STATIC AND DYNAMIC SHEAR STRENGTH OF DRY SAND.
Abstract
The tests reported here were made to determine the strength properties of a specific sand used in large quantities for dynamic soil-structure interaction experiments and dynamic bearing capacity experiments at NCEL. Another purpose was to disclose the effect of loading rate on the shear strength of dry sand. Results were found to be similar to those obtained by other researchers, i.e. loading rate has little effect upon the shear strength of dry sand. Cohension of the sand was zero. Static angle of friction was 44.0 degrees and dynamic angle of friction was 43.1 degrees. Auxiliary tests revealed the effects on dynamic angle of friction of small amounts of absorbed moisture, grain size segregation, and grain shape. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0600356
Entities
People
- C. R. White
- R. L. Lytton
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center