Alnmr, Ammar (2024) Impact of soil composition on maximum depth of wetting in expansive soils. POLLACK PERIODICA : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION SCIENCES, 19 (1). pp. 85-92. ISSN 1788-1994 (print); 1788-3911 (online)
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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.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | expansive soil; unsaturated soil; depth of wetting; soil suction; soil-water characteristic curve; numerical modeling |
| Subjects: | T Technology / alkalmazott, műszaki tudományok > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) / általános mérnöki tudományok |
| Depositing User: | Emese Kató |
| Date Deposited: | 08 Aug 2024 08:27 |
| Last Modified: | 08 Aug 2024 08:27 |
| URI: | https://real.mtak.hu/id/eprint/201954 |
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