Journal Published Online: 01 June 1988
Volume 11, Issue 2

Multistage Direct Shear Testing of Unsaturated Soils

CODEN: GTJODJ

Abstract

A conventional direct shear box was modified to accommodate the testing of an unsaturated soil. The design concepts and necessary modifications to the apparatus are described. A multistage testing procedure is outlined. Typical results from direct shear tests are presented. The results illustrate the relationship between suction and shear strength for a glacial till soil.

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Gan, KJ
Minconsult Sdn. Bhd., Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Fredlund, DG
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Pages: 7
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Stock #: GTJ10959J
ISSN: 0149-6115
DOI: 10.1520/GTJ10959J