Module 1 : Site Exploration and Geotechnical Investigation
Lecture 4 : In-situ tests [ Section 4.2 : Pressuremeter test, Vane shear test, Plate load test ]
   
 

Analysis of test results

Using the results obtained by conducting pressuremeter tests at various depths, typical pressure fields curve for stress vs. deformation is plotted (fig 1.10).

 
 

Fig. 1.10 Pressuremeter Field Curve

 
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