1st Edition
Geotechnical and Geophysical Site Characterization 4
Site characterization is a fundamental step towards the proper design, construction and long term performance of all types of geotechnical projects, ranging from foundation, excavation, earth dams, embankments, seismic hazards, environmental issues, tunnels, near and offshore structures. The Fourth International Conference on Site Characterization (ISC’4) was held in Porto de Galinhas, Pernambuco,Brazil, from 18 to 21 September 2012, under the responsibility of TC-102/TC-16 on In-Situ Testing of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE), the Brazilian Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ABMS), and the Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil (UFPE). Financial support of ISC4 was provided by the Brazilian National Science and Education Councils (CNPq, CAPES and FACEPE), sponsors and exhibitors and other organizations and companies.
The fourth conference followed the successful series of international conferences held in Atlanta (ISC-1, 1998), Porto (ISC-2, 2004), and Taipei (ISC-3, 2008). ISC’4 congregated several researchers, geotechnical engineers, and practitioners from all over the world involved with the conference general themes, namely practical application of novel and innovative technologies in geotechnical and geophysical engineering, along with their interpretation and utilization for the purposes of site characterization. The two volumes making up Geotechnical and Geophysical Site Characterization 4 contain 8 keynote Lectures prepared by experts in the field, including the 5th James K. Mitchell Lecture presented by Dr. Peter K. Robertson, and 4 Workshop Lectures and 217 technical papers from 40 different countries. The books are divided into 11 general themes:
1. Direct-push and Borehole-type in-situ test;
2. Development of new equipment and methods;
3. New approaches for interpreting data;
4. Applications to shallow and deep foundations;
5. Special uses of in-situ tests;
6. Site investigation for infrastructure projects;
7. Geophysical;
8. Seismic ground hazards;
9. Investigation in very soft to extremely soft soils;
10. Non-textbook type geomaterials;
11. Environmental geotechnics.
Geotechnical and Geophysical Site Characterization 4 will be much of interest to academics, engineers and professionals involved in Geotechnical Engineering.
Introduction
VOLUME 1
Keynote lectures
The James K. Mitchell Lecture: Interpretation of in-situ tests—some insights
P.K. Robertson
Variable penetration rate cone testing for characterization of intermediate soils
J.T. DeJong, R.A. Jaeger, R.W. Boulanger, M.F. Randolph & D.A.J. Wahl
Combined use of geophysical methods in site characterization
S. Foti
Relating foundation capacity in sands to CPT qc
B.M. Lehane
Site characterization in nearshore and offshore geotechnical projects
J. Peuchen
Beyond coefficient of variation for statistical characterization of geotechnical parameters
K.K. Phoon & J. Ching
The mechanics of cone penetration: Contributions from experimental and theoretical studies
R. Salgado
Workshop lectures
Aspects on soil investigation for embankments on soft soil
D.A. Kort
The detection of hidden shear zones in clay: A relevant issue in landslide hazard assessment
L. Picarelli, L. Comegna, P. Tommasi & G. Urciuoli
Application of in situ testing in tailing dams, emphasis on liquefaction: Case-history
A.V. da Fonseca
Session report & papers technical session
1 Direct-push in-situ test – Theme 1 – Technical Session 1
In situ evaluation of relative density from piezocone penetration tests of clean sand from China
G.-J. Cai, S.-Y. Liu, Y. Cheng, Hai-feng Zou, G.-Y. Du, Bei-bei Ren & A.J. Puppala
Cyclic sleeve friction test for the design of piles under cyclic loading
