Monotonic and cyclic shear stiffness of unsaturated soil at different temperatures

Charles Wang Wai Ng, C. Zhou, J. Xu

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Abstract

Shear stiffness of soil is one of the most important geotechnical parameters for predicting ground movements and monotonic and cyclic responses of many earth structures. In this keynote, a newly developed temperature and suction controlled cyclic triaxle apparatus is introduced. Measured results of anisotropic shear modulus at very small strains, shear modulus degradation curve at small strains and resilient modulus under cyclic loads at various suctions and temperatures are analyzed and reported. Semi-empirical state-dependent equations for anisotropic shear modulus and resilient modulus of unsaturated soil are proposed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationUnsaturated Soil Mechanics from Theory to Practice - Proceedings of the 6th Asia-Pacific Conference on Unsaturated Soils
EditorsChangfu Wei, Zhenghan Chen, Dean Sun, Yongfu Xu
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages89-101
Number of pages13
ISBN (Print)9781138029217
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event6th Asia-Pacific Conference on Unsaturated Soil Mechanics from Theory to Practice, AP-UNSAT 2015 - Guilin, China
Duration: 23 Oct 201526 Oct 2015

Publication series

NameUnsaturated Soil Mechanics from Theory to Practice - Proceedings of the 6th Asia-Pacific Conference on Unsaturated Soils

Conference

Conference6th Asia-Pacific Conference on Unsaturated Soil Mechanics from Theory to Practice, AP-UNSAT 2015
Country/TerritoryChina
CityGuilin
Period23/10/1526/10/15

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Soil Science

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