Cyclic Behavior and Liquefaction Potential of Indian Pond Ash Located in Seismic Zones III and IV
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 26, Issue 7
Abstract
In the present study, cyclic behavior and liquefaction potential of pond ashes collected from Talcher, Panki, and Panipat ash embankments located in seismic zone III and IV have been studied. Cyclic triaxial tests were conducted on reconstituted pond ash samples at a relative compaction varying from 94 to 99%. The effects of loading frequency, confining pressure, and relative compaction on cyclic behavior and liquefaction potential of reconstituted pond ashes have been studied. From test results, it is seen that all compacted pond ash samples exhibit good liquefaction resistance, dynamic properties, and degradation index. It may be concluded that pond ashes from Talcher, Panki, and Panipat can effectively be used as a geomaterial in geotechnical applications.
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The authors are grateful to the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, for providing financial assistance.
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Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 26 • Issue 7 • July 2014
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Received: May 31, 2013
Accepted: Oct 21, 2013
Published online: Apr 9, 2014
Published in print: Jul 1, 2014
Discussion open until: Sep 9, 2014
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