P. Reiffsteck, A. Puech, S. Po, F. Pilnière & J. Gaschet
Centrifuge modelling of CPT in layered soils
P.Q. Mo, A.M. Marshall & H.-S. Yu
Interpretation of consolidation parameters from CPTU results in sensitive clays
A. Bihs, S. Nordal, N. Boylan & M. Long
Using CPT for management of filling work
H. Tanaka, T. Oka & T. Sakaiya
Use of CPTU and SDMT to characterise silty soil
R. Carroll, M. Long & D. Ward
SPT hammer motion and its effect on impact energy
C. Lee, S. An, W. Woo & W. Lee
Discrete element modelling of cone penetration tests in granular materials
O. Falagush, G. McDowell & H.-S. Yu
Piezocone sleeve friction setup in low plasticity clays of Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
J.N. Hotstream & J.A. Schneider
Application of piezocone tests in the determination of non-hydrostatic distribution of water pressure in mine tailings profiles
W. Tschuschke, M. Kroll & M. Walczak
Impact of effective area ratio assumption on PCPT-based soil classification
Y. Hatipkarasulu & M.T. Tümay
Stress history of Venice Lagoon sands from DMT and CPTU
P. Monaco, S. Amoroso, D. Marchetti, G. Totani, S. Cola & P. Simonini
CPTU and DMT for estimating soil unit weight of Lake Bonneville clay
A.T. Ozer, S.F. Bartlett & E.C. Lawton
2 Direct-push in-situ test – T1 – TS4
Session report: Direct push-in in situ test
Z. Młynarek
A comparative study of soil-rock total sounding and CPTu in glacial deposits
G. Nilsson & H. Löfroth
Measurements of energy and dynamic force using instrumented SPT in a soil profile and wave propagation analysis
V.H. Restrepo, J.A. Rodríguez & E.P. Nicolas
CPTs executed in difficult conditions using CPTWD (Cone Penetration Test While Drilling) and its future developments
M. Sacchetto & A. Trevisan
The seismic SPT to determine the maximum shear modulus
R.A.A. Pedrini & H.L. Giacheti
In-situ evaluation of compressibility for normally consolidated clays using PCPT
J.S. Lee, D. Park & D. Kyung
Comparison of predicted embankment settlement from piezocone penetration test with field measurement and laboratory estimated
M. Abu-Farsakh & X. Yu
Evaluation of deep sand unit weight estimated from CPT
V.K. Singh & S.G. Chung
Behavior of the Standard Penetration Test (SPT) in sandy deposits
N.T. Dung & S.G. Chung
Experiences in the use of DMT—SDMT in Costa Rica, Central America
L.A. Vargas & M. Coto-Loría
Secondary compression of Venice Lagoon sands and silts from CPTU
S. Bersan, S. Cola, P. Simonini, G. Gottardi & L. Tonni
Energy ratio of SPT practice performed in Thailand
S. Yimsiri
Measuring energy in dynamic probing
S.J. Ibáñez, C. Sagaseta & V. López
Piezocone testing for use in the classification of soil behavior and flow characteristics: An experience carried out in Suape, Pernambuco
M.I.M.C.V. Bello & R.Q. Coutinho
Site characterisation by in situ and laboratory tests of the sea bed in the Genova Harbour, Italy
A. Cavallaro, S. Grasso, M. Maugeri & E. Motta
3 Geotechnical profiling and measurement of soil stiffness – T1 – TS7
Session report: Geotechnical profiling and “in situ” measurement of soil stiffness
M. Arroyo
Experimental study of drilling parameters using a test embankment
G. Laudanski, P. Reiffsteck, J.-L. Tacita, G. Desanneaux & J. Benoît
Determination of soil stiffness parameters using in-situ seismic methods-insight in repeatability and methodological aspects
T. Godlewski & T. Szczepański
Determining G-γ decay curves in sand from a Seismic Dilatometer Test (SDMT)
S. Amoroso, B.M. Lehane & M. Fahey
Two in one: Parallel seismic for foundation length determination and downhole seismic for soil properties using a single borehole
E. Niederleithinger
Geotechnical and geophysical characterization of a pile test site in post-glacial soil
E. Niederleithinger, M. Baessler, M. Herten, M. Rumpf & J. Tronicke
