Abstract: The three-dimensional discrete element method (DEM) is employed to investigate the macro- and microscopic mechanical behaviors of unsaturated silt subjected to one-dimensional (K0) and constant stress ratio loadings. A DEM ...

Abstract: The construction and long-term use of underwater tunnels suffer from hazards associated with the pore pressure and water inflow. Analytical approaches quickly can predict the seepage field, through which the water inflow ...

Abstract: This paper presents a numerical investigation into the macromechanical and micromechanical behavior of unsaturated structural loess under constant stress increment ratio compression using the distinct-element method (DEM). ...

Abstract: Tongji-1 lunar soil simulant (TJ-1 for short) was recently invented by Tongji University, China. It could be used to construct testing ground in the preparatory impact tests of lunar landers under the extremely adverse ...

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to present macro- and micro-study on the yielding of microstructured geomaterials by numerical experiments. This target is achieved by carrying out 63 one-dimensional and biaxial compressions ...

Abstract: Subgrade soft clays are subjected to intermittent changeable-frequency cyclic loading and exhibit complex dynamic reactions compared with those under single-frequency cyclic loading. This research proposed a novel testing ...

Abstract: The loading stress path affects the soil’s dynamic response, but there are

Abstract: Dredger fill possesses undesirable engineering properties due to high water content, compressibility, and low permeability, causing insufficient consolidation and long treatment periods using a vacuum preloading method. ...