APPLICATIONS OF THE SOLID AND LIQUID STATE CONCEPTS FOR MACROMERITIC LIQUIDS.

Abstract

The development of the concept of the 'liquid' and 'solid' states of large-particle (macromeritic) systems is traced briefly, and the consequences with respect to the shear resistance of such systems are pointed out. Subsequently, insights gained by the macromeritic systems theory and practical applications are treated with special reference to: (1) liquefaction of loose natural sand strata by earthquake shock energy, (2) optimization of strength and permeability of granular drainage structures, (3) stabilization of granular soil systems, (4) granular backfill materials for special purposes, (5) Bearing capacity of granular systems, (6) consideration of porosity, internal surface and capillary phenomena in graded granular systems. The report concludes with a synoptic picture of the present state of knowledge on the structure and properties at different bulk densities of a macromeritic monocomponent system of essentially spherical particle shape. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 1967
Accession Number
AD0657335

Entities

People

  • Hans F. Winterkorn

Organizations

  • Princeton University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Backfills
  • Bearing Capacity
  • Construction Materials
  • Earth Fills
  • Earthquakes
  • Materials
  • Microvessels
  • Optimization
  • Particles
  • Permeability
  • Physical Properties
  • Porosity
  • Porous Materials
  • Resistance

Readers

  • Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Theoretical Analysis.