Os movimentos de massa de solo, geralmente, estão relacionados com a mobilização da resistência de uma ou várias superfícies de ruptura pré-existentes. Dessa maneira, o conhecimento da propriedade que rege esse comportamento (resistência ao cisalhamento residual) é de extrema importância no estudo da estabilidade de solos. Segundo Skempton (1985), resistência ao cisalhamento residual é a resistência mínima constante que o solo pode atingir, a baixas taxas de cisalhamento, após sofrer grandes deslocamentos. A determinação dos parâmetros de resistência ao cisalhamento residual pode ser realizada através de ensaios de cisalhamento por torção do tipo ring shear, adequado para estudar os mecanismos atuantes na ruptura, uma vez que permite a continuidade dos deslocamentos no solo. Nesse contexto, a pesquisa teve por objetivo desenvolver um equipamento de cisalhamento torsional baseado no ring shear descrito por Bishop et al. (1971) para avaliar o comportamento do solo a grandes deformações. O equipamento projetado foi validado, preliminarmente, segundo os resultados já publicados na literatura. / Landslides, generally, are related with the mobilization of shear strength of one or more preexisting rupture surfaces. Thus, knowledge of the property that governs this behavior (residual shear strength) has extreme importance in the stability soils study. According to Skempton (1985), residual shear strength is the minimum constant strength attained at low shear rates, at large displacements. The residual shear strength parameters can be accomplished through ring shear tests, suitable for studying the mechanisms in the rupture, since it provides continuity of displacements in the soil. In this context, the research aimed to develop a device based on ring shear described by Bishop et al. (1971) to evaluate the soil behavior in large deformations. The equipment designed was validated, preliminarily, according to the results already published in the literature.

Vibration compaction is the most effective way of compacting coarse-grained materials. The effects of vibration frequency and amplitude on the compaction density of different backfill materials (No. 4 natural sand, No. 24 stone sand and No. 5, No. 8, No. 43 aggregates), were studied in this research. The test materials were characterized based on the particle sizes and morphology parameters using digital image analysis technique. Small-scale laboratory compaction tests were carried out with variable frequency and amplitude of vibrations using vibratory hammer and vibratory table. The results show an increase in density with the increase in amplitude and frequency of vibration. However, the increase in density with the increase in amplitude of vibration is more pronounced for the coarse aggregates than for the sands. A comparison of the maximum dry densities of different test materials shows that the dry densities obtained after compaction using the vibratory hammer are greater than those obtained after compaction using the vibratory table at the highest amplitude and frequency of vibration available in both equipment. Large-scale vibratory roller compaction tests were performed in the field for No. 30 backfill soil to observe the effect of vibration frequency and number of passes on the compaction density. Accelerometer sensors were attached to the roller drum (Caterpillar, model CS56B) to measure the frequency of vibration for the two different vibration settings available to the roller. For this roller and soil tested, the results show that the higher vibration setting is more effective. Direct shear tests and direct interface shear tests were performed to study the impact of particle characteristics of the coarse-grained backfill materials on interface shear resistance. A unique relationship was found between the normalized surface roughness and the ratio of critical-state interface friction angle between sand-gravel mixture with steel to the internal critical-state friction angle of the sand-gravel mixture.

Gypsum rich soils are found in many parts of the world, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. Most gypsum occurs in the form of evaporites, which are minerals that precipitate out of water due to a high rate of evaporation and a high mineral concentration. Gypsum rich soils make good foundation material under dry conditions but pose major engineering hazards when exposed to water. Gypsum acts as a weak cementing material and has a moderate solubility of about 2.5 g/liter. The dissolution of gypsum causes the soils to undergo unpredictable collapse settlement leading to severe structural damages. The damages incur heavy financial losses every year. The objective of this research was to use geophysical methods such as free-free resonant column testing and electrical resistivity testing to characterize gypsum rich soils based on the shear wave velocity and electrical resistivity values. The geophysical testing methods could provide quick, non-intrusive and cost-effective methodologies to screen sites known to contain gypsum deposits. Reconstituted specimens of ground gypsum and quartz sand were prepared in the laboratory with varying amounts of gypsum and tested. Additionally geotechnical tests such as direct shear strength tests and consolidation tests were conducted to estimate the shear strength parameters (drained friction angle and cohesion) and the collapse potential of the soils. The effect of gypsum content on the geophysical and geotechnical parameters of soil was of particular interest. It was found that gypsum content had an influence on the shear wave velocity but had minimal effect on electrical resistivity. The collapsibility and friction angle of the soil increased with increase in gypsum. The information derived from the geophysical and geotechnical tests was used to develop statistical design equations and correlations to estimate gypsum content and soil collapse potential.

