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  • Soil Mechanics
  • Materials Science

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  • Macroscopic mechanical properties of earthen-site soils are well-studied.
  • The relationship between soil behavior and micro-pore structure remains under-explored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of micro-pore structure on the macroscopic mechanical behavior of earthen-site soils.
  • To establish relationships between pore characteristics and soil stiffness, strength, and ultrasonic wave velocity.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a microstructure-based finite element model.
  • Processed scanning electron microscopy images to analyze pore characteristics (equivalent diameter, sphericity, porosity).
  • Evaluated soil behavior under static and dynamic loads based on pore parameters.

Main Results:

  • Quantified changes in soil pore structure after consolidation.
  • Established correlations between micro-pore characteristics and macroscopic mechanical properties.
  • Demonstrated the impact of pore structure on soil stiffness, strength, and wave velocity.

Conclusions:

  • Micro-pore structure significantly influences the macroscopic mechanical behavior of earthen-site soils.
  • The developed model provides a framework for understanding soil behavior based on microstructural features.
  • Findings offer insights for soil engineering and material design.