<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>In this paper, a simple generalization of Darcy’s law is proposed for the description of hydraulic properties of anisotropic porous materials. The coefficient of permeability is defined as a scalarvalued function of orientation. The principal directions of permeability are determined from a fabric descriptor specifying the distribution of average pore size. An example is provided for identification of material parameters, which is based on an idealized “pipe network model”. A procedure for defining the anisotropy in strength properties, which incorporates a conceptually similar approach, is also reviewed and an illustrative example is provided.</p></abstract>

In this paper, a simple generalization of Darcy’s law is proposed for the description of hydraulic properties of anisotropic porous materials. The coefficient of permeability is defined as a scalarvalued function of orientation. The principal directions of permeability are determined from a fabric descriptor specifying the distribution of average pore size. An example is provided for identification of material parameters, which is based on an idealized “pipe network model”. A procedure for defining the anisotropy in strength properties, which incorporates a conceptually similar approach, is also reviewed and an illustrative example is provided.

Description of hydraulic and strength properties of anisotropic geomaterials

McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont. Canada L8S 4L7

Studia Geotechnica et Mechanica

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In this paper, a simple generalization of Darcy’s law is proposed for the description of hydraulic properties of anisotropic porous materials. The coefficient...

Description of hydraulic and strength properties of anisotropic geomaterials

Published Online: Oct 01, 2012

Page range: 3 - 16

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sgm031201

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