Este documento presenta la base metodológica para determinar la Estabilidad de taludes, en una de las carreteras de penetración con mayor crecimiento de tránsito vehicular; por ello su importancia en la construcción de una vía asfaltada para conectar los pueblos de esta parte norte del Perú. Asimismo, exponemos los diferentes procesos de desprendimientos o movimientos de masa que ocurren en los taludes; además de los factores que influencian el análisis de Estabilidad de Taludes, pasando a los Métodos de Diseño para la verificación de la condición de estabilidad y los posibles Métodos de Estabilización. Finalmente, se realizará un análisis de Estabilidad de Talud al Sector del Km. 17+200 al Km. 18+600 del Proyecto a través del Método seleccionado; hemos considerado como base los parámetros y características: morfológicas, litológicas, climatológicas, del suelo, vegetación de la zona en Estudio. Mostrando que nuestros resultados son de aplicación directa al Proyecto. This document presents the methodological basis to determine the stability of slopes, in one of the roads of penetration with increased growth of vehicular traffic; for this reason their importance in the construction of a paved to connect the peoples of the northern part of the Peru. We also expose the different processes of landslides or mass movements that occur on the slopes; In addition to the factors that influence the analysis of slope stability, to design methods for the verification of the condition of stability and possible methods of stabilization. Finally, an analysis of stability of slope to the Sector of the Km. 17+200 Km. 18+600 of the project will be through the method selected; We have considered as base parameters and characteristics: morphologic, lithological, weather, soil, vegetation in the study area. Showing that our results are directly applicable to the project.

Knowledge of the soils friction angle is necessary to avoid landslides at slope stability surveys and dimensioning for foundation of different constructions. Frictional forces mainly builds up friction soil and the friction angle is defined by the angle when landslides occur. Friction angle can be evaluated using CPT or pressure probe. Both methods are performed similarly, with constant pressure and sink rate, but differ in time, cost, competence requirements and number of measurable parameters. The methods also differ when evaluating the friction angle. For CPT, the Conrad software is used while pressure probe is evaluated with empirical values, set against the peak pressure. This degree project compares the results from performed and evaluated CPT and pressure probes from several drill points in a project. The purpose of the study is to draw conclusions about the soils friction angle, whether the empirically evaluated values of the friction angle by pressure probing, can be correlated with the values of the friction angle through CPT, evaluated with the Conrad software. Both CPT and the evaluation with Conrad are more advanced methods and are therefore seen as the correct value for the soils friction angle. The result shows that pressure probe provides a good indication when evaluating the friction angle and can be used, with the knowledge that the friction angle is rarely evaluated higher than from CPT. The methods differ the most towards the surface to almost correlate towards the depth. / Kunskap om jordens friktionsvinkel är nödvändig vid bland annat släntstabilitetsutredning samt dimensionering för grundläggning av byggnader och anläggning. Friktionsjord byggs huvudsakligen upp av friktionskrafter och friktionsvinkeln definieras av vinkeln då ras uppstår. Friktionsvinkeln kan bland annat utvärderas med hjälp av resultat från CPT eller trycksondering. Båda metoderna utförs på liknande sätt, med konstant tryck och sjunkningshastighet men skiljer sig i tidsåtgång, kostnad, kompetenskrav samt antal mätbara parametrar. Metoderna skiljer sig också vid utvärdering av friktionsvinkel. För CPT används programvaran Conrad medan trycksondering utvärderas med empiriskt framtagna värden, ställda mot spetstrycket. Detta examensarbete jämför resultaten från utförda och utvärderade CPT resp. trycksonderingar från ett flertal borrpunkter i ett projekt. Syftet med studien är att dra slutsatser om jordens friktionsvinkel, huruvida de empiskt utvärderade värden för friktionsvinkeln genom trycksondering kan korreleras med värden för friktionsvinkeln genom CPT, utvärderande med programvaran Conrad. Både CPT-sondering och utvärdering med Conrad är avancerade metoder och ses därför som det mer korrekta värdet för jordens friktionsvinkel. Resultatet visar att trycksondering ger en bra indikation vid utvärdering av friktionsvinkel och kan användas, med vetskapen att friktionsvinkeln sällan utvärderas högre än från CPT. Skillnaden vid utvärdering är som störst nära markytan och minskar för att nära på korrelera mot djupet.

