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Strength of compacted cohesive soils

Strength of compacted cohesive soils

Strength of compacted cohesive soils

(OP)
Hi, I made a research and found that there are some interesting threads about this topic. However, I am looking for literature reference about this topic. Can anyone provide references? I believe that the 1960 conference at Boulder is a good start point. Thanks !!

RE: Strength of compacted cohesive soils

look at the work of Steven Wright, Tim Stark, Mike Duncan, Jim Mitchell. Look for the CGPR publication on our workshop pertaining to fully-softened strength of fine-grained soils.

You ultimately need to ask yourself what strength state you are interested in for the design purpose. Peak strength and corresponding cohesion may not stand the test of time in the near surface. Owing to wetting and drying cycles, there can (will be) reduction of cohesion and change in void ratio. Such changes can take decades and the peak strength may not be there for the long haul. Design in these intstances should then consider, "fully-softened" stregth.

f-d

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RE: Strength of compacted cohesive soils

(OP)
f-d, thanks for the info. I am looking at the CGPR website and there is good info there. Thanks again.

RE: Strength of compacted cohesive soils

(OP)
I found an old thread which BigH mentioned that he has some papers for the 1960 Boulder conference. Hope he can look at this thread and post his references...

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