Effect of seawater on consistency, infiltration rate and swelling characteristics of montmorillonite clay

This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation performed to quantify the effect of mixing clayey soils with saltwater on consistency and swelling characteristics of clays. Massive natural clay deposits and compacted clay backfills either exist or are used in certain important and s...

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Main Authors: Mohie Eldin Elmashad, Alaa A. Ata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-08-01
Series:HBRC Journal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1687404814001035