This thesis deals with a study of methods sufficient to describe the behavior of bulk materials (homogeneous and non-homogeneous) during their transport by bucket elevators in the application focused on the optimization of the bucket shape and also on the optimization of operating parameters of whole elevator. More specifically, this thesis is based on the studying and creating analytical and numerical computational models which are used for description of flows and deformations especially of particulate materials. Firstly, the thesis is focused on the process of discharging the bucket – the relationship among the shape of the surface of a particulate material and geometry, position and movement of the bucket. The beginning and way of discharge of the bucket will be determined. Secondly, the thesis includes the overall computational model of a bucket elevator which is based on discrete element method and presented in the case study. The goal is to determine the limits of some classical physical and mathematical descriptions.

La presente tesis evalúa el comportamiento mecánico de un suelo arcilloso mezclado con PET triturado. El uso potencial de este material plástico en aplicaciones geotécnicas puede reducir el problema de la eliminación inadecuada y mejorar las características de resistencia y deformación del suelo. Se empleó Tereftalato de polietileno, PET, y suelo arcilloso proveniente de la provincia de Tarapoto. Los parámetros de resistencia al corte que definen las características mecánicas del suelo son el ángulo de fricción y la cohesión. En la ejecución de una obra civil, estos parámetros generalmente no se ajustan a los requerimientos del proyecto, por tal razón se debe buscar una solución para la estabilidad del suelo implicado en cualquier construcción. Esta tesis se realizó en tres etapas, la primera fue la recolección de información, la segunda la fase de laboratorio, llevándose a cabo ensayos de Proctor estándar (densidad – humedad), corte directo (ángulo de fricción y cohesión), limite líquido, limite plástico y granulometría; y por último el análisis de los resultados. El suelo arcilloso utilizado fue mezclado con 5%, 10% y 20% de PET triturado en peso seco. Los porcentajes de PET aumentaron la capacidad de soporte del suelo. / This thesis evaluates the mechanical behavior of a clay soil mixed with crushed PET. The potential use of this waste material in geotechnical applications may ultimately reduce the problem of improper disposal and improve the strength and deformation characteristics of the soil. Polyethylene terephthalate, PET, and clayey soil from the province of Tarapoto were used. The shear strength parameters that define the mechanical properties of soil are the internal friction angle and cohesion. While constructing any civil engineering structure, those parameters usually do not adjust to the requirements of the Project, therefore, there must be a solution for the soil stability in any civil work. This thesis was carried out in three stages, the first was the collection of information, the second the laboratory phase, carrying out standard Proctor tests (density - humidity), direct cutting (angle of friction and cohesion), liquid limit, limit plastic and granulometry; and finally the analysis of the results. The clayey soil used was mixed with 5%, 10% and 20% of crushed PET by dry weight. The percentages of PET increased the soil support capacity. / Tesis

Esta investigación consiste en dar a conocer los efectos de la variación de los parámetros de los materiales que existen en las presas debido al esfuerzo de confinamiento entre sus partículas que la componen. Para ello, en primer lugar, se describió la realidad problemática, los antecedentes y generalidades previos acerca del tema para determinar la presa a utilizar, que fue la de Palo Redondo, Chavimochic. En segundo lugar, en el marco teórico se expuso un conjunto de conceptos fundamentales necesarios para entender los tipos de presas que existen, los parámetros de resistencia de los materiales, análisis de estabilidad de taludes y el uso de herramientas computacionales como el SLIDE y el PLAXIS. En tercer lugar, se trabajó con dos métodos de trabajo (ángulo de fricción constante y ángulo de fricción variable), considerando la misma geometría y los valores del anteproyecto de la presa Palo Redondo y además, se usó un gráfico de relación de esfuerzo y ángulo de fricción considerando los materiales usados en la presa a estudiar, para calcular el factor de seguridad con el software SLIDE. Asimismo, para el uso del software PLAXIS se consideró subdivisiones en franjas de cada 10 metros respecto a la cara de la presa, para tratar de representar el proceso de construcción de la misma, ya que este programa trabaja con elementos finitos y así lograr calcular los esfuerzos y deformaciones de la presa. Finalmente, se realizó un análisis comparativo entre los resultados obtenidos de los dos métodos usados. / This research is about making known the effects of the variation of the parameters of the materials that exist in the dams due to the effort of confinement between their particles. To do this, in the first place, the problematic reality, the background and previous generalities about the subject to determine the dam to be used, which was that of Palo Redondo, Chavimochic, are described. Second, the theoretical framework presented a set of fundamental concepts necessary to understand the types of dams that exist, the parameters of resistance of materials, slope stability analysis and the use of computational tools such as SLIDE and PLAXIS. Third, select with two working methods (constant friction angle and variable friction angle), create the same geometry and the values ​​of the draft the Palo Redondo dam and use an abacus of the same document, to calculate the safety factor with the SLIDE software. Also, for the use of the PLAXIS software, subdivisions in strips of every 10 meters with the face of the dam are considered, to try to represent the construction process of the dam, since this program works with finite elements and the efforts are calculated and deformations of the dam. Finally, a comparative analysis was performed between the results obtained from the two methods used. / Tesis

