Abstract
The influence of specimen size and testing system on Skempton's B values is discussed. The use of stiff measuring systems and precise transducers provides accurate enough B values. The use of large specimens is rarely possible and can be disadvantageous.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1537-1539 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering |
| Volume | 57 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Early online date | Nov 19 2023 |
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| State | Published - Feb 2024 |
Keywords
- Anisotropy
- Calibration
- Heterogeneity
- Time-dependent deformation
- Undrained response
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
- Geology
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