Experimental Study on the Dynamic Modulus and Damping Ratio of Compacted Loess under Circular Dynamic Stress Paths

Table 2

Test plan.

Dry density, ρd (g/cm^3)	Deviatoric stress ratio ()	Mean principal stress, p (kPa)	Consolidation state
1.62	0	50, 100, 200	Isotropic consolidation
1.62	0.2	50, 100, 200	Anisotropic consolidation
1.62	0.4	50, 100, 200	Anisotropic consolidation
1.52	0	50	Isotropic consolidation
1.52	0.2	50	Anisotropic consolidation
1.52	0.4	50	Anisotropic consolidation
1.44	0	50	Isotropic consolidation
1.44	0.2	50	Anisotropic consolidation
1.44	0.4	50	Anisotropic consolidation

Note. Deviatoric stress ratio, , where p is the mean principal stress, .