Mechanism of compacted biochar-amended expansive clay subjected to drying–wetting cycles: simultaneous investigation of hydraulic and mechanical properties
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DOI: 10.1007/s11600-020-00423-2
Abstract: Biochar has been extensively studied in the aspect of amendment of compacted sandy/clayed soils, whereas its application as amendment in expansive soil is rare. Hydraulic and mechanical properties of biochar-amended expansive soil especially impacts of… read more here.
Keywords: wetting cycles; biochar; biochar amended; drying wetting ... See more keywords
Investigations on Creep Behavior and Fractal Derivative Constitutive Model of Sandstone under Different Drying-Wetting Cycles
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DOI: 10.1007/s12205-021-0083-0
Abstract: Sandstone has been regarded as an optimal medium for underground gas storage (UGS). To better understand effects of drying-wetting (D-W) cycles on creep behavior of sandstone, comprehensive experimental investigations including uniaxial compression test (UCT) and… read more here.
Keywords: wetting cycles; creep behavior; drying wetting; sandstone ... See more keywords
Influences of Drying and Wetting Cycles and Compaction Degree on Strength of Yudong Silt for Subgrade and Its Prediction
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DOI: 10.1155/2018/1364186
Abstract: In order to investigate the influences of drying and wetting cycles, initial degree of compaction, and water content on shear strength of the Yudong subgrade silt, a series of direct shear tests were performed at… read more here.
Keywords: yudong silt; strength; wetting cycles; influences drying ... See more keywords
Matric Suction and Volume Characteristics of Compacted Clay Soil under Drying and Wetting Cycles
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DOI: 10.1520/gtj20170310
Abstract: The influence of drying and wetting cycles on matric suction and volume characteristics of a compacted low-plasticity clay soil was studied experimentally. An apparatus was developed in which soil specimens were placed in direct contact… read more here.
Keywords: drying wetting; soil; volume; matric suction ... See more keywords
Investigation to Quantify Suction Characteristics of Marine Soil during Drying and Wetting Cycles
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DOI: 10.1520/gtj20190199
Abstract: The water retention characteristics of soil play a significant role in controlling its behavior (viz., strength, volume change, and cracking characteristics) during drying and wetting. In the case of marine soils, the water retention characteristics… read more here.
Keywords: suction; wetting cycles; osmotic suction; marine soil ... See more keywords
An Experimental Study on Cement-Solidified Cd-Contaminated Soils under Drying-Wetting Cycles
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DOI: 10.1520/jte20160613
Abstract: Many human activities can produce and release cadmium (Cd) to air, water, and soils. Soils are the major sink for Cd released into the environment. Unlike organic contaminants, which are oxidized to carbon (IV) oxide… read more here.
Keywords: wetting cycles; solidified contaminated; contaminated soils; drying wetting ... See more keywords