Water retention in compacted clays is dominated by multi‐modal pore size distribution which
evolves during hydro‐mechanical paths depending on water content and stress history. A …

This paper presents a comprehensive investigation of the swelling behaviour of a
compacted bentonite–sand mixture subjected to hydration under constant volume …

Proper understanding and interpretation of the performance of sand–clay liners requires the
consideration of its unsaturated behaviour. A cornerstone in the understanding of the …

Literature studies are presenting counterposed effects of vegetation on soil hydraulic
behaviour. Besides, root impacts at the micro-scale are rarely correlated to …

In this paper, the EC-5 water sensor and the MPS-6 water potential sensor were used to
measure water content and suction, respectively, to investigate the evolution of soil–water …

This paper presents a comprehensive and consistent investigation on three technical
aspects associated with mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) applied to clayey soils: the …

Bentonite-based materials have emerged as a highly promising choice for engineered
barriers in nuclear waste deep geological disposal. These materials are characterised by …

This paper presents the authors' personal views on current research being conducted by
various research groups around the world in the broad area of mechanics of unsaturated …

In most of the concept designs for nuclear waste disposals, bentonite-based materials are
used to seal underground galleries and shafts. In order to assess the safety of such …

Soil compaction commonly used to minimize the leaching of pollutants into the soil and
groundwater. This study expresses the results of an experimental method performed to …