scholarly journals Estimating Deformation Modulus and Bearing Capacity of Deep Soils from Dynamic Penetration Test

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Shihan Shan ◽  
Xiangjun Pei ◽  
Weiwei Zhan
Keyword(s):  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Deformation Modulus ◽  
Western China ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
Correction Factors ◽  
Penetration Test ◽  
Deep Soil ◽  
Dynamic Penetration ◽  
Thick Overburden ◽  
Deep Soils

The dynamic penetration test (DPT) and the Menard pressuremeter test (PMT) have been widely used in geotechnical survey of deep soils for megadam foundations in western China. The DPT measures are not well utilized due to the lack of correction factors and of empirical relationships for deep soils. This study investigates the relationships between the corrected DPT blow counts ( N 120 ′ ), pressuremeter modulus (EPMT), limit pressure (pL), deformation modulus (E0), and bearing capacity (fak) derived from the PMT results. Meanwhile, a nonlinear regression model is developed to predict the DPT correction factor (a) based on the raw DPT blow counts (N120) and the rod length (L) by integrating the available correction factors for shallow gravelly soils suggested by the code provisions and the deep soil data in this work. It is concluded that the proposed DPT correction factors match well with the code suggestions and the new compiled dataset, and the corrected DPT blow counts can be used to reasonably predict the engineering properties of deep sand and clay soils. Although the proposed correlations need to be tested among different soil types and regions, the results shed the light on in situ geotechnical tests and data utilization for deep and thick overburden.

scholarly journals Waste Plastic as soil bearing Capacity Enhancer

10.17158/516 ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruben M. Ruiz ◽  
Renan P. Limjuco ◽  
Ebony Joseph B. Dolino ◽  
Michelle T. Llaban ◽  
Jeric N. Maratas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
California Bearing Ratio ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
P Value ◽  
Waste Plastic ◽  
Soil P ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Engineering Soil ◽  
Recycled Waste

<p>The necessity of improving the engineering properties of soil has been recognized; therefore, it is very important to find ways to enhance the weak soil, and using plastic waste is one promising way of doing it. The primary objective of this study is to compare the bearing capacity of the two types of soil (Clay and Item-201) in different concentrations of plastics, namely, at 0%, 0.5%, and 1%. Primarily, this investigation aimed to compare the California bearing ratio (CBR) of the two types of soil each with three concentrations of plastic. This study made use of the experimental design, specifically posttest design only to determine the effectiveness of using recycled waste plastic as soil bearing capacity enhancer. Findings revealed that in terms of the type of soil, there is a significant difference in California bearing ratio between clay and Item 201 (p-value &lt; 0.05). On the other hand, the California bearing ratio of the soil samples in various concentrations are not the same. As with the interaction between the type of soil and the waste plastic, a two-way ANOVA reveals that there is significant interaction between them that might have influenced California bearing ratio in the soil (p-value &lt; 0.05).</p><p> </p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong> Engineering, soil, waste plastic, soil bearing capacity enhancer, California bearing ratio, experimental, ANOVA, Davao City, Philippines.</p>

scholarly journals Soil pro pert ies in sessile oak fore sts (Quercetum montanum typicum Cer. et Jov. 1953) in the are a of Fruska Gora

2011 ◽  
pp. 97-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milan Knezevic ◽  
Violeta Babic ◽  
Zoran Galic ◽  
Olivera Kosanin
Keyword(s):  
Soil Classification ◽  
Light Regime ◽  
Oak Forests ◽  
Deep Soil ◽  
Permanent Sample Plots ◽  
Brown Soil ◽  
Sessile Oak ◽  
The Given ◽  
Deep Soils ◽  
Effect Of Light

