Research Article

Experimental Study on the Dynamic Modulus and Damping Ratio of Compacted Loess under Circular Dynamic Stress Paths

Table 1

Physical properties of loess.

Index propertiesValueSpecification

Specific gravity2.70ASTM D 854
Liquid limit (%)32ASTM D 4318
Plastic limit (%)21ASTM D 4318
Plasticity index11ASTM D 4318
Soil classificationCLUSCS
Maximum dry density, (g/cm3)1.69ASTM D 698
Optimum moisture content, (%)20.1ASTM D 698