Journal of Shanghai University(Natural Science Edition) ›› 2018, Vol. 24 ›› Issue (1): 118-125.doi: 10.12066/j.issn.1007-2861.1797

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Micro-mechanism analysis of interface behavior of reinforced sand cushion with denti-inclusions

ZHANG Jun, LIN Yongliang()   

  1. Department of Civil Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
  • Received:2016-05-05 Online:2018-02-28 Published:2018-03-05
  • Contact: LIN Yongliang E-mail:lin_yliang@163.com

Abstract:

To investigate the micro-mechanism of interaction between denti-inclusions and sand cushion, elliptical group particles were developed. Numerical simulation of pull-out tests was performed by PFC2D. The model was validated by comparing the numerical results and the pull-out test results. Evolution of the shear band and load transfer mechanisms was studied. The results show that the stress concentration occurs near denti-inclusions, and the upper and lower interfaces are not symmetrical. The shear bond's thickness of sand cushion reinforced with denti-inclusions is significantly larger than clay reinforcement in case of the same pullout displacement. Every denti-inclusion has a different rate of contribution to pull-out force and change when drawing.

Key words: grid with denti-inclusion, soil-geosynthetic behavior, particle flow code, micro-mechanism

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