scholarly journals Consolidated Undrained Triaxial Compression Tests and Strength Criterion of Solidified Dredged Materials

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Jianwen Ding ◽  
Xusong Feng ◽  
Yupeng Cao ◽  
Sen Qian ◽  
Feng Ji
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Water Pressure ◽  
Triaxial Compression ◽  
Strength Criterion ◽  
Undrained Shear Strength ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Dredged Materials ◽  
Strength Evolution ◽  
Triaxial Compression Tests ◽  
Undrained Shear

Consolidated undrained triaxial compression tests were performed to investigate the shear strength behavior of the solidified dredged materials (SDM). The variation law of deviator stress and excess pore water pressure with the increase of the applied confining pressure was investigated. It is found that the shear strength envelope is consisted of two lines, and there exists a transitional stress on the intersection point. The undrained shear strength develops slightly with the increase of applied normal stress in the preyield state. However, the undrained shear strength increases significantly in the postyield state, and the strength envelope is nearly a straight line with the extension through the origin. Based on the triaxial test data and the binary medium model, a strength criterion considering strength evolution mechanism is proposed and the relevant parameters of the strength criterion were discussed. Comparisons of the predicted results and experimental data demonstrate that the proposed strength criterion can properly describe the strength evolution rules of the SDM.

scholarly journals Interpretation of undrained shear strength observed in confined triaxial compression tests on compacted clay

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chee K. Wong ◽  
Martin Lun ◽  
Ron C.K. Wong
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Unsaturated Soil ◽  
Water Pressure ◽  
Triaxial Compression ◽  
Undrained Shear Strength ◽  
Compacted Clay ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Basic Model ◽  
Triaxial Compression Tests ◽  
Undrained Shear

This paper presents an interpretation technique to quantify the effects of compaction state and matric suction on the undrained shear strength of compacted clay under confined undrained triaxial compression. This novel technique is based on the mathematical frameworks of SHANSEP (Stress History and Normalized Soil Engineering Property) method for saturated soil and BBM (Barcelona Basic model) for unsaturated soil. Test data of compacted Calgary till were analyzed and interpreted using the proposed technique. The interpretation technique is very useful in delineating the relative impacts of the factors on the behavioral trends in measured undrained shear strength. It was found that in addition to the initial compacted void ratio and suction, soil structure and failure mode exert significant influence on the undrained shear strength of compacted clay. This technique is attractive to engineering practitioners because the confined undrained compression tests (with no pore air and water pressure measurement) are much simpler and less time consuming compared to rigorous laboratory tests on unsaturated soil.

Interpretation of piezocone penetration and dissipation tests in sensitive Leda clay at Gloucester test site

2018 ◽  
Vol 55 (12) ◽  
pp. 1781-1794 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shehab S. Agaiby ◽  
Paul W. Mayne
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Water Pressure ◽  
Triaxial Compression ◽  
Test Site ◽  
Undrained Shear Strength ◽  
Text Input ◽  
Piezocone Penetration Test ◽  
Leda Clay ◽  
Rigidity Index ◽  
Undrained Shear

A modified piezocone penetration test (CPTu) analytical solution based on spherical cavity expansion and critical state soil mechanics (SCE–CSSM) is employed for assessing yield stress, undrained shear strength, and flow parameters in sensitive Leda clay at the Gloucester test site. For sensitive and structured clays, the formulation relies on the mobilized effective stress friction angle ([Formula: see text]) defined at two parts of the stress–strain curve: (i) peak stress ([Formula: see text]) and (ii) maximum obliquity ([Formula: see text]). Input parameters for assessing the overconsolidation ratio ([Formula: see text], where [Formula: see text] is preconsolidation stress and [Formula: see text] is current effective vertical stress) from CPTu results include: undrained rigidity index (IR = G/su, where G is shear modulus and su is undrained shear strength), plastic volumetric strain potential (Λ = 1 – (Cs/Cc), where Cs is swelling index and Cc is virgin compression index), and effective friction angles ([Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text]). A direct CPTu means of assessing the undrained rigidity index in a reliable manner is also developed that gives the Nkt cone factor and matches profiles of undrained shear strength from triaxial compression tests (suTC). The modified solution is also implemented on two additional sites: a sensitive-quick clay in Norway and structured varved clay from New England. Interpretations of the coefficient of consolidation and permeability from pore-water pressure dissipation tests at Gloucester are evaluated using the SCE–CSSM formulation and shown to be comparable with independent laboratory and field tests.

