Article
Engineering, Geological
Tingyan Wang, Linjian Ma, Mingyang Wang, Zeng Li, Xin Zhang, Hansheng Geng
Summary: Coral sand has high porosity, compressibility and crushability due to its irregular particle shape and internal pore structure. Particle shape affects the mechanical behavior of coral sand at high strain rates, including stress-strain response, compressibility, particle breakage and shape change.
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Tingyan Wang, Linjian Ma, Mingyang Wang, Zeng Li, Xin Zhang, Hansheng Geng
Summary: Coral sand is characterized by high porosity, compressibility, and crushability due to its irregular particle shape and pore structure. The shape of coral particles affects the macro-scale performances of coral sand, with bulkier particles exhibiting higher crushing strength and lower compressibility. Dynamic compression tests show that coral sand has high small-strain stiffness, notable strain hardening, and high compressibility at high strain rates. The particle shape also affects the interparticle friction and interlocking, leading to changes in void ratio. Coral particles tend to become more spherical and smoother under dynamic tests, with increased degrees of sphericity and convexity.
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Tao Zhang, Ke Xu, Wenxiong Huang
Summary: This paper proposes a densely arrayed bonded particle model for simulating granular materials with discrete element method (DEM) while considering particle crushing. The research shows that particle crushing has a significant impact on the physical and mechanical properties of materials, dividing the process into four stages. Under extremely high stress, particle crushing affects grading, lateral pressure coefficient, and compressibility.
CMES-COMPUTER MODELING IN ENGINEERING & SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Hao Wang, Yu-Jun Cui, Feng Zhang, Jingjing Liu
Summary: The compression behavior of fine-grained soils is mainly influenced by pore collapse and grain breakage, while sands are mainly controlled by grain breakage. The compressibility of sand-clay mixtures is affected by the fine fraction content, with low fine fractions being influenced by grain breakage, high fine fractions by pore collapse, and medium fine fractions by both pore collapse and grain breakage. The sequence of pore collapse and grain breakage in sand-clay mixtures is consistent with the compression behavior of natural fine-grained soils.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Faruk Sefi, Musaffa Aysen Lav
Summary: This paper presents a laboratory study on the single grain crushing behavior of ballast grains in granular soils subjected to high-level shear stress. Factors affecting the single grain crushing strength, such as grain shape, loading rate, and grain size, were investigated. A new grain breakage factor was proposed to determine the development of grain breakage under one-dimensional compressional conditions.
TRANSPORTATION GEOTECHNICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Ting Yao, Xin Xing, Wei Li
Summary: Particle breakage has significant effects on particle size, shape, surface roughness, and co-ordination number, which in turn affects the macro-mechanical behavior such as compressibility and shear strength. This study investigated the one-dimensional compression behavior of quartz sands with different initial void ratios. The results showed that extensive particle breakage resulted in the definition of a unique normal compression line, with denser samples exhibiting higher yield stress.
Article
Engineering, Geological
Tianliang Zheng, Erxiang Song
Summary: This paper presents a model to estimate the grading evolution and plastic strain caused by particle crushing in the isotropic compression of granular materials, taking into account the coupling effects of particle crushing and grading evolution. By proposing a joint-probability particle crushing criterion and a multipoint load particle crushing criterion, the model simulates particle crushing and grading evolution. Finally, the accuracy of the model is demonstrated through verification with experimental data.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR NUMERICAL AND ANALYTICAL METHODS IN GEOMECHANICS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Shaghayegh Kazempour, Reza Jamshidi Chenari, Hadi Ahmadi, Meghdad Payan, Kostas Senetakis
Summary: The study found that increasing the size of aggregate particles led to a decrease in the coefficient of lateral earth pressure at rest (K0) and volume compressibility. Increasing EPS content shifted the load transfer mechanism from aggregate contacts to contributions from aggregate-EPS and EPS-EPS interactions. Increased angularity and coefficient of uniformity were observed to compete in controlling K0.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Xianwei Zhang, Xinyu Liu, Yiqing Xu, Gang Wang, Meng Zang
Summary: This paper explores the particle breakage behavior of coral soil and its relationship with microstructural characteristics. The study finds that the fragmentation mode of coral particles is mainly influenced by microstructure, with particle irregularity also playing a role. Underwater immersion reduces the particle crushing strength and leads to more breakage. Additionally, a fragmentation mode classification system that considers force-displacement responses, particle fragmentation features, and microstructural properties is proposed.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Karol Brzezinski, Pawel Ciezkowski, Sebastian Bak
Summary: When a confined granular material fractures under high compression, its particle size distribution evolves to a fractal distribution. The fractal nature of crushed granular material can be manipulated by mixing in uncrushable particles. Controlling the particle size distribution of crushed material can optimize the content of eligible fractions in the final product, leading to the development of new comminution techniques applicable to various industries such as mineral processing or recycling.
