Haifeng Li, Zhiliang Chen, Lei Zhu, Lin Tang, Guanfei Liu, Liming Qu, Xin Liao, Zhijun Wang, Zi Zeng, Zuowen Zhou
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Abstract
Malan loess possesses unfavourable engineering mechanical properties that may vary depending on the geological context in which it exists. In the context of roadbed loading, the structural characteristics of the loess roadbed often result in uneven settlement, which significantly impacts transportation safety. To investigate the dynamic behaviour of loess under the influence of vehicle loading, groups of dynamic rebound modulus tests were conducted using a dynamic triaxial apparatus. Three key aspects are highlighted: compaction degree, moisture content and stress state. The results reveal that the dynamic rebound modulus of loess tends to increase with higher compaction degrees, decrease with increased moisture content and rise under greater confining pressure. For Maran loess, the water content has the greatest influence on its physical and mechanical properties. Under conditions of a confining pressure of 60 kPa and a deviatoric stress of 30 kPa, as the moisture content increased from w = 9% to w = 18%, the minimum dynamic rebound modulus decreased by 63%.
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In recent years there has been a growth of specialist journals within geological sciences. Nevertheless, there is an important role for a journal of an interdisciplinary kind. Traditionally, GEOLOGICAL JOURNAL has been such a journal and continues in its aim of promoting interest in all branches of the Geological Sciences, through publication of original research papers and review articles. The journal publishes Special Issues with a common theme or regional coverage e.g. Chinese Dinosaurs; Tectonics of the Eastern Mediterranean, Triassic basins of the Central and North Atlantic Borderlands). These are extensively cited.
The Journal has a particular interest in publishing papers on regional case studies from any global locality which have conclusions of general interest. Such papers may emphasize aspects across the full spectrum of geological sciences.