Research Article
Jun 1969
Analysis of Triaxial Test for Granular Soils
Authors: Paul R. Paslay and Jay B. Weidler, AM.ASCEAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Engineering Mechanics Division
Volume 95, Issue 3
Abstract
Based on an earlier analytic formulation for the isothermal flow of an idealized cohesionless soil, several implications are deduced for the triaxial test (a compression test in the presence of a hydrostatic pressure). A specific form for the loading surface and the flow rule are selected. Since normality is generally absent uniqueness is not expected and a criterion is established to choose the best solution from a group of possible solutions. The question of stability is examined. Finally, the effect of the elastic membrane normally used in triaxial testing on the behavior of the granular material is discussed. In certain important respects the limited analytical and numerical results appear to agree with experience in soil mechanics testing.
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Journal of the Engineering Mechanics Division
Volume 95 • Issue 3 • June 1969
Pages: 587 - 609
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© 1969 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Jun 1969
Published online: Feb 3, 2021
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Paul R. Paslay
Prof. of Engrg., Brown Univ., Providence, R.I.
Jay B. Weidler, AM.ASCE
Asst. Prof. of Engrg. (Research), Brown Univ., Providence, R.I.
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