Masters Theses
Abstract
"Studies of the effect of grinding on clay soils are summarized. Fundamental aspects of thixotropic phenomena are also explored. Vetters clay and Lebanon silt loam are used as test soils. these soils are ground to varying degrees and the deviations in physical properties are determined. Atterberg Limits, specific gravity, grain size, X-ray diffraction, and D.T.A. tests are run on each soil batch (ground for 0 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, and 120 minutes). A thixotropic study, consisting of unconfined compression and laboratory vane shear tests, of each soil batch is made. The results of the tests are analyzed, compared, and variations are explained"--Abstract, page ii.
Advisor(s)
Armstrong, James C.
Committee Member(s)
Heagler, John B., 1924-1999
Aughenbaugh, N. B.
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Degree Name
M.S. in Civil Engineering
Sponsor(s)
University of Missouri--Rolla
Publisher
University of Missouri--Rolla
Publication Date
1968
Pagination
viii, 83 pages
Rights
© 1968 Thomas Michael McMillen, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Subject Headings
Clay soils -- Testing
Soil mechanics
Thixotropy
Thesis Number
T 2174
Print OCLC #
6000653
Electronic OCLC #
794059428
Link to Catalog Record
Recommended Citation
McMillen, Thomas Michael, "The effects of grinding on the physical properties of clay soils" (1968). Masters Theses. 5178.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/5178
