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

Table 1

Test statistics of various physical and mechanical parameters of Yan'an loess.

Statistics	Moisture content	Natural density	Void ratio	Particles proportion	Dryness density	Liquid limit	Plastic limit	Plastic index
Max	22.75	1.84	1.28	2.73	1.58	33.4	21.7	10.8
Min	12.81	1.42	0.76	2.71	1.21	26.4	18.6	8.5
Average	16.5	1.58	0.96	2.72	1.38	30.26	20.61	9.45