Effect of Rate of Strain on Soil Strength The Effect of Rate of Strain on Soil Strength. Technical Paper. This book, "The Effect of Rate of Strain on Soil Strength", by Delon Hampton, is a replication of a book originally published before 1958. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. This book was created using print-on-demand technology. Thank you for supporting classic literature.