This study employs Cone Penetration Tests (CPTu) and Standard Penetration Tests (SPT) to analyze the geotechnical properties of the Magdalena River’s riverbed and banks. While these methods are standard in soil characterization, this research i...
Analysis of pile bearing capacity is an important task in the investigation of soil-structure interaction. The paper is dedicated to the prediction methods for the pile bearing capacity calculation based on the cone penetration test (CPTu) results, n...
With the development of the offshore wind industry in China, the amount of offshore wind turbines has increased rapidly. Large-diameter steel monopile foundations of offshore wind turbines have been widely adopted in China with lots of marine clay lo...
This study focuses on the silty clay of the Yellow River Delta, conducting laboratory experiments to explore the strength characteristics of typical silty clay in the Yellow River Delta. The study utilizes CPTu calibration chamber tests to systematic...
Cone Penetration Tests with pore pressure measurements (CPTu) are widely used in geotechnical site investigations due to their high-resolution profiling capabilities. However, traditional interpretation methods—such as the Soil Behavior Type In...
The piezocone penetration test (CPTU) provides rapid, continuous measurements of in situ geotechnical parameters, making it a valuable tool for soil classification and stratigraphic identification. However, conventional classification methods frequen...
The paper demonstrates how the concepts presented in the companion paper: “Determination of Constrained Modulus of Granular Soil from In Situ Tests—Part 1 Analyses” can be applied in practice. A settlement design based on the tangen...
The state-of-the-art methods for verifying the correctness of ground improvement performed using the DSM (Deep Soil Mixing) technology are largely focused on the selection of adequate factors impacting the achievement of a correct compressive strengt...
This paper was prepared based on in situ measurements carried out by the authors using the CPTu and DMT static penetration probes. The list of study sites includes seven specific locations in the northern parts of Croatia and one study site on the so...
The technique of static or dynamic probing is the most commonly used research method for characterizing soil media under in situ conditions. It allows engineers and geotechnical specialists to gain crucial insights into the soil properties, which are...
The undrained shear strength is an essential parameter in the foundation design of marine structures. Due to the complex marine environment and technical limitations, it is difficult and costly to obtain offshore samples. Piezocone penetration tests...
Evaluation of soil properties in highway design is an important but time-consuming task that does not always provide the necessary information to detect issues associated with changes in soil properties along the road project. California Bearing Rati...
Clarity in monitoring existing foundation structures demands innovative safety analysis methodologies for deep foundations, necessitating advanced models calibrated with real-world field parameters. Understanding controlled conditions, including geot...
A proper assessment of the soil effective stress state is crucial in many cases to identify a potential geological/geotechnical hazard as shallow landslides or failure of levees that may have a significant impact on human activities and development....
This work presents an analysis of the relationship between strength parameters determined in the laboratory and the results of a cone penetration test with pore water pressure measurement (CPTU) of waste soils in the “White Seas” area in...
Bentonite materials are extensively used in cutoff walls at landfill sites. This study calculates the stress and permeability characteristics of bentonite materials using the piezocone penetration test (CPTU) and ABAQUS simulations. The lateral effec...
Soil dilatancy and partial drainage have great influence on the consolidation coefficient assessment of silty soils with clay content of less than 30% in the Yellow River Delta using the CPTu. This paper discussed the effect of soil dilatancy and par...
Intensive economic development is associated with an increasing demand for raw materials, including minerals. An illustrative example of this issue is the development of the copper industry. A significant problem arising from the scale of copper prod...
Soil void ratio is a key parameter in geotechnical engineering design and geological hazard prevention. However, existing methods for determining void ratio are plagued by issues such as difficulty in sampling, susceptibility of samples to disturbanc...
This study introduces a novel method for evaluating pile–soil interaction based solely on Dilatometer Test (DMT) results, enhancing and extending the established approach originally developed using Menard Pressuremeter Test (PMT) data. Currentl...
The Nerang Broadbeach Roadway (NBR) embankment in Australia is founded on soft clay deposits. The embankment sections were preloaded and surcharged-preloaded to limit the post-construction deformation and to avoid stability failure. In this paper, we...
The control centers of wind power plants are usually located in coastal tidal flat areas. A thick fill should be placed at the original ground level to ensure that the design elevation of the control centers is maintained above the water table. Howev...
To investigate the geotechnical soil properties of Emilia Romagna Region, a large series of in situ tests, laboratory tests and geophysical tests have been performed, particularly at the damaged city of Scortichino—Bondeno. Deep site investigations h...
This paper describes the implementation and use of a mechanical cone penetration test (CPTm) database for the evaluation of the liquefaction potential in some areas of Tuscany. More specifically, the database contains 4500 CPTm covering an area of 17...
The disturbance generated during the pile installation process increased the compressibility of the soil between the piles, thereby causing additional settlement of the composite foundation. This study was conducted against the background of a highwa...
Earthquake-induced liquefaction is one of the major causes of building damage as it decreases the strength and stiffness of soil. The liquefaction resistance of soils increases significantly as the degree of saturation decreases, making soil desatura...
Tailings dam accidents emphasize the importance of an adequate understanding of the strength parameters of tailings to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the design, construction, and operation of such structures. Usually, the tailings stren...
Liquefaction-induced surface manifestations are the result of a complex geological–geotechnical phenomenon, driven by several controlling factors. We propose a multidisciplinary methodological approach, involving engineering geologists, geomorp...
The increasing occurrence of landslides worldwide causes many human casualties and huge socio-economic losses. Therefore, the fastest and most accurate characterisation of landslides is important. The objective of this study is to compare how well th...
The reinforcement and durability of loess are of great importance for road performance. In this study, a self-designed grouting system and newly permeable polymers were adopted to investigate the mechanical properties and durability of solidified loe...
This study presents a validated numerical investigation into the seismic liquefaction potential of fine-grained reclaimed sediments commonly encountered in coastal, containment, and reclamation projects. Fine-grained reclaimed sediments pose a partic...