Proceedings of the 2024 7th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Industrial Architecture (ICSEIA 2024)

Effect of Particle Size Distribution on Creep Characteristics of Calcareous Sand under Confined Conditions

Authors
Xu Shi1, Yan Gao1, 2, *, Tiangen Shi1
1School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
2Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
*Corresponding author. Email: gaoyan25@mail.sysu.edu.cn
Corresponding Author
Yan Gao
Available Online 7 June 2024.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-429-7_3How to use a DOI?
Keywords
calcareous sand; particle breakage; creep; particle size distribution; coefficient of uniformity
Abstract

The creep characteristics of calcareous sand under different stress levels and gradations were examined in the study through a series of one-dimensional creep tests using a self-designed acrylic model box. The results demonstrate that, under confined conditions with the same particle gradation, the creep strain and creep rate of calcareous sand increase with the increase of creep stress. Under the same creep stress, the overall creep rate exhibits a nonlinear attenuation over time. Additionally, as the coefficient of uniformity C u of calcareous sand increases, the content of fine particles increases which can fill in the spaces between the larger particle skeletons, resulting in an increase in interparticle locking and a decrease in particle breakage, hence, the creep deformation is inhibited. That is, the creep rate and creep strain of calcareous sand decrease with an increase in C u . Optimizing the particle gradation can effectively reduce creep in calcareous sand.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2024 7th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Industrial Architecture (ICSEIA 2024)
Series
Atlantis Highlights in Engineering
Publication Date
7 June 2024
ISBN
978-94-6463-429-7
ISSN
2589-4943
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10.2991/978-94-6463-429-7_3How to use a DOI?
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© 2024 The Author(s)
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