Article
Engineering, Geological
Chen-Xi Tong, Zong-Lei Dong, Quan Sun, Sheng Zhang, Jun-Xing Zheng, Daichao Sheng
Summary: Carbonate soils, with high compressibility and low particle strength, require special treatment in geotechnical applications. This study conducted one-dimensional compression tests on carbonate soils with different initial particle size distributions and void ratios at a high vertical stress. The results show different deformation mechanisms and behavior modes based on silt fraction and void ratio.
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications
Zhaocheng Li, Baowen Liu, Dongdong Han, Yichang Xie, Yongli Zhao
Summary: The relationship between microcracks of a single particle and crushing strength was investigated through virtual experiments. CT-scanning technology was used to obtain the three-dimensional profile of a single particle. The particle bonding model was employed to construct virtual particles based on the three-dimensional contour, and virtual crushing experiments were conducted using the discrete element method. The influence of microcracks on the Weibull distribution of crushing strength was considered in terms of quantity, location, and direction.
COMPUTATIONAL PARTICLE MECHANICS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lei Zhu, Wenzhe Gu, Tianqi Song, Fengqi Qiu
Summary: This study examines the particle size and chemical components of coal mine gangue during the crushing process, revealing significant variations in characteristic particle size and chemical composition under different crusher discharge settings. The research results are important for guiding the utilization of gangue with different particle sizes after crushing.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Liang Wang, Hao Wang, Jintuo Zhu, Wenyi Huang, Yuechen Zhao
Summary: Experimental study on the characteristics of coal particles under impact crushing revealed that gas significantly weakens the strength of coal. A specific functional relationship was established between particle size distribution and specific crushing work and Protodyakonov coefficient, which is expected to be applied in coal mining enterprises.
Article
Engineering, Geological
Yang Yang, Chunhui Zhang, Rong Wang, Mingjing Jiang, Yinghui Tian
Summary: This study examines the engineering properties of transitional soils mixed with terrestrial silicate and marine carbonate deposits. The research found that soil deformation is caused by inter-particle rearrangement and particle breakage. The test results show that particle breakage tends to play a dominant role on the deformation with increasing content of carbonate sand and load level.
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Meixiang Gu, Jie Cui, Jie Yuan, Yang Wu, Yadong Li, Haizhao Mo
Summary: This study investigates the microscopic interaction and load transfer mechanism between a column and soft clay using the discrete element method (DEM). The results show that the stress distribution between the column and the soft clay changes significantly after loading, with part of the load being transferred from the column to the soft clay through strong particle interactions.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Ocean
Xing Wang, Jie Cui, Yang Wu, Changqi Zhu, Xinzhi Wang
Summary: The mechanical characteristics of calcareous silt interlayers play a crucial role in the stability of island-reef foundations, with cohesion and internal friction angle being affected by dry density and water content. Excessive water content reduces shear strength, and compressive modulus decreases with increasing water content. It is recommended to use stepwise loading method for soil settling estimation in fill engineering construction.
MARINE GEORESOURCES & GEOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yang Wu, Masayuki Hyodo, Jie Cui
MARINE AND PETROLEUM GEOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Yang Wu, Xing Wang, Jian-Hua Shen, Jie Cui, Chang-Qi Zhu, Xin-Zhi Wang
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Xing Wang, Yang Wu, Jie Cui, Chang-Qi Zhu, Xin-Zhi Wang
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Yang Wu, Neng Li, Xinzhi Wang, Jie Cui, Yulong Chen, Yihang Wu, Haruyuki Yamamoto
Summary: This study investigated the mechanical properties and particle crushing behavior of calcareous sand. Experimental results showed that the amount of particle crushing in calcareous sand increased with higher density and confining stress. The shear response of calcareous sand was well interpreted within the critical state framework based on experimental data and analysis.
