Abstract: The effects of sampling disturbance are investigated by performing single element triaxial tests in which specimens of normally consolidated resedimented Boston blue clay are disturbed according to the “perfect sampling ...

Abstract: A three-parameter fractional model, composed by a springpot in series with a dapshpot, was employed to describe the rheological behaviour of a set of polymer-modified bituminous binders obtained by combining a single-base ...

Abstract: This paper addresses the one-dimensional compression behavior of a highly organic sapric soil in both its natural intact and reconstituted states, based on the results of constant rate of strain and incremental loading ...

Abstract: The paper presents the results of an extensive laboratory program conducted to establish the factors affecting the initial stiffness (Young’s modulus) of cohesive soils in undrained triaxial compression. The testing program, ...

Abstract: Tube sampling disturbance effects are investigated in this paper based on the results of constant rate of strain consolidation tests and unconsolidated undrained triaxial compression tests conducted on resedimented Boston ...

Abstract: This paper addresses the small-strain undrained shear behavior of clays based on an extensive testing program conducted on normally consolidated resedimented Boston blue clay (RBBC). The uniformity and reproducibility in ...

Abstract: A three-parameter fractional model, composed by a springpot in series with a dapshpot, was employed to describe the rheological behaviour of a set of polymer-modified bituminous binders obtained by combining a single-base ...

Abstract: Ottawa sand specimens premixed with 0, 3, and 5% bentonite by dry mass of sand were tested under undrained static and cyclic loading to investigate the effects of bentonite on the static and cyclic shear strength of the ...

Abstract: The study focused on two new laboratory procedures developed for the determination of crumb rubber content of asphalt rubber binders. The first methodology was on the basis of the comparative analysis of cobalt and antimony ...