Abstract: The morphology of two types of complex calcareous sand was investigated in this study. The materials were selected owing to their different geologic and biologic origins. Ledge Point is a bioclastic coastal sand, while ...

Abstract: Whereas the crushing of solid soil particles has been studied for decades, there is very little research performed on the micromechanics of hollow particles crushing. In this paper a statistical model based on the principles ...

Abstract: Geotechnical centrifuge tests were conducted to examine the behavior of low-aspect-ratio piles and caissons in clayey soils subject to high moment loading. Model piles with an aspect ratio of two were tested in the 150g-t ...