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A 3D Shear Material Damping Model for Man-Made Vibrations of the Ground
(13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)In this article, a 3 dimensional shear damping constitutive soil model is presented. This model has been implemented as a user defined soil model for the Finite Element Method software of Plaxis 2D. Verification tests ... -
Additional Geotechnical Investigation Task for Slope Stabilization Project at Regional Road P130 Līgas – Kandava – Veģi, km 14.00 – 14.20, Latvia
(13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)Slope stabilization is quite rare geotechnical design task in Latvia. Therefore, no much practical experience is accumulated in geotechnical society hands within this field. The problem solving process is unroutine and ... -
Analytical Stability Checks for Diaphragm Wall Trenches and Boreholes Supported by Polymer Solutions
(13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)Polymer solutions are increasingly used as supporting fluids for the temporary stabilization of diaphragm wall trenches and boreholes. However, analytical stability checks as they are common practice for geotechnical ... -
Anisotropy of the Strength Properties of Clays of the North of Belarus
(13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)This paper describes the results of experimental investigations anisotropic clay at triaxial tests and uniaxial compression. A band clay of glacial origin has been selected for the study widespread in the north of Belarus. ... -
Applications of Mass Stabilization at Baltic Sea Region
(13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)Mass stabilization is soil improvement method to increase the strength and stiffness of soft soils (e.g. peat, mud, clay, silt) by using an admixed binder agent. In the demanding soil conditions of Baltic Sea region shore ... -
Back-Calculation of Element Tests with a Rate Dependent Soft Soil Model
(13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)It is well known that soft clays are geo-materials with properties such as fabric, bonding and rate-dependency. The response observed when modelling complex boundary value problems will depend on the ability of the soil ... -
The Boring Sounding of Alluvial Soils
(13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)In article the description and results of in situ test of soils is resulted by of Russian drilling test (RDT). It involves several drilling parameters: torque, axial force, rotation speed, linear velocity, tip resistance ... -
The Case of the New Tagus River Leziria Bridge
(13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)A brief description of the New Tagus River Leziria Bridge composed by 1695 m North Viaduct, by 970 m Main Bridge and by South Viaduct with a length of 9200 m is presented. The observed thickness of the foundation alluvia ... -
The Cathedral of Vilnius: Problems and Features of Natural Conditions
(13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)The Cathedral of Vilnius is one of the main architectural monuments in Lithuania. This structure was built in unfavourable geological conditions. Due to this reason, the foundation of the building subsides; there occur ... -
Comparative Study of Static and Dynamic Piles Load Tests Carried Out in Different Testing Sites in Vilnius City
(13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)The current paper presents experimental results and analysis of static and dynamic load tests carried out in different undergoing construction sites in Vilnius city. The piles testing procedures, used equipment, as well ... -
Complex Analysis of the Impact of Construction of an Underground Metro Line on the Urban Environment – a Case Study from the Vistula Valley in Warsaw
(13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)Underground construction in urban areas is a complex investment, impacting existing buildings. The paper presents a case study of the 2nd metro line, in close proximity to the Warsaw Slope (Kaczmarek, Popielski 2016; ... -
Complex Geotechnical Engineering for Port of Gdansk Development – Gateway to Central-Eastern Europe
(13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)Port of Gdansk development strategy 2027 is to become leading European hub in the Baltic Sea and assumes i.a. improvement of inland road and rail accessibility, increase of the port capacity for container throughput and ... -
Construction of “Panemunė Bypass” Highway in the Nemunas River Delta. Problems of 2003–2015 Roadbed Exploration, Design, and Construction
(13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)In the Republic of Lithuania, there had been almost no experience in the road (roadbed) construction prior to the Panemunė bypass in terms of very complex geological, geotechnical and paleogeomorphological territories. All ... -
Correlations of Regional Geotechnical Parameters on the Basis of CPTU and DMT Tests
(13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)The requirements for field research for Polish conditions demand proper dependences. Dependences based on more than 30 localizations for different genetic types of soils were derived for the area of Poland. Direct results ... -
Design of Foundations for Wind Turbine with Analysis by Finite Element Method
(13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)Presents engineering solution of wind energy tower (WET) foundation and basement designing in hydrogeological conditions of the Ereymentau area. Calculations of forces perceived by the WET, and following bearing capacity, ... -
Design Sequence on The Base on Numerical Simulation and Experimental Testing of a Plane Frame Under Deformations of Piled Foundations
(13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)In the paper the stress/strain state of a big-span transversal frame has been investigated. The frame has been acted by external loads and also by vertical and horizontal displacements at support joints. The frame has been ... -
Determination of Earth Pressure and Displacement of the Retaining Structure According to the Eurocode 7-1
(13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)Comparative analysis of standard guidelines and findings given in EC7-1 and in Polish Standard PN-83/B-03010. Discussed guidelines concerning active and passive earth pressure as well as at rest pressure state. Wall ... -
Direct Shear Test: Normal and Tangential Stresses Evaluation According to Constant and Variable Shearing Area
(13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)Investigations of soil shear strength properties for Baltic Sea shore sand along Klaipėda city is presented. Investigated sand angle of internal friction (φ) and cohesion (c) is determined via two different direct shear ... -
Evaluation of Sand-Shell Mixture Behaviour for Breakwater Foundation
(13th Baltic Sea region geotechnical conference. Historical experience and challenges of geotechnical problems in Baltic Sea region, 2016, 2016)The available sand material for a breakwater foundation is mixed with shells. The shell percentage of the sand material is variable and percentages up to even 50% are observed. It is essential to evaluate the properties ...