Affected by groundwater fluctuations, the loess around the hydro-fluctuation zone near the
groundwater table is frequently subjected to periodic dry-wet cycles. The investigation on the …

The special geological characteristics of loess, such as collapsibility and vertical joint
development, usually bring great difficulties to the construction of tunnel inverts. Effectively …

To discover the complex hydro-mechanical evolution on Loess Plateau that accompany
large-scale land reclamation project, we tracked changes of moisture, matric suction …

Silty clay has a remarkable creep effect due to its high moisture content, strong
compressibility, and low shear strength. Studying the long-term creep characteristics of soft …

The engineering properties of loess are significantly influenced by seasonal wet and dry
climates, the effects of which are essentially inseparable from variations of its structure. To …

High filling to create land requires the practical design of ground treatment and accurate
settlement estimation. However, the two issues are still largely dependent on empirical …

The creep model is the main form used to describe the creep behavior of weakly cemented
soft rock (WCSR). To investigate the creep behavior of weakly cemented soft rock, multi …

Creep is recognised to be an important physical property of soils, exerting a profound
influence on the stability of structures. In order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the …

Excavation leads to unloading rebound and stress redistribution in the soil of a slope near
the excavation face. The process of reequilibrium of the stress is followed by large …

Due to the perennial influence by west wind climate, the loess in Ili, China, is obviously
different from that in the loess plateau of the monsoon area, showing the characteristics of …