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Factors influencing laboratory vibratory compaction
Includes bibliography.
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| access_status_str | Open Access |
| author | Troost, Jan J |
| author2 | Rosenthal, Gerald N |
| author_browse | Rosenthal, Gerald N Troost, Jan J |
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| institution | University of Cape Town (South Africa) |
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| spelling | oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/17651 Factors influencing laboratory vibratory compaction Troost, Jan J Rosenthal, Gerald N Soil stabilization - Testing Soils - Vibration Vibratory compacting - Testing Includes bibliography. The thesis consists of a literature review and a limited experimental investigation in a soils laboratory. The objective of the literature review is to determine what standard laboratory test methods based on vibration exist for the control of compaction, to what soil types these tests are applicable and what the factors are which affect laboratory vibratory compaction. The study revealed that extensive research has been carried out in the USA and Europe, where standard laboratory compaction tests exist for the determination of the maximum dry density of cohesionless, free-draining soil. The US methods are based on the use of a vibratory table, while the European practice is based on the use of a vibratory tamper. No standard tests appear to exist for soil exhibiting cohesion, though limited research has been carried out in the USA into the behaviour of such soils under laboratory vibratory compaction. The factors; frequency, amplitude, mould size and shape surcharge intensity and manner of application, soil type, time of vibration, number of layers and moisture content are all reported to have an effect on the maximum dry density achievable. It has been recognised that significant interaction occurs between the factors affecting vibratory compaction, but the extent of the interaction appears to be only partly understood. The objective of the limited experimental program was to determine whether a specific graded crushed stone could be compacted to Modified AASHTO maximum dry density with a laboratory vibratory compaction technique using a vibratory table, and how this could best be achieved. The effects on dry density of changing the frequency, the time of vibration, mould size, surcharge pressure, grading and moisture content were investigated. It is concluded that the graded crushed stone in question can be compacted to Mod. AASHTO maximum dry density but that before reliable reproducible results can be achieved with this type of test further work is necessary. Such research should be aimed at investigating the interaction effect between the amplitude of vibration, the soil type and the type and intensity of the applied surcharge pressure. 2016-03-11T14:25:15Z 2016-03-11T14:25:15Z 1987 Master Thesis Masters MSc (Eng) http://hdl.handle.net/11427/17651 eng application/pdf Department of Civil Engineering Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment University of Cape Town |
| spellingShingle | Soil stabilization - Testing Soils - Vibration Vibratory compacting - Testing Troost, Jan J Factors influencing laboratory vibratory compaction |
| thesis_degree_str | Master's |
| title | Factors influencing laboratory vibratory compaction |
| title_full | Factors influencing laboratory vibratory compaction |
| title_fullStr | Factors influencing laboratory vibratory compaction |
| title_full_unstemmed | Factors influencing laboratory vibratory compaction |
| title_short | Factors influencing laboratory vibratory compaction |
| title_sort | factors influencing laboratory vibratory compaction |
| topic | Soil stabilization - Testing Soils - Vibration Vibratory compacting - Testing |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/17651 |
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