Table 7 The geotechnical properties of the Esna shale samples where the Horemheb tomb (KV57) is excavated
Sample No | Natural water content % | γb N/m3 | γd N/m3 | qu MPa | OMC % | LL (%) | PI (%) | Free Swelling (%) | Clay (%) | Swelling pressure (kPa) | Activity (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 8.1 | 18 | 17 | 0.48 | 14 | 75 | 422 | 100 | 70 | 710 | 1.5 |
2 | 8.9 | 20 | 17 | 0.53 | 15.6 | 79 | 424 | 160 | 77 | 732 | 1.7 |
3 | 9.8 | 20 | 18 | 0.65 | 16.2 | 81 | 432 | 180 | 80 | 742 | 2 |