Building a robust geological model to support geotechnical analysis
M.A. Tutton, R. David, G.E. Meyer, P.M. Rao & C.A. Waterton
Determination of hydraulic conductivity from piezocone tests
Q. Wang, L. Tong, S. Liu & Q. Wang
Site characterization by Seismic Dilatometer (SDMT) in the area of L’Aquila following the April 6, 2009 earthquake
S. Amoroso, P. Monaco, F. Totani, G. Totani & D. Marchetti
Use of the Seismic Dilatometer (SDMT) to estimate in situ G-γ decay curves in various soil types
S. Amoroso, P. Monaco & D. Marchetti
Characterization of soft glacial soils: A tricky business
W. Steiner
In situ characterization of the Saint-Jude landslide, Quebec, Canada
A. Locat, S. Leroueil, P. Locat, D. Demers, D. Robitaille & G. Lefebvre
The ability of in situ tests to detect the soil region affected by an embankment on soft clay
G.M.F. Jannuzzi, F.A.B. Danziger, I.S.M. Martins & G.V.M. Guimarães
Continuous SCPT signal enhancement by identifying, quantifying and extracting frequency anomalies within statistically describable background noise
E. Baziw & G. Verbeek
Wireless in geotechnical engineering: A CPTUwl prototype
J.B. Martins, A.G. Correia, A. Teixeira & P.M. Mendes
4 Development of new equipment and methods – T2 – TS3
Session report: Development of new equipment and methods
J.A. Howie
Profiling hydraulic conductivity in situ
A.C. Larrabee, J. Benoît & P. Reiffsteck
A feasibility study of Standard Penetration Test with Torque measurement (SPT-T) in Iran
A. Heydarzadeh, A. Fakher & M. Moradi
A push-in earth pressure cell for estimating soil properties
A.J. Lutenegger
The design, development and application of a new DMT
R. Colcott & B.M. Lehane
Effects of time dependency on earth pressure measurements taken by inclinodeformometer
M.V. Schwager, P.W. Oberender & A.M. Puzrin
Detection of ground movements using soil-embedded distributed fiber optic sensors
D. Hauswirth, M. Iten & A.M. Puzrin
High yield electrical prospection for characterization of soil
O. Guerrero, J.F. Lataste & A. Marache
Piezoball testing in soft lake sediments
C. Colreavy, C.D. O’Loughlin & D. Ward
The Geomechameter, an in-situ apparatus adapted to the suffusion measurement
J. Monnet
Determination of axial resistance of deep foundations using torque penetrometer test
N.W. Wainaina, D.G. Li, M.A. Wang, N.R. Boyette & G.C. Bodenheimer
Development and application of cone resistivity penetrometer
H.K. Yoon, Y.M. Kim, Y.H. Byun & J.S. Lee
A new coring method: Controlled penetration speed
M. Magagnoli
Cyclic multi-piezo-friction sleeve penetrometer testing for liquefaction assessment
J.D. Frost, A. Martínez & G.L. Hebeler
An innovative low-cost SDMT marine investigation for the evaluation of the liquefaction potential in the Genova Harbour, Italy
A. Cavallaro, S. Grasso, M. Maugeri & E. Motta
Some considerations about SOA-1 summary (Alexandria 2009)
G. Togliani
A submersible drill rig for coring soils and rocks
M. Devincenzi, N.P. García, K. Samoili & M. Arroyo
5 Development of new equipment and methods – T2 – TS6
Session report: Applications of shear wave velocity on various geotechnical problems
D.-S. Kim, J.-U. Youn & H.-J. Park
Settlement calculation and back-analysis of soil properties for a test embankment on a soft clay ground improved by PVD and vacuum-assisted preloading at a site in Vung Tau, Vietnam
N.D. Quang, S.M. Dang & T.H. Seah
A local geological-geotechnical classification for preliminary characterization of coarse grain alluviums
A. Cheshomi & A. Fakher
Comparative analysis of methodics of testing pile by ASTM and GOST standards
A.Zh. Zhussupbekov, A.S. Tulebekova, R. Lukpanov & T. Muzdybayeva
Behaviour of reinforced beach sand under the effect of rapid impact loading
F. Daliri & A.K. Khaniki
