Stress-strain properties of compacted modified Memphis Loess

Author

Danny Lloyd Kerns

Abstract

"A study was made of the stress-strain characteristics of compacted samples of a modified loessial soil obtained near Memphis, Tennessee. The study consisted of compacting samples at a constant water content and at unit weights of 92, 96 and 100 pounds per cubic foot (1470, 1540 and 1600 kg/m³). Triaxial tests were performed on unsaturated compacted specimens to obtain stress-strain-volume change data. These data were used to determine stress-dependent functions for tangent modulus and Poisson's ratio"--Abstract, page ii.

Advisor(s)

Schmidt, Norbert O., 1925-2009

Committee Member(s)

Stephenson, Richard Wesley
Barr, David J.

Department(s)

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Civil Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

1979

Pagination

ix, 98 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 95-97).

Geographic Coverage

Memphis (Tenn.)

Rights

© 1979 Danny Lloyd Kerns, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Loess -- Tennessee -- MemphisSoil mechanics -- Mathematical modelsSoils -- Sampling -- Tennessee -- Memphis

Thesis Number

T 4546

Print OCLC #

6018519

Electronic OCLC #

904024400

Recommended Citation

Kerns, Danny Lloyd, "Stress-strain properties of compacted modified Memphis Loess" (1979). Masters Theses. 3403.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/3403