Identification of soil parameters from pressuremeter tests

Z. Y. Yin, P. Y. Hicher, H. W. Huang

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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to present a methodology for identifying soil parameters from pressuremeter tests. A viscoplastic model coupled with consolidation theory was employed. At first, a numerical analysis of parameters effects on constant strain rate tests was carried out. Then the results were used to develop a method for identifying soil parameters. The drainage conditions during the pressuremeter tests were also analyzed to explain the strain rate effect on the evolution of pore pressure and total pressure. The results showed that the model can satisfactorily describe the time-dependent behavior of soils during pressuremeter tests, and the method allowed us to determine efficiently soil mechanical, including viscous and hydraulic parameters from constant strain rate pressuremeter tests.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 6th European Conference on Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering - Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering
Pages147-152
Number of pages6
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event6th European Conference on Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering - Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering - Graz, Austria
Duration: 6 Sept 20068 Sept 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 6th European Conference on Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering - Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering

Conference

Conference6th European Conference on Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering - Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityGraz
Period6/09/068/09/06

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Numerical Analysis

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