Shear Strength and Damage Characteristics of Undisturbed Loess Exposed to Dry–Wet Cycles

Abstract

Abstract Owing to its wind-deposited origin, loess exhibits pronounced water sensitivity and collapsibility. Under extreme environmental conditions, including fluctuations in groundwater levels and rainfall infiltration and evaporation, loess accumulates ... Practical Applications This study demonstrates how repeated dry–wet cycles gradually weaken loess, a common soil type in many parts of the world. By examining the evolution of strength and internal structure of loess under dry–wet cycle conditions, the ...