Development of a new temperature-controlled triaxial apparatus for saturated soils
Authors: Martinez Calonge, D., Gawecka, K.A., Zdravkovic, L., Sim, W.W., Taborda, D.M.G.
Journal: Geotechnical Engineering for Infrastructure and Development Proceedings of the Xvi European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering Ecsmge 2015
Publication Date: 01/01/2015
Volume: 6
Pages: 3219-3224
Abstract:In recent years, the study of the Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical (THM) behaviour of geomaterials has become a growing area in geotechnical engineering due to the increasing interest in energy geostructures and underground nuclear waste disposal. Advanced laboratory testing is essential in gaining an understanding of the THM behaviour of soils and solving these complex geomechanical problems. This paper describes the development of a new triaxial apparatus at the Imperial College Geotechnics Laboratory, capable of testing saturated soils at temperatures up to 85°C and pressures up to 800kPa. In order to aid its design, numerical analysis of the thermal response of the cell was conducted using the Imperial College Finite Element Program (ICFEP) with its newly developed THM capabilities.
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Development of a new temperature-controlled triaxial apparatus for saturated soils
Authors: Martinez Calonge, D., Gawecka, K., Zdravković, L., Sim, W.W., Taborda, D.
Conference: XVI European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
Dates: 13/09/2015
Publication Date: 18/09/2015
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