Molecular modeling of the mechanical behavior and interactions in dry and slightly hydrated sodium montmorillonite interlayer

Authors :: Katti, Dinesh R.
Schmidt, Steven R.
Ghosh, Pijush
Katti, Kalpana S.
Source :: Canadian Geotechnical Journal. April 2007, Vol. 44 Issue 4, p425, 11 p.
Publication Year :: 2007
Abstract: Abstract: To accurately model and understand the mechanism of the evolution of microstructure during swelling, it is extremely important to model the mechanical response of smectite clay interlayers. The mechanical [...]

Subjects :: Molecular dynamics -- Research -- Analysis
Montmorillonite -- Properties -- Analysis -- Research
Microstructure -- Analysis -- Research
Clay -- Composition -- Analysis -- Research
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