Particle size distribution of lunar soil

被引:155
作者
Carrier, WD [1 ]
机构
[1] Lunar Geotech Inst, Lakeland, FL 33807 USA
关键词
soils; particle size distribution; classification; silts; sand;
D O I
10.1061/(ASCE)1090-0241(2003)129:10(956)
中图分类号
P5 [地质学];
学科分类号
0709 ; 081803 ;
摘要
Meteorite impact on the lunar surface produces a consistent, broadly graded soil. In this note, the geotechnical and geological systems are compared to characterize lunar soil. In geotechnical terms, the lunar soil particle size distribution is described as sandy silt/silty sand, well-graded. In geologic terms, it is described as very fine sand, very poorly sorted, nearly symmetrical, and mesokurtic. Because of its broad particle size distribution, lunar soil may be internally erodible.
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页码:956 / 959
页数:4
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