The soils formed on sandstones in sessile oak forests (Quercetum montanum typicum Cer. et Jov. 1953) were researched in the area of Fruska Gora. On permanent sample plots established in management units ?Cortanovacka Forest-Hopovo-Velika Remeta? and ?Beocin-Manastir-Katanske Livade-Osovlje?, in the are of NP ?Fruska Gora?, aiming at the monitoring of the effect of light regime on the development of sessile oak progeny in the given environmental conditions, based on the morphogenetic characteristics of the soil and analytic values of the soil properties, and based on the soil classification by Skoric et al. (1985), the following two soil types were defined: acid brown soil (dystric cambisol), and illimerised soil (luvisol). Acid brown soil belongs to the form of medium deep soils, and illimerised soil is classified as deep soil.

scholarly journals Laboratory Plate Loading Test on Calcareous Sands from a Hydraulic fill Reef Island

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xing Wang ◽  
YANG WU ◽  
Jie Cui ◽  
Chang-qi Zhu ◽  
Xin-zhi Wang
Keyword(s):  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Deformation Modulus ◽  
Fine Sand ◽  
Medium Sand ◽  
Calcareous Sand ◽  
Loading Test ◽  
Moisture Condition ◽  
Hydraulic Fill ◽  
Deformation Properties ◽  
Plate Loading

Abstract The landforms and vertical strata distribution characteristics of Yongxing Island show that the reclaimed reef island is characterized by soft upper strata (calcareous sand) and hard lower strata (reef limestone). In this study, a series of plate loading tests was conducted to examine the influences of particle gradation, compactness, and moisture condition on the bearing mechanism and deformation properties of the calcareous sand foundation. When the foundation is shallowly buried, the relative density range corresponding to a calcareous sand foundation exhibiting local shear failure is narrower than that of a terrigenous sand foundation. For the same compactness, dry calcareous medium sand has a much larger bearing capacity and deformation modulus than dry calcareous fine sand. The effect of water on the bearing capacity of the calcareous medium sand is greater than the effect on calcareous fine sand. Its weak cementation and low permeability make the initial deformation of saturated calcareous fine sand slightly smaller than that under dry conditions. The stress dispersion angle of the calcareous medium sand foundation is 52°, which is larger than that of terrigenous sand. A larger stress dispersion angle leads to a higher bearing capacity and deformation modulus than those of terrigenous sand.

scholarly journals ANALISIS PERENCANAAN TEBAL PERKERASAN JALAN LENTUR PADA RUAS JALAN MAGELANG-SEMARANG

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ria Miftakhul Jannah ◽  
Dedy Firmansyah ◽  
Ali Murtopo
Keyword(s):  
Penetration Test ◽  
Data Volume ◽  
Dynamic Penetration

<p>Pada perencanaan perkerasan jalan, tanah merupakan pondasi dasar yang sangat memegang peranan penting. Salah satu data tanah yang dibutuhkan dalam perencanaan pondasi perkerasan jalan adalah nilai CBR tanah. Nilai CBR tanah dapat diperoleh dengan melakukan Uji Dynamic Penetration Test (DCP). Penelitian ini dilakukan pada jalan Magelang-Semarang. Data sekunder berupa data CBR, peta lokasi dan curah hujan. Sedangkan data primer berupa data volume lalu lintas dan kondisi eksisting lokasi studi. Data yang diperoleh kemudian dihitung menggunakan Metode Bina Marga 1987. Dari hasil perhitungan didapat nilai lapisan permukaan diperoleh tebal 7,5 cm. Lapisan Pondasi Atas diperoleh tebal 20 cm. Lapisan Pondasi Bawah diperoleh tebal 16 cm.</p>

Discussion: The Dynamic Penetration Test: A Standard that is not Standardized

Géotechnique ◽  
1970 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 452-456 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. O. Ireland ◽  
O. Moretto ◽  
M. Vargas
Keyword(s):  
Penetration Test ◽  
Dynamic Penetration

Waste Tile Usage Effect on the Sandy Subgrade Stabilized with Emulsion Bitumen Performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 164-173
Author(s):  
Mohammad Mehdi Khabiri ◽  
Bahareh Ebrahimialavijeh
Keyword(s):  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Compression Strength ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
Coarse Grained ◽  
Freeze Thaw ◽  
Thaw Cycle ◽  
Freeze Thaw Cycle ◽  
Number Of Cycles ◽  
Surface Analysis Method ◽  
Drop Rate

