How spatial variability of initial porosity and fines content affects internal erosion in soils

Jie Yang, Zhen Yu Yin, Pierre Yves Hicher, Farid Laouafa

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Abstract

Internal erosion occurs when fines are pulled off by seepage forces and transported throughout the matrix of soil particles [1], which results in the degradation of soil strength [2–4].

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSpringer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering
EditorsWei Wu, Hai-Sui Yu
PublisherSpringer-Verlag
Pages439-443
Number of pages5
Edition216849
ISBN (Print)9783319971117
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2018
EventChina-Europe Conference on Geotechnical Engineering, 2016 - Vienna, Austria
Duration: 13 Aug 201616 Aug 2016

Publication series

NameSpringer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering
Number216849
ISSN (Print)1866-8755
ISSN (Electronic)1866-8763

Conference

ConferenceChina-Europe Conference on Geotechnical Engineering, 2016
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityVienna
Period13/08/1616/08/16

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Mechanics of Materials

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