Table 1 Basic physical properties of the loess sample.
Physical property | Value | Physical property | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Specific gravity Gs | 2.70 | Plastic limit wp (%) | 23.57 |
Natural Dry density ρd (g/cm3) | 1.23 | Liquid limit wL (%) | 36.33 |
Natural water content (%) | 15.84 | Clay (< 0.005) particle size distribution (mm, %) | 15.89 |
Natural density (g/cm3) | 1.51 | Silt (0.05 − 0.005) particle size distribution (mm, %) | 75.07 |
Natural Void ratio e | 1.07 | Sand (> 0.05) particle size distribution (mm, %) | 9.04 |
