... objective method to classify the soil–ice mass. This paper investigates the relationship between water content and density to frozen-soil classification. It was found that the water/ice content and dry density within the same frozen-soil class varies significantly, which may lead to different mechanical...

... The geotechnical utilization of dredged sludges has been an important issue in Japan, with the aims of utilizing limited natural resources efficiently and minimizing the volume of wastes to be disposed of. Prior to their reuse, sludge materials with a high water content might be subjected...

... between them. In this study, rapid freezing and thawing tests were conducted on lightweight concrete and lightweight coarse aggregate, respectively. The results of the concrete tests showed that the freeze-thaw resistance of lightweight concrete was mainly controlled by the water content...

... the influence of mortar type, unit strength, grout strength, and prism configuration on the measured versus predicted prism strength. aspect ratio CMU compressive strength concrete masonry concrete masonry unit grout masonry mortar predicted strength prism testing variables unit water content...

... these devices were developed and accepted in the construction industry. Beginning with his early work for the US Department of Agriculture and NC State University School of Agriculture to develop a device to measure the water content, Mr. Troxler describes how this device was combined with a similar device...

... in the Southeastern United States. Several different soil types were encountered in the embankment projects. On test pads constructed under normal field conditions, researchers measured the compacted dry density and water contents by the nuclear gage, sand-cone, drive-cylinder, and clod tests. The research compares...

... Measurement of soil density and water content in compacted fills is the principal means of quality control to assure adequate performance. Current testing methods have various limitations, including the use of hazardous materials, limitations in accuracy, the need for extensive calibration...

... In recent years natural water content and density determinations have been carried out in the stiff clay deposits on Montreal's Island by means of nuclear depth probes. The probes are lowered down aluminum access tubes that are permanently inserted into the ground, thus providing a means...

... Reductions in water content after construction can produce desiccation cracking and associated aggregation of clay barriers. This produces two flow regimes within the clay barrier. Conduit flow occurs through the desiccation cracks (preferential flow paths), and matrix flow occurs through...

.... The probes were imbedded in a clayey soil. The electrical resistivity of gypsum blocks changed with water content over a broad range of water content in calibration cells. Gypsum blocks successfully indicated changes in water content in columns of soil that were wetted. Wet blocks tended to disintegrate when...

.... In repeated compaction tests, it is economical and convenient to reuse the soil specimens. The results of liquid and plastic limit tests reveal approximately the same values in new and reused specimens. However, the reused soil specimens reveal a predominantly higher density in the zone of lower water content...