Research Article

Effect of Wetting and Drying Cycles on the Dynamic Properties of Compacted Loess

Table 2

W-D cycle scheme of compacted loess.

Test numberDry density ρd (g/cm3)Initial moisture content (%)W-D cycle pathW-D cycle number n

a1.7018.918.9%-saturation-18.9%0, 3, 6, 9, 12
b1.7018.918.9%-12.9%-saturation-12.9%0, 3, 6, 9, 12
c1.7018.918.9%-6.9%-saturation-6.9%0, 3, 6, 9, 12
d1.7018.918.9%-0.9%-saturation-0.9%0, 3, 6, 9, 12