Low water content leads to stronger soil structures in loess
The researchers studied how the structure of unsaturated loess soil changes under different conditions. They used compression tests on natural and man-made loess samples to calculate key parameters. The results showed that lower water content in natural loess leads to larger structural parameters. In man-made loess, factors like density, water content, and cement content affect the soil's structure. Specifically, lower density, less water, and more cement make the soil stronger.