Masters Theses
Abstract
"The object of this study is to determine experimentally the effect of definite grain size on the shearing characteristics of sandy soils. As it will be discussed in detail under the article - The Mechanics of Shear, the shearing characteristics of sandy soils depends on many factors such as grain size and shape, soil structure and relative density, the water content of soil. An attempt is made throughout the entire investigation to determine the effect of definite grain size on the shearing value and the angle of internal friction under the dry and saturated conditions. Furthermore, the results of shear tests on saturated soils as well as dry soils depend to a large extent on the rate at which the shearing force is increased, the dimensions of the specimen, and other details of the testing procedure. Therefore, all the features of the testing procedure described fully in detail to avoid misleading interpretation of the data"-- Object And Scope Of Investigations, page 4.
Advisor(s)
Gevecker, Vernon A. C., 1909-1992
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Degree Name
M.S. in Civil Engineering
Publisher
Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy
Publication Date
1952
Pagination
v, 48 pages
Note about bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 46-47).
Rights
© 1952 Keyhan Samimi, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Subject Headings
Sandy soils -- Testing
Shear strength of soils -- Testing
Thesis Number
T 1027
Print OCLC #
5150620
Electronic OCLC #
915070310
Link to Catalog Record
Recommended Citation
Samimi, Keyhan, "The effect of grain size on shearing strength of sand" (1952). Masters Theses. 2216.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/2216
