A new approach to particle shape classification of granular materials

MA Maroof, A Mahboubi, A Noorzad, Y Safi - Transportation Geotechnics, 2020 - Elsevier
The shape of soil particles influences asphalt, concrete, and soil behavior. The image
analysis and visual comparison methods are commonly employed to quantify the shape …

Role of particle shape on the shear strength of sand-GCL interfaces under dry and wet conditions

AG Pillai, ML Gali - Geotextiles and Geomembranes, 2022 - Elsevier
Interface shear strength of geosynthetic clay liners (GCL) with the sand particles is
predominantly influenced by the surface characteristics of the GCL, size and shape of the …

Geometric form changes of soil quartz minerals under Freeze-thaw weathering

Q Liu, Z Zhang, J Zhai, S Zhang, K Zhou, A Melnikov… - Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Freeze-thaw weathering can alter the geometry of soil minerals and severely damage the
Earth's surface. This has significant implications for the global geological environment. To …

Microstructure investigation of soft clay subjected to triaxial loading

H Sun, MX Hou, C Chen, XR Ge - Engineering Geology, 2020 - Elsevier
The microstructure properties of soft clay in Shanghai were discussed in light of
experimental observations from a series of triaxial stress path tests and field emission …

Representativity of 2D shape parameters for mineral particles in quantitative petrography

E Berrezueta, J Cuervas-Mons, Á Rodríguez-Rey… - Minerals, 2019 - mdpi.com
This paper introduces an assessment of the representation of shape parameter
measurements on theoretical particles. The aim of the study was to establish a numerical …

Structural performance assessment of concrete components based on fractal information of cracks

Y Liu, K Dai, D Li, M Luo, Y Liu, Y Shi, J Xu… - Journal of Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
Damage assessment of concrete components is of vital importance for ensuring the safety of
civil structures. The occurrence and development of cracks in reinforced concrete …

Effect of fractal dimension on sand-geosynthetic interface shear strength

A Ari, S Akbulut - Powder Technology, 2022 - Elsevier
In this research, the effects of particle shape and surface structure on sand-geosynthetic
interface shear strength were quantitatively investigated using fractal theory. Three different …

Contribution of fractal dimension theory into the uniaxial compressive strength prediction of a volcanic welded bimrock

E Avşar - Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 2020 - Springer
This study was carried out on Sille agglomerate which is a typical volcanic welded bimrock.
Two precious historical monuments, Koimesis Tes Panagias Church and Sekili hill …

A new method to determine specific surface area and shape coefficient of a cohesionless granular medium

MA Maroof, A Mahboubi, A Noorzad - Advanced Powder Technology, 2020 - Elsevier
The specific surface area of soil grains (SSA) influences the physical and chemical
properties of soil. Despite the widespread application of the SSA, it is often determined by …

[HTML][HTML] Investigations of the effects of particle morphology on granular material behaviors using a multi-sphere approach

SPK Kodicherla, G Gong, L Fan, S Wilkinson… - Journal of Rock …, 2020 - Elsevier
This article studies the influences of particle morphology on the behaviors of granular
materials at both macroscopic and microscopic levels based on the discrete element method …