scholarly journals Undrained shear strength of the heavily consolidated clay

2013 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 207-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Stróżyk ◽  
Matylda Tankiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Compression Test ◽  
Clayey Soil ◽  
Triaxial Compression ◽  
Undrained Shear Strength ◽  
Engineering Practice ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Unconfined Compression ◽  
Unconfined Compression Test ◽  
Undrained Shear

Abstract Undrained shear strength of the heavily consolidated clay. The undrained shear strength (cu) is considered one of the most basic parameter characterizing soils in engineering practice. The particular importance of cu is in the case of clayey soil. This parameter also is the basis for the classification of soil according to the ISO standard. The undrained shear strength usually is determined from unconfined compression test or from triaxial compression test. In the simple way it can be estimated from the fall cone penetrometer test as index parameter. In the presented work the results of unconfined compression tests for very stiff, heavily consolidated clay were shown. All analysed clay specimens were taken from the large depth, up to 303 m below terrain level. The tests results: undrained shear strength (cu) and unconfined compression strength (qu) were discussed in the relation on in situ consolidation stress, Atterberg’s limits and the indicatory test - fall cone test results

scholarly journals Undrained Shear Strength cu and Undrained Elastic Modulus Eu of Anthropogenic Soils from Laboratory Tests

2021 ◽  
Vol 906 (1) ◽  
pp. 012118
Author(s):  
Matylda Tankiewicz ◽  
Joanna Strózyk ◽  
Zofia Zieba
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Laboratory Tests ◽  
Triaxial Compression ◽  
Clay Fraction ◽  
Strain Curve ◽  
Undrained Shear Strength ◽  
Engineering Practice ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Undrained Shear

Abstract Undrained shear strength cu and undrained elasticity modulus Eu are one of the basic mechanical parameters describing soil properties in engineering practice. In a simple way cu can be established by fall cone test or, similar as the Eu modulus, can be determined from the stress-strain curve obtained from the uniaxial or triaxial compression tests. The paper presents the results of laboratory tests od cu and Eu parameters carried out on anthropogenic soil in uniaxial compression tests and fall cone tests. The soil used in the study represented different types of materials used in earthworks - containing different share of clay fraction. Tests were provided on the soil in different bulk density and water contents. The paper proposes a method of estimating Eu50 on the basis of cone penetrometer tests. Such test does not require any additional preparation and can be performed directly on the soil compacted in the cylinder of the Proctor’s apparatus, which allows for a quick assessment of the soil elasticity parameters.

scholarly journals Effect of Sand Percentage on the Compaction Properties and Undrained Shear Strength of Low Plasticity Clay

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-20
Author(s):  
Iyad Alkroosh ◽  
Ali Al-Robay ◽  
Prabir Sarker ◽  
Saif Alzabeebee
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Undrained Shear Strength ◽  
Optimum Moisture Content ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Sand Content ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Maximum Dry Density ◽  
Sand Mixture ◽  
Undrained Shear

This paper investigates the influence of sand content on the mechanical behavior of a low plasticity clay that collected from south of Iraq (Sumer town). Samples have been prepared with sand contents of 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40% of the clay weight. Standard Proctor and unconfined compression tests have been carried out and the optimum moisture content, maximum dry density, and undrained shear strength have been determined. The results show a gradual increasing trend of the maximum dry density with the increase of the sand content up to 30%. The highest dry density reaches 1.90 g/cm3 corresponding to an optimum moisture content of 12%. In addition, this paper shows that the undrained shear strength is inversely proportional to the increase of the percentage of sand. The results of this work provide a useful addition to the literature regarding the behaviour or low plasticity clay-sand mixture.

