Effects of particle breakage on mechanical characteristics of decomposed grani te soils
Abstract
Effects of a particle breaxage of decomposed granite soil are studied with special:-eference to compaction and permeability characteristics for engineering use as soil materials. These effects are investigated through laboratory experiments, Proctor’s compaction and falling-head permeability tests. Tt was observed that the maximum density of the soil increased considerably with increase in compaction effort. As t:-,e cor,1paction energy is increased, the content of fine particles is increased and waterpermeability is lowerec considerably. The reduction of permeability of the specimen can explained in terms of compaction repetition.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Geotechnical and construction materials studies
Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics
Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 527–532
- Publication date
- 17 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter