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Document Type : Article In Journal 
Document Title :
Geotechnical Aspects of Loess in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
المظاهر الجيوتقنية لتربة اللوس في المملكة العربية السعودية
 
Subject : Earth Sciences 
Document Language : English 
Abstract : Loess is a geologically recent deposit, which consists of unconsolidated silt of eolian origin; it is buff in color and character- ized by lack of stratification, porous and has low bulk density. This paper aimed to review the distribution and geotechnical properties of loess in Saudi Arabia as the publications about loess in Saudi Arabia are very limited. The available literatures reported that the loess soils are observed in many parts of the Kingdom where various construc- tion projects were planned. Loess materials are generally uniform in texture, consisting of 50% to 90% silt-size particles exhibiting plastic- ity. Porosity is relatively high; ranging from 50 to 60%. These loess deposits subside and form earth fissures by the process of hydro- compaction upon wetting in some remote areas. The process of wet- ting can be either natural through storms or man-made through ag- ricultural or civil activities. 
ISSN : 1012-8832 
Journal Name : Earth Sciences Journal 
Volume : 15 
Issue Number : 1 
Publishing Year : 1425 AH
2004 AD 
Number Of Pages : 16 
Article Type : Article 
Added Date : Sunday, October 11, 2009 

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Researcher Name (Arabic)Researcher Name (English)Researcher TypeDr GradeEmail
عمار أمينAMMAR AMIN Researcher  
خالد بانخر KHALID BANKHER Researcher  

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