Evaluation of moisture retention and hydraulic conductivity characteristics of unsaturated soils.
Date
1994
Authors
Papageorgiou, George
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Abstract
The dissertation describes a modified apparatus, testing and analytical
technique for obtaining the relationships between the coefficients of
hydraulic conductivity, capillary pressure and water content of unsaturated
soils. The apparatus and analytical technique employed in the investigation
are aimed at reducing the time duration, and improving the accuracy of
testing.
The apparatus used has been based on the design of "The Control Outflow
Method", with some modifications. (Abbreviation abstract)
Description
A dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Engineering, University of the
Witwatersrand, in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of
Science in Engineering
Keywords
Soil dynamics., Soil moisture., Soil porosity., Soil percolation.