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935169
Critical gradients and pressures in dense swelling clays. Note
Dixon, D A; Gray, M N; Hnatiw, D
Can Geotech J V29, N6, Dec 1992, P1113-1119
Preliminary results are presented of constant head permeabil-
ity tests on dry, confined, compacted bentonite clays. On wet-
ting or with increasing hydraulic gradient, the clays develop a
swelling pressure. Some clays appear to show a critical gradi-
ent or pressure, below which water flow will not occur. Once
the apparent critical gradient is exceeded, water flow occurs
and it continues if the gradient is subsequently reduced below
the initial critical value. Implications to clays used as radioac-
tive waste vault buffer materials are examined.
935170
Rockfill placement and compaction guidelines
Breitenbach, A J
Geotech Test J V16. N1, March 1993, P76-84
General guidelines for rockfill placement and compaction are
proposed based on experiences gained from several large
rockfill dams. Information has been acquired from construc-
tion of test fills using procedures developed in the 1960s by the
US Corps of Engineers and updated for today's compaction
equipment. Borrow selection and development, lift thickness,
roller passes, gradation, moisture conditioning, and overbuild
are discussed.
935171
Method for the determination of coefficient of consolidation.
Technical note
Sridharan, A; Prakash, K
Geotech Test J V16, N1, March 1993, P131-134
A convenient curve-fitting method of obtaining the coefficient
of consolidation can be developed when Terzaghi's U-T
(degree of consolidation-time factor) relation is plotted as T
against T/U. An improved method of interpretation, similar to
the square root of time-fitting method is proposed, based on
plot of compression of a consolidating layer against
time/compression. Better and easier estimates of the 90% con-
solidation point are possible.
935172
Plate-load tests of collapsible soils. Technical note
Reznik, Y M
J Geotech Engng Div A S C E VlI9, N3, March 1993, P608-
615
In situ plate load tests provide some of the most reliable data
for foundation design. Tests on collapsible loesses and loessial
loams in the Ukraine are described. Correlations between col-
lapse potentials estabished in the field and in various labora-
tory tests are discussed. Factors to be considered when
applying laboratory and field collapsibility data to foundation
design are examined.
935173
Deformable porous media with double porosity. Quusi-statics.
II: Memory effects
Auriault, J L; Boutic, C
Trans Porous Media VIO, N2, Feb 1993, P153-169
The macroscopic steady state description of a porous medium
with pores and fractures is investigated using a homogeniza-
tion technique. The description is, as expected, sensitive to the
ratios between the different scales (characteristic lengths of
pores, fractures and the macroscopic medium). Two particular
cases are examined, one which gives a macroscopic description
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to that of a single porosity medium, the other which exhibits
memory effects, attributable to seepage through the
micropores.
935174
Analysis of end bearing gravel piles
Poorooshasb, H B; Miura, N; Komoto, T
Proc Ninth Asian Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and
Foundation Engineering, Bangkok, 9-13 December 1991 V I,
P275-278. Publ Thailand: Southeast Asian Geotechnieal
Society, 1991
An effective stress analysis is presented of end bearing gravel
piles in soft soils and supporting a rigid platform. Consolida-
tion, load transfer between components of the system, and
settlements which occur continuously throughout the loading
history are taken into account. The analysis focuses on veloc-
ity of the soil particles during the loading process, and once
this has been determined, other pertinent quantities can be
evaluated. An efficient computation scheme is developed. Ini-
tial results are illustrated.
935175
Pore pressure dissipation and settlements of soft deposits
under embankment loads
Younger, J S
Proc Ninth Asian Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and
Foundation Engineering, Bangkok, 9-13 December 1991 VI,
P359-363. Publ Thailand: Southeast Asian Geotechnical
Society, 1991
Pore pressure dissipation and settlement as a result of surface
loading have been monitored for Bandung (freshwater) and
Surabaya (marine) clays in Indonesia. Results are discussed
together with those from a well documented site of marine
clay at Muar, Malaysia. Differences in bchaviour are
examined bearing in mind the different geological histories of
the materials, and relevant consolidation parameters are deter-
mined. Pore pressure dissipation analysis was by a 2D alter-
nating directional implicit finite difference approach on
layered soil profile models.
935176
Engineering characteristics and evaluation of Chengdu Clay,
China
Sen, S
Proc 26th Annual Conference of the Engineering Group of the
Geological Society, The Engineering Geology o f Weak Rock,
Leeds, 9-13 September 1990 P65-69. Publ Rotterdam: A A
Balkema, 1993 (Engineering Geology Special Publication No.
8)
Engineering geological and mechanical properties of Chengdu
clay from Sichuan province have been investigated. The mate-
rial is overconsolidated,of low permeability, and is prone to
shrinkage and swelling. The moisture content-volume change
properties of this material necessitate care be taken in con-
struction and design of foundations. Methods used to over-
come foundation settlement/heave problems are summarised.
935177
Shale swelling at elevated temperature and pressure
Chenevert, M E; Osisanya, S O
Proe 33rd US Symposium on Rock Mechanics, Santa Fe, 3-5
June 1992 P869-878. Publ Rotterdam: A A Balkema, 1992
A model based on thermodynamics and laboratory derived
data is presented for swelling of Wellington shale in contact
with water at elevated temperature and pressure. Fluid move-
ment is driven by the partial molar free energies of the rock