Table 1 Physical characteristics of loess.

From: Mechanical behavior and microstructural investigation of loess sustainable stabilization using nanosilica and GGBS

Properties

Value

LL (%)

28.5

PL (%)

21

Soil class

CL-ML

GS

2.6

Unconfined compressive strength (kPa)

96

Cohesion (kPa)

10

Angle of internal friction (φ°)

18

Maximum dry density (MDD) (g/cm3)

1.64

Optimum moisture content (OMC) (%)

12.2

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