Degradation of Hydraulically Transported Clay Balls

Abstract

This technical note presents results obtained from test conducted on synthesized clay balls and on clay balls from Mobile Ship Channel subjected to a simulated environment similar to hydraulic transport conditions. work was conducted under Dredging Research Program (DRP) Technical Area 2, Material Properties Related to Navigation and Dredging. Based on these results, empirical relationships between degradation rate and the clay's plasticity and density (or stiffness), as well as the ball's average transport (drag) velocity, are established.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA285446

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  • Dov Leshchinsky
  • Jack Fowler
  • Paul Gilbert
  • Stephen D. Richter

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  • Ground and Sea Platforms

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  • Degradation
  • Dredging
  • Electric Motors
  • Engineering
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  • High Density
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  • Low Density
  • Materials
  • Moisture Content
  • Pipe Flow
  • Pipes
  • Plastic Properties
  • Sheet Metal
  • Stiffness
  • Transport Ships
  • Waterways

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