A Dynamic Constitutive Model of Saturated Remolded Loess

Abstract:

A series of dynamic triaxial tests were performed to study a dynamic constitutive relationship of saturated remolded loess under cyclic loading. A new dynamic rational function constitutive model based on damping ratio was proposed. The model assumed the calculated damping ratio equaled to the measured damping ratio and the hysteresis curve was consisted by two curves accorded with rational function. This not only ensured that the theoretical hysteresis curve reflected the real energy dissipation of remolded loess but also retained the high calculated efficiency of this model. The hysteresis curve equation under constant amplitude symmetric loading was deduced and results of this model were verified by the tests.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volumes 535-536)
• Pages: 557-560
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.535-536.557
• Online since: January 2013
• Authors: Zheng Hua Xiao, Hong Jian Liao, Akenjiang Tuohuti, Bo Han
• Keywords: Backbone Curve, Hyperbola, Hysteresis Curve, Rational Function

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