowledge has resulted from these efforts. This …

The relationship between critical state and particle shape corresponds to the most
fundamental aspect of the mechanics of granular materials. This paper presents an …

Particle breakage is of fundamental importance for understanding the mechanical behaviour
of sands and is relevant to many geotechnical engineering problems. In order to gain new …

Particle shape plays an important role in determining the engineering behaviour of granular
materials. In this regard, characterisation and quantification of particle shape are essential …

Sand response depends on particle morphology (size and shape). In geotechnical research
and practice, size is typically assessed by sieve analysis and particle shapes are …

It is commonly accepted that the onset of particle breakage in sands during compression
marks the start of yielding. Although particle breakage is strongly associated with the tensile …

This paper describes a fundamental study to explore the role of particle shape in the shear
behaviour of mixtures of sand and fine particles (fines) through macro-scale and grain-scale …

The irregular particle shape is the significant feature of calcareous sands. It is known that
calcareous sands generally show a higher liquefaction resistance than that of quartz sands …

Much research has focused on the micro-mechanics of sand particles. The single particle
uniaxial compression test is a common way to study breakage behaviour. However, there is …