An Experimental Study on the Water-Induced Strength Reduction in Zigong Argillaceous Siltstone with Different Degree of Weathering

<div>Material compositions of the natural Zigong argillaceous siltstone with different degree of weathering: (a) highly weathered and (b) moderately weathered.</div>

Advances in Materials Science and Engineering

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Figure 10: An Experimental Study on the Water-Induced Strength Reduction in Zigong Argillaceous Siltstone with Different Degree of Weathering 