Loess as a subcategory of collapsible soils is a well-known aeolian deposit generally
characterized as a highly-porous medium with relatively low natural density and water
content and a high percentage of fine-grained particles. Such collapsible soil sustains large
stresses under a dry condition with natural water content. However, it can experience high
and relatively sudden decreases in its volume once it reaches a certain water content under
a certain load and therefore, the natural condition of the soil might not be suitable for …