Simulations of triaxial compression test for sandy loam soil using PFC3D
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Abstract
<abstract> <bold>Abstract.</bold> A thorough knowledge and research of the soil mechanical properties is essential while studying the dynamics of soil-tool interaction in soil tillage operations. A discrete element model is developed using Particle Flow Code in three dimensions (PFC<sup>3D</sup>). Four mechanical properties of soil such as Shear strength, Youngâs modulus, angle of internal friction and soil cohesion were studied along with the stress and displacements using triaxial compression tests. The results from the experiments performed in University of Manitoba are used to determine and calibrate the model parameter (soil particle stiffness). Unconsolidated undrained triaxial compression tests were performed to study the effect of moisture content and confining pressures on sandy loam soil. The soil moisture content levels: high (27-29% d.b), medium (19-21% d.b) and low (9-11%d.b) were used and the constant dry bulk density as 1325 kg/m<sup>3</sup>. The confining pressures for the triaxial tests were 50, 100 and 150 kPa at the strain rate of 1% min<sup>-1</sup>.The model particle stiffness K<sub>n</sub> was calibrated for high moisture content level for 50 kPa and 150 kPa. The values of the measured and simulated shear strength were found to be within 5% of relative error for the calibrated values of particle stiffness. The particle stiffness was found to be 4 x 10<sup>4</sup> N/m and 6 x 10<sup>3</sup> N/m for 50 kPa and 150 kPa for high moisture level respectively.
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