<p>Understanding the temperature-dependent behavior of sands is essential for geotechnical engineering applications, especially in environments with long-term temperature variations. This study investigates the effects of temperature (T) on the shear strength and creep deformation (Δε<sub>CP</sub>) of KMUTT and Hostun sands through a series of consolidated drained triaxial compression (CDTC) tests. Monotonic loading (ML) and sustained loading (SL) schemes were applied to evaluate shear strength and creep behavior under various stress levels (S<sub>L</sub>) and temperatures. The temperature effect parameter (A<sup>f</sup>) was introduced to quantify the reduction in shear strength at elevated T relative to a reference temperature (T<sub>0</sub> = 30&#xa0;°C). Experimental results show that shear strength decreases as temperature increases, with Hostun sand being more temperature-sensitive than KMUTT sand. Under SL, significant Δε<sub>CP</sub> was observed, increasing with both S<sub>L</sub> and T, while resumption of shearing after SL did not affect peak shear strength. A hyperbolic empirical equation was developed to predict Δε<sub>CP</sub> for a given creep duration (Δt<sub>CP</sub>), S<sub>L</sub>, and T, incorporating temperature effects via A<sup>f</sup>. The model was validated with experimental results and showed strong predictive capability, especially during the primary creep stage. However, discrepancies appeared at high S<sub>L</sub>, where secondary creep effects became more pronounced. The proposed model offers a practical framework for predicting long-term creep deformation in sands under temperature variations, enhancing geotechnical design in thermally influenced environments.</p>

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Temperature-Dependent Creep Modeling of Sands Using a Hyperbolic Empirical Equation

  • Kosit Jariyatatsakorn,
  • Warat Kongkitkul,
  • Yodpao Punya-in

摘要

Understanding the temperature-dependent behavior of sands is essential for geotechnical engineering applications, especially in environments with long-term temperature variations. This study investigates the effects of temperature (T) on the shear strength and creep deformation (ΔεCP) of KMUTT and Hostun sands through a series of consolidated drained triaxial compression (CDTC) tests. Monotonic loading (ML) and sustained loading (SL) schemes were applied to evaluate shear strength and creep behavior under various stress levels (SL) and temperatures. The temperature effect parameter (Af) was introduced to quantify the reduction in shear strength at elevated T relative to a reference temperature (T0 = 30 °C). Experimental results show that shear strength decreases as temperature increases, with Hostun sand being more temperature-sensitive than KMUTT sand. Under SL, significant ΔεCP was observed, increasing with both SL and T, while resumption of shearing after SL did not affect peak shear strength. A hyperbolic empirical equation was developed to predict ΔεCP for a given creep duration (ΔtCP), SL, and T, incorporating temperature effects via Af. The model was validated with experimental results and showed strong predictive capability, especially during the primary creep stage. However, discrepancies appeared at high SL, where secondary creep effects became more pronounced. The proposed model offers a practical framework for predicting long-term creep deformation in sands under temperature variations, enhancing geotechnical design in thermally influenced environments.