DRY SAND TESTSED IN A LARGE TRIAXIAL APPARATUS

In this paper the results from an extensive experimental study of the stress-strain behaviour of dry sand in triaxial compression tests are presented. The experiments were performed in a new triaxial apparatus for large specimens. Emphasis is given to sources of error such as end restraint, bifurcation and imperfection sensitivity. The behaviour at small and large strains is presented and the rigid granular model of sand, its practical significance and limitations are discussed. (Author/TRRL)

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  Institution of Civil Engineers

  One Great George Street, Westminster
  London,   United Kingdom  SW1P 3AA
• Authors:
  • Hettler, A
  • Vardoulakis, I
• Publication Date: 1984-6

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 183-198
• Serial:
  • GEOTECHNIQUE
  • Volume: 34
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Thomas Telford Limited
  • ISSN: 0016-8505

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Compression; Deformation; Deformation curve; Dryness; Evaluation and assessment; Loads; Measuring instruments; Samples; Sand; Scale models; Shear strength; Size; Structural models; Test procedures; Triaxial shear tests
• Uncontrolled Terms: Dry conditions; Triaxial compression; Triaxial testing machine
• ITRD Terms: 6155: Apparatus (measuring); 5595: Deformation; 9014: Dimension; 9020: Evaluation (assessment); 5567: Load; 6205: Model (not math); 6251: Sample (mater); 4105: Sand; 5531: Shear; 6288: Test method; 5566: Triaxial
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Geotechnology; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00392416
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 29 1985 12:00AM