A full-scale test embankment was constructed on a soft deposit (S u< 20 kPa) improved by
geotextile-encased granular columns to assess its serviceability performance for a nearby …

A compilation of practical knowledge and new technologies, this book discusses all phases
of design and construction processes, from the first investigation step to the monitoring of …

Marine fine-grained soils are well known for their compressibility, which is typically
measured and reported in terms of compression index, C c. The difficulties associated with …

Oedometer tests were performed to determine the compression behavior of Dunkirk
structured and reconstituted marine soils. The cement-/lime-treated soils can be considered …

The compressibility properties, undrained shear strength, and stress history are essential for
reliable calculations of settlement and bearing capacity of soft soils. However, it is …

Prediction of the ultimate settlement is vital for the assessment of the service life of a
structure, particularly when it is underlain by fine-grained soils. As known, this value is a …

The compression index, swelling index and preconsolidation stress values are essential for
reliable settlement calculations. However, it is a challenge to obtain representative …

Much of Brazil's massive infrastructure programme is having to be built on the very soft soils
found along the country's coastline. Not least are venues and infrastructure required for the …

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 …

The test sites analyzed here consist of clay deposits located in the Jacarepaguá Lowlands in
Rio de Janeiro, characterized by high plasticity, high compressibility and low undrained …