Developing physical models for geotechnical teaching and research
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Paper/Presentation Title | Developing physical models for geotechnical teaching and research |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Shiau, Jim S. (Author), Pather, Selvan (Author) and Ayers, Ron (Author) |
Editors | Ng, C. W. W., Zhang, L. M. and Wang, Y. H. |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Physical Modelling in Geotechnics - 6th ICPMG '06 |
Journal Citation | 1, pp. 157-162 |
Number of Pages | 5 |
Year | 2006 |
Place of Publication | Hong Kong |
ISBN | 9780415415866 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.amazon.com/Physical-Modelling-Geotechnics-ICPMG062-CDROM/dp/0415415861 |
Conference/Event | 6th International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics |
Event Details | 6th International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics Event Date 04 to end of 06 Aug 2006 Event Location Hong Kong, China |
Abstract | [Abstract]: Large centrifuges are often used in research laboratories to study the self-weight stress induced failure of geotechnical structures. While most academics recognize the importance of geotechnical teaching by using the centrifuge technology to demonstrate the behaviour of geotechnical problems, the cost of servicing this teaching aid is prohibitive in many universities. In this paper, we present the concepts involved in designing inexpensive laboratory equipment which can be used to perform demonstrations and research experiments on the ultimate behaviour of various geotechnical structures under external loadings. Such equipment can be efficiently used to complement the theoretical approach and serve to visualize phenomena of geo-structural failures. |
Keywords | geotechnical teaching; geotechnical research; centrifuge technology |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 400502. Civil geotechnical engineering |
401902. Geomechanics and resources geotechnical engineering | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Department of Agricultural, Civil and Environmental Engineering |
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9xx81/developing-physical-models-for-geotechnical-teaching-and-research
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