Artificially Simulating the Geological History of Clay.

Abstract

This report is concerned with the description of the development and research application of a high pressure consolidation cell, designed to simulate the progressive burial of clay sediments. The results of a series of 9 high pressure tests, 4 low pressure tests with elevated temperature and 4 constant rate of strain tests are presented. These results include information on the e-log p relationships, variations in pore pressure, and pore water chemistry and fabric changes; preliminary explanations of the observed phenomena are offered. Attention is drawn to geological implications and reference also made to future trends in the research program.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA003869

Entities

People

  • B. A. Clarke
  • D. C. Wijeyesekera
  • J. L. Knill
  • M. H. De Freitas
  • M. K. Armstrong

Organizations

  • Imperial College London

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • High Pressure
  • Pore Pressure
  • Water Chemistry

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design