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Insight into the formation of marine clay structure and its effect on the correlation of index properties with engineering properties
Structured marine clay is commonly encountered in offshore engineering projects and engineers are concerned about its impact on the engineering...
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Structure and Evolution of Clay-Organic Nanocomposites in Three Leading Shales in China
Organic matter (OM) in shales occurs as nanometer-sized intercalations with clay minerals that are termed as clay-organic nanocomposites; however,...
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The influences of natural structure damage and stress path on mechanical behaviors of soft clay
This work aims to investigate the influence of structural damage to natural soft clay on its mechanical behavior. K 0 consolidated triaxial tests with...
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An Overview of the Clay Minerals: Composition, Classification, Internal Structure and Properties
This book portrays a comprehensive discussion on the antimicrobial and antitoxic applications of the clay minerals and their synthetic derivatives,...
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Consolidation deformation characteristics of Hachirogata clay with salt leaching
Thick, soft alluvial clay was deposited in the Hachirogata reclaimed area in Akita Prefecture, Japan. The phenomenon of differential settlements of...
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Swelling of Compacted Clay as Affected by Quantity of Water Intake and Soil Structure
The mathematical description of the water flux and swelling mechanism during wetting of unsaturated, compacted clay, is complex. The number of...
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Effect of water content and sodium sulfate concentration on the resistivity of red clay
Red clay is widely distributed globally and is closely related to human production and life. The middle reaches of the Yellow River basin in China...
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Investigation of physical and mechanical properties of clay soils around deep shafts
Underground mining of coal resources deep below the surface of the earth requires the excavation of deep shafts. The thickness of the Cenozoic in a...
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Friction Characteristics Between Marine Clay and Construction Materials
Structure-soil interface friction characteristics is of importance to investigate the interaction between engineering structures and soils,...
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Influence of biochar on the water permeability of compacted clay subjected to freezing–thawing cycles
Seasonal variation of soil surface temperature, such as freezing and thawing, can induce increases in the water permeability in clay by mobilizing...
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Effects of clay content on the desiccation cracking behavior of low-plasticity soils
Effects of clay content on soil desiccation cracking characteristics were explored by testing three soils, i.e., a natural low-plasticity loess, the...
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Heat effects on clay-bearing building sandstone
Damages due to fire occurred on many monuments and affected building sandstones. Changes in technical properties of heated sandstones are caused by...
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Soil and structure deformation during deep foundation pit excavation in soft clay: case study and sensitivity analysis
The construction of underground space in soft clay is becoming more complex, which brings great threats to construction safety. Taking a deep...
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Experimental Investigation of Desiccation Cracking of Jilin Ball Clay Under Wet–Dry Cycles
Jilin ball clay is commonly employed as a construction material for the cover layer of landfills. The differences in temperature between the outside...
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Hydro-mechanical performance of lime-treated heavy clay incorporating Athel leaves powder
Dried Athel leaves (DAL) are abundant agricultural waste that may have a detrimental effect on the environment due to improper disposal. The current...
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The Role of Interactions between Bacteria and Clay Minerals in Pedochemical Processes
Abstract—The paper reviews bilateral interactions between bacteria and clay minerals and their effect on the chemical composition of soils and...
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Microstructural analysis of pore characteristics of natural structured clay
Distributed widely in structured marine clay, intra- and inter-particle pores significantly influence the physical properties, hydraulic...
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Microstructure investigation of soft clay after a vacuum PVD second improvement: a case study in Bangkok area Thailand
This study first demonstrates the microstructural changes of soft Bangkok clay at a real construction site following vacuum PVD modification of soft...
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Compressibility and microstructure of compacted lateritic clay at different suction levels
Many construction projects worldwide commonly utilize lateritic clays as essential construction materials. These soils require a specific knowledge...
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Utilization aspects of extruded polystyrene and expanded clay aggregate in road frost protection structures
The article addresses the issues concerning the impact of negative temperatures on the load-bearing capacity and durability of road elements. It...
