Abstract
This paper describes the results from a systematic study examining the shear strength parameters of two natural dune siliceous sands and two natural calcareous sands from the Perth area, as well as two commercially sourced uniform sands. Standard classification testing was performed including measurements of grading distribution, void ratio limits and shape parameters. A comprehensive series of direct shear tests was carried out on each sand to assess the strength and dilatancy characteristics. These results were used to evaluate the effects of particle shape as well as grading distribution on the peak friction angles.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication date | 2019 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
| Event | 13th Australia New Zealand Conference on Geomechanics - Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, Perth, Australia Duration: 1 Apr 2019 → 3 Apr 2019 Conference number: 13 |
Conference
| Conference | 13th Australia New Zealand Conference on Geomechanics |
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| Number | 13 |
| Location | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre |
| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Perth |
| Period | 01/04/2019 → 03/04/2019 |