37.2 - Stress-Strain Behavior of Soils under Cyclic Loading
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What does the area inside a hysteresis loop represent?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to energy when a material is loaded and unloaded repeatedly.
What happens to shear modulus as cyclic strain increases?
💡 Hint: Consider the effect of continuous loading on material strength.
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What represents energy dissipation in soils during cyclic loading?
💡 Hint: Think of the graphical representation of energy behavior.
True or False: Shear modulus remains constant under cyclic loading.
💡 Hint: Consider how materials respond under repeated stresses.
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Given a soil layer with a high void ratio, analyze its response when subjected to cyclic loading. Discuss potential outcomes regarding pore water pressure and shear strength.
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between void ratios, saturation, and shear strength.
How might an engineer mitigate the effects of cyclic loading on a saturated loose sand layer? Provide at least two approaches.
💡 Hint: Think about how you can manage excess water within the soil.
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