Figure 3

Volume fraction obtained from CT scanning for different equivalent pore diameter vs. dry density of the compacted loess samples: (a) pores with an equivalent diameter of 0~8 μm; (b) pores with an equivalent diameter of 8~12 μm; (c) pores with an equivalent diameter of 12~36 μm; (d) pores with an equivalent diameter larger than 36 μm.