Artificial cementation is a method commonly used to enhance and improve soil properties. This paper investigates the effect of using different amounts of cement on soil strength parameters and soil bearing capacity, u...Artificial cementation is a method commonly used to enhance and improve soil properties. This paper investigates the effect of using different amounts of cement on soil strength parameters and soil bearing capacity, using the finite element method. Experimental tests are conducted on soil samples with different amounts of Portland cement. A 2-D numerical model is created and validated using the numerical modelling software, COMSOL Multiphysics 5.6 software. The study finds that the cohesion, and the angle of the internal friction of the soil samples increase significantly as a result of adding 1%, 2%, and 4% of Portland cement. The results demonstrate that the stresses and strain under the strip footing proposed decrease by 3.24% and 7.42%. Moreover, the maximum displacement also decreases by 1.47% and 2.97%, as a result of adding cements of 2% and 4%. The bearing capacity values obtained are therefore excellent, especially when using the 2% and 4% cement. The increase identified is due to the increased values of the bearing capacity factors. It is concluded that from an economic viewpoint, using 2% cement is the best option.展开更多
The effect of cold-rolling, by both a series of small passes and single-pass with different deformations as well as the subsequent annealing, on the interfacial structures and properties of A500（AlSn8Pb2Si2.5Cu0.8Cr...The effect of cold-rolling, by both a series of small passes and single-pass with different deformations as well as the subsequent annealing, on the interfacial structures and properties of A500（AlSn8Pb2Si2.5Cu0.8Cr0.2）/steel bimetal strip produced by liquid-solid roll cladding was investigated. Experimental results of the cold-rolling by a series of small passes show that the interfacial bonding strength increases slightly when the total deformation is less than 7.32% and then decreases gradually with the increase in deformation. Subsequent annealing has no effect on the interfacial structures and properties. The effect of cold-rolling by single-pass less than 33.2% deformation on the interfacial structures and properties is the same as that of multi-pass cold-rolling, whereas cold-rolling by single-pass more than 33.2% deformation followed by annealing at 350℃ for 2.5h can make the interfacial bonding strength increase to a great extent. Metallographic examination of the interface shows that there exist only transverse cracks within the interfacial layer and the clad strip does not split along the interface during cold-rolling if the thickness of interfacial layer is less than 45μm. The thick interfacial layer（>56μm）, however, crumbles during cold-rolling, thus resulting in the splitting of the clad strip.展开更多
One of the important issues for geotechnical engineers is the characterization of soil properties such as cohesion and internal friction angle by means of soil testing. A new experimental method of soil characterizati...One of the important issues for geotechnical engineers is the characterization of soil properties such as cohesion and internal friction angle by means of soil testing. A new experimental method of soil characterization based on the surface displacement of strip loaded soils is proposed. The theory to relate the soil deformation/displacement to soil strength properties is presented and compared with a series of conventional soil characterization techniques with direct shear tests. The proposed/developed strip loading tests provide reasonably accurate results compared with traditional direct shear tests. The new strip loading physical simulation and testing devices are helpful for understanding soil strength concepts and also provide an effective bridge connecting with engineering mechanics and foundation engineering courses instructions wherein derivation of bearing capacity theory equations is based on the same MohrCoulomb soil strength parameters. The advantages, limitations, and use of the strip loading modeling/testing technique in engineering education and further more in depth researches are discussed in the concluding remarks part.展开更多
文摘Artificial cementation is a method commonly used to enhance and improve soil properties. This paper investigates the effect of using different amounts of cement on soil strength parameters and soil bearing capacity, using the finite element method. Experimental tests are conducted on soil samples with different amounts of Portland cement. A 2-D numerical model is created and validated using the numerical modelling software, COMSOL Multiphysics 5.6 software. The study finds that the cohesion, and the angle of the internal friction of the soil samples increase significantly as a result of adding 1%, 2%, and 4% of Portland cement. The results demonstrate that the stresses and strain under the strip footing proposed decrease by 3.24% and 7.42%. Moreover, the maximum displacement also decreases by 1.47% and 2.97%, as a result of adding cements of 2% and 4%. The bearing capacity values obtained are therefore excellent, especially when using the 2% and 4% cement. The increase identified is due to the increased values of the bearing capacity factors. It is concluded that from an economic viewpoint, using 2% cement is the best option.
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文摘The effect of cold-rolling, by both a series of small passes and single-pass with different deformations as well as the subsequent annealing, on the interfacial structures and properties of A500（AlSn8Pb2Si2.5Cu0.8Cr0.2）/steel bimetal strip produced by liquid-solid roll cladding was investigated. Experimental results of the cold-rolling by a series of small passes show that the interfacial bonding strength increases slightly when the total deformation is less than 7.32% and then decreases gradually with the increase in deformation. Subsequent annealing has no effect on the interfacial structures and properties. The effect of cold-rolling by single-pass less than 33.2% deformation on the interfacial structures and properties is the same as that of multi-pass cold-rolling, whereas cold-rolling by single-pass more than 33.2% deformation followed by annealing at 350℃ for 2.5h can make the interfacial bonding strength increase to a great extent. Metallographic examination of the interface shows that there exist only transverse cracks within the interfacial layer and the clad strip does not split along the interface during cold-rolling if the thickness of interfacial layer is less than 45μm. The thick interfacial layer（>56μm）, however, crumbles during cold-rolling, thus resulting in the splitting of the clad strip.
文摘One of the important issues for geotechnical engineers is the characterization of soil properties such as cohesion and internal friction angle by means of soil testing. A new experimental method of soil characterization based on the surface displacement of strip loaded soils is proposed. The theory to relate the soil deformation/displacement to soil strength properties is presented and compared with a series of conventional soil characterization techniques with direct shear tests. The proposed/developed strip loading tests provide reasonably accurate results compared with traditional direct shear tests. The new strip loading physical simulation and testing devices are helpful for understanding soil strength concepts and also provide an effective bridge connecting with engineering mechanics and foundation engineering courses instructions wherein derivation of bearing capacity theory equations is based on the same MohrCoulomb soil strength parameters. The advantages, limitations, and use of the strip loading modeling/testing technique in engineering education and further more in depth researches are discussed in the concluding remarks part.
