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

Abstract The pore structure is one of the most important properties of soil, which can directly affect the other properties such as water content, permeability and strength. It is of great significance to study the soil pore structure for agricultural cultivation, water and soil conservation and eng...

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Main Authors: Linxin Zhang, Shengwen Qi, Lina Ma, Songfeng Guo, Zhiqing Li, Guoliang Li, Jijin Yang, Yu Zou, Tonglu Li, Xiaokun Hou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2020-05-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-65302-8