Shear wave velocity via inversion of full waveforms
K.T. Tran & D.R. Hiltunen
Quality assessment of soil-cement column using electrical resistivity
M.J. Arai, M. Fujii, K. Watanabe & K. Cholho
The use of trench cutter for diaphragm walls in urban applications and cut off walls in challenging ground conditions
F.-W. Gerressen
Profiling subsurface stratigraphy using torque measurements from installation of a helical plate
A.J. Lutenegger & G.L. Seider
A new Swedish large-diameter sampler for soft and sensitive clays
R. Larsson, H. Åhnberg & H. Löfroth
On the use of penetration tests and geophysical methods for mapping of quick clay deposits
R. Larsson & K. Lundström
A probabilistic method to assess the subsurface erosion of non-cohesive soils
B. Zakizadeh, O. Naeeni & A. Fakher
Geotechnical site characterisation for future Superporto Do Açu, Brazil
R.G. Escoubès, M. Devincenzi & S. Peña
Characterization of the susceptibility of the soils to internal erosion
J. Monnet, O. Plé, D.M. Nguyen & P. Plotto
Soil improvement using electro-osmotic chemical treatment with harmonic waves
S.-C. Chien, C.-Y. Ou & F.-C. Teng
An experimental study to understand the creeping displacement behavior of landslides soils in residual-state of shear
A.D.R. Bhat, R.C. Tiwari, B.N.P. Bhandary & R. Yatabe
Effects of curing time on the tensile characteristics of lightly stabilized granular base materials
D.K. Paul & C.T. Gnanendran
6 New approaches for interpreting data – T3 – TS9
Session report: New approaches for interpreting testing data
F. Schnaid
Unified interpretation approach applied to a CPTU based project
S. Rios & A.V. da Fonseca
Effect of penetration rate on piezocone parameters in two silty deposits
Y. Suzuki, B.M. Lehane & A. Fourie
3D DEM simulations of CPT in sand
J. Butlanska, M. Arroyo & A. Gens
Prediction of bearing capacity from steel piles using dynamic energy transfer measurements
M.J. Langone & F. Schnaid
Investigation on inherent variability of soil properties from cone penetration test
R.J. Chenari, M.S. Seyedein, S. Faraji & A.E. Kenarsari
Comparative study of the SPT penetration resistance measured in two seasons in a tropical soil
S.F. Marchezini, R.P. Cunha & W. Conciani
Effects of data smoothing and reduction on CPT-based probabilistic soil classification
M.T. Tümay & Y. Hatipkarasulu
Aspects influencing stiffness on a granite residual soil
A.T. Gomes & A.V. da Fonseca
The influence of sand density on SPT × CPT correlations and its outcome on pile foundation
J.M.S. de Souza, B.R. Danziger & F.A.B. Danziger
Experimental soil dynamic force: An improvement of Standard Penetration Test (SPT) interpretation
J.A. Lukiantchuki, G.P. Bernardes & E.R. Esquivel
Analysis of sampler-soil interaction mechanism on dynamic penetration tests
B.O. Lobo, F. Schnaid, M.M. Rocha & J.A. Howie
The joint evaluation of some pore water pressure and cone resistance dissipation test records
L. Bates, D. Bishop, S. Fityus, M. Hegedüs & E. Imre
CPT and TCPT in permafrost: Constant rate and relaxation-creep penetrometer test procedures
O.N. Isaev
Evaluation of shear wave velocities using SPT-based uphole: A case study from Erbaa (Tokat-Turkey)
M.K. Akin, S.L. Kramer & T. Topal
Unit weight trends with cone resistance in soft to firm clays
P.W. Mayne & J. Peuchen
Cluster analysis and pressuremeter survey—the Grays Harbor site
J. Monnet, J. Hughes & J. Dafni
The measurement of energy reaching the sampler in SPT
C.M. Santana, F.A.B. Danziger & B.R. Danziger
The possibility for soil and layer boundary characterization with CPTu dissipation test in estuary environment
D. Bishop, L. Bates, S. Fityus, M. Hegedüs & E. Imre
VOLUME 2
7 New approaches for interpreting data – T3 – TS12
Session report: New approaches for interpreting data
J. Benoît
