Experimental study on the hydraulic behaviour of compacted soil mixtures in river embankments
Experimental study on the hydraulic behaviour of compacted soil mixtures in river embankments
The hydraulic properties of compacted soils play a key role in evaluating the performance of earthworks during both design and operation. Soil hydraulic properties are influenced by compaction processes and can vary over time due to changing hydrometric and climatic conditions, significantly affecting the stability of earth structures. This study focuses on laboratory experiments aimed at determining the water retention characteristics and saturated permeability of mixtures obtained by blending different weight percentages of Ticino sand and Pontida clayey sandy silt, two Italian soils commonly used in geotechnical engineering. The interplay between soil composition and compaction conditions is systematically explored to study how these factors influence on hydraulic behaviour of river embankments.
Roberta Ventini; M. Pirone; C. Mancuso
18th European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ECSMGE2024)
E - Environment, water and energy
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