Stability of loess
January 1, 1988
Lutenegger, A.J. and Hallberg, G.R., 1988. Stability of loess. Eng. Geol., 25: 247-261. The natural stability of loess soils can be related to fundamental geotechnical properties such as Atterberg limits, water content and void ratio. Field observations of unstable conditions in loess deposits in the upper midwest, U.S.A. show relationships between instability and the in situ moisture content and the liquidity index of the loess. Unstable loess can attain natural moisture contents equal to, or greater than, its liquid limit. Implications of these observations for applied engineering works are described.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Title | Stability of loess |
| DOI | 10.1016/0013-7952(88)90030-0 |
| Authors | A.J. Lutenegger, G.R. Hallberg |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Engineering Geology |
| Index ID | 70013798 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |