Behavior of Ellipsoids of Two Sizes
Publication: Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
Volume 130, Issue 10
Abstract
The influence of particle shape on granular material response is examined by using the discrete element method. Triaxial drained and undrained tests were performed on specimens of ellipsoids of two sizes. The triaxial test boundary conditions were simulated with a recently developed boundary mechanism. Different loading paths including axial compression, axial extension, lateral compression, and true extension were employed. The specimens were composed of 1,170 ellipsoids having two types of particles. The specimen is made up of 50% by weight of Type I particles that have an aspect ratio of 1.2. The aspect ratio of the Type II particles varies between 1.5 and 2. The specimens were consolidated isotropically before shearing. Comparing with the behavior of specimens of mono-size particles, a higher friction angle and a more complex particle shape effect were observed. The friction angles from the drained tests (axial extension, true extension, and lateral compression tests) were similar and the values are higher than that of the axial compression test. All simulated results are in good agreement with laboratory observation of sands.
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Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
Volume 130 • Issue 10 • October 2004
Pages: 1077 - 1083
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