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The effect of particle gradation on the undrained behaviour of sand

The effect of particle gradation on the undrained monotonic and cyclic loading behaviour is presented. Straight line gradations of Earls Creek sand with varying coefficients of uniformity and identical mineralogy and Dā‚…ā‚€ were tested, using the triaxial test. Improved sample preparation techniques were used to ensure sample uniformity. The data indicates that, under monotonic loading, the relative shear-induced compressibilities due to a variation in the coefficient of uniformity are a function of the type of loading. Cyclic loading tests on isotropically consolidated samples showed that the effect of particle gradation depends on the relative density. At low relative densities, (less than about 45%), the well graded sand had greater cyclic strength than the uniform sand. At high relative densities, (greater than about 60%), this trend was reversed. / Applied Science, Faculty of / Civil Engineering, Department of / Graduate

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:UBC/oai:circle.library.ubc.ca:2429/26699
Date January 1987
CreatorsFisher, Jennifer M.
PublisherUniversity of British Columbia
Source SetsUniversity of British Columbia
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeText, Thesis/Dissertation
RightsFor non-commercial purposes only, such as research, private study and education. Additional conditions apply, see Terms of Use https://open.library.ubc.ca/terms_of_use.

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