For concrete face rockfill dams, the behaviour of the concrete slab which provides the watertightness of the dam is a major concern. The deformation of the dam embankment during construction and operation leads to concrete slab
deformation. This deformation should be compatible with the structural integrity of the concrete slab. This paper p...
The use of geosynthetics as basal reinforcement in embankments constructed over soft soils provides technical and economic benefits by improving the stability of the structure, reducing horizontal displacements, homogenizing
differential settlements, and reducing time of construction. An adequate design should include, however, more than rou...
Pollutants containing metals are an important source of environmental impact. The contaminant’s pH and the soil are factors that influence the migration in the subsurface. The determination of parameters through analytical solutions
is fundamental to predict contaminant subsurface migration in porous media. The objective of this st...
. One of the most important morphological characteristics of expansive soil is contracting and fissuring during
drying and swelling during wetting. Soils that change volume when inundated with water require extra care, whether they
are used in agriculture, engineering or both. In this paper, conventional and suction-controlled oe...
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