Influence of the Saturation Ratio on Concrete Behavior under Triaxial Compressive Loading

<div>Mean stress versus volumetric strains for triaxial tests under 26 MPa of confining pressure (LVDT for axial strains and strain gauges for orthoradial strains).</div>

Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations

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Figure 5: Influence of the Saturation Ratio on Concrete Behavior under Triaxial Compressive Loading 