Identification and behavior of collapsible soils : [technical summary].

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Identification and behavior of collapsible soils : [technical summary].

2011-01-01
By Santagata, Maria Caterina

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English

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Santagata, Maria Caterina
Corporate Creators:

Purdue University
Corporate Contributors:

Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program ; Indiana Department of Transportation
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Booklet/Pamphlet
Geographical Coverage:

Indiana
Edition:

Technical summary.
Corporate Publisher:

Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program
Abstract:

Collapsible soils are susceptible to large volumetric strains when they become saturated. Numerous soil types ; fall in the general category of collapsible soils, including ; loess, a well-known aeolian deposit, present throughout ; most of Indiana. Loess is characterized by relatively low ; density and cohesion, appreciable strength and stiffness ; in the dry state, but is susceptible to significant ; deformations as a result of wetting.
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SPR-3109
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/23602/dot_23602_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 203.17 KB]
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US Transportation Collection
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