An indirect determination of the specific gravity of soil solids
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enggeo.2018.03.013
Abstract: Abstract The specific gravity of soil solids, Gs, is a significant material property in geomechanics. It is determined in the laboratory by water, gas or kerosene pycnometer, following a rather complex procedure. This Note suggests… read more here.
Keywords: gravity soil; specific gravity; method; soil solids ... See more keywords
Specific Heat Capacity of Soil Solids: Influences of Clay Content, Organic Matter, and Tightly Bound Water
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DOI: 10.2136/sssaj2018.11.0434
Abstract: The specific heat capacity of soil solids (cₛ) is a key parameter affecting heat storage and transfer in soils. In soil and geophysical applications, cₛ is often assumed to be a constant with little variations… read more here.
Keywords: soil solids; capacity soil; heat; specific heat ... See more keywords