37.2.1 - Hysteresis Loops
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What does a hysteresis loop represent?
💡 Hint: Think about the behavior of soil during repeated loading.
How does a loose soil behave under cyclic loading?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between damping capacity and strength.
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What does the area of a hysteresis loop represent?
💡 Hint: Relate to how the soil behaves dynamically.
True or False: Larger hysteresis loops always imply stronger soil.
💡 Hint: Think about the materials' properties during seismic events.
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A loose sandy soil exhibits a large hysteresis loop during cyclic testing. Discuss the potential implications for building a structure on this soil and suggest improvement techniques.
💡 Hint: Connect hysteresis characteristics to practical engineering solutions.
Analyze the stress-strain curve of a soil sample that shows minimal energy dissipation. What might this indicate about its damping capacity and overall stability?
💡 Hint: Think about how energy dissipation affects real-world applications in construction.
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