ISSN: 0149-6115
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Study of Geoprocesses with Complementary Mechanical and Electromagnetic Wave Measurements in an Oedometer

Fam, M
Graduate student and associate professor,University of Waterloo,

Santamarina, C
Graduate student and associate professor,University of Waterloo,

Abstract

Particulate geomaterials can be uniquely studied with wave-based techniques. Electromagnetic and mechanical waves interact with the tested material, exciting different phenomena and revealing different information. Complementary wave measurements were implemented in a modified oedometric cell to study and to monitor different processes in geomaterials. The cell and the measuring devices are discussed, followed by a presentation of typical measurements conducted during consolidation, chemical diffusion, and cementation. The paper also includes a discussion of the most common computations and analyses involved in this type of test.

Keywords:
mechanical waves, electromagnetic waves, oedometer, clays, consolidation, diffusion, cementation

Paper ID: GTJ10999J
DOI: 10.1520/GTJ10999J
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