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Effects of inter-particle friction on the critical state behavior of granular materials: A numerical study

  • X. Huang
  • , K. Hanley
  • , C. O'sullivan
  • , C. Y. Kwok
  • , I. G. Tham

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

Abstract

Critical state soil mechanics (CSSM) gives a theoretical framework for soil modelling. This paper investigates the effect of inter-particle friction on the critical state behavior of DEM assemblies with grading representative of a real soil. It is found that the angle of shearing resistance at the critical state increases with increasing inter-particle friction (?) and in void ratio (e) vs logarithmic mean effective stress (log(p')) space the critical state locii have higher e values when is higher. An atypical CSL in e-logp' space that deviates from experimental observations and the classical CSSM behavior was observed when. Micro-scale analyses show that this can be attributed to the emergence of a higher number of floating particles due to the increasing self-stability of strong force chains with increasing inter-particle friction. This study recommends the use of inter-particle friction lower than 0.5.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationParticle-Based Methods III: Fundamentals and Applications - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Particle-based MethodsFundamentals and Applications, Particles 2013
Pages165-175
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event3rd International Conference on Particle-Based Methods Fundamentals and Applications, Particles 2013 - Stuttgart, Germany
Duration: 18 Sept 201320 Sept 2013

Publication series

NameParticle-Based Methods III: Fundamentals and Applications - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Particle-based MethodsFundamentals and Applications, Particles 2013

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Particle-Based Methods Fundamentals and Applications, Particles 2013
PlaceGermany
CityStuttgart
Period18/09/1320/09/13

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Research Keywords

  • Critical state
  • Dem
  • Granular materials
  • Inter-particle friction

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