Abstract: This study aims to propose a new model for clay behavior by incorporating physical–chemical effects acting between clay clusters using the Chang and Hicher micromechanical approach. Local mechanisms are thus introduced ...

Abstract: Creep in clay can significantly affect long-term deformation evolution and therefore impact the safety of geotechnical structures. To improve our understanding of the mechanism of creep, we have examined the microstructural ...

Abstract: This work aims to investigate the micropore properties of saturated kaolin subjected to triaxial loading. Consolidated drained triaxial compression tests were conducted on both normally consolidated and overconsolidated ...