The coupled effects of changes in suction and stress on the response of unsaturated soils is
a fundamental aspect to consider when dealing with unsaturated soils. The difficulty of …

The reduction of soil suction and consequent loss of shear strength due to infiltration is
known to trigger shallow landslides during periods of concentrated rainfall. In the …

Rammed earth is a manufactured material comprising sand, gravel and clay, which is
compacted between forms to build walls. Primarily a historic method of construction, it is now …

This state-of-the-art covers advances in the constitutive modelling, experimental
investigation and field measurement of suction for unsaturated soils. It consists of three …

Experimental equipment for the measurement of matric suction in unsaturated soils using
hydraulic tensiometers and the axis translation technique share a common working …

Rammed earth is an ancient construction technique which has recently become popular for
sustainable building. Soil is compacted in removable formwork to make a homogeneous …

Understanding the age and construction quality of embankments used for road and rail
infrastructure is critical in the effective management and maintenance of our transport …

Significant advances in unsaturated soils testing have been gained through the
development of high suction tensiometers allowing direct measurement of suction beyond …

Abstract Rainfall is the most frequent triggering factor for landslides and the development of
early warning systems has to take account of this. It is suggested that direct measurement of …

Residual soils are found in many parts of the world. Like other soils, they are used
extensively in construction, either to build upon, or as construction material. They are formed …