DEM Investigation of Particle Crushing Effects on Static and Dynamic Penetration Tests

Ningning Zhang (Lead / Corresponding author), Marcos Arroyo, Matteo Ciantia, Antonio Gens

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Abstract

A 3-dimensional discrete element method model has been developed to simulate static and dynamic rod penetration test in a calibration chamber. The chamber has been filled with a scaled analogue of Fontainebleau sand. Crushing effects on penetration results have been examined. It has been found that particle crushing reduces penetration resistance for both static and dynamic tests. Microscale observation of crushed particles has been conducted. It is shown that dynamic impact causes more crushing events. The crushed particles are distributed within 2–3 radius from the rod for both tests.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of China-Europe Conference on Geotechnical Engineering
PublisherSpringer
Pages274-278
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)1866-8755
ISBN (Print)978-3-319-97111-7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Aug 2018

Publication series

NameSpringer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering
PublisherSpringer
ISSN (Electronic)1866-8763

Keywords

  • Dynamic penetration test
  • Static penetration test
  • Crushing

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