A new approach for identification of soil behaviour type from seismic dilatometer (SDMT) data
I. Rivera-Cruz, J.A. Howie, L.A. Vargas, M. Coto-Loría & O. Luna-González
Comparative study of the spatial variability of shear strength parameter from different test methods
E. Zeinali & F. Kalantary
Comparing the ground resistivity measured by DC and capacitively-coupled resistivity methods
Q. Niu & Y.H. Wang
Predicting reliable soil profile using electrical resistivity survey
M.A. Dafalla & F.A. Fouzan
Simulation of laterally loaded foundation groups via Menárd pressuremeter tests
R.P. Cunha, J. Veverka & R.G.M. Santos
A specific protocol to characterize Intermediate Geomaterials (IGM). The case of Porto granites
N. Cruz, A.V. da Fonseca & C. Rodrigues
Determination of error propagation of “In Situ” tests resulting from its measuring accuracy
C. Mateus, L.P. Machado, N. Cruz & M. Cruz
Mapping of quick clay using sounding methods and resistivity in the Göta River valley
H. Löfroth, P. Suer, D. Schälin, T. Dahlin & V. Leroux
Stress-strain hyperbolic curves with Ménard PMTs
J.-P. Baud, M.P. Gambin & F. Schlosser
Deriving interval velocities from downhole seismic data
E. Baziw & G. Verbeek
Penetration rate effects on cone resistance measured in a calibration chamber
R. Salgado, M. Prezzi, K. Kim & W. Lee
An estimate of young moduli in sands from N60 blow count
A.C. de Freitas, M.P. Pacheco & B.R. Danziger
Lithuanian approach to EN 1997-1 Eurocode 7 of the determination of characteristic parameters values
S. Anilionis
Comparative analysis of soils according to grain-size distribution, physical state and geotechnical investigation methods
S. Anilionis
8 Applications to shallow and deep foundations – T4 – TS8
Session report: Session TS8-T4: Applications to shallow and deep foundations
P.W. Mayne
Estimation of vertical bearing capacity of piles using the results CPT and SPT tests
M. Karimpour-Fard & A. Eslami
Case study of a micropiled raft foundation design in soft calcareous sandy soil in Kerman, Iran
M. Momeni, H. Yazdani, K. Fakharian, A. Shafiee, J. Salajegheh & E. Salajegheh
Numerical analysis versus in plate load tests on cemented soil layers overlaying weaker soil
V.P. Faro & N.C. Consoli
Pullout tests on plates backfill with sand and cemented sand
C.A. Ruver, F. Schnaid & N.C. Consoli
The use of CPT to evaluate the effect of helical pile installation in tropical soils
T.C. Santos, C.H.C. Tsuha & H.L. Giacheti
Determination of pile capacity of instrumented pre-cast concrete piles in an unsaturated Brazilian soil using CPT and SPT-T tests
P.J.R. Albuquerque & D. Carvalho
The use of standard penetration test for the characterization of North Central Nigeria soils
K.J. Osinubi, A. Medubi & A.O. Eberemu
Site characterization based on micropile loading test in sandy and clayey soils
M. Sabermahani, M. Nasr & H.R. Elahi
Undrained shear strength for foundation design at the Luva deep water field in the Norwegian Sea
T. Lunne, K.H. Andersen, S.L. Yang, T.I. Tjelta & P.J. Strøm
Axial response of driven piles in clays from seismic piezocone tests
F.S. Niazi, P.W. Mayne & D.J. Woeller
The use of in-situ site investigation techniques for the axial design of offshore piles
D.J.P. Igoe, K.G. Gavin, B.C. O’Kelly & B. Byrne
Direct SPT method for footing response in sands using a database approach
M.L. Viswanath & P.W. Mayne
9 Special uses of in-situ tests – T5 – TS11
Session report: Special uses of in-situ tests
N. Cruz
Geophysical assessment of flood embankments
M. Zielinski, G. Jones & P. Sentenac
Latest experiences in complex soil investigation in the Spanish Plateau of Castile
S.O. Palacio, J.A.P. Benito
Site characterization alternatives for numerical models of a deep excavation
N. Sau, M. Arroyo & A. Gens
Centrifuge tests to evaluate the Po river bank seismic response
