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Comparison of in situ performance-based tests methods to evaluate moduli of railway embankments

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Resumo:Compaction control based on performance-based test methods has been used recently. These test methods use different load and strain rates as well as boundary conditions requiring the need of calibration and correlation between them. In this paper, correlations are established between the small strain modulus Ev measured from different “in situ” per-formed-based test methods carried on a trial embankment. The Ev modulus was obtained from spot tests, namely, static plate loading test (SPLT), light falling weight deflectometer (LFWD), soil stiffness gauge (SSG), and a continuous test with “Portancemètre” equipment. The SPLT was used as a reference test. The paper describes the experimental plan, presents the theory for each test method, and gives the results and established correlations.
Autores principais:Correia, A. Gomes
Outros Autores:Martins, João Paulo; Caldeira, Laura; Neves, E. Maranha das; Delgado, João L. C.
Assunto:Compaction Performance-based tests Static plate load test Dynamic plate load test Soil stiffness gauge Portancemètre
Ano:2009
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:comunicação em conferência
Tipo de acesso:acesso restrito
Instituição associada:Universidade do Minho
Idioma:inglês
Origem:RepositóriUM - Universidade do Minho
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Resumo:Compaction control based on performance-based test methods has been used recently. These test methods use different load and strain rates as well as boundary conditions requiring the need of calibration and correlation between them. In this paper, correlations are established between the small strain modulus Ev measured from different “in situ” per-formed-based test methods carried on a trial embankment. The Ev modulus was obtained from spot tests, namely, static plate loading test (SPLT), light falling weight deflectometer (LFWD), soil stiffness gauge (SSG), and a continuous test with “Portancemètre” equipment. The SPLT was used as a reference test. The paper describes the experimental plan, presents the theory for each test method, and gives the results and established correlations.