Centrifuge modelling of plate bearing tests

Current guidance given on plate bearing testing of granular soils suggests that the plate be at least five times the nominal size of the coarsest material. However this limiting ratio can have a huge influence on the reaction load required from plant and resources when conducted to confirm strength parameters used in the design of the sub grade...

The London Geotechnical Centrifuge Centre at City University London

The London Geotechnical Centrifuge Centre located at City University, London is one of four currently active centrifuges in the UK. The centrifuge is well used and much of the geotechnical research at City University employs physical modelling but supported by a large element testing facility and numerical modelling capability. The centre was...