Published online by Cambridge University Press: 01 January 2024
The amount of moisture in a soil and its orientation to individual soil particles may be influenced by small additions of organic cationic compounds. Clay particles adsorb these cations, and because of their hydrophobic nature a waterproofing effect occurs. Thermodynamic considerations are presented to explain the strength retention of treated soils.
Contribution of the Iowa Engr. Exp. Sta. projects 340-S and 283-S sponsored by the Iowa Highway Research Board, HR-48, HR-I, with funds from the Iowa State Highway Commission.