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A simple method for prediction of swell by suction measurements using thermocouple psychrometers has been described. This technique does not require soil specimens with regular size and shape. Therefore difficulties met in sampling and trimming of odometer test specimens are eliminated. Moreover the method may be used to predict intermediate swell as well as ultimate swell. Swell odometer tests and suction measurements have been performed on compacted and undisturbed samples of an expansive shale. Test results show that the swell predicted by the suction method is in agreement with the magnitude of swell measured in odometer tests. The results indicate that the method is more reliable within the water content range from shrinkage limit to plastic limit.
A simple method for prediction of swell by suction measurements using thermocouple psychrometers has been described. This technique does not require soil specimens with regular size and shape. Therefore difficulties met in sampling and trimming of odometer test specimens are eliminated. Moreover the method may be used to predict intermediate swell as well as ultimate swell. Swell odometer tests and suction measurements have been performed on compacted and undisturbed samples of an expansive shale. Test results show that the swell predicted by the suction method is in agreement with the magnitude of swell measured in odometer tests. The results indicate that the method is more reliable within the water content range from shrinkage limit to plastic limit.
Prediction of Swell by the Suction Method
O. Erol (author)
1990
2 pages
Report
No indication
English
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