On the interpretation of piezocone dissipation testing data in clay

F. M. Mántaras, F. S. Pereira, E. Odebrecht, F. Schnaid

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Abstract

Piezocone dissipation tests are routinely used to estimate the in situ coefficient of consolidation (ch). This is achieved either by extracting a single point of the dissipation curve (usually, the time for 50% dissipation, t50) or by adjusting a theoretical solution to the experimental data. Results from a piezocone investigation carried out in the Holocene clay deposit of Tubarão are reported and interpreted to evaluate the accuracy of existing procedures to estimate ch. Explicit recommendations on how to curve fit dissipation curves and use the first and second derivates to estimate t50 are presented. Validation of the proposed method is provided from field tests reaching up to 75% dissipation. The proposed method does not require accurate measurements of equilibrium pressure and relies less on engineering judgment when compared to reference procedures. Furthermore, the method performed reasonably well with a shorter dissipation time (40% dissipation).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCone Penetration Testing 2022 - Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Cone Penetration Testing, CPT 2022
EditorsGuido Gottardi, Laura Tonni
PublisherCRC Press
Pages534-539
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781032312590
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Event5th International Symposium on Cone Penetration Testing, CPT 2022 - Bologna, Italy
Duration: 8 Jun 202210 Jun 2022

Publication series

NameCone Penetration Testing 2022 - Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Cone Penetration Testing, CPT 2022

Conference

Conference5th International Symposium on Cone Penetration Testing, CPT 2022
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityBologna
Period8/06/2210/06/22

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