Abstract
Some fairly simple and relatively inexpensive modifications and additions to common geotechnical investigations can lead to substantial improvement in the characterization of unsaturated soil sites. It is not always absolutely necessary to directly measure soil suction as a part of routine characterization of an unsaturated soil profile. However, it is necessary to be mindful of soil suction as a key stress state variable controlling the behavior of unsaturated soils. In particular, performance of response to wetting tests aids in the identification of potentially problematic moisture sensitive soils and to the development of cost-effective geotechnical engineering solutions.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Geotechnical Special Publication |
| Publisher | American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) |
| Pages | 77-96 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Edition | 235 GSP |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780784478288 |
| State | Published - 2014 |
| Event | 2014 Congress on Geo-Characterization and Modeling for Sustainability, Geo-Congress 2014 - Atlanta, GA, United States Duration: Feb 23 2014 → Feb 26 2014 |
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| Other | 2014 Congress on Geo-Characterization and Modeling for Sustainability, Geo-Congress 2014 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| City | Atlanta, GA |
| Period | 2/23/14 → 2/26/14 |
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ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Building and Construction
- Architecture
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Characterization of unsaturated soils : The importance of response to wetting. / Houston, Sandra.
Geotechnical Special Publication. 235 GSP. ed. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 2014. p. 77-96.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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