Analysis On The Effects Of Gradation Of Sand On Shear Strength Characteristics
This study concentrated on gradation of sand which affects shear strength parameters significantly. This study also focusing on the effects of small and large shear boxes on different soil gradation. All tests were conducted on fully dried sand, sizes ranging from 0.063mm to 2mm. Sieve analysis is...
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| description | This study concentrated on gradation of sand which affects shear strength
parameters significantly. This study also focusing on the effects of small and large
shear boxes on different soil gradation. All tests were conducted on fully dried sand, sizes ranging from 0.063mm to 2mm. Sieve analysis is done to classify the material
into fine sand, medium sand and coarse sand, while direct shear test in small and large
scale were conducted to determine shear strength parameters of the samples. It was
found that friction angle tend to increase as the percentage of coarse sand increases in
the sample. This is due to the improved angularity and surface roughness of the
coarser sand which makes the sand to be more resistant against shearing. Size of shear
box has an impact on test results as friction angle decreases when larger scale of shear
box is used. The decrement in friction angle is caused by space enough for the sand
particles in the box to develop individual shear bands fully within the shear zone. It is
proven that coarser sand has better shear strength properties and suitable to be used
for the construction of geotechnical structures which will prevent failures in future. Results of larger shear box is more reliable as it gives more accurate results compared
to small shear box. It will will prevent overestimation of shear strength parameters in
design |
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| spelling | usm-587182023-05-28T06:16:57Z http://eprints.usm.my/58718/ Analysis On The Effects Of Gradation Of Sand On Shear Strength Characteristics Srigaran, Prabagaran T Technology TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) This study concentrated on gradation of sand which affects shear strength parameters significantly. This study also focusing on the effects of small and large shear boxes on different soil gradation. All tests were conducted on fully dried sand, sizes ranging from 0.063mm to 2mm. Sieve analysis is done to classify the material into fine sand, medium sand and coarse sand, while direct shear test in small and large scale were conducted to determine shear strength parameters of the samples. It was found that friction angle tend to increase as the percentage of coarse sand increases in the sample. This is due to the improved angularity and surface roughness of the coarser sand which makes the sand to be more resistant against shearing. Size of shear box has an impact on test results as friction angle decreases when larger scale of shear box is used. The decrement in friction angle is caused by space enough for the sand particles in the box to develop individual shear bands fully within the shear zone. It is proven that coarser sand has better shear strength properties and suitable to be used for the construction of geotechnical structures which will prevent failures in future. Results of larger shear box is more reliable as it gives more accurate results compared to small shear box. It will will prevent overestimation of shear strength parameters in design Universiti Sains Malaysia 2019-06-01 Monograph NonPeerReviewed application/pdf en http://eprints.usm.my/58718/1/Analysis%20On%20The%20Effects%20Of%20Gradation%20Of%20Sand%20On%20Shear%20Strength%20Characteristics.pdf Srigaran, Prabagaran (2019) Analysis On The Effects Of Gradation Of Sand On Shear Strength Characteristics. Project Report. Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteraan Awam. (Submitted) |
| spellingShingle | T Technology TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) Srigaran, Prabagaran Analysis On The Effects Of Gradation Of Sand On Shear Strength Characteristics |
| title | Analysis On The Effects Of Gradation Of Sand On Shear Strength Characteristics |
| title_full | Analysis On The Effects Of Gradation Of Sand On Shear Strength Characteristics |
| title_fullStr | Analysis On The Effects Of Gradation Of Sand On Shear Strength Characteristics |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis On The Effects Of Gradation Of Sand On Shear Strength Characteristics |
| title_short | Analysis On The Effects Of Gradation Of Sand On Shear Strength Characteristics |
| title_sort | analysis on the effects of gradation of sand on shear strength characteristics |
| topic | T Technology TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) |
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