... with the larger strength profiles measured by the cone penetration tests. These experimental trends are also captured by an analytical pile model accounting for suction-induced strength enhancement in unsaturated soils. Experimental variability arising from minor differences in density or load eccentricity...

... movement modes have been considered in the current investigation. Generally, geotechnical engineers in practical applications deal more with unsaturated soils than with saturated soils (Houston, 2019). On the other hand, saturated soil mechanics are not suitable for unsaturated soils because...