Multiscale Analysis of the Strength Deterioration of Loess under the Action of Drying and Wetting Cycles

Figure 3

Stress-strain curves under different dry-wet cycle paths at a confining pressure of 100 kPa. (a) Dry and wet cycle path a. (b) Dry and wet cycle path b. (c) Dry and wet cycle path c. (d) Dry and wet cycle path d.

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