Impact of soil composition on maximum depth of wetting in expansive soils

Q3 Engineering

Pollack Periodica Pub Date : 2023-10-05 DOI:10.1556/606.2023.00870

Ammar Alnmr

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Abstract

Abstract Expansive unsaturated soils present challenges in construction due to their moisture-induced behavior. This study proposes empirical equations to estimate the maximum wetting depth over time. Laboratory experiments and numerical analyses using SEEP/W software investigate wetting depth considering time and sand content in coastal and inland regions. Results reveal the significant influence of sand content on maximum soil moisture depth, emphasizing a recommended content above 30% to mitigate heave. The equations offer practical tools for assessing wetting depth, accounting for temporal and spatial variations. This research highlights the importance of wetting depth in addressing soil-related concerns and provides a foundation for further exploration of related factors.

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土壤成分对膨胀土最大湿润深度的影响

膨胀非饱和土因其水致特性给施工带来了挑战。本研究提出经验方程来估计最大润湿深度随时间的变化。利用SEEP/W软件进行室内实验和数值分析，研究了考虑时间和含沙量的沿海和内陆地区的润湿深度。结果表明，砂含量对最大土壤水分深度有显著影响，强调建议砂含量大于30%以减轻隆起。这些方程为评估润湿深度、解释时间和空间变化提供了实用工具。本研究突出了润湿深度在解决土壤相关问题中的重要性，为进一步探索相关因素提供了基础。

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Pollack Periodica Engineering-Civil and Structural Engineering

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1.50

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