Application of a novel laser sensor volume measurement system to the triaxial testing of an unsaturated lime-treated soil

Xiwei Zhang, Maria Mavroulidou, Michael J. Gunn, Jerry Sutton, Zeljko Cabarkapa, Zoheir Kichou

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Abstract

The paper reviews the common techniques of volume change measurement during unsaturated soil testing, focusing in particular on a newly developed system by the authors. The advantages and accuracy of the system compared to other available volume measurement techniques are discussed. This is followed by the application of the system to the volume change measurement of a lime-treated clay soil during suction-controlled triaxial testing, and a discussion on the behaviour of the soil during shearing.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)945-957
Number of pages13
JournalActa Geotechnica
Volume9
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2014

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Keywords

  • Cemented soils
  • Triaxial testing
  • Unsaturated soils
  • Volume measurement

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