Shear strength behaviour of saturated clays and the role of the effective stress concept

Sridharan, A. ; Venkatappa Rao, G. (1979) Shear strength behaviour of saturated clays and the role of the effective stress concept Géotechnique, 29 (2). pp. 177-193. ISSN 0016-8505

Full text not available from this repository.

Official URL: http://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/content/article/1...

Related URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/geot.1979.29.2.177

Abstract

This Paper discusses the mechanisms controlling the shear strength behaviour of saturated kaolinite and montmorrillonite clays from a detailed experimental programme based on certain theoretical consid'rations. In the light of the modified effective stress concept, which takes into consideration the interparticle electrical attractive and repulsive forces, an attempt has been made to explain the behaviour of the clays. Eight organic fluids of different dielectric properties, air and water have been used as pore media to vary the inter-particle forces in the conventional box shear apparatus. The experimental results are in qualitative conformity with the modified effective stress concept and the soil strength is significantly influenced by the dielectric properties of the pore discussed in detail.

Item Type:Article
Source:Copyright of this article belongs to Thomas Telford.
ID Code:85880
Deposited On:06 Mar 2012 08:58
Last Modified:06 Mar 2012 08:58

Repository Staff Only: item control page