Determination of the consistency limits of soils by the fall cone test

1986 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 241-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Wasti ◽  
M. H. Bezirci
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Water Content ◽  
Strength Criterion ◽  
Undrained Shear Strength ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Undrained Strength ◽  
Content Range ◽  
Undrained Shear

The liquid and plastic limits for a variety of natural and artificial soils covering a wide range of plasticity, as determined by the Casagrande method and the fall cone test and based on a strength criterion, were compared. To check the validity of the strength criterion, the undrained shear strength of these soils has been determined with a laboratory vane over the water content range between these limits. A limited comparison of the undrained strength values obtained from the vane test and fall cone test is also given. Key words: Atterberg limits, consistency, fall cone, laboratory vane, shear strength.

Undrained shear strengths of clay around an advancing cone

2010 ◽  
Vol 47 (10) ◽  
pp. 1149-1158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shi-Fon Su
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Strength Criterion ◽  
Undrained Shear Strength ◽  
Principal Strain ◽  
Flow Rule ◽  
Anisotropy Ratio ◽  
Strength Anisotropy ◽  
Principal Stresses ◽  
Undrained Shear

Strength anisotropy of clay is significantly associated with the orientation of principal strain. Mobilized undrained shear strength will vary with the orientation of the principal stresses because cone penetration imposes large rotations of the principal stresses in the surrounding soil. The objective of this paper is to investigate the undrained failure modes around an advancing cone. In this study, strain softening behavior is not considered. The strain field of the soil obtained using the strain path method shows that the principal strain conditions of the soil around an advancing cone can be simplified into the following zones: spherical expansion strain zone, plane strain shearing zone, cylindrical expansion shearing zone, cylindrical expansion zone, and transition zone. The mobilized undrained shear strength of clay in various strain states can be determined by employing the anisotropic strength criterion and the associated flow rule. The result shows that the ratio of the equivalent undrained strength mobilized in the vicinity of the cone tip over the undrained shear strength obtained from a Ko-consolidated undrained compression triaxial test is found to range from 0.88 to 1.07 when the strength anisotropy ratio ranges from 0.4 to 0.9.

Mechanical Properties of Bentonite-Sand Mixtures Under Triaxial Stress Condition

1994 ◽  
Vol 353 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Umedera ◽  
A. Fujiwara ◽  
N. Yasufuku ◽  
M. Hyodo ◽  
H. Murata
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Shear Strength ◽  
Water Content ◽  
Triaxial Compression ◽  
Confining Pressure ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Optimum Water Content ◽  
Triaxial Compression Tests ◽  
Optimum Water

AbstractA series of triaxial compression tests is being conducted under the drained condition on bentonite and sand mixtures, known as buffer, in saturated and optimum water content states to clarify the mechanical properties of the buffer.It was found that the mechanical properties of bentonite and sand mixtures are strongly influenced by water and bentonite contents: shear strength in a saturated state is less than that in an optimum water content state; shear strength decreases rapidly with increasing bentonite content. Strength properties are much dependent on confining pressure.

True Shear Parameters of Saturated Clays

1973 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 652-663
Author(s):  
A. Sridharan ◽  
S. Narasimha Rao
Keyword(s):  
Stress Level ◽  
Pore Water Pressure ◽  
Initial Conditions ◽  
Water Pressure ◽  
Triaxial Compression ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Strength Parameters ◽  
Test Procedures ◽  
Stress History ◽  
Triaxial Compression Tests

Ever since Hvorslev proposed a failure criterion incorporating intrinsic parameters, several test procedures have come into practice to determine these ‘true’ strength parameters. Several consolidated undrained triaxial compression tests with pore water pressure measurement were conducted on both montmorillonite and kaolinite clays and the results were analyzed using different existing methods. All the methods through which the data were analyzed fail to assign any unique true strength parameters. Even a particular method yields different values depending upon the initial conditions (stress history, water content) of the sample and stress level during testing. It has been reasoned that these variations are due to the probable differences in fabric between the samples which are involved in various methods. There seems to be a unique linear relationship between tan [Formula: see text] and Cc/pe irrespective of the sample state, stress level, and stress history in both undisturbed and remolded conditions for all the procedures adopted.

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