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896171
Seismic boundary conditions for porous media
de la Cruz, V; Spanos, T J T
J Geophys Res V94, NB3, March 1989, P3025-3029
Boundary conditions for fluid-filled porous media are derived
in a form independent of choice of equations of motion. A
definition of the boundary surface, together with the equation
of continuity for a porous medium, leads to some of the
boundary conditions. The others are suggested by the physical
meaning of the various stress tensors and the porosities and
the concept of the alignment. For problems of seismic trans-
mission and reflection it is demonstrated that these boundary
conditions are complete. When one of the media degenerates
to an elastic solid or a fluid continuum, the boundary condi-
tions are specialised accordingly. Auth.
896172
ln-situ determination of soil damping in the lake deposit area
of Mexico City
Yang, J C S; Qi, G Z; Pavlin, V; Durelli, A J; Esteva, L
Soil Dyanm Eurthq Engng V8, N1, Jan 1989, P43-52
Soil damping at two accelerogram stations has been deter-
mined using the Random Decrement Technique. Applying this
technique to records from the 1985 Mexico City earthquake,
damping rates and corresponding frequencies of the predomi-
nant mode of 2% and 0.5Hz and 3% and 0.27Hz were found
at heavy and light damage sites respectively. Results indicate
the applicability of the technique and the value of in situ deter-
mination of soil damping for prediction of earthquake
response.
896173
On stress-dilatancy equations of sand subjected to cyclic
loading
Pradhan, T B S; Tatsuoka, F
Soils Found V29, N1, March 1989, P65-81
Results of strain-controlled triaxial and torsional shear tests
under cyclic loading conditions showed that stress-dilatancy
relations for cyclic loading conditions can be obtained by
modifying relations for monotonic loading. Four representa-
tive flow rules originally proposed for monotonic loading, slid-
ing block theory, Rowe's theory, Roscoe's energy dissipation
theory and Taylor's energy dissipation theory, were modified
to derive stress-dilatancy equations under cyclic loading condi-
tions. Values obtained are compared with experimental data,
showing reasonable agreement.
896174
Evaluation of liquefaction resistance of clean sands based on
high-quality undisturbed samples
Yoshimi, Y; Tokimatsu, K; Hosaka, Y
Soils Found V29, N1, March 1989, P93-104
Tests were carried out to evaluate liquefaction resistance of
sands. Undisturbed samples were obtained by in situ freezing.
SPT N-values and physical properties of the in situ frozen soil
were determined. Undrained cyclic shear tests were carried out
on these samples and conventional tube samples to determine
elastic shear modulus and liquefaction resistance. The values
derived were compared with field behaviour using an empirical
equation, showing laboratory data are consistent with field
performance of sands during an earthquake. Results from fro-
zen-type samples and tube samples are compared, showing the
latter give a lower liquefaction resistance and a change in sam-
ple density.
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896175
New measuring device and data acquisition system for true
triaxial dynamic soil test
Kitamara, R; Joumoto, K; Nakamura, K
Proc Symposium on Computer Aided Design and Monitoring
in Geotechnical Engineering, Bangkok, 3-6 December 1986
Pl17-128. Publ Bangkok. AIT, 1986
A development of the true triaxial apparatus of Haruyama
(1981), which allows testing under three principal stress condi-
tions, is described. It can be used to study soil behaviour under
both static and dynamic conditions and has microcomputer
data logging. The volume change measuring and data acquisi-
tion systems are examined in detail. Liquefaction tests on
Toyoura sand under undrained conditions are described.
Identification and classification
896176
Methylene blue test and the geotechnical classification of soils
(In French)
Magnan, J P; Youssefian, G
Bull Liaison Labs Pouts Cbaussees N159, Jan-Feb 1989, P93-
104
The introduction of the methylene blue value into the classifi-
cation of soils for soil mechanics studies, in combination with
certain characteristics of the particle size distribution curve,
makes it possible to establish a classification of soils which is
no longer based on Atterberg limits. It distinguishes soils in
terms of their argillaceous phase, which is known to have an
important influence on the mechanical properties of soils. The
basis of this classification is described, along with tests to ver-
ify its validity for numerous experimental data. Auth.
896177
Application of modified rock-mass classification systems to
blasting assessment in surface mining operations
Sunu, M Z; Singh, R N
Min Sci Tecimoi 118, N3, May 1989, P285.296
The use of rock mass classification for design of efficient blast-
ing is discussed. At a granite and a basalt quarry, extensive
field mapping of discontinuities was undertaken. Direct shear
and triaxial tests were carried out to determine shear strength
of discontinuities, and engineering properties of intact samples
derived. Rock mass rating and the Q system were then used to
evaluate blasting efficiency and stability of newly exposed
walls.
896178
Rock classification for portal design
Rogers, G K; Haycocks, C
Rock Mechanics as a Guide for E~icient Utilization of
Natural Resources: Proc 3Orb U.S. Symposium, Morgamowu,
19-22 June 1989 P23-30. Publ Rotterdam: A A Balkema,
1989
The portal, the near horizontal surface entry point to a mine,
is often a difficult area for strata control, and failures are com-
mon. The Geomechanics Classification System, appended with
an assessment of discontinuity orientation and with sup-
port/excavation guidelines for the 5 rock classes, is suggested
to aid entry design. A design method using RMR predicted
rock loads and half dome theory is proposed for the most
common failure type, crown face overbreak. As the portal is a
small but critical part of the structure, a conservative appr-
oach is suggested.