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Title: 3D Experimental Measurement of Lattice Strain and Fracture Behavior of Sand Particles Using Synchrotron X-Ray Diffraction and Tomography

Abstract

3D synchrotron X-ray diffraction (3DXRD) and synchrotron micro-computed tomography (SMT) techniques were used to measure and monitor the lattice strain evolution and fracture behavior of natural Ottawa sand particles subjected to 1D compression loading. The particle-averaged lattice strain within sand particles was measured using 3DXRD and then was used to calculate the corresponding lattice stress tensor. In addition, the evolution and mode of fracture of sand particles was investigated using high-resolution 3D SMT images. The results of diffraction data analyses revealed that the major principal component of the lattice strain or stress tensor increased in most of the particles as the global applied compressive load increased until the onset of fracture. Particle fracture and subsequent rearrangements caused significant variation and fluctuations in measured lattice strain/stress values from one particle to another and from one load step to the next one. SMT image analysis at the particle-scale showed that cracks in fractured sand particles generally initiate and propagate along the plane that connects the two contact points. Fractured particles initially split into two or three major fragments followed by disintegration into multiple smaller fragments in some cases. In conclusion, microscale analysis of fractured particles showed that particle position, morphology, the numbermore » and location of contact points play a major role in the occurrence of particle fracture in confined comminution of the sand assembly.« less

Authors:
 [1];  [2];  [3]
  1. Northwestern Univ., Evanston, IL (United States)
  2. Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (United States)
  3. Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
National Science Foundation (NSF); USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
OSTI Identifier:
1392611
Grant/Contract Number:  
AC02-06CH11357
Resource Type:
Accepted Manuscript
Journal Name:
Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 143; Journal Issue: 9; Journal ID: ISSN 1090-0241
Publisher:
American Society of Civil Engineers
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
58 GEOSCIENCES; 47 OTHER INSTRUMENTATION; crystal structure; non-destructive; sand fracture; micro-mechanics; tomography

Citation Formats

Cil, Mehmet B., Alshibli, Khalid A., and Kenesei, Peter. 3D Experimental Measurement of Lattice Strain and Fracture Behavior of Sand Particles Using Synchrotron X-Ray Diffraction and Tomography. United States: N. p., 2017. Web. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0001737.
Cil, Mehmet B., Alshibli, Khalid A., & Kenesei, Peter. 3D Experimental Measurement of Lattice Strain and Fracture Behavior of Sand Particles Using Synchrotron X-Ray Diffraction and Tomography. United States. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0001737
Cil, Mehmet B., Alshibli, Khalid A., and Kenesei, Peter. Sat . "3D Experimental Measurement of Lattice Strain and Fracture Behavior of Sand Particles Using Synchrotron X-Ray Diffraction and Tomography". United States. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0001737. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1392611.
@article{osti_1392611,
title = {3D Experimental Measurement of Lattice Strain and Fracture Behavior of Sand Particles Using Synchrotron X-Ray Diffraction and Tomography},
author = {Cil, Mehmet B. and Alshibli, Khalid A. and Kenesei, Peter},
abstractNote = {3D synchrotron X-ray diffraction (3DXRD) and synchrotron micro-computed tomography (SMT) techniques were used to measure and monitor the lattice strain evolution and fracture behavior of natural Ottawa sand particles subjected to 1D compression loading. The particle-averaged lattice strain within sand particles was measured using 3DXRD and then was used to calculate the corresponding lattice stress tensor. In addition, the evolution and mode of fracture of sand particles was investigated using high-resolution 3D SMT images. The results of diffraction data analyses revealed that the major principal component of the lattice strain or stress tensor increased in most of the particles as the global applied compressive load increased until the onset of fracture. Particle fracture and subsequent rearrangements caused significant variation and fluctuations in measured lattice strain/stress values from one particle to another and from one load step to the next one. SMT image analysis at the particle-scale showed that cracks in fractured sand particles generally initiate and propagate along the plane that connects the two contact points. Fractured particles initially split into two or three major fragments followed by disintegration into multiple smaller fragments in some cases. In conclusion, microscale analysis of fractured particles showed that particle position, morphology, the number and location of contact points play a major role in the occurrence of particle fracture in confined comminution of the sand assembly.},
doi = {10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0001737},
journal = {Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering},
number = 9,
volume = 143,
place = {United States},
year = {Sat May 27 00:00:00 EDT 2017},
month = {Sat May 27 00:00:00 EDT 2017}
}

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