Original scientific paper

Temperature effect on compression and collapsibility of residual granitic soil

Mehrdad Kholghifard ; Tehnološko sveučilište u Maleziji, Građevinski fakultet
Kamarudin Ahmad ; Tehnološko sveučilište u Maleziji, Građevinski fakultet
Nazri Ali ; Tehnološko sveučilište u Maleziji, Građevinski fakultet
Roohollah Kalatehjari ; Tehnološko sveučilište u Maleziji, Građevinski fakultet
Farzad Babakanpour ; Uprava grada Yasouj, Yasouj, Iran

Abstract

This research aims to investigate the effect of temperature changes on the compression index and collapse potential of the residual granitic soil that is widely encountered in Malaysia. An experimental study was conducted on the compacted soil using a modified temperature-controlled oedometer. Temperatures of 27, 40, and 60 ºC were applied on two series of soil specimens with different values of dry density. Experimental results showed that the value of compression index is independent of temperature. On the other hand, heating caused a reduction in collapse potential, which was more pronounced at low dry density.

Keywords

temperature; Compression index; Collapse potential; Residual granitic soils

Hrčak ID:

119896

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/119896

Publication date:

10.4.2014.

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