Abstract: Existing models for one-dimensional compression of clays are reviewed. Only the recently proposed Hardin's model has potential for realistic prediction of one-dimensional compression behavior of clays over a wide stress ...

Abstract: The study of shallow footings under plane-strain conditions became important when many researchers reported the lack of agreement between theoretical and experimental findings. A better understanding of the behavior of ...

Abstract: Horizontal drains are commonly used to stabilize slopes or embankments in which ground‐water seepage is the main cause of instability. When using horizontal drains to remedy an unstable slope, the length, spacing, and ...

Abstract: The slope stability issues concerning rainfall induced slope failures are investigated and presented. Specifically, the effect of both negative and positive pore water pressures on the stability of initially unsaturated ...

Abstract: This paper presents an experimental study of the strength in anisotropic clays by means of centrifuge model, cone penetration, and vane shear tests. To understand the effects of void ratio, overconsolidation ratio, and ...

Abstract: A new desiccation theory is developed that provides a rational framework for the consolidation and desiccation analysis of soft fine-grained waste soils. The theory includes four consecutive segments that correspond ...