A framework for evaluating the effects of drained cyclic preshearing on the liquefaction resistance of Ottawa sand

Erin L.D. Sibley, Scott M. Olson, Carmine P. Polito

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Abstract

A series of cyclic simple shear tests were conducted on reconstituted specimens of clean, fine-grained Ottawa C109 sand at three relative densities. Small-amplitude drained cyclic preshearing strains of 0.02-0.3% were applied to the specimens for 30-1000 cycles. After drained cyclic preshearing, the specimens were subjected to higher amplitude cyclic shear strains under constant-volume conditions until liquefaction occurred. The test results are compared with constant-volume cyclic shear tests without preshearing to evaluate the influence that strain amplitude and the number of cycles of drained cyclic preshearing have on the liquefaction resistance of Ottawa C109 sand. Based on this comparison, a framework for understanding drained preshearing is proposed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationGeotechnical Special Publication
EditorsThomas L. Brandon, Richard J. Valentine
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers
Pages131-140
Number of pages10
EditionGSP 281
ISBN (Electronic)9780784480489
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017
EventGeotechnical Frontiers 2017 - Orlando, United States
Duration: Mar 12 2017Mar 15 2017

Publication series

NameGeotechnical Special Publication
NumberGSP 281
Volume0
ISSN (Print)0895-0563

Other

OtherGeotechnical Frontiers 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando
Period3/12/173/15/17

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Building and Construction
  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology

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