Electrical‐Resistivity Measurements For Evaluating Compacted‐Soil Liners
Publication: Journal of Geotechnical Engineering
Volume 120, Issue 2
Abstract
Theoretical relationships suggest that the hydraulic conductivity of compacted soils can be evaluated with electrical resistivity measurements. On the material scale, high resistivity may be indicative of low molding water content, high air‐filled porosity, or high sand or gravel content. On the liner scale, resistivity measurements may be useful for identifying desiccation cracking or poor interlift bonding. Methods exist for measuring the resistivity of compacted soils in the laboratory and on field liners. Further evaluation is warranted to fully assess the utility of resistivity measurements for evaluating soil liners.
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Journal of Geotechnical Engineering
Volume 120 • Issue 2 • February 1994
Pages: 451 - 457
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Copyright © 1994 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Oct 15, 1992
Published online: Feb 1, 1994
Published in print: Feb 1994
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