A Comparison Between Predicted And Actual Performances Of An Embankment Built Over A Stone Column Area

In stone column experiences, actual settlements, consolidation times, and other performance indicators often disagree with the predicted ones. In this study, measurements particularly on actual settlements and consolidation times were made on an embankment built over stone columns. The area of st...

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Main Author: Ridha, Ahmed Dhya’a M.
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Language:English
Published: 2013
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spelling my-usm-ep.432172019-04-12T05:26:18Z A Comparison Between Predicted And Actual Performances Of An Embankment Built Over A Stone Column Area 2013-02 Ridha, Ahmed Dhya’a M. TA1-2040 Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) In stone column experiences, actual settlements, consolidation times, and other performance indicators often disagree with the predicted ones. In this study, measurements particularly on actual settlements and consolidation times were made on an embankment built over stone columns. The area of study, situated at Kodiang, Kedah, as a part of the electrified double track project between Ipoh to Padang Besar, consisted of Zone 1 and Zone 2. The embankment over Zone 1 was 4 m thick, while that of Zone 2 was 2 m thick. The underlying soil material was marine clay of northern region of Peninsular Malaysia. The consolidation time allowed for embankments in the project was 45 days after achieving top surcharge levels. The rapid gain in bearing capacity of the treated soil and embankment stability achieved due to the improved soil were also assessed. Other behaviors noted were change in pore pressures and lateral displacements of soil under loads. Extensive soil investigation and instrumentation have been carried out in the study particularly to compare between actual and predicted behavior of the embankments. It was found that actual field settlements were generally lesser than predicted. 2013-02 Thesis http://eprints.usm.my/43217/ http://eprints.usm.my/43217/1/Ahmed%20Dhya%E2%80%99a%20M.%20Ridha24.pdf application/pdf en public masters Universiti Sains Malaysia Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteraan Awam
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topic TA1-2040 Engineering (General)
Civil engineering (General)
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Civil engineering (General)
Ridha, Ahmed Dhya’a M.
A Comparison Between Predicted And Actual Performances Of An Embankment Built Over A Stone Column Area
description In stone column experiences, actual settlements, consolidation times, and other performance indicators often disagree with the predicted ones. In this study, measurements particularly on actual settlements and consolidation times were made on an embankment built over stone columns. The area of study, situated at Kodiang, Kedah, as a part of the electrified double track project between Ipoh to Padang Besar, consisted of Zone 1 and Zone 2. The embankment over Zone 1 was 4 m thick, while that of Zone 2 was 2 m thick. The underlying soil material was marine clay of northern region of Peninsular Malaysia. The consolidation time allowed for embankments in the project was 45 days after achieving top surcharge levels. The rapid gain in bearing capacity of the treated soil and embankment stability achieved due to the improved soil were also assessed. Other behaviors noted were change in pore pressures and lateral displacements of soil under loads. Extensive soil investigation and instrumentation have been carried out in the study particularly to compare between actual and predicted behavior of the embankments. It was found that actual field settlements were generally lesser than predicted.
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author Ridha, Ahmed Dhya’a M.
author_facet Ridha, Ahmed Dhya’a M.
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title A Comparison Between Predicted And Actual Performances Of An Embankment Built Over A Stone Column Area
title_short A Comparison Between Predicted And Actual Performances Of An Embankment Built Over A Stone Column Area
title_full A Comparison Between Predicted And Actual Performances Of An Embankment Built Over A Stone Column Area
title_fullStr A Comparison Between Predicted And Actual Performances Of An Embankment Built Over A Stone Column Area
title_full_unstemmed A Comparison Between Predicted And Actual Performances Of An Embankment Built Over A Stone Column Area
title_sort comparison between predicted and actual performances of an embankment built over a stone column area
granting_institution Universiti Sains Malaysia
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publishDate 2013
url http://eprints.usm.my/43217/1/Ahmed%20Dhya%E2%80%99a%20M.%20Ridha24.pdf
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