Triaxial relaxation testing of a frozen sand

1995 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 496-511 ◽  
Author(s):  
Branko Ladanyi ◽  
M.B. Benyamina
Keyword(s):  
Triaxial Compression ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Stress Relaxation Test ◽  
Strength Parameters ◽  
Frozen Soils ◽  
Ottawa Sand ◽  
Frozen Sand ◽  
Laboratory Stress ◽  
Potential Use

The objective of this investigation was to evaluate the potential use of the laboratory stress relaxation test to determine the creep and strength properties of frozen soils. This paper presents the results of a series of laboratory step-loaded relaxation tests performed on frozen Ottawa sand under triaxial compression conditions and compares three different interpretation methods for deducing from the test results the creep and strength parameters of frozen soils. Key words : frozen sand, triaxial test, relaxation, creep parameters.

Determination of creep properties of frozen soils by means of the borehole stress relaxation test

1993 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 170-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Ladanyi ◽  
M. Melouki
Keyword(s):  
Stress Relaxation ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Frozen Soil ◽  
Relaxation Test ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Stress Relaxation Test ◽  
Frozen Soils ◽  
Frozen Sand

The objective of this investigation was to evaluate the potential use of the borehole stress relaxation test to determine the creep and strength properties of frozen soils in situ. The paper presents the results of a series of laboratory pressuremeter relaxation tests performed in frozen sand and compares three possible interpretation methods for deducing from the test results the creep and strength parameters of frozen soils. Key words : borehole relaxation, pressuremeter, in situ testing, creep and strength properties, frozen soil.

scholarly journals X-Ray Microtomography (μCT) as a Useful Tool for Visualization and Interpretation of Shear Strength Test Results

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 47-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Damian Stefaniuk ◽  
Matylda Tankiewicz ◽  
Joanna Stróżyk
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Shear Failure ◽  
Triaxial Compression ◽  
Soil Testing ◽  
Geometrical Parameters ◽  
Clayey Soils ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Strength Parameters ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Method Of Evaluation

Abstract The paper demonstrates the applicability of X-ray microtomography (ìCT) to analysis of the results of shear strength examinations of clayey soils. The method of X-ray three-dimensional imaging offers new possibilities in soil testing. The work focuses on a non-destructive method of evaluation of specimen quality used in shear tests and mechanical behavior of soil. The paper presents the results of examination of 4 selected clayey soils. Specimens prepared for the triaxial test have been scanned using ìCT before and after the triaxial compression tests. The shear strength parameters of the soils have been estimated. Changes in soil structure caused by compression and shear failure have been presented as visualizations of the samples tested. This allowed for improved interpretation and evaluation of soil strength parameters and recognition of pre-existing fissures and the exact mode of failure. Basic geometrical parameters have been determined for selected cross-sections of specimens after failure. The test results indicate the utility of the method applied in soil testing.

scholarly journals Changes in the Strength Properties and Phase Transition of Gypsum Modified with Microspheres, Aerogel and HEMC Polymer

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (13) ◽  
pp. 3486
Author(s):  
Justyna Ciemnicka ◽  
Karol Prałat ◽  
Artur Koper ◽  
Grzegorz Makomaski ◽  
Łukasz Majewski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transition ◽  
Differential Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Strength Parameters ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Binding Material ◽  
The Impact

The paper presents an assessment of the impact of using additives on the strength of a binding material, i.e., building gypsum, and also the phase transformation that takes place in it. Microspheres, aerogel and polymer (HEMC) additives were added to a building gypsum slurry with a water to gypsum ratio of 0.75. In order to investigate their influence on bending strength, compressive strength, and the effect of high temperatures, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), as well as tests of the multicomponent binder, were carried out in accordance with the applicable PN-EN 13279-2:2005 standard. The obtained test results allowed to determine that the used additives influenced the strength parameters of the obtained composites. It was shown that the applied additives decreased the compressive and bending strength of the modified gypsum. Despite these properties, the obtained gypsum materials are environmentally friendly because they reuse wastes, such as microspheres. Out of all the applied additives, the use of microspheres in an amount of 10% caused a decrease in the bending strength by only 10%, and an increase in the compressive strength by 4%.

