Abstract: In practical engineering, sand fills or deposits are often under an anisotropic stress condition. Thus, these soil elements sustain an initial static shear stress before being acted upon by cyclic loading because of traffic, ...

Abstract: The preshearing history of soil is a prominent factor governing its mechanical behavior at various loading conditions. An experimental program was developed to study the effects of preshearing at drained compression and ...

Abstract: AbstractCalcareous sands, which are prevalent in low latitude coastal regions, are commonly used as filling or foundation materials in onshore and offshore engineering projects. These sands possess unique geological and ...