Abstract: A new experimental apparatus has been developed to investigate the transient and long‐term pore‐water pressure response of saturated soils subject to compressional stress‐wave loading. The laboratory apparatus is capable ...

Abstract: Changes in tip resistance, local friction, and friction ratio following blasting in saturated, sandy alluvium are reported. Cone penetration tests (CPT) were performed one week prior to blasting and one, three, and 18 weeks ...

Abstract: This paper summarizes the results of undrained quasi‐static and shock compression tests performed on confined specimens of saturated Bonny Silt, Monterey No. 0/30 sand, and a mixture of the two soils. The tests evaluated ...

Abstract: Expansive soils prevail over a large area of Sudan and have caused significant damages to irrigation systems, water lines, sewer lines, buildings, roads and other structures located on these soils. Damage caused by expansive ...

Abstract: Erosion rates of unsaturated compacted sodium and calcium montmorillonite clays are measured under a range of tractive shear stresses. The calcium montmorillonite is treated with additives calcium chloride and sodium ...