A systematic approach for conducting and interpreting hydraulic conductivity tests on granular soils under non-isothermal conditions
Marina S. Bortolotto,
David M.G. Taborda,
Catherine O’Sullivan
Abstract:Although non-isothermal tests are important for many applications in geotechnical engineering, there is no standard for conducting such tests and interpreting the resulting data. This paper describes the development of a temperature-controlled triaxial apparatus, focussing on its thermal performance, and discusses relevant protocols to perform and interpret hydraulic conductivity tests on granular materials at different temperatures. With the aid of thermal cameras, hot spots on the surface of the equipment an… Show more
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