Abstract:Using GCTS' resonant column system, we conducted a series of dynamic behavior tests of clayey sand to study the effects of relative compactness on the dynamic shear modulus and damping ratio of clayey sand. We also considered the influence law. The test results show the relative compactness to have an effect on the dynamic shear modulus, the dynamic shear modulus ratio, the damping ratio, and the maximum dynamic shear modulus. The dynamic shear modulus was found to increase with increases in the relative compactness. When the clay content is low, the dynamic shear modulus ratio was found to increase with increases in the relative compactness. When the clay content is high (≥16%), however, the dynamic shear modulus ratio was found to be hardly affected by the relative compactness. We found the damping ratio to decrease with increases in the relative compactness. The maximum dynamic shear modulus was found to increase with increases in the relative compactness, but the increase in amplitude differed with different clay contents. We established the relation between the maximum dynamic shear modulus and the relative compactness, and provide the relevant parameters.