A fast and accurate moisture content (MC) measurement of sand gravel is essential for hydraulic engineering project sites. Most existing measurement m…
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A non-destructive and rapid moisture content detection method of sand gravel material is required in loose material dams. The near-infrared (NIR) spectrum of sand materials is closely related to ...
Sieve analysis is a method that is used to determine the grain size distribution of soils that are greater than 0.075 mm in diameter. It is usually performed for sand and gravel but cannot be used as the sole method for determining the grain size distribution of finer soil. The sieves used in this method are made of woven wires with square ...
Statistics and information on the worldwide supply of, demand for, and flow of the mineral commodity construction sand and gravel. Construction sand and gravel, one of the most accessible natural resources and a major basic raw material, is used mostly by the …
The influences of the fines content on CRR of fines-sand-gravel mixtures are studied based on a series of undrained cyclic triaxial tests. According to the theory of particle contact state, the fines-sand-gravel mixtures are divided into coarse-like soils, fines-like soils and in-transition soils.
Semantic Scholar extracted view of "Macro and micro investigation of gravel content on simple shear behavior of sand-gravel mixture" by Dongsheng Xu et al.
Based on analyses of case histories, a three-step procedure, which includes screening of gravelly sands, computation of stress-normalized, gravel content–corrected shear-wave velocity, and cyclic resistance evaluation using the modified correlation between the corrected shear wave velocity and the cyclic resistance, is proposed for …
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The gravel content (GC) may influence the mechanical properties of sand-gravel mixture (SGM) used in earth structures and may compromise the stability of such structures. The purpose of this paper is to present a macro and micro study on the effect of GC on simple shear behavior of SGM using experimental and numerical approaches.
The effect of gravel contents on the cyclic and post-cyclic monotonic simple shear behavior of gravelly soils during seismic events has significant implications for civil infrastructure.
Table of contents. What is cement? Different applications of cement How to calculate cement How much cement do I need? ... However, we don't want to just carelessly mix cement with sand and gravel to make concrete and end up having lots of waste after.
Industrial sand and gravel is used to make glass, as foundry sand and as abrasive sand. For some applications, it is the silica content (quartz) of sand that makes it so valuable. The silica itself is needed to make products such as glass.
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The influence of the gravel content of gravelly soils on their hydraulic conductivity was studied. The experiment samples with volume percentage of gravel from 0 to 50 % were tested using constant head tests to …
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During soft ground tunnel construction, the presence of sandy gravel stratum often causes serious wear and tear of cutting tools. In this paper, an experimental study to assess abrasivity of sand-gravel materials with different gravel content (GC) and gravel size (GS) was carried out with a horizontally oriented mechanical mixing device.
This experimental study investigates the effects of gravel content on the shearing characteristics of gravelly soils based on the intergrain state concept. A series of drained simple shear tests was performed on reconstituted specimens of gap- and well-graded sands with various gravel content levels.
To investigate the impact of gravel content on shear strength and dilatation of sand-gravel mixture, the large-scale simple shear tests of 21 simples were conducted using an advanced shear apparatus.
A goal of this study is to understand how the gravel content influences the small-strain shear modulus of sand-gravel mixtures in a wide range of GC. Thus, a …
Sand-gravel mixtures are special engineering geological materials between soils and fractured rocks. This study performs a series of bending element tests to systematically investigate the shear ...
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Industrial sand and gravel is used to make glass, as foundry sand and as abrasive sand. For some applications, it is the silica content (quartz) of sand that makes it so valuable.
Concrete, in construction, structural material consisting of a hard, chemically inert particulate substance, known as aggregate (usually sand and gravel), that is bonded together by cement and water. Learn more about concrete, including its history and uses.
Large-scale cyclic simple shear tests and post-cyclic monotonic simple shear tests were performed on gravelly soils with different levels of gravel content (GC) and …
Search metadata Search text contents Search TV news captions Search radio transcripts Search archived web sites Advanced Search. About; Blog; Projects; Help; Donate An illustration of a heart shape ... Moy sand and gravel by Muldoon, Paul. Publication date 2002 Topics Cultural Literacy and Humanities, Reading Level-Adult …
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The gravel content is the key factor of the mechanical properties of conglomerate. As the gravel content increases, the uniaxial compressive strength and elastic modulus of conglomerate decrease.
Sand or gravel often exists in the weathered soils near the slope surface. This research investigates the effect of mixing sand content on consistency limits and shear strength of clays. Firstly ...
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While sand and gravel promote quick drainage, water drains faster with gravel. Necessary structural strength – Sand shifts more than gravel when subjected to a lot of weight, so gravel is a better option for heavy structures, as it compacts really well. Visual appeal – Sand and gravel come in various colors and textures for unique ...
Depending on the water content of the soil, it may appear in four states: solid, semi-solid, plastic and liquid. ... originally developed for determination of hydraulic conductivity of uniformly graded sand but is also useful for fine sand to gravel range, provided the sediment has a uniformity coefficient less than 5 and effective grain size ...
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The sand-gravel mixtures show a decrease in the volume fractions of macropores and wide cores pores with an increase in the gravel contents, while the silt-gravel mixtures show an opposite trend.