Study on Static Strength of Aeolian Sand before and after Cyclic Loading

Abstract:

Aeolian sand is one commonly used subgrade filling in Xinjiang Oasis-desert region, engineering practices also proved its applicability as subgrade filling. In order to find the law of Aeolian sand subgrade static strength after cyclic loading, the paper studied the static strength of Aeolian sand before and after cyclic loading through the dynamic and static triaxial tests. It is concluded that the greater cyclic loading is, the more Aeolian sand static strength peak decreases. When cyclic loading is small, the bigger confining pressure and consolidation ratio are, the static strength peak increases more after cyclic loading. The bigger initial static deviator stress is, the more Aeolian sand static strength peak reduces. The frequency of cyclic loading has little effect on static strength. In order to keep the stability of low embankment, we should restrict overload , ensure subgrade and foundation consolidation adequately, at the same time using gravel or geosynthetic materials to package edge of roadbed, so as to increase confining pressure. The research results can provide reference for the design and construction of Aeolian sand low subgrade in Xinjiang Oasis-desert region.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 580-583)
• Pages: 191-194
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.580-583.191
• Online since: July 2014
• Authors: Da Peng Liu*, Xiao Hua Yang, Jing Wang, Zheng Jun Mao
• Keywords: Aeolian Sand, Confining Pressure, Consolidation Ratio, Cyclic Loading, Initial Static Deviator Stress, Static Strength

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