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May 1970

Review of Collapsing Soils

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Publication: Journal of the Soil Mechanics and Foundations Division
Volume 96, Issue 3

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In recent years there has arisen an increasing awareness of the existence of soils that decrease in bulk volume when water is applied to them. Although this situation was recognized by Terzhagi, there has been little mention of it until after World War II. The application of water to a soil of one of the types described herein is necessary to produce the surface subsidence that is typical of the phenomenon. The following terms have been applied to this situation: collapse, collapsing soil, near surface subsidence, subsidence, hydrocompaction, and hydroconsolidation.

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Journal of the Soil Mechanics and Foundations Division
Volume 96Issue 3May 1970
Pages: 925 - 947

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Published in print: May 1970
Published online: Feb 12, 2021

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John H. Dudley, F.ASCE
Assoc. Prof., Civil Engrg., California State College, Long Beach, Calif.

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