Research Article

Simplified Transient Hot-Wire Method for Effective Thermal Conductivity Measurement in Geo Materials: Microstructure and Saturation Effect

Figure 9

Evolution of the curves recorded on the compacted earth brick from 13 February (Feb) to April (+60 days). The shift of the curves from the abscissa to the top of the diagram is due to the desiccation of the clay material. The consequence is the drastic evolution of the slope.
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