Improving the subgrade performance and increasing their efficiency can lead to improving the operation and increasing the life of the pavement. One of the common solutions to improve the resistance and engineering properties of the soils is using the stabilizing materials. Using the waste materials as a stabilizer in the soil can lead to a reduction in project costs and help the protection from the environment. In this study, emulsion bitumen and crushed waste tile are used to stabilize the sand dune which is soil with low bearing capacity and resistance properties. In the present study, the emulsion bitumen and crushed waste tile have been used. The effect of dimensions and percentage of crushed tile with different percentages of emulsion bitumen on the compressive pressure and bearing capacity as well as the compressive strength after applying freeze-thaw cycle. The results indicate that the addition of crushed waste tile increases the compression strength and bearing capacity and the tile with a higher dimension has shown more effectiveness. Applying the freeze-thaw cycle has reduced the compression strength and increasing the number of cycles has increased the resistance drop rate. Soil stabilized with coarse-grained tile has more resistance drop rate which increases by increasing the tile percentage. Then, the 3D graph and the recommended function related to each parameter investigated in the test were provided using the response surface analysis method.

Seismic performance of new adobe bricks masonry: Design and experiment

2021 ◽  
pp. 136943322110463
Author(s):  
Tiegang Zhou ◽  
Xin Wang ◽  
Ben Ma ◽  
Zaiyu Zhang ◽  
Wei Tan
Keyword(s):  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Shear Capacity ◽  
Western China ◽  
Compressed Earth Blocks ◽  
Core Column ◽  
Earth Blocks ◽  
Energy Dissipation Capacity

At present, adobe houses with traditional characteristics are still widely used in rural areas in western China, but their seismic performance is relatively poor, and they often suffer serious damage under earthquake. To improve the seismic performance of traditional adobe buildings while retaining the characteristics of residential buildings, the mechanical properties of compressed earth blocks (CEB) were tested in this study, and the microstructure characteristics of CEB after failure were analyzed by electron microscope. On this basis, six adobe wall specimens were designed and tested by quasi-static loading to investigate the influence of core columns and different types of bricks on its seismic performance. The results show that the core column can improve the bearing capacity and shear capacity of hollow CEB, and it can also significantly increase the bearing capacity, energy dissipation capacity, and ductility of CEB wall. In general, the adobe wall with core columns shows excellent seismic performance, which can provide a new choice for improving the seismic performance of the adobe house.

scholarly journals Experimental and mechanistic research on modifying the mechanic properties of the high water backfill material by electrochemical treatment

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shengrong Xie ◽  
Yaohui Sun ◽  
En Wang ◽  
Dongdong Chen ◽  
Xiaoyu Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Resistivity ◽  
Deformation Modulus ◽  
Potential Gradient ◽  
High Water ◽  
Electrochemical Treatment ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Calcium Silicate Hydrates ◽  
Peak Points ◽  
Backfill Materials

Abstract To promote the engineering applications of high water backfill materials (HWBM) in mining, a series of experiments are performed to investigate the effects of the direct current (DC) electric field on the mechanic properties and electrical resistivity of HWBMs. Based on X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) investigations, the influence of electrochemical treatment on the hydration products and the microstructure of the HWBM was studied. The results show that the peak strength, elastic modulus, deformation modulus and electrical resistivity of the HWBM samples all first increased and then decreased with the increasing of the potential gradient, and the peak points appeared when the potential gradient was 0.2 V/cm. The anisotropy of content of ettringite and calcium silicate hydrates (C–S–H) increased betweent the anodic and cathodic regions of samples. Meanwhile, microstructure in the anodic region of the samples was more stable after electrochemical treatment, which indicates that the different variation of mineralogical compositions and microstructures in different regions of the samples are the primary factors affecting the mechanic properties and electrical resistivity of the HWBM. Therefore, the electrochemical method is a potential technology to modify the engineering properties of the HWBM.

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