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25 Aug 2006: This thesis describes dynamic centrifuge tests undertaken to try and increase understanding of three such remediation methods: containment walls, cemented zones and inclined, non-loadbearing micro-piles. ... Centrifuge tests with a simple SDOF frame

29 Nov 2007: Pseudo-static BNWF models have been developed which can determine the complete post-buckling response of the system and have been fully validated against centrifuge test data. ... The BNWF analyses and empirical settlement equations were combined to map

17 Dec 2008: 2-chlorobenzoic acid). The short and long-term effectiveness of the S/S treatment was examined through results of batch leaching test, chemical, mechanical and microstructural properties. ... The experimental techniques employed to assess the long-term

19 Feb 2008: K. and Pellegrino, S. (1991). The Pantographic Deployable Mast: design, structural performance and deployment tests.

13 May 2011: Extensive data was generated in a series of laboratory tests in order to develop process envelopes for S/S treatment of contaminated soils using a real site soil contaminated with a ... monolithic leaching, contaminant extraction and dehydrogenase

12 Oct 2004: shear stress. In many centrifuge tests, neither apply. Therefore shear stress is evaluated. ... curves/element test data, and is apparently better at smaller (< 0.05%) strains.

14 Dec 2009: Also, important differences were noted between the centrifuge test results and the Mononobe-Okabe analysis. ... Further tests are needed to ascertain the real seismic behaviour of embedded retaining walls.

2 Nov 2011: Permeability tests are performed on fissured London Clay, exploring the effect of isotropic stress cycles on the permeability of fissures.

19 Dec 2008: tests were successfully simulated.

11 Mar 2008: Small-strain stiffness and its dependency on mean stress level were successfully measured and compared well against data obtained from triaxial tests.

29 Nov 2007: In all simulations and tank tests, PITT-based PCE volume estimates showed wide ranges of accuracy, ranging from 70% under prediction to 20% overprediction.

14 Mar 2002: A discrete element package PFC3D is then used to model individual particles in simple crushing tests.

14 Dec 2006: Tests performed using different chemical compositions but under otherwise identical conditions demonstrated that the lubricant composition significantly affects the rate of build-up as well as the final magnitude of effective

10 Jan 2011: Significant excess pore pressures were generated by the jet grouting. Further investigation into greenfield ground movements in sands has also been carried out, through comparison of three separate centrifuge tests which

16 Apr 2002: effects. A series of centrifuge tests involving loose and dense, dry and saturated models of homogeneous horizontal sand layers has been carried out to investigate the effects of the end-walls

13 Apr 2011: The algorithm was checked against the centrifuge model test results and the numerical analyses, and design charts were produced for free headed piles only_ Finally a design procedure was recommended for

8 Apr 2003: A series of 12 centrifuge tests was designed and carried out at the Schofield Centrifuge Centre using the 10m beam centrifuge.

27 Jun 2008: At present, all earthquake tests carried out at Cambridge use one of two "equivalent shear beam" (ESB) model containers of the latter type.

22 Jun 2010: A model was constructed and tested in a 4 L column (cylindrical) reactor, using the MB test to characterise the reactor performance and operating conditions.

6 Oct 2005: 3. Testing Procedure Testing procedure was similar for both IT04 and IT06 tests. ... 10. 0. 10. 20. g. Time(s). TEST IT04. FLIGHT 1. Scales: Model.

14 Aug 2001: Video image from centrifuge test of DNAPL. migration in sloping sand layers. ... test of LNAPL migration in sloping sand layers. Contours of LNAPL concentration.

26 Mar 2010: Tensile, SIM and SSM tests were conducted using the same experimental set-up (Fig. ... in deriving rupture times which by conventional creep tests would have required months or years.

6 Oct 2005: This chapter presents results from dynamic centrifuge tests on three difference MSW landfill. ... Table 1.4 Simulated earthquake loadings in test IT07, prototype scale [model scale].

23 Feb 2006: A detailed experimental investigation of the stress-strain behaviour of kaolin was carried out using a computer controlled triaxial apparatus supplemented by tests in an oedometer.

14 Oct 2010: Also, novel binders such as magnesia cement, zeolite cement and slag-magnesia blend were also studied to test their applicability in ground improvement.