Effect of internal confinement on compression strength of frozen sand

1990 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Branko Ladanyi ◽  
Jean-François Morel
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Compression Strength ◽  
Triaxial Compression ◽  
Senior Author ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Frozen Sand ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Triaxial Compression Tests

When a dense granular material with a viscoplastic matrix, such as ice, is submitted to uniaxial or triaxial compression, it is considered that one portion of its observed strength is due to the internal confinement resulting from tensile stresses generated in the matrix when it tends to oppose the dilation. Recently, a conceptual model of compression strength behaviour of such dilatant materials was developed by the senior author. This paper presents the model and describes an experimental study intended to check its validity. For this purpose, a series of triaxial compression tests on both frozen and unfrozen sand at carefully controlled densities was performed. The test results give a clear support to the theoretical predictions of the contribution of dilatancy hardening to the strength of a dense frozen sand. Key words: frozen sand, compression strength, triaxial compression tests, pore ice, cavitation, dilatancy hardening, conceptual model.

scholarly journals Absorption and Strength Properties of Short Carbon Fiber Reinforced Mortar Composite

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 300
Author(s):  
Md. Safiuddin ◽  
George Abdel-Sayed ◽  
Nataliya Hearn
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Fiber Content ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Air Content ◽  
Entrapped Air ◽  
Short Carbon

This paper presents the water absorption and strength properties of short carbon fiber reinforced mortar (CFRM) composite. Four CFRM composites with 1%, 2%, 3%, and 4% short pitch-based carbon fibers were produced in this study. Normal Portland cement mortar (NCPM) was also prepared for use as the control mortar. The freshly mixed mortar composites were tested for workability, wet density, and entrapped air content. In addition, the hardened mortar composites were examined for compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, flexural strength, and water absorption at the ages of 7 and 28 days. The effects of different carbon fiber contents on the tested properties were observed. Test results showed that the incorporation of carbon fibers decreased the workability and wet density, but increased the entrapped air content in mortar composite. Most interestingly, the compressive strength of CFRM composite increased up to 3% carbon fiber content and then it declined significantly for 4% fiber content, depending on the workability and compaction of the mortar. In contrast, the splitting tensile strength and flexural strength of the CFRM composite increased for all fiber contents due to the greater cracking resistance and improved bond strength of the carbon fibers in the mortar. The presence of short pitch-based carbon fibers significantly strengthened the mortar by bridging the microcracks, resisting the propagation of these minute cracks, and impeding the growth of macrocracks. Furthermore, the water absorption of CFRM composite decreased up to 3% carbon fiber content and then it increased substantially for 4% fiber content, depending on the entrapped air content of the mortar. The overall test results suggest that the mortar with 3% carbon fibers is the optimum CFRM composite based on the tested properties.

scholarly journals Correlation between Peel Test and Real Time Ultrasonic Test for Quality Diagnosis in Resistance Spot Welding

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 282-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angelo F. Andreoli ◽  
Andriy M. Chertov ◽  
Roman Gr. Maev
Keyword(s):  
Nondestructive Evaluation ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Spot Welding ◽  
Peel Test ◽  
Ultrasonic Test ◽  
Welding Time ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Industrial Environment ◽  
Quality Diagnosis ◽  
Potential Use

Abstract: This paper aimed to study the correlation between Real Time Integrated Weld Analyzer measurements and peel test results. The experiment involved study of weld nuggets for different combinations of sheet thicknesses, welding time and current of mild steel samples. The intent was to assess the potential use of a real time integrated ultrasonic system in the industrial environment allowing nondestructive evaluation of 100% of the spot welds produced. The results showed high correlation between nugget penetration into the sheets and nugget size measured ultrasonically and destructively, for all evaluated parameters.

