Géotechnique · 1986 · 319 citations · 0 references
Geotechnical EngineeringSoil PropertyEngineeringSolute SuctionCivil EngineeringSoil StructureShear StrengthDirect Shear ApparatusEarth ScienceUnsaturated Soil MechanicsSoil Mechanic
A direct shear apparatus is described which could be used to study the shear strength of partly saturated soils under controlled conditions. The principle of this device is described, and the test results are presented and discussed. With this apparatus, it is also possible to determine the effect on the shear strength of a change in solute suction.