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    Direct shear behavior of gravel-rubber mixtures: Discrete element modeling and microscopic investigations (2022)

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    https://hdl.handle.net/10092/104180
    
    Publisher's DOI/URI
    http://doi.org/10.1016/j.sandf.2022.101156
    
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    Elsevier BV
    ISSN
    0038-0806
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    en
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    Authors
    Chew K
    Vinod JS
    Tasalloti A
    Allulakshmi K
    Chiaro, Gabriele cc
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    Abstract

    In this paper, a newly developed 3-dimentional discrete element model (DEM) for gravel-rubber mixtures (GRMs), namely DEM4GRM, that is capable of accurately describing the macro-scale shear response (from small to large deformation) of GRMs in a direct shear box apparatus is presented. Rigid gravel grains are modelled as simple multi-shape clumps, while soft rubber particles are modeled by using deformable 35-ball body-centered-cubic clusters. Mixtures are prepared with different volumetric rubber content (VRC) at 0, 10, 25, 40 and 100%, statically compressed under 30, 60 and 100 kPa vertical stress and then sheared, by closely simulating a reference laboratory test procedure. The variation of micro-scale factors such as fabric, normal and tangential force anisotropy is carefully examined throughout the shearing process and described by means of novel micro-mechanical relationships valid for GRMs. Moreover, strong-force chains are scrutinized to identify the transition from rigid to soft granular skeleton and gain insights on the load transfer and deformation mechanisms of GRMs. It is shown that the development of the fabric and force anisotropy during shearing is closely related to the macro-scale shear strength of GRMs, and strongly depends on the VRC. Besides, strong-force chains appear to be primarily formed by gravel-gravel contacts (resulting in a rigid-like mechanical behavior) up to VRC = 30%, and by rubberrubber contacts (causing a soft-like mechanical response) beyond VRC = 60%. Alternatively, at 30% < VRC < 60%, gravel-rubber contacts are predominant in the strong-force network and an intermediate mechanical behavior is observed. This is consistent with the behavioral trends observed in the macro- and micro-mechanical responses.

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    Chew K, Chiaro G, Vinod JS, Tasalloti A, Allulakshmi K (2022). Direct shear behavior of gravel-rubber mixtures: Discrete element modeling and microscopic investigations. Soils and Foundations. 62(3). 101156-101156.
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    Keywords
    discrete element method; direct shear; Gravel-rubber mixtures; Deformable rubber particles; Fabric and force anisotropy; Strong-force chains
    ANZSRC Fields of Research
    40 - Engineering::4005 - Civil engineering::400506 - Earthquake engineering
    40 - Engineering::4005 - Civil engineering::400502 - Civil geotechnical engineering
    40 - Engineering::4005 - Civil engineering::400505 - Construction materials
    40 - Engineering::4011 - Environmental engineering::401102 - Environmentally sustainable engineering
    40 - Engineering::4011 - Environmental engineering::401106 - Waste management, reduction, reuse and recycling
    40 - Engineering::4016 - Materials engineering::401605 - Functional materials
    40 - Engineering::4016 - Materials engineering::401602 - Composite and hybrid materials
    40 - Engineering::4017 - Mechanical engineering::401706 - Numerical modelling and mechanical characterisation
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    http://hdl.handle.net/10092/17651

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