Evaluation of Strain Variation Within a Triaxial Specimen Due to End Effects

1998 ◽  
Vol 1614 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Pezo ◽  
Miguel Picornell ◽  
Soheil Nazarian
Keyword(s):  
Test System ◽  
Gauge Length ◽  
Numerical Results ◽  
Experimental Program ◽  
Production Test ◽  
Test Results ◽  
End Effects ◽  
Static Test ◽  
Base Materials ◽  
Typical Range

A new triaxial test setup is described that has been developed to test large specimens (150 mm in diameter and 300 mm long). The system was designed to use eight proximitors: two placed on opposite ends of a diameter at midheight of the specimen to measure lateral deformation and six placed in pairs along the specimen and distributed at 120 degrees around the specimen to measure axial deformations. To calibrate this setup and to cover the typical range for highway base materials, nine elastomer specimens were manufactured with three different stiffnesses. A quasi-static test program was implemented with these specimens to evaluate the capabilities and shortcomings of the system, the repeatability and accuracy of the test results, and the optimization of the gauge length to be used for measuring axial strains in the production test system. An axisymmetric computer model was assembled to predict axial and lateral deformations at the measuring points used in the experimental program. The experimental and numerical results are in fairly good agreement except in the vicinity of the loading end platens. The numerical results indicate overprediction of the moduli by about 15 percent when the gauge length used is the whole length of the specimen instead of the central one-fifth. The experimental data show somewhat higher discrepancies (about 20 percent) for the same range of gauge lengths.

scholarly journals Qualification Test System for Radiation Detection Devices QuTeSt

2021 ◽  
Vol 253 ◽  
pp. 07006
Author(s):  
Monika Risse ◽  
Peter Clemens ◽  
Jeannette Glabian ◽  
Olaf Schumann ◽  
Theo Koeble ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Detection ◽  
Dynamic Test ◽  
Test System ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Test Procedures ◽  
Test Environment ◽  
Measuring Device ◽  
Static Test ◽  
Detection And Identification

Measurement equipment for the detection and identification of radioactive and nuclear (RN) material has a wide application area. The main application aspects are monitoring, search, and identification. A common goal is to gain reliable measurement results. In the past, the only way to assess the performance of a measuring device was to rely on the data given by the manufacturer of the device itself. Reliable test results from an independent third party are more than welcome. These tests can be performed against consensus standards in order to have reproducible test results, independent of the testing location and the performing laboratory. Fraunhofer INT has conceived and built a test environment to perform dynamic and static test measurements using neutron and gamma sources. Tests can be performed in accordance with the IEC and ANSI standards as well as the ITRAP+10 test procedures. This includes qualification tests of truck portal monitors with the dynamic test system. Generally, the effects of one test parameter on other test parameters are not considered in the test procedures. For example, the accuracy of the dose rate may depend on the energy range of the radioactive source used. Besides the overview of the test systems the paper will address restrictions, problems and limitations of the possible qualification measurements as well as potential limitations arising from the given test procedures themselves.

Investigating the use of small-diameter softwood as guardrail posts: static test results

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
David E. Kretschmann ◽  
Ron Faller ◽  
Jason Hascall ◽  
John Reid ◽  
Dean Sicking ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Small Diameter ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Static Test

scholarly journals Null-Result Test for Effect on Weight from Large Electrostatic Charge

Physics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-172
Author(s):  
G. Hathaway ◽  
L. L. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Scalar Field ◽  
Long Range ◽  
Buoyancy Force ◽  
Weak Field ◽  
Electrostatic Charge ◽  
Measurement Precision ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Static Test ◽  
Null Result ◽  
Test Objects

We report test results searching for an effect of electrostatic charge on weight. For conducting test objects of mass of order 1 kg, we found no effect on weight, for potentials ranging from 10 V to 200 kV, corresponding to charge states ranging from 10−9 to over 10−5 coulombs, and for both polarities, to within a measurement precision of 2 g. While such a result may not be unexpected, this is the first unipolar, high-voltage, meter-scale, static test for electro-gravitic effects reported in the literature. Our investigation was motivated by the search for possible coupling to a long-range scalar field that could surround the planet, yet go otherwise undetected. The large buoyancy force predicted within the classical Kaluza theory involving a long-range scalar field is falsified by our results, and this appears to be the first such experimental test of the classical Kaluza theory in the weak field regime, where it was otherwise thought identical with known physics. A parameterization is suggested to organize the variety of electro-gravitic experiment designs.