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Wei Zhang, Shun Wang, Yang Wu, Wei Wu
Summary: The study predicts the onset of shear bands in sand under true triaxial conditions by modifying a hypoplastic constitutive model. The analyses demonstrate accurate prediction of the onset of shear bands, capturing the pre-bifurcation stress-strain relationship at different values of intermediate principal stress. The acoustic tensor criterion commonly used in elastoplastic approaches is found to be inadequate for hypoplastic approaches.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR NUMERICAL AND ANALYTICAL METHODS IN GEOMECHANICS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xing Wang, Jie Cui, Chang-Qi Zhu, Yang Wu, Xin-Zhi Wang
Summary: This study investigated the mechanical behavior of calcareous sand under different loading modes and effective confining pressures, providing an important basis for selecting appropriate parameters for island-reef construction engineering.
BULLETIN OF ENGINEERING GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Wei Zhang, Jia-qiang Zou, Kang Bian, Yang Wu
Summary: This study establishes a thermodynamic-based constitutive model of structural soil, considering the bond strength and bond dissolution mechanisms that contribute to soil strength deterioration. The model is verified through experimental results and can accurately reflect the gradual destructuration process of soil.
CANADIAN GEOTECHNICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yang Wu, Jingrong Liao, Wei Zhang, Jie Cui
Summary: This study conducted a compressive analysis of various factors on the stress-dilatancy behavior of methane hydrate-bearing sediments, finding that factors such as hydrate saturation, temperature, porosity, and formation pattern significantly affect the stability of the sediments. Additionally, different hydrate morphologies resulting from various formation methods can alter the dilatancy behavior of the sediments.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL GAS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Xinzhi Wang, Haozhen Ding, Qingshan Meng, Houzhen Wei, Yang Wu, Yong Zhang
Summary: This study focused on the geological conditions, material characteristics, and mechanical behavior of the dredger fill site on a coral reef in the South China Sea (SCS). Various methods were explored for soil densification and compaction to improve bearing capacity and reduce settlement. The research also established a relationship between soil bearing capacity and blow count of a dynamic penetration test.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Ocean
Yihang Wu, Yang Wu, Jixiong Liu, Neng Li, Sihao Li
Summary: Particle breakage in calcareous sands occurs at a relatively low-pressure region and increases linearly with increasing vertical stress before reaching the yield point. However, the rate of particle breakage slows down with linearly increasing compaction energy. In one-dimensional compression tests, the total amount of particle breakage for a looser specimen is larger at the same vertical stress.
MARINE GEORESOURCES & GEOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Yang Wu, Jie Cui, Jinsheng Huang, Wei Zhang, Norimasa Yoshimoto, Liwei Wen
Summary: The study suggests that clinker ash particles have smaller aspect ratio, sphericity, and roundness compared to sands with other mineralogical components. Under similar test conditions, clinker ash exhibits higher shear resistance than natural sands at the critical state. Critical state friction angles tend to decrease with increasing aspect ratio, sphericity, roundness, and convexity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEOMECHANICS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Xiaoyu Zhang, Jia Chen, Yang Wu, Liang Tang, Xianzhang Ling
Summary: A new approach based on the random forest technique is proposed for accurately and efficiently predicting the maximum seismic response of soil-pile-superstructure systems. The study also found a strong correlation between velocity RMS and the maximum seismic response of SPSSs in liquefiable soils.
JOURNAL OF EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Taichi Hyodo, Yang Wu, Masayuki Hyodo
Summary: Drained and undrained monotonic and undrained cyclic triaxial tests were conducted on reconstituted samples of Shirasu from the Kagoshima area in Japan. It was found that the presence of fines in loose Shirasu creates a weakly interlocked structure, leading to liquefaction. The removal of fines increases the strength of Shirasu.
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
(2022)