Table 5 Physical properties of the intact loess samples.

From: Three-dimensional pore characterization of intact loess and compacted loess with micron scale computed tomography and mercury intrusion porosimetry

Sample

Dry density ρ (g/cm3)

Specific density ρ (g/cm3)

Moisture content ω/%

Liquid limit WL/%

Plastic limit WP/%

L6-01

1.53

2.70

12.7

28.4

18.9

L6-02

1.54

2.71

13.9

28.5

18.5

Average

1.54

2.71

13.3

28.5

18.7