The Variation of the Angle of Internal Friction with Size Consist for Mechanically-Chipped Material - Year Two

Abstract

Muck samples from nine different tunnels bored by mechanical tunneling machines were analyzed in the laboratory for size consist, and the variation in the angle of internal friction with changes in size consist. Drained triaxial tests were used in these analyses. Variations in the angle of internal friction with changes in individual particle sizes, overall size consist, and saturation fluids were studied. Test results indicate a decrease in the angle of internal friction with an increase in individual particle size, and with the use of some saturation fluids. Results also reveal an increase in the angle of internal friction with an increase in overall size consist for noncohesive materials.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 31, 1973
Accession Number
AD0764656

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  • Donald E. Raab
  • Lee W. Saperstein

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  • Pennsylvania State University

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  • Energy and Power Technologies

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  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction
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  • Environmental Protection
  • Internal Friction
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