scholarly journals STABILIZATION AND SPECIFICATION OF CHARACTERISTIC VALUE OF GEOTECHNICAL PARAMETERS

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Ivan Vaníček

Soil stabilization, process, by which the soil properties are improved, is getting growing attention during last periods. Paper is focused on application for earth structures. Methods of soil stabilization together with their applicability for different soils are discussed firstly. The sensitivity of the process of the cautious estimation of the characteristic values of geotechnical parameters which are subsequently used for the design, is shown on the base of the logical scheme of the geotechnical design report for earth structures. Finally the need of the laboratory tests for the closer specification of the soil stabilization technology and also for the determination of the geotechnical data are discussed.

Author(s):  
Simon Rabarijoely ◽  
Stanisław Jabłonowski ◽  
Kazimierz Garbulewski

Abstract BAYANAL code in geotechnical design based on Eurocode 7. Geotechnical problems that are characterized by a high degree of complexity and uncertainty with respect to the input data are solved recently, using the Bayesian analysis (for instance the problem of a cautious estimation of the geotechnical characteristic parameters according to the Eurocode 7 requirements). The applicability of the Bayesian approach to geotechnics via a simple examples related to determination of characteristic values of geotechnical parameters for design structures is in the paper addressed. In order to select the characteristic parameters for the geotechnical design a new numerical code called BAYANAL was developed. Example of applying the BAYANAL code to analyse the DMT tests demonstrates that it is a powerful and promising tool in evaluation of ground properties and geotechnical parameters.


2021 ◽  
Vol 1209 (1) ◽  
pp. 012081
Author(s):  
E Kučová ◽  
M Kuvik

Abstract Soil and rock properties are essential inputs for the design of geotechnical structures. But unlike man-made materials, the determination of the characteristic value is not simple, mostly because of the large space variability of the soils and rocks. In many cases, the large spatial variability makes it difficult to collect sufficient ground samples for further laboratory testing so that many tests are performed directly in the field. In Slovakia, the dynamic penetration test (DP) is, among others, a quite popular field test for soil investigation. From the measured data, it is possible to derive relative density (ID) shear (φ ef) and deformation (E def) parameters of coarse-grained soils. There are many available correlations between the DP results and geotechnical parameters. Therefore, it is necessary to choose the most appropriate one as it considerably affects the final evaluation. This paper shows the assessment of geotechnical parameters of coarse-grained fluvial soil from the DP results and presents the statistical determination of its characteristic values, which are furthermore compared with the nominal values used in Slovakia.


2000 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 1131-1140 ◽  
Author(s):  
N O Nawari ◽  
R Liang

Determination of the nominal (characteristic) values of geotechnical properties plays a crucial role within the limits states design (LSD or LRFD) concepts. The interrelationship between the process of the selection of the nominal value and the safety level is not clearly addressed in most of the new limits states design codes of practice for geotechnical engineering. Estimation of the characteristic values (p% fractile or the mean value) using the stochastic models is often linked up with some assumptions regarding the probability distribution functions. Probability theory has been perceived as a unique methodology to handle uncertainty in these geotechnical parameters despite the fact that some of the uncertainties associated with these geotechnical properties may be nonstochastic in nature. In this paper, the uncertainty connected with measured geotechnical properties is modeled using the fuzzy-reliability techniques. The measured parameters are rendered into fuzzy variables and the nominal values are characterized by fuzziness. The procedure presented is proposed as an alternative or complementary method to the estimate of the nominal values of geomaterials. The approach is illustrated with computational algorithms and a numerical example.Key words: characteristic value, nominal value, fuzzy model, fuzzy variable, resistance factor, probability.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 08-15
Author(s):  
Rahma Triyana ◽  
Salmi Salmi

Malaria is one of the health problems in Indonesia, especially West Sumatra. Determination of the description of Malaria disease in an area is needed to determine the spread and severity of the disease. This study aims to determine the frequency distribution according to age, sex and place of residence, description of the types of Plasmodium causes of Malaria and hematological features in Malaria patients at Siti Rahmah Padang Hospital in 2018. This type of research is a descriptive observational study with an approach or design cross section (cross sectional). The frequency distribution of Malaria sufferers in Siti Rahmah Padang Hospital in 2018 according to the highest age was in the age group 21-30 years as many as 28 cases (36.8%), the highest sex among men was 46 (60.5%) and the highest number of residences was found in Koto Tangah sub-district there were 31 cases (40.8%). The type of Plasmodium found in Malaria cases in Siti Rahmah Padang Hospital in 2018 was P. vivax (73 cases (96.05%)) and P. falciparum (3 cases (3.95%)). The results of laboratory tests on Hb, hematocrit, platelet and leukocyte levels in Malaria positive patients in Siti Rahmah Padang Hospital in 2018 were in the normal range.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 08-15
Author(s):  
Rahma Triyana Y ◽  
Salmi Salmi

Malaria is one of the health problems in Indonesia, especially West Sumatra. Determination of the description of Malaria disease in an area is needed to determine the spread and severity of the disease. This study aims to determine the frequency distribution according to age, sex and place of residence, description of the types of Plasmodium causes of Malaria and hematological features in Malaria patients at Siti Rahmah Padang Hospital in 2018. This type of research is a descriptive observational study with an approach or design cross section (cross sectional). The frequency distribution of Malaria sufferers in Siti Rahmah Padang Hospital in 2018 according to the highest age was in the age group 21-30 years as many as 28 cases (36.8%), the highest sex among men was 46 (60.5%) and the highest number of residences was found in Koto Tangah sub-district there were 31 cases (40.8%). The type of Plasmodium found in Malaria cases in Siti Rahmah Padang Hospital in 2018 was P. vivax (73 cases (96.05%)) and P. falciparum (3 cases (3.95%)). The results of laboratory tests on Hb, hematocrit, platelet and leukocyte levels in Malaria positive patients in Siti Rahmah Padang Hospital in 2018 were in the normal range.


2018 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. 00115
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Misiołek ◽  
Paweł Popielski ◽  
Katarzyna Affek

MICP (Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation) is a new biological method in soil stabilization. This cheap and eco-friendly technique improves strength parameters of the ground such as shear strength and decreases the permeability of gravelly and sandy soil. There are variety of microorganisms that can be used in calcite precipitation. The most popular method is precipitation of calcium carbonate by bacteria. The main purpose of the article is to present the results from Gram staining of bacteria isolated from construction sites, which is the first step of their identification. Gram’s method allows to find out which morphological groups of bacteria are adapted to conditions present in soil from construction sites and therefore are potentially able to produce calcite. The article describes the methodology of isolation, staining and determination of morphological types of bacteria.


2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 130-137
Author(s):  
S. Jazi ◽  
A. Mokhtari ◽  
A. Ebrahimi Kahrizsangi

Given the high incidence of keratoconjunctivitis in Iran (approximately 3.6–53.9%) and low efficiency of clinical diagnostic measures, application of laboratory tests for detection of different keratoconjunctivitis/conjunctivitis causes and determination of their accurate prevalence is essential. In this research, conjunctival samples were collected from 100 patients with keratoconjunctivitis signs referred to an eye hospital of Iran. After DNA extraction, PCR was carried out for detection of Chlamydia psittaci and Chlamydia felis. PCR positive products were further subjected for DNA sequencing. In this study, one sample was Chlamydia psittaci positive and none was positive for Chlamydia felis. There wasn’t a statistically significant relationship between working in the field of veterinary medicine or keeping a pet and Chlamydia psittaci prevalence (P>0.05). This study showed a low rate of chlamydial keratoconjunctivitis and therefore further studies for detection of other causes are necessary.


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