Influence of the soil-atmosphere exchange on the hydric profile induced in soil-structure system

Soil-atmosphere exchange leads to a moisture change in the soil. This can cause major damage to engineering structures due to the soil expansion and shrinkage. The soil-atmosphere exchange is related to several parameters, in particular the soil characteristics and climate conditions. The presence o...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: A. Al Qadad, I. Shahrour, M. Rouainia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2012-06-01
Series:Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/12/2039/2012/nhess-12-2039-2012.pdf