ASEAN Unsaturated Soil Research Framework

I m looking forward for any colobration in unsaturated soil research framework particularly in ASEAN countries.

Currently we (FKA) had purchase our first unsaturated research apparatus which is 15 bar pressure extractor. Follow with GDS Double Wall Triaxial Cell.

I wish that FKA Geotechnical Research group could further our interest in coupling effect of hydro-mechnanical behaviour of unsaturated soil. Among my future interest on experimental works in Unsaturated as follow:-

  • Application of variable suction measurement appratus (Osmotic, Axis translation and Filter paper technique)
  • Application of volume change measurement of unsaturated soil sample using double wall and close range photogrometry or PIV
  • Investigation of various unsaturated soil types (compacted kaolin, compacted tropical residual soil and peat)
  • Rainfall induces suction
  • Early warning system for unsaturated slope stability
  • Tensile strength of rammed earth