Research Article

Elastic-Plastic Behavior of Compacted Loess under Direct and Cyclic Tension

Table 3

Loading histories.

Sample typeLoading patternMaximum loading stress (kPa)Minimum unloading stress (kPa)

ρd = 1.55 g/cm3, ω = 16%I200
II0
ρd = 1.55 g/cm3, ω = 18%I160
II0