Abstract: Variable compressibility must be considered in settlement calculation of soft soil stratums, especially for thick soil layers. This study proposes a new simplified method to calculate the settlement of a thick soil layer ...

Abstract: A plasticine material exhibits the characterized viscous stress–strain behavior with some similarity to the behavior of clayey soils. This paper presents a series of experimental tests, which include oedometer tests, ...

Abstract: The consolidation of Hong Kong marine deposits (HKMDs), a typical soft clayey soil in Hong Kong, is a serious concern in engineering practices, such as coastal embankment construction and marine reclamations. Previous ...

Abstract: In this study, a novel effective stress cell based on fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensing technology is developed for direct measurement of effective stress in saturated soil. The primary concept of direct measurement is ...

Abstract: Flexible barriers trap large particles and boulders in debris flow but allow slurry and small particles to pass through. Field tests and real cases indicate that a certain amount of slurry and small particles in debris ...

Abstract: Estimating the permanent strain of granular materials in embankments subjected to cyclic loading is a major challenge for transport engineering projects. In practice, the development of permanent strain can be divided into ...

Abstract: Stone columns (SCs) and sand compaction piles (SCPs) are widely utilized as effective methods to increase the bearing capacity and reduce the settlement of soft ground. In this study, a physical model test was conducted ...

Abstract: Granular materials are typically used as fills in earth structures, including foundation, embankment, and slope. The majority of these granular materials are built and maintained in unsaturated conditions. It is still an ...