Léonard Sounouvou

Swelling and Shrinkage Performance of Expansive Soils under Repeated Moisture Variations

Marx Ferdinand Ahlinhan, Orphée Joel Dansou, Bidossessi Dorothée Djenou, Léonard Sounouvou & Edmond Codjo Adjovi · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2025

Expansive soils increase in volume when they absorb water and contract as they dry out. This continuous variation in volume can cause uneven settlement, leading to cracks in light structures. The expansive soils under lightly loaded constructions, such as light buildings, pavemen...