Electrical conductivity of saturated fine-grained soils: Modelling and classification applications

The electrical conductivity (EC) of soils is a crucial parameter in geotechnical engineering, providing valuable insights into soil properties such as mineralogy, moisture content, and particle distribution. This study explores the electrical conductivity of fine-grained soils and its application in...

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Published inI-Manager's Journal on Civil Engineering Vol. 14; no. 4; p. 15
Main Author Basilo, Jose
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Nagercoil iManager Publications 01.12.2024
Subjects
Anisotropy
Civil engineering
Classification
Clay
Contamination
Electrical resistivity
Fine-grained soils
Geotechnical engineering
Influence
Liquid limits
Literature reviews
Mineralogy
Moisture content
Parameters
Particle size
Particle size distribution
Permeability
Plastic limit
Pore water
Salinity
Soil classification
Soil properties
Water
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Summary:The electrical conductivity (EC) of soils is a crucial parameter in geotechnical engineering, providing valuable insights into soil properties such as mineralogy, moisture content, and particle distribution. This study explores the electrical conductivity of fine-grained soils and its application in soil classification. A series-parallel structure-oriented model for electrical conductivity is proposed, incorporating parameters such as diffuse double layer (DDL) effects, pore water salinity, and temperature influence. Experimental validation confirms that EC measurements can accurately predict soil classification attributes such as particle size distribution (PSD), liquid limit (LL), and plastic limit (PL). The proposed approach provides a cost-effective and rapid alternative to conventional geotechnical testing methods.
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ISSN:2231-1068
2249-0779
DOI:10.26634/jce.14.4.21710