Masters Theses
Abstract
"This thesis investigates the dynamic characteristics of a granular material subjected to horizontal shaking. Motion was induced in a single- particle thick layer of material contained within a Plexiglas box using a small shake table, and data was recorded onto digital video. Variables considered included the frequency and amplitude of the shaking as well as the initial static depth of the granular layer. Analysis of the moving component involved determining the characteristics that cause motion, evaluating changes in the moving layer, and establishing the amount of decompaction the particles experience. It was determined that both the amplitude and frequency affect the onset of particle motion, rate of increase in moving particles, and amount of decompaction. The initial layer depth does not affect the conditions at the onset of particle motion, but the results are inconclusive as to whether or not it influences the amount of decompaction"--Abstract, page iii.
Advisor(s)
Chen, Genda
Committee Member(s)
Mendoza, Cesar
Luna, Ronaldo
Maerz, Norbert H.
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Degree Name
M.S. in Civil Engineering
Publisher
University of Missouri--Rolla
Publication Date
Spring 2007
Pagination
x, 76 pages
Note about bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 73-75).
Rights
© 2007 Lori A. Kindervater, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Subject Headings
Damping (Mechanics)
Earthquake hazard analysis
Granular materials
Soils -- Vibration
Thesis Number
T 9148
Print OCLC #
173486292
Link to Catalog Record
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http://merlin.lib.umsystem.edu/record=b5999111~S5Recommended Citation
Kindervater, Lori A., "Dynamic characteristics of granular materials under horizontal shaking" (2007). Masters Theses. 33.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/33
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