Microscope observation of cracks of clay
Clay has wide application in engineered barriers. However, it is prone to crack if moisture content decreases at most circumstances. This research aimed to microscopically study drying shrinkage and associated cracking of two different clays: kaolin and sodium-based bentonite, using optical microsco...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2019-01-01
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Series: | E3S Web of Conferences |
Online Access: | https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2019/18/e3sconf_isg2019_03007.pdf |