Reliability Analysis of Excavation Induced Basal Heave
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DOI: 10.1007/s10706-017-0272-2
Abstract: The present study deals with the reliability analysis of basal heave caused by excavation considering uncertainty in the soil properties. The case study considered in the present work has been analyzed deterministically by Hsieh et… read more here.
Keywords: reliability; basal heave; total unit; unit weight ... See more keywords
Thermal-resistant lightweight concrete with polyethylene beads as coarse aggregates
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.01.012
Abstract: Abstract There is an increasing trend towards developing thermal insulating lightweight concrete (TI-LWC) for structural applications. This is fueled by the desire to conserve energy and decrease greenhouse gas emission. Though few studies have been… read more here.
Keywords: unit weight; lightweight concrete; polyethylene beads; coarse aggregates ... See more keywords
Effect of concrete unit weight on the mechanical properties of bottom ash aggregate concrete
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.121998
Abstract: Abstract The depletion of natural aggregates has already progressed significantly in some regions and countries, including South Korea, and it is critical to identify replacement materials to address this problem. In recent decades, researchers have… read more here.
Keywords: mechanical properties; unit weight; effect concrete; bottom ash ... See more keywords
Response of buried pipelines to repeated shaking in liquefiable soils through model tests
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DOI: 10.1016/j.soildyn.2021.106629
Abstract: Abstract Liquefaction hazard induced by seismic events might affect the stability of buried pipelines, with permanent displacements of the embedded structure as a consequence. In this context, the pipe uplift is of main concern, as… read more here.
Keywords: apparent unit; buried pipelines; unit weight; response buried ... See more keywords
Passive earth pressure for retaining structure considering unsaturation and change of effective unit weight of backfill
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DOI: 10.12989/gae.2020.23.3.207
Abstract: This paper presents a kinematic limit analysis for passive earth pressure of rigid retaining structures considering the unsaturation of the backfill. Particular emphasis in the current work is focused on the effects of the spatial… read more here.
Keywords: passive earth; earth pressure; unit weight; pressure ... See more keywords
A Review of Characteristics of LandfilledMunicipal Solid Waste in Several Countries:Physical Composition, Unit Weight,and Permeability Coefficient
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DOI: 10.15244/pjoes/81089
Abstract: The characteristics of landfilled municipal solid waste have great influence on the design, operation, and management of landfills, affecting settlement, slope stability, and leachate/gas well integrity. Through analysis and study we observed that the landfill… read more here.
Keywords: waste; unit weight; permeability coefficient;
A Novel Approach to Swell Mitigation: Machine-Learning-Powered Optimal Unit Weight and Stress Prediction in Expansive Soils
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DOI: 10.3390/app14041411
Abstract: Expansive soils pose significant challenges to structural integrity, primarily due to volumetric changes that can lead to detrimental consequences and substantial economic losses. This study delves into the intricate dynamics of expansive soils through loaded… read more here.
Keywords: prediction; unit weight; expansive soils; machine learning ... See more keywords
Machine Learning Estimation of the Unit Weight of Organic Soils
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DOI: 10.3390/app15169079
Abstract: The aim of this study is to search for and verify regression models of selected geotechnical parameters of organic soils that are useful in engineering practices. Various machine learning methodologies were employed, including decision tree,… read more here.
Keywords: organic soils; unit weight; regression; machine learning ... See more keywords