Defining Y2 Yielding From Cyclic Triaxial Tests

This paper presents the yielding characteristics of overconsolidated Bootlegger Cove Formation (BCF) clays extracted from the Port of Anchorage construction site. Additionally, it extends the critical shear strain concept to define the point at which irrecoverable deformations begin (Y2 yielding) to the case of fully reversed loadings during undrained cyclic triaxial (CyTX) tests. On-specimen linear variable differential transformers (LVDTs) and an internal load cell with high accuracy were employed to define stress–strain responses and yield points of the specimens. This paper also presents Y2 yield points obtained using standard procedures available in the technical literature based on monotonic triaxial testing to show that the size and location of the Y2 yield surface can be determined from undrained CyTX tests.

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• Authors:
  • Zapata-Medina, David G
  • Finno, Richard J
• Publication Date: 2013-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 660-669
• Serial:
  • Geotechnical Testing Journal
  • Volume: 36
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: ASTM International
  • ISSN: 0149-6115
  • Serial URL: http://www.astm.org/DIGITAL_LIBRARY/JOURNALS/GEOTECH/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Clay; Cyclic tests; Deformation curve; Plastic deformation; Shear strain; Triaxial shear tests
• Identifier Terms: Port of Anchorage (Alaska)
• Geographic Terms: Anchorage (Alaska)
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01497446
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 28 2013 1:14AM