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Determination of the In-situ State of Stress in Soil Masses

Author: IIT Research Institute

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Published: 1974

Total Pages: 348

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The mass behavior of soil and the loadings imparted to civil engineering works by soil masses are strongly influenced by the naturally existing in-situ soil stresses. The determination of in-situ stresses in soil masses is a difficult problem which, in some cases, requires extensive and subtle evaluation if even an approximate determination is to be made. These studies were conducted to review and assess techniques. Methods for estimating in-situ stress from a knowledge of the soil and assumed stress history, as well as direct measurement methods are identified and described. All known methods for determining in-situ stresses are summarized. Recommendations are made for the development of more sophisticated hardware, transfer and development of fabric analysis technology to soil mechanics, and long range development of magnetic resonance techniques.

Correlations of Soil and Rock Properties in Geotechnical Engineering

Author: Jay Ameratunga

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-12-11

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 8132226291

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This book presents a one-stop reference to the empirical correlations used extensively in geotechnical engineering. Empirical correlations play a key role in geotechnical engineering designs and analysis. Laboratory and in situ testing of soils can add significant cost to a civil engineering project. By using appropriate empirical correlations, it is possible to derive many design parameters, thus limiting our reliance on these soil tests. The authors have decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, as professional engineers or researchers. The objective of this book is to present a critical evaluation of a wide range of empirical correlations reported in the literature, along with typical values of soil parameters, in the light of their experience and knowledge. This book will be a one-stop-shop for the practising professionals, geotechnical researchers and academics looking for specific correlations for estimating certain geotechnical parameters. The empirical correlations in the forms of equations and charts and typical values are collated from extensive literature review, and from the authors' database.