(Created blank page)
 
Line 1: Line 1:
 +
                               
 +
==Abstract==
  
 +
The dilatometer test (DMT) has been shown very useful in providing a number of geotechnical parameters, in different types of soils. The test is regularly carried out every 0.20 m, i.e., it is a discontinuous test. Therefore, its capability of detecting variations in the geotechnical profile is conditioned by the tests interval. The Medusa DMT, however, is able to obtain continuous measurements of the A-pressure reading, thus providing a much better picture of the soil stratigraphy. Medusa DMT tests have been carried out at Sarapuí II very soft clay deposit around Guanabara Bay, in Rio de Janeiro, and a detailed soil profile was obtained. A comparison was made with piezocone tests. The stratigraphy of the deposit obtained by both tests was almost the same.

Revision as of 13:10, 7 June 2024

Abstract

The dilatometer test (DMT) has been shown very useful in providing a number of geotechnical parameters, in different types of soils. The test is regularly carried out every 0.20 m, i.e., it is a discontinuous test. Therefore, its capability of detecting variations in the geotechnical profile is conditioned by the tests interval. The Medusa DMT, however, is able to obtain continuous measurements of the A-pressure reading, thus providing a much better picture of the soil stratigraphy. Medusa DMT tests have been carried out at Sarapuí II very soft clay deposit around Guanabara Bay, in Rio de Janeiro, and a detailed soil profile was obtained. A comparison was made with piezocone tests. The stratigraphy of the deposit obtained by both tests was almost the same.

Back to Top

Document information

Published on 07/06/24
Submitted on 07/06/24

Volume Innovation in DMT & SDMT testing, 2024
DOI: 10.23967/isc.2024.273
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA license

Document Score

0

Views 0
Recommendations 0

Share this document

Keywords

claim authorship

Are you one of the authors of this document?