The silent influence: Plastic and non-plastic fines alter sand liquefaction resistance

Anjali Saji

doi:10.30574/ijsra.2026.19.1.0699

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The silent influence: Plastic and non-plastic fines alter sand liquefaction resistance

Anjali Saji ^*

Department of Civil Engineering, Vidya Academy of Science and Technology, Technical Kampus.

Research Article

International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2026, 19(01), 355-358

Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2026.19.1.0699

DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2026.19.1.0699

Publication history

Received on 24 February 2026; revised on 31 March 2026; accepted on 3 April 2026

Abstract

This study investigates the effect of plastic and non-plastic fines on the liquefaction potential of sand. Laboratory triaxial tests were conducted to understand how varying fines content influences the mechanical response, pore pressure generation, and overall stability under undrained conditions. The results indicate that the presence of fines significantly alters the soil’s dilatancy behaviour, pore pressure development, and post-liquefaction characteristics.

Keywords

Liquefaction potential; Mechanical Response; Undrained; Dilatancy

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Anjali Saji. The silent influence: Plastic and non-plastic fines alter sand liquefaction resistance. International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2026, 19(01), 355-358. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2026.19.1.0699.

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