An Evaluation of Vertical Dynamic Stress Attenuation for Compacted Coarse-Grained Soils
Open Access
- 30 September 2022
- journal article
- Published by Yildiz Technical University in Journal of Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies
- Vol. 7 (3), 172-183
- https://doi.org/10.47481/jscmt.1142438
Abstract
Coarse-grained soil (CGS), as a filler with the characteristics of high bearing capacity but difficult compaction for embankment construction, requires an appropriate thickness of a single compaction layer according to the influence depth of vertical dynamic stress. In this paper, a numerical analysis using PFC2D was conducted by following a scale model test with different particle gradations of compacted CGS fillers by adopting a modified PFWD. The results show that the influence depth is about 50 cm under the impact maximum stress 0.066 MPa if defined the depth as the maximum stress attenuation to 20%. The compacted CGS filler with the dense particle gradation and high strength has a rapid attenuation on vertical dynamic stress. Meanwhile, with the increase of stone content (P5, particle size ≥5 mm), the vertical dynamic stress of compacted CGS is attenuated exponentially. The maximum particle size also affects the attenuation of vertical dynamic stress, which needs further research. The findings support the development of non-destructive devices to rapidly inspect the compactness of subgrade construction.Keywords
Funding Information
- The Transport Science and Technology Progress Program of Anhui Province & Research Program of Anhui Communications Holding Group (2018-029 & JKKJ-2018-13)
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