Suction measurements

H. Rahardjo*, E. C. Leong

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Abstract

Application of unsaturated soil mechanics to practice requires measurement of soil suction. This paper examines several devices and techniques that are used for suction measurements in the laboratory and the field. Salient features of each suction measurement device are highlighted. Copyright ASCE 2006.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Unsaturated Soils
Pages81-104
Number of pages24
Edition147
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event4th International Conference on Unsaturated Soils - Carefree, AZ, United States
Duration: Apr 2 2006Apr 5 2006

Publication series

NameGeotechnical Special Publication
Number147
ISSN (Print)0895-0563

Conference

Conference4th International Conference on Unsaturated Soils
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCarefree, AZ
Period4/2/064/5/06

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Building and Construction
  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology

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