Journal Published Online: 01 December 1986
Volume 9, Issue 4

Cyclic Simple Shear Testing of Granular Materials

CODEN: GTJODJ

Abstract

Developments to a pneumatically operated simple shear apparatus for dry granular materials allowing application of cyclic shear and normal stresses are described. Boundary transducers were of only limited success for stress measurement so a prediction method for complete description of the stress state was used. Tests on uniform crushed limestone of 1.5- and 3-mm nominal sizes showed that increased volumetric strains were developed under cyclic normal stress and bidirectional shearing. Shear strains were not much influenced by cyclic application of the normal stress.

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Shaw, P
Knight Dames & Moore, Durban, South Africa
Brown, SF
University Park, Nottingham
Pages: 8
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Stock #: GTJ10632J
ISSN: 0149-6115
DOI: 10.1520/GTJ10632J