Geotechnical characterization of saline soils

摘要

A conjunction of field and laboratory tests demonstrates to be more effective than conventional tests in the proper characterization of saline soils. This paper presents a methodology for the study of these soils, which are predominant in regions of the north of Chile and where urban constructions and industrial plants, associated to mineral activities, are important. Test results show the importance of the soil structure of saline soils in their static and dynamic behaviour.