Measuring shear wave velocity of granular material using the piezoelectric ring-actuator technique (P-RAT)
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Abstract
A precise evaluation of shear wave velocity, V s , is a crucial issue in the design of foundations subjected to dynamic loading, liquefaction evaluation, and soil improvement control. Laboratory techniques such as resonant column (RC) and bender element (BE) have been developed over the years to measure V s . At low strain (γ < 10 −3 ), techniques based on piezoelectric elements (e.g., BE) can be considered superior to RC, as they can be used in conventional geotechnical devices (e.g., triaxial, oedometer, direct simple shear, etc.). However, it is a difficult task to verify that the obtained V s values are correct and accurate, as there are several difficulties associated with these methods, including the mixed radiation of both primary and shear waves, near-field effects, boundary effects, and uncertain detection of first arrivals. This paper presents the use of a new technique to measure V s in granular material, called the piezoelectric ring-actuator technique (P-RAT), developed at the Université de Sherbrooke. The paper also provides a detailed description of a unique interpretation method of the signals produced from this technique to minimize the difficulties associated with other techniques. The P-RAT has been incorporated into the well-known oedometer cell to measure the V s of Péribonka sand through a series of oedometric tests, and the obtained results have been detailed, analyzed, and discussed in light of the basic state of knowledge of V s and factors affecting it. Particular emphasis is also placed on the validation of the accuracy of the P-RAT by means of reliable experimental measurements available in literature.
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