Extension of Automated Parameter Determination framework to cope with fine-grained soils

The Automated Parameter Determination project aims to provide advanced geotechnical models parameters from in-situ tests in a transparent and flexible process. The framework was initially developed for coarse-grained soils, and it was needed to be expanded to all types of common soils. This report presents the expansion of the APD database to...

An Automated System to Determine Constitutive Model Parameters from In Situ Tests

In situ tests, such as the cone penetration test (CPT), are a popular tool for geotechnical engineers because they are an efficient and economical method for routine site characterisation, soil profiling and estimation of constitutive properties of soil. The main problem with interpreting in situ test results is the large amount of empiricism...

Implementation of the New Dutch Guidelines on the Macrostability Assessment of Dikes using Different Constitutive Models: Case study: KIJK Dike in the Netherlands

In this study, the assessment of the KIJK dike follows the new guidelines given by POV-M 2018 using PLAXIS. The macrostability assessment and design of the dike is examined for two cases. In the first case the dike is assessed based on the in-situ conditions (Green dike) whereas in the second case a cantilever sheet pile wall is used in the...

Geomechanical unloading behaviour of Boom clay for excavations

This thesis describes the geomechanical unloading behaviour of Boom clay for excavations. The Boom clay is of specific interest for the completion of the motorway ring around Antwerp. Many deep excavations in the Boom clay have to be performed, but the clay’s behaviour when unloaded is not fully understood to date. To gain better understanding...

Tube-Cell combiwall

Quay walls are costly structures. The still growing sea transport market asks for more, bigger and more cost efficient quay walls. In this research, a new type of quay-wall is investigated: the ‘Tube-Cell Combi-Wall’. The Tube-Cell combi-wall consists of relative large diameter piles with flat sheet piles in between. The large diameter piles are...