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Experimental and Micromechanical Computational Study of Pile Foundations Subjected to Liquefaction-Induced Lateral Spreading - Task 1 (1g Tests) – Part AS. Thevanayagam, UBResearch Progress MeetingJune 27, 2006, 2-4 pm; UB-VTCPI: R. Dobry, co-PI’s: A. Elgamal, S. Thevanayagam, T. Abdoun, M. ZeghalUB-NEES Lab: A. Reinhorn, M. Pitman, J. Hanley, T. AlbrechcinskiTulane: Usama El ShamyStudents: UB and RPI Students
Agenda – 6/27/06 • Review of Minutes (ST, RD) • Schedule (Updated 05/2006) – No Change • UB Progress (ST) • Equipment Setup (NE, MP) • Sand Construction & Density Control (NE) • Updated Instrumentation & Coordination (NE, ST, TA) • Non-Destructive Shaking (MP, MZ, AE) • Sloping Ground – Ground Motion (MG, AE) • Decision - Pile size, thickness, etc. (July 06)
Shaking Base & Laminar Box (add Picture)
Agenda – 6/27/06 • Review of Minutes (ST, RD) • Schedule (Updated 05/2006) – No Change • UB Progress (ST) • Equipment Setup (NE, MP) • Sand Construction & Density Control (NE) • Updated Instrumentation & Coordination (NE, ST, TA) • Non-Destructive Shaking (MP, MZ, AE) • Sloping Ground – Ground Motion (MG, AE) • Decision - Pile size, thickness, etc. (July 06)
Hydraulic Filling Trials & Density Controls Slurry Pump (5 HP, 3f, 208V, 14.5 A) Sand Slurry Water Ottawa F-55 Sand Water Container-B Circulating Water Pump Container-A
Sand Construction– Outdoor Hydraulic Filling Trials • Simulate Pumping into Laminar box • Control Pumping Rates • Control Discharge Water Depth & Nozzle • Density Tests • Pipe full length (250ft) • Raised to the height of Laminar box
Hydraulic Filling Trail – June 15, 06 • Water depth= 2 – 4 ft, • Discharge Pipe horizontally moving • Nozzle swinging
Hydraulic Filling Trial – June 21, 06 • Water depth= 1 – 2 ft • Horizontally moving • Vertical nozzle
Density Control Tests Bucket Density ( 6 to 9 Buckets for every 3 ft lift) Cone Density
Density Data Better Control Possible in the Lab.
Conclusion • Hydraulic pumping into Laminar box feasible • Density depends on pumping rate, water depth, discharge nozzle angle. • Low Dr (15%) at large water depth • High Dr (80%) at low water depth • Variability can be controlled • Bucket Density method works well & easier to implement • Further outdoor trials planned (July 1st/2nd week) • Laminar Box Filling Trials – Planned week 4/July
LAB Reaction Wall Diffuser Slurry Pump (5 HP, 3f, 208V, 14.5 A) Laminar Box (LB) 3”/ 350 ft Hose Water Sand Slurry Ottawa F-55 Sand (150 T) Water Strong Floor Circulating Water Pump Sand Container Sand Preparation (Test LG-1) – July week 3/4 Placement rate / Density – To be worked out ~ 30% - 50% Feasible Sand Hydraulic Placement - Schematic Diagram
Agenda – 6/27/06 • Review of Minutes (ST, RD) • Schedule (Updated 05/2006) – No Change • Non-Destructive Shaking (MP, MZ, AE) • Sand Construction & Density Control (ST) • Updated Instrumentation & Coordination (ST, TA) – FYI Only • Sloping Ground – Simulations & Ground Motion (MG, AE) • Decision - Pile size, thickness, etc. (July 06)
Agenda – 6/27/06 • Review of Minutes (ST, RD) • Schedule (Updated 05/2006) – No Change • UB Progress (ST) • Equipment Setup (NE, MP) • Sand Construction & Density Control (NE) • Updated Instrumentation & Coordination (NE, ST, TA) • Non-Destructive Shaking (MP, MZ, AE) • Sloping Ground – Ground Motion (MG, AE) • Decision - Pile size, thickness, etc. (July 06)
Agenda – 6/27/06 • Review of Minutes (ST, RD) • Schedule (Updated 05/2006) – No Change • Non-Destructive Shaking (MP, MZ, AE) • Sand Construction & Density Control (ST) • Updated Instrumentation & Coordination (ST, TA) • Sloping Ground – Simulations & Ground Motion (MG, AE) – See Presentation Part B • Decision - Pile size, thickness, etc. (July 06)
Agenda – 6/27/06 • Review of Minutes (ST, RD) • Schedule (Updated 05/2006) – No Change - FYI • UB Progress (ST) • Equipment Setup (NE, MP) • Sand Construction & Density Control (NE) • Updated Instrumentation & Coordination (NE, ST, TA) • Non-Destructive Shaking (MP, MZ, AE) • Sloping Ground – Ground Motion (MG, AE) • Decision - Pile size, thickness, etc. (July 06)
Next Meeting Date – 7/?/06 • Review of Minutes (ST, RD) • Schedule (Updated 05/2006) – No Change • UB Progress (ST) • Equipment Setup (NE, MP) • Sand Construction & Density Control (NE) • Updated Instrumentation & Coordination (NE, ST, TA) • Non-Destructive Shaking (MP, MZ, AE) • Sloping Ground – Ground Motion (MG, AE) • Decision - Pile size, thickness, etc. (July 06)