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One-Dimensional Compressibility Of Intermediate Non-Plastic Soil Mixtures, Sean E. Salazar
One-Dimensional Compressibility Of Intermediate Non-Plastic Soil Mixtures, Sean E. Salazar
Civil Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses
The results of high stress, one-dimensional compression testing on intermediate soils are presented. Nevada Sand and silica silt mixtures were subjected to very high vertical stresses (140 MPa) in one-dimensional, monotonic compression. Each soil mixture was tested in a nominally loose condition. A specially designed mold with an integrated sensor array was fabricated to contain the soil during pre-consolidation and loading. The 1-D compression curve was plotted for each mixture in the double-logarithmic void ratio (e), and vertical effective stress (σ’v) space and characteristics of the Limiting Compression Curve (LCC) were identified. Initial and post test grain size distribution curves …
Analysis Of Aggregate Distribution In Self-Consolidating Concrete, Brendan Ho
Analysis Of Aggregate Distribution In Self-Consolidating Concrete, Brendan Ho
Civil Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses
Concrete consists of several key ingredients: cement, water, and coarse and fine aggregate. Depending on the proportions of these ingredients, the strength and workability of a concrete mix can be affected adversely. Segregation is the separation of aggregate and cement paste, resulting in a lack of homogeneity. Self-consolidating concrete (SCC) does not require traditional consolidation; however, it can be affected by segregation. This project examines different SCC mixtures and establishes ranges of values for slump flow, T20 , Visual Stability Index (VSI), J-ring flow and J-ring flow spread that ensures proper aggregate distribution and therefore reduces the potential of segregation. …