Journal Published Online: 01 December 1981
Volume 4, Issue 4

Laboratory Instrument for Measuring Lateral Soil Pressure and Swelling Pressure

CODEN: GTJODJ

Abstract

A new instrument which allows the measurement of lateral pressure and lateral swelling pressure of a soil sample in the laboratory, either with or without lateral strain, is presented. Results of tests carried out with this apparatus are discussed and compared with results of similar tests using other instruments.

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Ofer, Z
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Pages: 6
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Stock #: GTJ10787J
ISSN: 0149-6115
DOI: 10.1520/GTJ10787J