Abstract: Granular materials deposited under gravity usually exhibit inherent fabric anisotropy, which leads to profoundly varying strength under different loading directions in regard to the bedding plane that has been observed ...

Abstract: (Ti,Mo)C multiple carbide reinforced Fe-based composite coating was produced by laser melting a precursor mixture graphite, ferrotitanium (Fe–Ti), and ferromolybdenum (Fe–Mo) powders. The results ...

Abstract: The quality of hot mix asphalt is affected by the quality and consistency of input aggregates and the control of the production process. To improve the quality of hot mix asphalt, both the aggregates gradation and the ...

Abstract: New observations of experimental facts are made in this study to understand the physical essentials regarding the changes in mobilized maximum stress and phase-transformation stress states of saturated sands subjected to ...

Abstract: The relationship between dilatancy and anisotropy is a fundamental aspect of anisotropic behavior of granular materials. Existing test data directly investigating this relationship are scarce and conflicting. Discrete ...

Abstract: An improved method based on pseudostatic and limit-equilibrium analysis is proposed for evaluating seismic (static plus dynamic) active earth pressures induced by backfill behind movable rigid retaining walls. The proposed ...

Abstract: The classical critical state theory of granular mechanics makes no reference to the anisotropy of the material and has thus raised questions over the uniqueness of the critical state when fabric anisotropy is taken into ...

Abstract: The classification of workpiece surface patterns is an essential element in trying to understand how functional performance is influenced by the surface geometry. Filter banks have been investigated ...