Effects of swelly pressure on changes in pore space morphology in Miocene clays from Warsaw: preliminary results and open questions

Authors

  • Ireneusz Gawriuczenkow Faculty of Geology, University of Warsaw, Al. Zwirki i Wigury 93, PL-02-089 Warszawa, Poland

Keywords:

swelly pressure, microstructure, porosity, hydraulic conductivity

Abstract

Miocene clays of the Poznań series from Warsaw were analysed by scanning electron microscope. The influence of swelly pressure causes soil porosity to decrease slightly together with a reorientation of pores. They become more anisometric, while their original matrix microstructure acquires properties of matrix-turbulent microstructure.

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Published

2010-03-27

Issue

Vol. 47 No. 2 (2003)

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