REPLICA MODELING IN SOIL DYNAMICS

Comparisons between the displacement experienced by 1/5 scale models and prototypes for a series of drop tests under controlled conditions and a series of artillery foundation tests in the field demonstrate the importance of modeling soil layering and compaction in granular- soils. Only by simulating soil compaction does correlation occur in sand and remolded clays. Replica model and prototype results relate reasonably to preconsolidated clays. /ASCE/

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

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  New York, NY  United States  10017-2398
• Authors:
  • Westine, P S
• Publication Date: 1966-11

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 169-187
• Serial:
  • Journal of Soil Mechanics & Foundations Div
  • Volume: 92
  • Issue Number: SM6

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Clay; Crash tests; Dynamics; Field tests; Foundation soils; Granular soils; Mineral dislocations; Preconsolidation pressure; Remolded clay soils; Sand; Scale models; Soil compaction; Soils; Structural models
• Old TRIS Terms: Preconsolidated clay; Remolded clays; Replicas
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Geotechnology; Highways; Research;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00095462
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: ASCE #4980 Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 29 1975 12:00AM