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The engineering classification of some Australian arid zone soils
Abstract Calcareous and gypsiferous soils from semi arid Australia have been studied. The geotechnical properties are greatly influenced by the presence of an appreciable proportion (approximately 20%) of carbonate and gypsum. The particle size distribution and the Atterberg limits do not supply reliable information for the proper identification and classification of these soils. Their classification should therefore be based mainly on the presence and quantity of gypsum or carbonate. It is suggested that the Unified Soil Classification System be extended to accomodate these new classes of soils.
The engineering classification of some Australian arid zone soils
Abstract Calcareous and gypsiferous soils from semi arid Australia have been studied. The geotechnical properties are greatly influenced by the presence of an appreciable proportion (approximately 20%) of carbonate and gypsum. The particle size distribution and the Atterberg limits do not supply reliable information for the proper identification and classification of these soils. Their classification should therefore be based mainly on the presence and quantity of gypsum or carbonate. It is suggested that the Unified Soil Classification System be extended to accomodate these new classes of soils.
The engineering classification of some Australian arid zone soils
Akpokodje, Enuvie G. (author)
1985
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
BKL:
56.00$jBauwesen: Allgemeines
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38.58
Geomechanik
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38.58$jGeomechanik
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56.20
Ingenieurgeologie, Bodenmechanik
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56.00
Bauwesen: Allgemeines
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56.20$jIngenieurgeologie$jBodenmechanik
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