Thermal Consolidation Tests on Saturated Clay Subjected to Thermal Loading on Inner and Outer Surfaces of Hollow Cylindrical Specimens
摘要
An axial thermal consolidation test apparatus suitable for saturated soils is developed. Using this apparatus, thermal loadings can be applied on both the inner and outer surfaces of a hollow cylindrical specimen separately. Thus, the specimen will be subjected to the effect of a gradient temperature along the diameter and also a lateral mechanical loading. This apparatus can be used for some special heating paths and mechanical loading paths.