AN INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECTS OF DYNAMIC LOADS ON THE SHEAR STRENGTH OF SOILS.

Abstract

Soils supporting the foundations of structures subjected to vibrating loads often exhibit strength and elastic properties which are considerably different from the properties of the same soil under static conditions. The purpose of this investigation was to develop an apparatus which could be used for laboratory investigations of the effects of dynamic stress conditions on the shear strength of a soil. An attempt was also made to determine the effects of static shear stresses, confining pressure, and the amplitude of vibration on the velocity of stress wave propagation in a soil sample.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0617408

Entities

People

  • George W. Barnes

Organizations

  • Arizona State University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplitude
  • Dynamic Loads
  • Elastic Properties
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Physical Properties
  • Shear Properties
  • Shear Strength
  • Shear Stresses
  • Stress Waves
  • Stresses
  • Vibration
  • Wave Propagation
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Materials Science (Mechanical Engineering).
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.