A miniature soil inclusion for measuring axial force and radial stress

摘要

This paper describes the design, development, and manufacture of a miniature soil inclusion 175 mm long and 8 mm in diameter for measuring axial force and radial stress at three points along its length. The individual devices rely on strain gages for their operation and were found to be stable in a laboratory environment. The axial force and radial stress measurements can be resolved to Less than 1 N and 1 kPa, respectively. The model inclusion has been Used in a study to investigate the development of shear stress along A soil nail.