Analysis of an Image-Based Method to Quantify the Size and Shape of Sand Particles

• Published in: Journal of geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering Vol. 139; no. 8; pp. 1290 - 1307
• Main Authors: Altuhafi, F, O’Sullivan, C, Cavarretta, I
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Reston, VA American Society of Civil Engineers 01.08.2013
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Aspect ratio; Buildings. Public works; Convexity; Digital imaging; Exact sciences and technology; Geotechnical engineering; Geotechnics; Sand; Shape; Soil investigations. Testing; Technical Papers; Sand; Shape; Size; Imaging techniques; Aspect ratio; Sand (soil type); Particles; Particle; Image analysis; Particle size distribution; Soil test; Database; Particle shape

AbstractSand response depends on particle morphology (size and shape). In geotechnical research and practice, size is typically assessed by sieve analysis and particle shapes are qualitatively described. Technological developments mean that digital images of sand particles can easily be obtained, en...