Model Test Study on Seepage of Jointed Loess
Abstract
This paper focuses on the influence of joints on seepage capacity of a soil mass, the water infiltration range, the area of the wet zone, and water content distributions. Tests were performed using a self-designed seepage device to determine the hydraulic conductivity of loess samples with natural joints. The test results indicate that joints greatly improve the seepage capacity of a soil mass; the depth and quantity of infiltration for the jointed sample are larger than those for the intact sample. The infiltration depths of the jointed sample are about 2.6 times that of intact specimens, and the measured areas of wet zones of the jointed sample are about 2.2 times that of an intact sample. Due to the existence of the joint, higher water content is observed at the joint location. In comparison, the water content distributions are relatively horizontal for the intact sample.
Recommended Citation
X. Liu et al., "Model Test Study on Seepage of Jointed Loess," Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, vol. 57, no. 4, pp. 316 - 321, Springer Verlag, Sep 2020.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1007/s11204-020-09672-1
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0038-0741; 1573-9279
Document Type
Article - Journal
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Citation
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Language(s)
English
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Publication Date
01 Sep 2020