| Title: | Electromechanical behavior of Afyonkarahisar clay under varying stress and moisture conditions |
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| Authors: | ID Boğa, Ahmet Raif (Author)
ID Gücek, Süleyman (Author)
ID Žlender, Bojan (Author)
ID Bračko, Tamara (Author) |
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| Files: |  applsci-15-07766-v2.pdf (2,43 MB)
MD5: 5A65ECB0688E10662935A211D617E5EC
 https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/14/7766
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Article |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: | FGPA - Faculty of Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering and Architecture
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| Abstract: | Clay is a widely used material with unique properties that vary depending on water content and applied pressure. In this study, the electromechanical behavior of clay samples from Afyonkarahisar, Turkey, is investigated by examining the relationship between electrical resistivity, water content, and mechanical loading under uniaxial pressure. The samples with a water content of 10%, 20%, and 30% were tested using a uniaxial loading machine in accordance with ASTM D 2216 and the Turkish standard TS 1900-1. The analysis included measurements of stress, deformation, and electrical conductivity of the soil. A comparative assessment of samples with varying water content revealed that at low moisture levels (10%), the specific electrical resistivity initially decreases due to soil compaction and reduced porosity. However, as stress increases further, resistivity rises significantly as microcracks begin to develop, disrupting conductive pathways. In contrast, at higher water contents (20% and 30%), resistivity consistently decreases with increasing stress, while conductivity increases markedly. This indicates that at elevated saturation levels, the presence of water facilitates charge carrier mobility through ionic conduction, resulting in lower resistivity and higher conductivity. Comparisons with previous studies on clays such as bentonite and kaolinite reveal similar qualitative trends, although differences in the rate of resistivity change suggest a distinct mineralogical influence in Afyonkarahisar clay. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the geotechnical behavior of this regional clay and supports more accurate performance predictions in engineering and construction applications. |
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| Keywords: | electromechanical behavior, Afyonkarahisar clay, electrical resistivity, electrical conductivity, uniaxial compression, moisture content |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Submitted for review: | 19.06.2025 |
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| Article acceptance date: | 09.07.2025 |
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| Publication date: | 10.07.2025 |
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| Publisher: | MDPI |
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| Year of publishing: | 2025 |
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| Number of pages: | 23 str. |
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| Numbering: | Vol. 15, iss. 14, [article no.] 7766 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DKUM-94305  |
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| UDC: | 624.131:621.3 |
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| ISSN on article: | 2076-3417 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 245390851 |
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| DOI: | 10.3390/app15147766 |
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| Publication date in DKUM: | 13.08.2025 |
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| Views: | 159 |
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| Downloads: | 11 |
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| Categories: | Misc.
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