Framework and performance analysis of college English testing system based on data mining technology

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Liu Narengerile ◽  
Li Di ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Data Mining ◽  
Test System ◽  
Test Time ◽  
Testing System ◽  
Test Results ◽  
System Software ◽  
Examination System ◽  
Mining Technology ◽  
College English ◽  
And Performance

At present, the college English testing system has become an indispensable system in many universities. However, the English test system is not highly humanized due to problems such as unreasonable framework structure. This paper combines data mining technology to build a college English test framework. The college English test system software based on data mining mainly realizes the computer program to automatically generate test papers, set the test time to automatically judge the test takers’ test results, and give out results on the spot. The test takers log in to complete the test through the test system software. The examination system software solves the functions of printing test papers, arranging invigilation classrooms, invigilating teachers, invigilating process, collecting test papers, scoring and analyzing test papers in traditional examinations. Finally, this paper analyzes the performance of this paper through experimental research. The research results show that the system constructed in this paper has certain practical effects.

scholarly journals Physical, Deformation, and Stiffness Properties of Recycled Concrete Aggregate

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 4245
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Gabryś ◽  
Emil Soból ◽  
Wojciech Sas
Keyword(s):  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Experimental Program ◽  
Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Recycled Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Granulometric Analysis ◽  
Stiffness Properties ◽  
Grain Distribution ◽  
Natural Aggregates ◽  
Critical Reduction

The construction sector is currently struggling with the reuse of waste originating from the demolition and modernization of buildings and roads. Furthermore, old buildings are gradually being replaced by new structures. This brings a significant increase of concrete debris to waste landfills. To prevent this, many studies on the possibilities of recycling concrete, known as recycled concrete aggregate (RCA), have been done. To broaden the applicability of reused concrete, an understanding of its properties and engineering behavior is required. A difficulty in sustainable, proper management of RCA is the shortage of appropriate test results necessary to assess its utility. For this reason, in the present study, the physical, deformation, and stiffness properties of RCA with gravely grain distribution were analyzed carefully in the geotechnical laboratory. To examine the mentioned properties, an extensive experimental program was planned, which included the following studies: granulometric analysis, Proctor and oedometer tests, as well as resonant column tests. The obtained research results show that RCA has lower values of deformation and stiffness parameters than natural aggregates. However, after applying in oedometer apparatus repetitive cycles of loading/unloading/reloading, some significant improvement in the values of the parameters studied was noticed, most likely due to susceptibility to static compaction. Moreover, some critical reduction in the range of linear response of RCA to dynamic loading was observed.

Experimental Investigation for Horizontal Ultimate Bearing Capacity and Target Ductility Factor Improvement Results of the RC Column Reinforced by AFL with Damages

2014 ◽  
Vol 488-489 ◽  
pp. 497-500
Author(s):  
You Lin Zou ◽  
Pei Yan Huang
Keyword(s):  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Ultimate Bearing Capacity ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Rc Columns ◽  
Static Test ◽  
Rc Column ◽  
Ductility Factor ◽  
Secant Stiffness ◽  
Function Relationship ◽  
Reversed Cyclic

Deem test results from the low reversed cyclic loading quasi-static test with 2 RC columns as the basic information of secant stiffness damage of the reference column and take use of the TMS instrument in the test to artificially make the damage percentage of secant stiffness of the RC column as 33%, 50% and 66%, 6 damaged columns in total; reinforce the 6 damaged columns and 2 undamaged ones under the same conditions with AFL, through quasi-static contrast test. Test results show that it is able to effectively boost horizontal ultimate bearing capacity and ductility deformability of the RC columns with AFL for reinforcement; besides, there is a linear function relationship between horizontal ultimate bearing capacity, target ductility factor, and damage percentage of secant stiffness.

Design of Static Test Model for Three-Tower Cable-Stayed Self-Anchored Suspension Composed Bridge

2011 ◽  
Vol 243-249 ◽  
pp. 1528-1535
Author(s):  
Yu Zhao ◽  
Yong Jun Zhou ◽  
Jing Sun ◽  
Jin Tao Tang ◽  
Xu Li
Keyword(s):  
Complex System ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Test Model ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Static Test ◽  
Whole Process ◽  
Aesthetic Appearance ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Novel Structures

Cable-stayed self-anchored suspension composed bridges have novel structures and aesthetic appearance with complex system and difficulty for design and construction. In order to acquire a better knowledge of the load-carrying capability of this type of bridges, based on a real bridge and the theory of abnormal similarity, a full-bridge scaled down(1:20) test model was built to simulate the whole process of construction. The test results were preferably fit the theoretical calculation value. It can be seen that the design of the bridge was reasonable, and the accuracy of the calculation of finite element model was verified at the same time. The test and the related results can be used as the reference for the test and design of the similar bridges.

