Application of Fractal Geometry in the Evaluation of Surface Microtexture of Soil Particles

Abstract:

The shape of particles building the solid phase of soils is an important factor influencing soil behaviour. Three parameters defining the characteristics of particle shape: roundness, angularity and texture are the most commonly analyzed. The most difficult issue is texture determination due to its complex nature. Quantitative evaluation of this parameter creates serious problems, however, is not impossible. A new mathematical tool, such as fractal geometry, may be helpful. Through the use of power law, fractal analysis allows to designate fractal dimension that specifies the complexity of the tested object.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 797)
• Pages: 238-245
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.797.238
• Online since: November 2015
• Authors: Sylwia Szerakowska*, Maria Jolanta Sulewska, Edward Stanisław Oczeretko, Jerzy Trzciński, Barbara Woronko
• Keywords: Elements of Particle Shape, Fractal Analysis, Fractal Dimension, Texture

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