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Jan 1 2025 Particle Shape Matters in Slurry Shield Tunnelling Modelling flat bentonite particles as spheres over-predicts how deep slurry infiltrates the soil. Flat particles build a filter cake near the surface. Civil engineering Particle shape Read More Jan 1, 2025
Jan 1 2025 Burrowing Through Sand: Penetrator Simulations at Arizona State University A virtual calibration chamber matches a documented cone penetration test, then shows why an expanding shaft makes penetration easier. Calibration Geotechnics Read More Jan 1, 2025
