Soil-structure interfaces(SSI)are common in geotechnical structures,and understanding their shear behavior is essential for effective design.However,the coupling effects of particle shape and interface roughness on SSI remain understudied.This study addresses this gap by employing five types of super-ellipsoid particles with varying asphericity(η)values to model non-spherical particles.Interface shear tests with different roughness levels(Rn)were conducted using Discrete Element Method(DEM)simulations.The results show that bothηand Rn significantly influence shear strength,localized shear band thickness,and soil fabric,with two types of coupling effects:single-factor dominance and double-factor interaction.The influence on coordination number(C_(n))and probability distribution of normalized contact force is more straightforward.Specifically,non-spherical particles exhibit a higher initial C_(n) due to enhanced interlocking,while Rn has a lesser impact.The normalized contact force at the interface follows an exponential distribution,similar to pure soil,and is largely independent of η and Rn.Notably,the shear zone is divided into three equal parts for soil fabric analysis.These findings offer new insights into SSI,contributing to more effective and safer geotechnical designs.
The pre-wetting of aggregate surface is a means to improve the interface performance of SBS modified asphalt and aggregate.The effect of pre-wetting technology on the interaction between SBS modified asphalt and aggregate was analyzed by molecular dynamics simulation.The diffusion coefficient and concentration distribution of SBS modified asphalt on aggregate surface are included.The simulation results show that the diffusion coefficient of the aggregate surface of SBS modified asphalt is increased by 47.6%and 70.5%respectively after 110#asphalt and 130#asphalt are pre-wetted.The concentration distribution of SBS modified asphalt on the aggregate surface after pre-wetting is more uniform.According to the results of interface energy calculation,the interface energy of SBS modified bitumen and aggregate can be increased by about 5%after pre-wetting.According to the results of molecular dynamics simulation,the pre-wetting technology can effectively improve the interface workability of SBS modified bitumen and aggregate,so as to improve the interface performance.
