Hydrologic Optimum of Water-Repellent Soils for Slope Protection
Grant Data
Project Title
Hydrologic Optimum of Water-Repellent Soils for Slope Protection
Principal Investigator
Dr Nunes Lourenco, Sergio Duarte
(Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Dr Cleall Peter
(Co-Investigator)
Professor Bachmann Jorg
(Co-Investigator)
Duration
41
Start Date
2015-10-01
Amount
695788
Conference Title
Hydrologic Optimum of Water-Repellent Soils for Slope Protection
Presentation Title
Keywords
ground improvement, slopes, soil water repellency
Discipline
Geotechnical
Panel
Engineering (E)
HKU Project Code
17205915
Grant Type
General Research Fund (GRF)
Funding Year
2015
Status
Completed
Objectives
1) Engineer water repellency in soils with dimethyldichlorosilane; 2) Determine the hydrologic optimum of water-repellent soils by means of physical models; 3) Develop a theoretical framework and numerical model to predict the response of water-repellent soils in slopes to rainfall.