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Effect of the Addition of a Second Helix on the Helical Pile Performance in Sand
Helical piles have recently become more popular because of their technical, economic, and environmental benefits. However, the effect of adding a...
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Impact of Heavy Metal and Carbonate on Geotechnical Properties of Sand-Bentonite Mixtures
A Sand-Bentonite Mixture (SBM) modified with carbonate was studied with various lead concentrations to examine the influences of soil contamination...
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Experimental Study on the Static and Dynamic Properties of Silty Sand Mixed with HDPE
Recycling and reusing plastic waste are an environmentally friendly solution to help reduce the demand for landfill space. This study aimed to...
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Assessment of the Hydraulic Characteristics of Aggregate-Expanded Polystyrene Beads Composite Using Enhanced Standard Proctor Compaction Test Configuration
The structure of aggregate-EPS beads mixtures is heavily affected by their grain size distributions and compaction conditions and dictates their...
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Small Strain Stiffness Properties of Cement-Stabilized Sand Reinforced with Polypropylene Fibre
Mechanical and chemical stabilization, as well as the soil reinforcement methods, are common soil improvement techniques; selecting each depends...
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Comparison Between Monotonic, Cyclic and Post-Cyclic Pullout Behavior of a PET Geogrid Embedded in Clean Sand and Clayey Sand
A series of monotonic and multistage pullout tests were performed using a large pullout apparatus to study the monotonic, cyclic and post-cyclic...
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Effect of Clayey Fine Content on Cyclic Deformative Pullout Behavior of PET Geogrid Embedded in Pure Sand
Several monotonic and multistage pullout tests were conducted by means of a large pullout device to investigate the effect of cyclic loading on the...
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Evaluating scale effects and bearing portions in centrifuge modeling of helical anchors: sand
Helical anchors are bearing elements that can resist uplift loads by a combination of shaft and helical plate bearing. The application of helical...
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Geotechnical Behavior of Conical and Skirted Foundations Through Experimental and Numerical Assessment
PurposeThe present research has focused on the load–displacement relationship ( P - δ ) of flat and different types of shell foundations and the effects...
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Investigating the Effect of Treating Reinforcement with Different Additives on the Bearing Capacity of the Footing: An Experimental Study
Considering the interface characteristics between geosynthetics and soil is crucial in estimating the bearing capacity of reinforced footings....
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Experimental and Numerical Evaluation of Pullout Resistance of a Polymeric Strap
A true understanding of interaction between soil and reinforcements is of great help in safe designing of mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls....
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Laboratory Study and Statistical Analysis on the Hydraulic Failure of Sandy Soils
The sand boiling phenomenon occurs downstream of hydraulic structures, and the continuation of this phenomenon could lead to a structural failure. In...
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Investigation of Failure Behaviour of Soil Nailed Excavations under Surcharge by Centrifuge Model Test
A series of centrifuge tests were performed to evaluate surcharge effects on the behavior of nailed vertical excavations. The primary purpose was to...
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Geoenvironmental Application of Novel Persian Gum Biopolymer in Sandy Soil Stabilization
Persian gum as a newly introduced hydrocolloid with unique adhesive and gel forming properties has found wide applications in various industries such...
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Laboratory Investigation on Preplaced Ballast Aggregate Concrete Deterioration over Freezing–Thawing Cycles
One of the major gaps in previous research on the mechanical behavior of ballasted railway tracks converted into slab tracks using the preplaced...
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Experimental Evaluation of the Effects of Structural Parameters, Installation Methods and Soil Density on the Micropile Bearing Capacity
Recognition of the behaviour of micropiles under the influence of various parameters can help in the most efficient and optimal use of this...
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Liquefaction triggering in silty sands: effects of non-plastic fines and mixture-packing conditions
During recent seismic events, such as 2010 Darfield and 2016 Ecuador earthquakes, widespread liquefaction has been observed in sand deposits with...
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Stiffness Degradation and Dam** Ratio of Sand-Gravel Mixtures Under Saturated State
The aim of this research was to explain the effects of gravel content using the intergrain state concept, relative density and confining pressure on G ...
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Investigation of Mechanical Behavior of Foundations Over Unsaturated Sands Reinforced by Stone Columns Using Artificial Neural Networks
Installing stone columns has been widely used in recent decades and is considered to be a promising method to improve bearing capacity and reduce...
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Shear modulus and dam** ratio of sand-granulated rubber mixtures
Recycled waste tires when mixed with soil can play an important role as lightweight materials in retaining walls and embankments, machine foundations...