Abstract: Building defects are an important aspect to address to enhance the quality of homes. However, there is limited knowledge of defects of posthandover new-build homes. This paper aims to examine the profile of building defects ...

Abstract: An algorithm for the prediction of the one‐dimensional consolidation behavior of viscous clays is described. Primary and secondary compression behavior is modeled by means of rheological descriptions of the stress/strain/time ...

Abstract: This paper describes the results of a numerical simulation of the observed field behavior of infiltration into an unsaturated clay. In particular, the autumnal recharge of 1984 is considered. A numerical solution of ...

Abstract: The results of a theoretical, experimental, and numerical investigation into the volume‐change behavior of an unsaturated clay are described. The theoretical approach adopted is presented and its implementation detailed. ...

Abstract: In the context of underground storage of nuclear waste, this paper presents the characterization and laboratory tests on compacted MX80 bentonite. Various laboratory testing techniques were used for establishing the water ...

Abstract: A new parallel computing solution of problems of coupled flows in soils is presented. Such phenomena occur when more than one transport process exists below ground as is the case, for example, for coupled chemical, electrical, ...

Abstract: A two-dimensional parallel algorithm for coupled heat and moisture transfer in unsaturated soil is presented. A theoretical formulation, which was recently published in the literature is adopted for the work. The algorithm, ...

Abstract: This paper presents a new theoretical formulation of coupled heat, moisture, and air transfer in unsaturated soil. A mechanistic approach is adopted that extends a previous potential-based formulation of coupled heat and ...

Abstract: A Theological model of the normal consolidation behavior of viscous clays is presented. The approach adopted combines elasto‐plastic behavior with structural viscosity effects. In particular, a modified Cam‐clay yield ...

Abstract: A new form of a capillary potential/temperature formulation of heat and mass transfer in unsaturated soil is presented. Moisture transfer in both the vapor and liquid phases and heat transfer by means of conduction and ...