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Example of geotechnical monitoring of soil improvement using rigid inclusions under road embankment

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Figure 1

CPT test logs. (a) Before ground improvement and (b) after ground improvement.
CPT test logs. (a) Before ground improvement and (b) after ground improvement.

Figure 2

Detailed location of sensors in given columns.
Detailed location of sensors in given columns.

Figure 3

Details of the installation of strain sensors in columns reinforced with IPE 200 profiles.
Details of the installation of strain sensors in columns reinforced with IPE 200 profiles.

Figure 4

Details of the installation of strain sensors in columns without reinforcement.
Details of the installation of strain sensors in columns without reinforcement.

Figure 5

Specification of the SHM-P-1200 load cell.
Specification of the SHM-P-1200 load cell.

Figure 6

Concrete VW Stressmeter Geokon 4370 model.
Concrete VW Stressmeter Geokon 4370 model.

Figure 7

Installation details of strain sensors for an unreinforced column.
Installation details of strain sensors for an unreinforced column.

Figure 8

Results of strain measurements in the K1 column shaft during test loading.
Results of strain measurements in the K1 column shaft during test loading.

Figure 9

Distribution of force in the K1 column shaft during the second load test cycle.
Distribution of force in the K1 column shaft during the second load test cycle.

Figure 10

Stress changes for subsequent load levels of the K1 column load-bearing capacity test (negative values indicate compression).
Stress changes for subsequent load levels of the K1 column load-bearing capacity test (negative values indicate compression).

Figure 11

Change in the Young’s modulus of concrete in relation to the increase in strains in the load-bearing capacity test.
Change in the Young’s modulus of concrete in relation to the increase in strains in the load-bearing capacity test.

Change in strains and stresses in the first measurement cross-sections for the K1 column_

Load test program for the K1 column_

Design load capacity 761 kN
Cycle I Cycle II
Percentage of charges (%) Load value Stabilization Percentage of charges (%) Load value Stabilization
12.5 95 Yes 25.0 190 No
25.0 190 Yes 50.0 381 No
37.5 285 Yes 75.0 571 No
50.0 381 Yes 100.0 761 No
62.5 476 Yes 112.5 856 Yes
75.0 571 Yes 125.0 951 Yes
87.5 666 Yes 137.5 1,046 Yes
100.0 761 Yes 150.0 1,142 Yes
75.0 571 No 75.0 571 No
50.0 381 No 50.0 381 No
25.0 190 No 25.0 190 No
0.0 0 Yes 0.0 0 Yes