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Advances in suction measurements using high suction tensiometers
Toll, D.G.; Lourenço, S.D.N.; Mendes, J.
Authors
S.D.N. Lourenço
J. Mendes
Abstract
Significant advances in unsaturated soils testing have been gained through the development of high suction tensiometers allowing direct measurement of suction beyond 100 kPa. This has allowed the implementation of techniques that measure and control suction directly, where the soil is tested in the same conditions as in nature. Previously, much reliance had been placed on indirect measurements of suction and on control of suction using the axis translation technique. It is argued that this technique should be avoided as the use of an elevated air pressure does not replicate natural conditions. This paper presents advances resulting from the use of high suction tensiometers for laboratory testing and field measurements. It also describes an automated suction control system using the air circulation method that can impose controlled cycles of drying and wetting.
Citation
Toll, D., Lourenço, S., & Mendes, J. (2013). Advances in suction measurements using high suction tensiometers. Engineering Geology, 165, 29-37. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enggeo.2012.04.013
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Apr 24, 2012 |
Online Publication Date | May 9, 2012 |
Publication Date | Oct 24, 2013 |
Deposit Date | Nov 29, 2012 |
Publicly Available Date | Mar 16, 2016 |
Journal | Engineering Geology |
Print ISSN | 0013-7952 |
Electronic ISSN | 1872-6917 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 165 |
Pages | 29-37 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enggeo.2012.04.013 |
Public URL | https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1470453 |
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