New Study Reveals Clay Strength Unaffected by Loading Frequency or Duration
The article explores how soft clay behaves under repeated compression. The researchers found that the strength of the clay during cycles of loading stays consistent regardless of how often or how long it is loaded. The clay's strength decreases slightly after being remolded. The pressure of the water in the clay can be predicted based on the amount of strain. When the clay is under low pressure, its strength during cycles of loading is higher than when it is static. The way the clay deforms is not greatly affected by how often it is loaded. The difference in how the clay expands and deforms is due to how it was compressed before. The strength of the clay changes depending on how much it is strained, but at a 15% strain, there is no difference in strength between differently compressed clays.