Abstract: A combined axial–torsional testing system was developed to investigate the effect of rotation of principal stresses on the three-dimensional mechanical behavior of Kaolin clay. Uniform and reproducible cohesive specimens ...

Abstract: The influence of geometric arrangement of platelets (microfabric) on the mechanical behavior of kaolin clay is investigated using lubricated end triaxial testing on solid cylindrical specimens. A series of compression and ...

Abstract: Various aspects of the mechanical behavior of kaolin clay are discussed in light of experimental observations from a series of strain controlled true triaxial undrained tests performed on cubical kaolin clay specimens with ...

Abstract: The influence of intermediate principal stress on the mechanical behavior of overconsolidated kaolin clay is investigated using three-dimensional true triaxial testing on cubical specimens. A flexible boundary, true triaxial ...

Abstract: The shape of aggregates has an important influence on the behavior of civil engineering materials. Digital imaging techniques provide unique opportunities for describing these features in an automated fashion. Shape analysis ...

Abstract: A series of combined axial-torsional tests were performed to study the 3D mechanical behavior of kaolin clay in an undrained condition. Using the digital image analysis technique, discrete local deformation of the surface ...

Abstract: A series of one-eighth-scale strain controlled model pressuremeter tests were performed using an automated flexible wall calibration chamber testing system. Undrained model pressuremeter tests were performed with and without ...

Abstract: Electrospun polymer nanofibers are attractive due to their unique volume-to-surface area, chemical, electrical, and optical properties. Department of Homeland security has interest in applications ...

Abstract: The effect of principal stress rotation on the mechanical behavior of Kaolin clay is investigated using combined axial-torsional tests on hollow cylindrical specimens. The yielding behavior and failure criteria are found ...

Abstract: Because of the short construction season and cold winters in Alaska, the prestressed concrete decked bulb-tee bridge system is very popular. However, the concrete deck is an integral part of the bridge superstructure and ...