ON THE STRENGTH OF CLAYEY SOILS. A STUDY OF THE SHEARING RESISTANCE MECHANISM OF THE STRUCTURAL LEVEL,

Abstract

Contents: The nature of clayey soils; Deformation and strength characteristics; Analysis of phase interaction; Implications of phase interaction; Mechanical consequences of phase interaction; Thixotropy and build up of soil structure; Analysis of soil structure; Mechanics of deformation at the structural level; Components of shear strength; Ultimate strength; A brief discussion on the orientation of slip surfaces; Considerations on the measurement of strength; A failure criterion based on failure mechanism; Field evidence; Laboratory experiments; Critical review and conclusions.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0628510

Entities

People

  • Daniel Resendiz

Organizations

  • National Autonomous University of Mexico

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Buildings And Structures
  • Clayey Soils
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Measurement
  • Mechanics
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Research Facilities
  • Resistance
  • Shear Strength
  • Soils

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.
  • Theoretical Analysis.