Abstract: Particles of natural rockfill materials come in various sizes and shapes, resulting from natural processes, and their mechanical properties are affected by a multitude of interdependent factors. As a result, it is very ...

Abstract: A point-loading device was used to research the breakage characteristics of single particles and to study their crushing mechanism. A series of point-loading tests were completed on the basis of cement ellipsoid particles ...

Abstract: The variation of stress–strain state induces changes in the permeability of clayey soil and then affects the properties of seepage and consolidation. In previous studies, variations of the permeability of soil in shear ...

Abstract: The variation of stress–strain state induces changes in the permeability of clayey soil and then affects the properties of seepage and consolidation. In previous studies, variations of the permeability of soil in shear ...

Abstract: The tensile fracture characteristics of compacted soils are very important for the stability of earth structures. In this work, a horizontal displacement-controlled, uniaxial, direct-tension test apparatus was developed ...

Abstract: To investigate the mechanical characteristics of gravel under general stress conditions, a large-scale static and dynamic true triaxial apparatus was developed at Tsinghua University. The largest specimen was 2 × 2 × 4 mm, ...

Abstract: Comprehending the rainfall infiltration process in rockfill is essential for estimating the strength and unsaturated wetting deformation behaviors of rock structures. This paper presents an experimental study on the rainfall ...