D. Giretti, V. Fioravante & L. Martelli
Deformation characteristics of overconsolidated subsoil from CPTU and SDMT tests
Z. Młynarek, J. Wierzbicki & K. Stefaniak
Applications of geophysical techniques to assess excavations
A.B. Espinosa, E. Aracil & L.M. García
Integrated pile design analysis in high plasticity soft soils using in-situ geotechnical characterization and non destructive pile testing
J.A. Rodríguez, E.P. Velandia & V.H. Restrepo
Settlement prediction of large scale plate load test using shear wave velocity profile
N.R. Kim, H.-J. Park & D.-S. Kim
Rock engineering investigation and remediation for unstable hill rock slope: A new approach
R.K. Panigrahi & M. Rout
The analysis of geotechnical properties for civil engineering and technological project of natural underground gas storage near Sanok (SE Poland)
Z. Bednarczyk
Landslide geotechnical investigations and monitoring along Szymbark-Szalowa public road (Polish Carpathians)
Z. Bednarczyk
10 Site investigation for infrastructure projects
Session report: Site investigation for infrastructure projects—TS10—T6
J. Monnet
Shear resistance by the DPL Nilsson test
T.U. Nilsson
Shear wave profiles in tertiary marine sediments in west central South Carolina
T. Ku, P.W. Mayne & B.J. Gutierrez
Geophysical surveys in shallow water for near shore bridge project
K.C. Birid & K.V.S. Bharatkumar
Geotechnical characterization of subsoil along “Emisor Oriente” tunnel in Mexico City
G. Auvinet-Guichard, M. Juárez-Camarena, F. Hernández-Vizcarra & E.M. Sánchez
Multi-model subsurface evaluation for Louisiana I-10 bridge replacement using electronic CPT
M.T. Tümay, Y. Hatipkarasulu, E.R. Marx & B. Cotton
Rock slope stability and rockfalls at Werka descent mountainous road west Saudi Arabia
B.H. Sadagah
Methodology and case history of hybrid seismic surveying in combination with Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW): A useful tool for the detection of rock and soil instability zones 1
W. Frei
Effect of variability of soil properties on consolidation settlement 1
D.-S. Kim, W. Lee, Y.H. Chae & S. Ko
Reliability of pressuremeter tests
M. Cabrera, M. Combarros & A. Macedo
Non-invasive method of estimation of stiffness of near surface material using surface wave
A. Cichowicz, D. Birch & H. Ogasawara
The use of MASW method in the site investigation of IC3 route—Vila Nova da Barquinha-Chamusca, Portugal
I.F. Lopes & J.A. Santos
Ground survey for D-runway project at Tokyo Haneda Airport
Y. Watabe, M. Tanaka & T. Noguchi
Use of GPR to identify metal bars and layer thickness in a rigid pavement
L.A. Silva, W.R. Borges, L.S. Cunha, M.G.C. Branco & M.M. Farias
Support to urban planning from geotechnical map built on SPT data at Porto Velho-RO, Brazil
A.C.S. Correa, G. Salamon, M.D. Ensslin, N.M. Souza & F.R. Pinheiro
11 Geophysical T7 – TS2
Session report: Report and discussion—technical session geophysical surveys using mechanical waves, and/or electromagnetic techniques
C. Comina & S. Foti
Use of geophysical techniques for the localization of the restricting zones of permeability in the bottom of basin: Forecast the zones of clogging
I. Alimi-Ichola, S. Bouchemella & F.C. Mahler
The use of geophysical methods to investigate a contaminated site with organochlorine
O.C.B. Gandolfo, G. Mondelli & R.G. Blanco
Vibratory sources for continuous surface wave testing
G. Heymann
Application of the GPR in real-life situations in geotechnical engineering
D. Franco, C. Cardoso, A. Machado & R. Gonçalves
Combined use of geophysical tests for the characterization of a pyroclastic slope
R.M. Cosentini, S. Foti & G. Sorbino
Application of electromagnetic techniques (Georadar) to investigate Burgos Cathedral subsoil and foundation
A.B. Espinosa, L.M. García & E. Aracil
Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) on site for survey of natural clayey soil water content
M. Chrétien, J.F. Lataste & R. Fabre
Laboratorial S-wave measurements with buried geophones in a large calibration box
F. Almeida, L. Café, N. Cruz & C. Rodrigues
Round Robin Test for comparative study of in-situ seismic tests
D.-S. Kim, H.-J. Park & E.S. Bang
Subsoil caves characterization by means of the interpretation of electrical resistivity tomography: Application to Clunia and Atapuerca archaeological sites
J.A. Porres, S. Ortíz & S.J. Ibáñez
Subsurface CO2 leakage: Lab-scale study of salient characteristics and assessment of borehole-based detection using resistivity tomography
E.S. Bang, J.S. Son & J.C. Santamarina
12 Seismic ground hazards – T8 – TS5
Session report: Seismic ground hazards
A.B. Huang
Comparison of underwater MASW, seismic CPT and downhole methods offshore Croatia
L. Paoletti, E. Mouton & I. Liposcak
Performance assessment of H/V and SSR microtremor analysis methods in Kamyaran city, Iran
M. Maazalahi & H. Hashemi
CPT evaluation of liquefaction mitigation with stone columns in interbedded silts and sands
K.M. Rollins, A. Wright, D. Sjoblom, N. White & C. Lange
Joint application of low-cost, fast executable and non-invasive geophysical techniques during emergency and microzonation study: Hints from L’Aquila (Italy) earthquake
M.R. Gallipoli, A. Giocoli & S. Piscitelli
In situ evaluation of K0 using piezocone tests for bridge foundations
L. Tong, S. Liu, W. Qiang, G.-Y. Du & G.J. Cai
Investigation of vibratory compaction effect: A case study in China
Y. Cheng, Z. Liu, S. Liu & Q. Bo
Chinese Dynamic Penetration Tests (CDPT) at liquefaction sites following 2008 Wenchuan earthquake
Z. Cao, X. Yuan, T.L. Youd & K.M. Rollins
S-wave velocity structure of Mexico City obtained from three-component microtremor measurements and microtremor array measurements
K. Hayashi, A. Nozu, M. Tanaka, H. Suzuki & E.S. Ovando
The potential of liquefaction-induced lateral spreading in Erbaa (Tokat-Turkey)
M.K. Akin, S.L. Kramer & T. Topal
Railway earthwork stability assessment using geophysics
S. Donohue, K.G. Gavin & A. Tolooiyan
13 Investigation in very soft to extremely soft soils – T9 – TS13
Session report: Investigation in very soft to extremely soft soils
M. Almeida
Geotechnical zoning territory of new capital Astana
A.Zh. Zhussupbekov & N.T. Alibekova
Characterization of soft organic subgrade using Piezocone penetration testing
K. Sobhan, B.M. Das & R.M.Z. Reza
Investigations on stiffness anisotropy of soft clay with electro-osmosis chemical treatment
F.-C. Teng, C.-Y. Ou & S.-C. Chien
Sampling effect in a structured collapsible soil
V.A. Rinaldi & J.A. Capdevila
Geotechnical site characterization for reservoir sediment
C.C. Wang, A.B. Huang, Y.T. Ho & J.T. Lee
Site investigation for the stabilization of Cantagalo Park, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
M.S.S. de Almeida, D.A. Hartmann, M. Riccio, M.P.P. Guimarães, M.A. de Mello & L.O. Vieira
Geotechnical model development for a very soft estuarine clay with MASW geophysics, in-situ and laboratory testing
R.B. Kelly & R.J. Whiteley
Settlement analysis of a cylindrical tank based on CPTU and SDMT results
Z. Młynarek, S. Gogolik, M. Gryczmański & R. Uliniarz
Geotechnical properties of soft to very soft clays of the left bank of the Port of Santos
C.N. Takaki, L.G.F.S. de Mello & W. Bilfinger
Soil microscopy by nano technology of vertical geodrain reinforced coastal soil mass in accelerating road embankment construction
M.V. Shah & A.V. Shroff
In situ and laboratory parameters of extremely soft organic clay deposits
M. Baroni & M.S.S. de Almeida
