An Image Analysis Method for Studying Movements in Granular and Solid Bodies
Gustafsson L, Knutsson S
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Abstract
A method based on image analysis of video recordings is presented for studying and measuring movements in granular materials. The method is easy to use, does not require any tracers, and makes extensive experiments feasible. Calibration tests show good repeatability. Measurements are presented of movements in a sand mass into which a piston is driven. The method is also useful for studying the deformation of solid bodies. The deformation of undrained clay specimens subjected to uniaxial forces is demonstrated using the proposed method.

Keywords:
clays, displacements, flow, foundation failures, granular materials, image analysis, instrumentation, laboratory equipment, measurement, sand

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Author Gustafsson L, Knutsson S Title An Image Analysis Method for Studying Movements in Granular and Solid Bodies Symposium , Committee on