Exploring one-dimensional compression of compacted clay under constant degree of saturation paths
- Publisher:
- ICE PUBLISHING
- Publication Type:
- Journal Article
- Citation:
- Geotechnique, 2016, 66, (5), pp. 435-440
- Issue Date:
- 2016-05-01
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This note presents a novel approach for controlling the degree of saturation during one-dimensional compression of unsaturated soils. This technique offers a simple and versatile way to study the hydromechanical response of unsaturated soils as well as the unsaturated–saturated soil transition. By using a multi-stage approach, the same specimen can be used to evaluate the compressibility of unsaturated specimens at different degrees of saturation, which may reduce the long testing periods commonly required for unsaturated soil testing. The experimental results described in this paper show that the proposed technique is capable of controlling the degree of saturation within reasonable limits and provides an interesting approach to analyse the coupled hydraulic and mechanical behaviour of unsaturated soils.
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