Abstract: The deformation behavior of sand under shear loading is studied, based on the concept of particulate mechanics with consideration of the slip and nonslip contacts between the sand grains on a macroscopic shear plane. The ...

Abstract: Drainage techniques can be employed to reduce damage of pile rafts in liquefiable ground by decreasing the build-up of excess pore water pressure and maintaining soil stiffness during earthquakes. This paper aims to evaluate ...