Brazilian Tensile Test for Soils: Discussion

Abstract

The writers wish to thank Uriel for his discussion on the interpretation of the Brazilian test. They agree with his main comment that the proposed numerical solution for tensile test interpretation, as implied in its derivation, is applicable strictly to bilinear materials which possess different linear stress-strain relationships in tension and compression. The amount of error introduced into the interpretation of results depends on the degree of nonlinearity of the tensile stress-strain relationship. In general soils with high liquid limit and plasticity index tested at water contents below 'Discussion by Uriel, A. 0. 1975. Can Geotech.