Experimental method to study the effects of fabric anisotropy on elastic shear modulus of sand

Bo Li, Xiangwu Zeng, Haiyan Ming

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Abstract

Fabric anisotropy of a granular soil may strongly influence its engineering properties and behavior. This paper presents the results of a new experimental study designed to measure the anisotropic shear moduli by simulating fabric anisotropy. Piezoelectric transducers were used to obtain the elastic shear modulus in vertical, horizontal, and 45° inclined planes (Gvh, Ghh, Gah) of samples prepared by 0°, 45°, and 90° deposition angles. The measurements show a significant difference of G in these planes in soil samples because of the fabric anisotropy.

Original languageEnglish
JournalGeotechnical Testing Journal
Volume37
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2014

Keywords

  • Anisotropy
  • Deposition angle
  • Fabric
  • Shear modulus

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