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Accession Number:
AD0745286
Title:
The Variation of the Angle of Internal Friction With Size Consist for Mechanically-Chipped Material
Corporate Author:
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIV STATE COLLEGE COLL OF EARTH AND MINERAL SCIENCES
Report Date:
1972-05-06
Abstract:
In order to improve aspects of materials handling in the rapid excavation process, research is underway to characterize the muck from mechanical tunnel boring machines. The specific project involves the correlation of the angle of internal friction, phi, to the size consist, often termed gradation, of this mechanically-chipped material. Existing references demonstrate that this angle depends upon mineral type, and for a given mineral type upon size of particles. Particle shape is usually a function of mineralogical character and is not as important a parameter in influencing this angle. Seven samples collected from tunnels located throughout the U.S. have been analyzed for gradation.
Descriptive Note:
Annual technical rept. 1 Apr 1971-31 Mar 1972
Pages:
0072
Distribution Statement:
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Contract Number:
HO210027
Contract Number 2:
ARPA ORDER-1579
File Size:
1.72MB
