J. Carlos Santamarina

TL;DR: In this paper, the effects of particle shape on packing density and on the small-to-large strain mechanical properties of sandy soils were explored. But particle shape emerges as a significant soil index property that needs to be properly characterized and documented, particularly in clean sands and gravels.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors explored various aspects of bender element installations including: electromagnetic coupling prevention, directivity, resonant frequency, detection of first arrival, and near field effects.

TL;DR: In this article, it is shown that microorganisms play an important part on the formation of many fine-grained soils, can alter the behavior of coarse grained soils (including hydraulic conductivity, diffusion and strength), accelerate geochemical reactions by orders of magnitude, promote both weathering and aging, and alter the chemical and mechanical properties of specimens after sampling.

TL;DR: This book discusses process monitoring with Elastic and Electromagnetic Waves, and describes the properties of Electromagnetism and its applications in particle-Fluid Interactions and Soil Behavior.

TL;DR: In this paper, the interfacial interaction between mineral surfaces and immiscible fluids determines the efficiency of enhanced oil or gas recovery operations as well as our ability to inject and store CO2 in geological formations.