Laboratory and field testing of unsaturated soils

This collection focuses on recent advances in laboratory and field testing of unsaturated soils. Leading researchers from fourteen countries to represent global research in the area of experimental unsaturated soil mechanics have been invited to contribute to this book. Twelve reports are presented...

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Other Authors: Tarantino, A., Romero, Enrique., Cui, Y. J., SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: [Dordrecht] : Springer, ©2009.
[Dordrecht] : [2009]
Physical Description: 1 online resource (214 pages) : illustrations.
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Table of Contents:
  • Preface / A. Tarantino, E. Romero, Y.-J. Cui
  • Measurement of matric suction using tensiometric and axis translation techniques / F.A.M. Marinho, W.A. Take, A. Tarantino
  • Indirect measurement of suction / R. Bulut, E.C. Leong
  • Axis translation and negative water column techniques for suction control / S.K. Vanapalli, M.V. Nicotera, R.S. Sharma
  • Vapour equilibrium and osmotic technique for suction control / J.A. Blatz, Y.-J. Cui, L. Oldecop
  • Mechanical testing in unsaturated soils / L.R. Hoyos, L. Laloui, R. Vassallo
  • Laboratory hydraulic testing in unsaturated soils / F. Masrouri, K.V. Bicalho, K. Kawai
  • Microstructure investigation in unsaturated soils : a review with special attention to contribution of mercury intrusion porosimetry and environmental scanning electron microscopy / E. Romero, P.H. Simms
  • Geoenvironmental testing / P. Delage, E. Romero
  • Field measurement of suction, water content, and water permeability / A. Tarantino, A.M. Ridley, D.G. Toll
  • Water balance and evapotranspiration monitoring in geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering / Y.-J. Cui, J.G. Zornberg
  • Monitoring the performance of unsaturated soil slopes / C.W.W. Ng, S.M. Springman, E.E. Alonso
  • Monitoring large-scale tests for nuclear waste disposal / E.E. Alonso, S.M. Springman, C.W.W. Ng.