Damage evolution and recrystallization enhancement of frozen loess

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (8) ◽  
pp. 1131-1155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhiwei Zhou ◽  
Wei Ma ◽  
Shujuan Zhang ◽  
Cong Cai ◽  
Yanhu Mu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Strain Rate ◽  
Damage Evolution ◽  
Deformation Process ◽  
Triaxial Compression ◽  
Confining Pressure ◽  
Recrystallization Process ◽  
Frozen Soils ◽  
Time Deformation ◽  
Pressure Melting

A series of multistage triaxial compression, creep, and stress relaxation tests were conducted on frozen loess at the temperature of −6℃ in order to study the damage evolution and recrystallization enhancement of mechanical properties during deformation process. The effect of strain rate, confining pressure, and hydrostatic stress history in the degradation laws of mechanical properties is investigated further. The strain rate has a significant influence on the stress–strain curve which dominates the evolution trend of mechanical properties. The mechanical behaviors (strength, stiffness, and viscosity) of frozen loess all exhibit evident response for the consolidation and pressure melting phenomenon caused by the confining pressure. The multistage loading tests under different hydrostatic stresses are capable of differentiating the development characteristics of mechanical properties during axial loading and hydrostatic compression process, respectively. The testing results indicated that the recrystallization of the ice particle in the frozen soils is an important microscopic factor for enhancement behaviors of mechanical parameters during the deformation process. This strengthening degree of mechanical properties is determined by temperature, duration time, deformation degree, and stress state during the recrystallization process. The phase transformation led by pressure melting and ice recrystallization is a nonnegligible changing pattern of frozen soils microstructure, which has apparent role in the damage evolution of mechanical properties.

Research on Hydraulic Conductivity of Coarse Sandstone under Triaxial Compression

2011 ◽  
Vol 94-96 ◽  
pp. 1146-1151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guan Rong ◽  
Xiao Jiang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Hydraulic Conductivity ◽  
Circumferential Strain ◽  
Triaxial Compression ◽  
Confining Pressure ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Deformation And Failure ◽  
Maximum Value ◽  
Strain Process ◽  
Peak Value

Permeability test for complete stress-strain process of coarse sandstone were carried out in triaxial test instrument. On the basis of test results, the influence of confining pressure and strain on the hydraulic conductivity was discussed. It is shown that in the complete stress-strain process, hydraulic conductivity changes in the law that presents the same character with the curve of stress-strain. The hydraulic conductivity reduces slightly with the increase of deviatoric stress in the stage of micro fracture compressing and elastic; In the elastoplastic stage, along with the expansion of new fractures, the hydraulic conductivity increases slowly at first and then reaches sharply to the maximum value after peak point; In the post-peak stage, the fracture which controls the hydraulic conductivity of coarse sandstone is compressed because of the confining pressure and the hydraulic conductivity decreases. During the process of deformation and failure, the hydraulic conductivity is more sensitive to the change of circumferential strain. With the increase of confining pressure, the increased value from initial to peak value and the decreased value from peak to residual value decreases.

scholarly journals Impact of Elevated Temperatures on Strength Properties and Microstructure of Calcium Sulfoaluminate Paste

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (22) ◽  
pp. 6751
Author(s):  
Konrad A. Sodol ◽  
Łukasz Kaczmarek ◽  
Jacek Szer ◽  
Sebastian Miszczak ◽  
Mariusz Stegliński
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Base Material ◽  
Visual Assessment ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Strength Parameters ◽  
Calcium Sulfoaluminate ◽  
Wide Range

This article is motivated by civil fire safety. Fire-prevention engineering demands a wide range of information about building materials including alternative cements, for instance CSA-cement. Because of exposure of the cement-base material to a high temperature, its strength properties deteriorate due to dehydration connected with phase and microstructure changes. Previous research indicated that the main endothermic reaction of CSA-based composite, dehydration of ettringite, might be used as a cooling system for a metal structure during fire-load. This article examines visual assessment, microstructure, density, as well as flexural and compressive strength parameters of CSA-based composite after isothermal heating at temperatures from 23 °C to 800 °C. The results of SEM/EDS investigations showed that the calcium sulfoaluminate paste may start partially re-sintering above 600 °C. Mechanical tests revealed significant reduction of strength parameters but residual compressive strength was maintained in the whole temperature range e.g., 8 MPa at 800 °C. Additionally, visual assessment of the specimens indicated that it might be possible to predict the material temperature heating based on the specific surface color. These findings add to the evidence of general knowledge about CSA hydrates.

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