Influence of Water Content on the Mechanical Characteristics of Mudstone with High Smectite Content

Figure 4

Stress–strain curves of mudstone samples under different water contents ((a) dry state, (b) 7% water content, (c) 8% water content, (d) 9% water content, and (e) 10% water content (saturated state)).

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