Experimental and Numerical Study on Shrinkage and Cracking of Clay along Drying Path

Abstract

Abstract The issue of clay shrinking and cracking during the drying process has become increasingly severe due to rising global temperatures and the growing frequency of extreme weather events. Considering that clay is a highly complex medium ... Practical Applications In various geotechnical, agricultural, and environmental applications, desiccation shrinkage and cracking of soils can have a serious influence on soil properties. The general understanding is that soil changes its volume during ...