Current research on dynamic shear behavior of geosynthetic clay liners

P. J. Fox, J. T. Olsta

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Abstract

A research program is described for measurement of the shear behavior of geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) and GCL interfaces under dynamic loading conditions. A state-of-the-art, large-scale dynamic direct shear machine is currently being constructed for the project that has the capability to test rectangular GCL specimens measuring 0.3 × 1.1 m (12 × 42 in.). The device has a maximum shear displacement of 254 mm (10 in.), a maximum normal stress of 2,400 kPa (50,000 psf), a maximum shear stress of 750 kPa (15,700 psf), and the capability to impart sinusoidal shearing with a displacement amplitude of 25 mm (1.0 in.) at a frequency of 5 Hz. This paper describes the objectives of the research program, the equipment under construction, and the dynamic shearing tests to be conducted. Copyright ASCE 2005.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationGeosynthetics Research and Development in Progress
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005
Event18th GRI Conference, Held in Conjunction with Geo-Frontiers 2005 - Austin, TX, United States
Duration: Jan 24 2005Jan 26 2005

Publication series

NameGeosynthetics Research and Development in Progress

Other

Other18th GRI Conference, Held in Conjunction with Geo-Frontiers 2005
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAustin, TX
Period1/24/051/26/05

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Materials Chemistry

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