Evaluation of sample quality and correction of compressibility parameters results to account for the effects of sample disturbance: Experience at Suape in Pernambuco
R.Q. Coutinho & M.I.M.C.V. Bello
Undrained strength and overconsolidation ratio parameters of suape soft clays, Pernambuco
R.Q. Coutinho & M.I.M.C.V. Bello
14 Non-textbook type geomaterials – T10 – TS14
Session report: Non-textbook type geomaterials
H.L. Giacheti
Shear strength modeling of gravel formation using distinct element method
S.-C. Hsu, S.-C. Lin & W. Hsu
An overview on existing dynamic cone penetration test research related to the Central Area of Brazil
L.C. Figueiredo, R.P. Cunha & W. Conciani
Swell—shrink behavior of expansive soils stabilized with eco-cement
M. Aniculăesi, A. Stanciu & I. Lungu
Geotechnical characterization of inert debris fills
D.P. Coduto, K. McMillan, J.M. Scott, B.D. Constant & K. Tam
Cementation effect on various in-situ tests
M.J. Lee, Y.M. Choi, Y.H. Chae & W. Lee
G0 profiling in mine tailings based on SCPTU and SDMT
W. Tschuschke, G. Kmiecik & A. Mikos
Refining estimates of foundation settlements due to consolidation of fine-grained tailings deposits
E.M. Hann, S.V. Mills, B.A. Shipton, S.E. Dickenson & C.J. Rose
Bending fracture behavior of ductile-fiber-reinforced cementitious composites
K. Watanabe, M. Fujii, M. Nakamura & J.M. Arai
Detecting the presence of cementation structures in soils, based in DMT interpreted charts
N. Cruz, C. Rodrigues & A.V. da Fonseca
Dewatering of a bauxite tailing using electrockinetics phenomena
L.D. Ferreira & R.C. Gomes
Cement-treated soil: Experience in the work rehabilitation of National Route No 7—Section: Crossing La Picasa Lagoon through existing road
J.E. Ramoneda, F. Gerbaudo & J. Viozzi
15 Environmental characterization and extended geotechnics
Session report TS15-T11, ISC-4: Environmental characterization and extended geotechnics
M. Devincenzi
Site investigation of a pesticide contaminated factory based on in-situ resistivity piezocone tests in Southeastern China
S. Liu, G.-J. Cai, Y.-J. Du, H.-F. Zou, R.-D. Fan & A.J. Puppala
Geophysical site characterization for a large landslide 3-D modeling
R. Passalacqua, R. Bovolenta, D. Spallarossa & R.D. Ferrari
The use of Osterberg cell load tests to predict piles resistance
A. Pinto & X. Pita
Interpretation of in situ and laboratory thermal measurements resulting in accurate thermogeological characterization
P. Hemmingway & M. Long
Electrical resistivity tomography: Combined field and laboratory experiments for the characterization and monitoring of hydrocarbon pollution
A. Arato, R.M. Cosentini, G.D. Vecchia, S. Foti, A. Godio & G. Musso
Class A predictions and benefits derived from their analyses
L. Décourt
Detection of LNAPLs by means of amplitude domain reflectometry
F.M. Francisca, M.A. Montoro, A. Krapp & L.A. Capdevila
Variation of in situ parameters with change of gravimeter water content
J.-C. Gress & J.-P. Demartinecourt
Testing block samples from silty deposits
J.A. Pineda, M. Arroyo, N. Sau, A. Gens & N. Pérez
Characterization challenges for analyses of single piles under lateral impact loading
C.D. Rice, M.A. Pando & D.C. Weggel
Evaluation of the collapsibility of soils in the semiarid region of Pernambuco, Brazil
S.R.M. Ferreira & S.P. Fucale
Comparison of estimated settlements from CPTu and SDMT in organic soils
A. Drevininkas, G. Creer & M. Nkemitag
Effect of uncertainty in soil and structure parameters for buried pipes
S. Imanzadeh, A. Denis & A. Marache
Recent developments in deepwater investigations using a seafloor drill
P.K. Robertson, J. Gregg, T. Boyd & C. Drake
Geotechnical laboratory tests on soil samples recovered from eastern Nankai Trough
S. Nishio, E. Ogisako, A. Denda, H. Tanaka, M. Hyodo, T. Mitachi & H. Hirakawa
Author index
Biography
Roberto Quental Coutinho, Paul W. Mayne