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Theoretical analysis of desiccation crack spacing of a thin, long soil layer

Susanga Costa, Jayantha Kodikara, S. Lee Barbour, D. G. Fredlund

Acta Geotechnica · 2017 · 59 citations · 25 references

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Fundamentals of desiccation cracking of fine-grained soils: experimental characterisation and mechanisms identification

H. Péron, Tomasz Hueckel, Lyesse Laloui et al. · Canadian Geotechnical Journal · 2009 · 436 citations · Full text

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Depth and spacing of tension cracks

Arthur H. Lachenbruch · Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres · 1961 · 276 citations

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Laboratory experiments on desiccation cracking of thin soil layers

Hani Nahlawi, Jayantha Kodikara · Geotechnical and Geological Engineering · 2006 · 270 citations

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Drying of Granular Ceramic Films: I, Effect of Processing Variables on Cracking Behavior

Raymond C. Chiu, Terry J. Garino, Michael J. Cima · Journal of the American Ceramic Society · 1993 · 226 citations

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Salient factors controlling desiccation cracking of clay in laboratory experiments

Susanga Costa, Jayantha Kodikara, Benjamin Shannon · Géotechnique · 2012 · 224 citations

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