Abstract: Particles of natural rockfill materials come in various sizes and shapes, resulting from natural processes, and their mechanical properties are affected by a multitude of interdependent factors. As a result, it is very ...

Abstract: A point-loading device was used to research the breakage characteristics of single particles and to study their crushing mechanism. A series of point-loading tests were completed on the basis of cement ellipsoid particles ...

Abstract: The tensile fracture characteristics of compacted soils are very important for the stability of earth structures. In this work, a horizontal displacement-controlled, uniaxial, direct-tension test apparatus was developed ...