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Strength and Consolidation Prediction and Field Verification of Two Compacted Clays
A medium and a high plasticity clay were selected to construct temporary embankments (one each on two sides of a river) to support a critical load during construction. Due to schedule, cost, and material availability issues, the embankments in the river were to be constructed out of fine-grained clayey soils, rather than a more conventional construction method using granular and rockfill materials. This paper will not discuss the construction aspects specifically, but will focus on the original clay berm design and the following quality control measures to ensure fit for purpose design. The design was carried out by an experienced subcontractor with local knowledge of clay berm construction and material properties. This paper presents the testing performed before construction to predict compacted strengths and perform magnitude and rate of consolidation. Post construction data are then used to compare the predicted and observed results.
Strength and Consolidation Prediction and Field Verification of Two Compacted Clays
A medium and a high plasticity clay were selected to construct temporary embankments (one each on two sides of a river) to support a critical load during construction. Due to schedule, cost, and material availability issues, the embankments in the river were to be constructed out of fine-grained clayey soils, rather than a more conventional construction method using granular and rockfill materials. This paper will not discuss the construction aspects specifically, but will focus on the original clay berm design and the following quality control measures to ensure fit for purpose design. The design was carried out by an experienced subcontractor with local knowledge of clay berm construction and material properties. This paper presents the testing performed before construction to predict compacted strengths and perform magnitude and rate of consolidation. Post construction data are then used to compare the predicted and observed results.
Strength and Consolidation Prediction and Field Verification of Two Compacted Clays
Boone, Michael D. (author) / Lewis, Michael R. (author)
IFCEE 2018 ; 2018 ; Orlando, Florida
IFCEE 2018 ; 257-271
2018-06-06
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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