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

Figure 9

Disintegration of the mudstone ((a) after 1 minute in water, (b) after 10 minutes, (c) after 20 minutes, (d) after 60 minutes, and (e) after 26 hours).

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