Bearing Capacity Characteristic of Unsaturated Granular Soils

2011 ◽  
Vol 261-263 ◽  
pp. 989-993 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anuchit Uchaipichat ◽  
Ekachai Man Koksung
Keyword(s):  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Matric Suction ◽  
Ultimate Bearing Capacity ◽  
Experimental Program ◽  
Granular Soils ◽  
Test Results ◽  
High Level ◽  
Unsaturated Granular Soils ◽  
Capacity Characteristic

An experimental program of laboratory bearing tests was performed to characterize the bearing capacity of foundation on unsaturated granular soils. All tests were performed by pushing a circular rod on the surface of compacted sand specimens with different values of matric suction until failure. The test results show an increase in ultimate bearing capacity with increasing matric suction at low suction value but a decrease in that at high level of suction. The comparisons between the test results and simulations using the expressions proposed in this paper are presented and discussed. Good agreements are achieved for all testing values of suction.

The Research of IC Test Based on LTX-77 Test System

2014 ◽  
Vol 496-500 ◽  
pp. 1176-1179
Author(s):  
Li Tan ◽  
Yu Fang
Keyword(s):  
Test Object ◽  
Test System ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Analog Ic ◽  
Test Platform ◽  
Logic Functions ◽  
Actual Test ◽  
Ic Test

LTX-77 test system is a large IC test system that is used for various kinds of analog IC, digital IC and analog digital mixed IC. It can be used to test DC parameters, AC parameters and logic functions. In the paper, the IC test platform is LTX-77 test system. IC ADC0804 was tested as the test object. The test method of IC is described in the view of actual test. The test results show that the test system is convenient and accurate, which has important practical value for IC manufacturers and users.

Integration Success Story in Shilaif Shale Oil from Vertical Pilot to Horizontal

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amena Dhawi Alharthi ◽  
Pierre Van Laer ◽  
Trevor Brooks ◽  
Pierre Olivier Goiran ◽  
Muhammad Zeeshan Baig ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reservoir Characterization ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Production Test ◽  
Fluid Composition ◽  
Shale Oil ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Deep Basin ◽  
Pilot Hole ◽  
Unconventional Oil ◽  
Intrashelf Basin

Abstract The development of unconventional target in the Shilaif formation is in line with the Unconventional objective towards adding to ADNOC reserves. For future optimization of development plans, it is of utmost importance to understand and test and therefore prove the productivity of the future Unconventional Horizontal Oil wells. The Shilaif formation was deposited in a deeper water intrashelf basin with thicknesses varying from 600 to 800 ft from deep basin to slope respectively. The formation is subdivided into 3 main composite sequences each with separate source and clean tight carbonates. The well under consideration (Well A-V for the vertical pilot and Well A-H for the horizontal wellbore) was drilled on purpose in a deep synclinal area to access the best possible oil generation and maturity in these shale Oil plays. Due to the stacked nature of these thick high-quality reservoirs, a pilot well is drilled to perform reservoir characterization and test hydrocarbon type and potential from each bench. Fracturing and testing are performed in each reservoir layer for the primary purpose to evaluate and collect key fracturing and reservoir parameter required to calibrate petrophysical and geomechanical model, landing target optimization and ultimately for the design of the development plan of this stacked play. Frac height, reservoir fluid composition and deliverability, pore pressure are among key data collected. The landing point selected based on the comprehensive unconventional core analysis integrated with petrophysical and geomechanical outcomes using post vertical frac and test results. Well A-H was drilled as a sidetrack from the pilot hole Well A-V. This lateral section was logged with LWD Triple Combo while Resistivity Image was acquired on WL. Based on the logging data the well stayed in the target Layer / formation, cutting analysis data for XRD and TOC was integrated with the petrophysical results in A-H well. Production test results from subject were among the highest rate seen during exploration and appraisal of this unconventional oil plays and compete with the current commercial top tier analog unconventional oil plays. Achieving those results in such early exploration phases is huge milestone for ADNOC unconventional exploration journey in UAE and sign of promising future development.

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