Abstract: The elastic modulus of a granular assembly composed of spherical particles in Hertzian contact usually has a scaling law with the mean effective pressure p as K∼G∼p1/3. Laboratory test results, however, reveal that the ...

Abstract: In recent years, a large number of tram–tracks have been constructed in typical soft soil area of China. Infrastructure defects due to the differential foundation settlement are serious issues in this area. To ensure the ...