23 Nov 2005: This flow bypass effect can reduce the overall mass flux. Comparison between the one-dimensional column and two-dimensional tank test results show that the flow bypass resulted in a

20 Jul 2004: Test No. No. of tests 5hrs 5hrs 5hrs 5hrs 5hrs. SIM70-01-01/02 2 25 40 60 80 100. ... Two tests were carried out at each test number; to distinguish them the following identification was used:. •

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26 Mar 2010: 5 COMPARISONS WITH TESTS: PLATE END DEBONDING 5.1 Plate end interface crack induced debonding. ... The analysis of other test data also shows similar results validating the present analysis [4].

8 Apr 2011: Tests had to be carried out at various temperatures levels and for that reason the test apparatus included a Thermo center - Salvis Lab oven, as shown in Fig. ... The variation of the test data at all load levels about this line is small, indicating the

26 Mar 2010: A test plan of all creep tests carried out is given in Table 1. ... Some creep tests, for example test CCTK-70-01 (Fig. 6), had to be discarded, because slip events were observed.

26 Mar 2010: Tests had to be carried out at various temperatures levels and for that reason the test apparatus included a Thermo center oven (Fig. ... 160oC. Each test was repeated three times, giving a total of 72 tests.

20 Dec 2001: The test was continued until snapping of the spiral occurred. For circular concrete specimens with a single spiral, tests were made at 8 days, 15 days and 28 days to obtain ... CONCLUSIONS Concentric compression tests on short AFRP spirally-confined

27 Mar 2010: Therefore long-term creep of ropes is a subject of interest. However, few long-term creep tests have been performed in literature, as this kind of test is costly. ... temperature (the initial strain value is determined by performing tensile tests for

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27 Jun 2008: Centrifuge tests, simulating the one-dimensional consolidation of, and contaminant migration from, a mineral waste site were conducted and a two dimensional finite element program has been developed to simulate the

10 Sep 2008: In addition to the tests carried out in this pro-. gramme, additional test data was available from ICI. ... and additional weight was given to the control tests, for. which more test data was available.

10 Nov 2003: correlation with the new experimental results as well as data from 90 push tests conducted elsewhere. ... Two specific longitudinal splitting modes were experienced in the new tests, which were strongly influenced by the arrangement of the stud connectors

10 Nov 2003: The method is less empirical and the predictions show good agreement with a wide range of test results from various sources. ... The proposed method for predicting the punching shear strength of laterally restrained slabs is shown to give good

22 Dec 2011: This has included a large number of model tests in the Structures Laboratory in order to validate the theoretical models. ... loads. He conducted an experimental program on several model specimens to test the validity of various analysis techniques.

17 Aug 2001: This report describes the test methods and presents the results of the tests in all threesoil types tested. ... l the usefulness of results obtained in drained penetrometer tests, which fail to show cleartrends compared with undrained penetrometer test

10 Nov 2003: Preliminary development work was required to determine a means of pre-tensioning the FRP tendons and to elucidate the parameters to be used in the design of the main experimental test ... In the main test series pre-tensioned concrete beams were cast

10 Nov 2003: The modal parameters are identified through the use of a numerical model verified by modal tests that have been carried out on the actual structure. ... The system has been successfully demonstrated on the test structure in which disturbances are

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24 May 2005: the study to avoid damaging the RF probe. Experimental apparatus. The test beam. ... Tests showed. that eight-yarn bars had a tensile strength of 2380 MPa.

8 Apr 2011: Double-shear pull tests and single-shear pull tests have been the most popular test methods, as a result of their simplicity (Chen et al., 2001). ... Figure 2 — Direct pull out tests set-ups. (a) Beam test (b) Modified beam test.

30 Mar 2010: 16]. Kevlar 49 and Technora yarns, available in reel forms, were used for all tests. ... Stress-limits proposed by various researchers. CREEP TESTS ON ARAMID FIBRES. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION.

11 Jul 2006: This is achieved by conducting a series of unconfined compression tests in wet-soil mixed specimens prepared both mechanically and using a laboratory-scale auger-mixing equipment.

25 Aug 2006: whether these shear lap tests actually simulate the debonding mechanism of real beams. ... RILEM Report 5, Fracture Mechanics Test Methods for Concrete, RILEM, International Union of Testing and Research Laboratories for Materials and Structures, London,

22 Mar 2010: Test procedures. Yarns tested. All the tests described here were carried out on 1000 fila-. ... test results to be compared. A preliminary series of tests was performed on a tensile.