Mechanical and Physical Properties of ASTM C33 Sand

Abstract

Determining the state of the ground is critical for Objective Force operations. Currently, no methods exist to remotely, and accurately, measure the near-surface soil properties (strength, density, compressibility, and texture) needed to define ground state. Analysis of low-velocity impact probe deceleration, obtained during penetration, is the most practical method to remotely determine ground state. Development of the physics describing the behavior of the impact requires in-depth knowledge of the physical properties of the relevant soil. This report provides an extensive suite of calibration and verification material properties for predicting the response of an ASTM C33 sand to low-velocity probe penetration. The experimental program determined the following physical properties for this sand: elastic behavior (shear and Young's moduli and Poisson's ratio), strength characteristics (friction angle, cohesion, compressibility, and triaxial strength), and construction parameters (maximum/minimum densities, optimum moisture content, and California bearing ratio).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA477592

Entities

People

  • Donald M. Smith
  • Ernest S. Berney Iv

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction
  • Deceleration
  • Energy Levels
  • Grain Size
  • Ground State
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Moisture Content
  • Physical Properties
  • Shear Modulus
  • Shear Stresses
  • Shear Tests

Readers

  • Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.