In Sweden, the rock mass is commonly used for construction of tunnels and caverns. The rockmass is also used as a foundation for large structures such as bridge abutments and dams. Forthese structures, the understanding of the rock mechanical properties play a key role for reachingan acceptable safety level and minimizing cost. One of the properties that has a high uncertaintyis the shear strength of rock joints. These rock joints constitute the weakest link in the rock massand often govern it´s strength. The uncertainty lies in the amount of factors that affect the shearstrength such as the degree of weathering, the matedness, the roughness of the surface and thescale. Various authors have tried to develop a failure criterion that can predict the peak shearstrength of rock joints and takes into account the influence of the various factors.The aim of this thesis is to evaluate the ability of the newly developed Casagrande et al.criterion to determine the peak shear strength for perfectly mated and natural rock joints withdifferent degrees of matedness. All samples analyzed in this thesis have been scanned andcustomized to run in the programmed version of the Casagrande et al. criterion. This iterativeprocess will stop as the application reach the apparent dip angle where the total shearing force issmaller than the total sliding force. This angle combined with the basic friction angle gives thepeak friction angle for calculations of the peak shear strength.The result show that the Casagrande et al. criterion can predict the peak shear strength forperfectly mated joint. However, for the natural rock joint, as the degree of matedness decreases,the accuracy of the prediction of the peak shear strength decreases. The conclusion of this studyis that the Casagrande’s criterion cannot determine the peak shear strength of natural rock jointsand that further development of the Casagrande et al. criterion is needed taking this parameterinto account. / Sverige är berg ett vanligt material för byggande av tunnlar och bergrum. För dessakonstruktioner spelar bergegenskaperna en nyckelroll för att nå en acceptabel säkerhetsnivåoch minimera kostnaden. En av de egenskaper som har stor osäkerhet är skjuvhållfastheten förbergsprickor. Osäkerheten ligger i de många faktorer som påverkar skjuvhållfastheten, såsomgraden av vittring, passning, ytans råhet och skala. Olika författare har försökt att anpassa ettbrottkriterium för bergsprickor som tar hänsyn till faktorernas inflytande och som kan användastill att uppskatta den maximala skjuvhållfastheten.Syftet med detta examensarbete är att utvärdera förmågan hos det nyligen utveckladebrottkriteriet av Casagrande et al. att bestämma den maximala skjuvhållfastheten för perfektpassade sprickor och naturliga sprickor med olika grad av passning. Alla prover i detta arbetehar skannats in och anpassats för att köras i den programmerade algoritmen som beräknar denmaximala skjuvhållfastheten enligt kriteriet av Casagrande et al.. Kriteriet använder sig av eniterativ process som pågår tills algoritmen når den vinkel där den totala skjuvkraften är mindreän den totala glidkraften. Denna vinkel kombinerad med sprickans basfriktionsvinkeln ger denmaximala friktionsvinkeln för beräkning av skjuvhållfastheten.Resultaten visar att Casagrande et al. kan förutspå den maximala skjuvhållfastheten förperfekt passade sprickor. När passningsgraden minskar för naturliga bergsprickor minskar kriterietsförmåga att prediktera den maximala skjuvhållfastheten. Slutsatsen från detta arbete äratt kriteriet av Casagrande et al. kan prediktera skjuvhållfastheten för perfekt passade sprickormen saknar förmågan att beakta inverkan från passning, vilket leder till att skjuvhållfasthetenöverskattas om kriteriet användas på naturliga sprickor som inte är perfekt passade. Fortsattforskning krävs för att vidareutveckla kriteriet så att graden av passning kan beaktas.

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