Auteur V. Sivakumar
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V. Sivakumar, Auteur ; P. Mackinnon, Auteur ; J. Zaini, Auteur |The research reported here is based on the standard laboratory experiments routinely performed in order to measure various geotechnical parameters. These experiments require consolidation of fine-grained samples in triaxial or stress path appara[...]
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Experimental observations of the stress regime in unsaturated compacted clay when laterally confined
J. L. Boyd, Auteur ; V. Sivakumar, Auteur |Construction processes often involve reformation of the landscape, which will inevitably encompass compaction of artificially placed soils. A common application of fill materials is their use as backfill in many engineering applications, for exa[...]
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V. Sivakumar, Auteur ; R. Sivakumar, Auteur ; E. J. Murray, Auteur |Over the last 40 years considerable progress has been made in understanding the complex behaviour of unsaturated soils. Research using constitutive modelling has extended the critical state framework and the concept of yielding in saturated soil[...]
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V. Sivakumar, Auteur ; R. Sivakumar, Auteur ; J. Boyd, Auteur |Validation of a framework for unsaturated soil behaviour has frequently resulted in disagreement with basic propositions. A primary reason for this disparity is considered to be attributable to the anisotropic properties of the soil specimens te[...]
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V. Sivakumar, Auteur ; D. K. N. M. Jeludine, Auteur ; A. Bell, Auteur |The mechanism whereby foundation loading is transmitted through the column has received little attention from researchers. This paper reports on some interesting findings obtained from a laboratory-based model study in respect of this issue. The[...]
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J. A. Black, Auteur ; V. Sivakumar, Auteur ; A. Bell, Auteur |Vibrated stone columns are frequently used as a method of reinforcing soft ground as they provide increased bearing capacity and reduce foundation settlements. Their performance in relation to bearing capacity is well documented, but there is al[...]
