Drying Characteristics of Saturated Fine-Grain Soil Slurries at Constant Temperature

Author

Mario Glorioso

Issuing Body

Mississippi State University

Advisor

Rendon-Herrero, Oswald

Committee Member

Eamon, Christopher

Committee Member

Sinno, Ralph

Date of Degree

8-3-2002

Document Type

Graduate Thesis - Open Access

Major

Civil Engineering

Degree Name

Master of Science

College

College of Engineering

Department

Department of Civil Engineering

Abstract

This study addresses the need for investigation of drying-rate characteristics of fine-grain soils. The research was an attempt to develop a parameter for use in thermal consolidation and/or shrinkage modeling. The investigation required the development of new test methods. During the study, a strong correlation between plasticity indices and certain drying characteristics was noted and discussed in detail. An argument is presented for the superiority of the Drying-Rate Test in comparison with current laboratory procedures for determining Atterberg Limits.

URI

https://hdl.handle.net/11668/20318

Recommended Citation

Glorioso, Mario, "Drying Characteristics of Saturated Fine-Grain Soil Slurries at Constant Temperature" (2002). Theses and Dissertations. 1583.
https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/td/1583