Proceedings of the

ISC’5, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, September 5–9, 2016

I N P U R S U I T O F B E S T P R A C T I C E

VOLUME 1

5TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GEOTECHNICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL SITE CHARACTERISATION

Barry M. Lehane,Hugo E. Acosta-Martínez &

Richard KellyEditors

GEOTECHNICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL SITE CHARACTERISATION 5

GEOTECHNICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL SITE CHARACTERISATION 5

PROCEEDINGS OF THE FIFTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GEOTECHNICAL AND GEO-PHYSICAL SITE CHARACTERISATION (ISSMGE TC-102 – ISC’5), GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND,AUSTRALIA, 5-9 SEPTEMBER 2016

Geotechnical and GeophysicalSite Characterisation 5

EditorsBarry M. LehaneSchool of Civil, Environmental & Mining Engineering, The University of Western Australia, Aus-tralia

Hugo E. Acosta-MartínezAECOM, Perth, Australia

Richard KellySMEC and The University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

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Table of contents

Introduction XIX

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Seventh James K. Mitchell Lecture and keynote papers

The Seventh James K. Mitchell Lecture: Characterization of silt/sand soilsA-B. HuangEvaluating effective stress parameters and undrained shear strengths of soft-firm clays from CPTuand DMTP.W. MayneCharacterizing mine tailings for geotechnical designK. BeenNew tools and directions in offshore site investigationM.F. RandolphGeotechnical site investigation in energetic nearshore zones: opportunities & challengesN. StarkEvaluating liquefaction and lateral spreading in interbedded sand, silt and clay deposits using thecone penetrometerR.W. Boulanger, D.M. Moug, S.K. Munter, A.B. Price & J.T. DeJongThe GP sampler: a new innovation in core samplingK. Mori & K. SakaiSimulation of the cone penetration test: discrete and continuum approachesA. Gens, M. Arroyo, J. Butlanska, L. Monforte, J.M. Carbonell, M. Ciantia, & C. O’SullivanGeophysical properties of soilsJ.C. Santamarina & J. Park

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Geophysics, 1S. FotiGeophysics, 2K. SutoCase histories, 1S. ButtlingCase histories, 2M. ArroyoGeneral site characterisationJ. WierzbickiPavements and fillsB. Look

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Sampling and laboratoryJ.A. PinedaRocks and residual soil characterisationE.A.G. MarquesInterpretation and design of in situ testsJ.T. DeJongDesign using in-situ testsA. KlarLiquefaction assessmentA.V. da Fonseca, C. Ramos & M. CubrinovskiApplication of statistical techniquesM.B. JaksaNon-standard materials and tailingsF. SchnaidDevelopments in technology and standardsF.A.B. Danziger & T. LunnePenetration testingJ. PuechenPressuremeter and dilatometerS. Burlon, W. Frikha & P. Monaco

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Theme 1. Developments in Technology & Standards

Integration of invasive and non-invasive techniques in ground characterisationS.D. Ekanayake, C.J. Leo, D.S. Liyanapathirana & P. HarutoonianIn-situ determination of soil deformation modulus and the wave velocity parameters using the Panda3®E. Escobar, M.A. Benz Navarrete, R. Gourvès, P. Breul & B. ChevalierComparison of Unified and European soil classification systemsM.S. Kovacevic, D. Juric-Kacunic & L. LibricTeleviewer imaging of boreholes; benefits and considerations for interpretation in the absence ofphysical rock coreG.T.C. McKenna & S.L. Roberts-KellyAdditional parameters measured in a single CPT, click-on modules for the digital coneM. Woollard, O. Storteboom, T. Länsivaara & J. SelänpääCorrection for CPT fs errors due to variation in sleeve diameterM. Holtrigter & A. ThorpReduced pressuremeter test time procedure and new analysis methodK. IskanderEarth pressure evaluation and safety assessment employing a novel measurement device – TheInclinodeformeterG.M. Ausweger & F. Tschuchnigg

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Theme 2. Penetration TestingCorrelation of p-wave velocity and SPT-N on volcanic soils in Costa RicaS.J. Ibanez, S. Ortiz-Palacio, V. López-Ausin & J.A. Porres-BenitoStrength assessment of frozen soils by instrumented Dynamic Cone PenetrometerS.Y. Kim, W-T. Hong, J-S. Lee & Y. KimThe SPT N-value errors examined with digital technologyB. LookSPT test: An approach to predicting undrained shear strength based on energy conceptsJ.A. LukiantchukiRotation speed analysis in SPT-T test by type of soilR.R. Nuñez, T.T.C. Piovan & A.S.P. PeixotoCritical appraisal of T-bar penetration testsJ. Peuchen & J. TerwindtFree-falling full-flow penetrometer for marine material characterization – analytical solutionS. PinkertCPTu in consolidating soilsP.P. Rahardjo, B.W. Anggoro & A. WirawanEffect of rotation rate on shear vane results in a silty tailingsD. ReidAnalysis of instrumented sharp cone tests performed in a sensitive clay of QuebecV. Silvestri & C. Tabib

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Theme 3. Interpretation of In-Situ TestingRelative densities and void ratios derived from CPT data using in situ field calibrationT. Biryaltseva, T. Mörz, S. Brandt, S. Kreiter, U. Gerdes & B. OssigRelative density prediction based on in-situ and laboratory measurements of shear wave velocityT. Biryaltseva, T. Lunne, S. Kreiter & T. MörzStrain moduli of alluvial soils from CPT, DMT, Vs, and lab testsG. Bosco & P. MonacoVirtual T-bar penetrometer tests using Discrete Element MethodL.S. Carvalho, J.R.M.S. Oliveira, C.A.B. Vasconcellos, M.E.S. Marques, M.G. Teixeira & J.A.LukiantchukiCorrelations between SPT and CPT data for a sedimentary tropical silty sand deposit in BrazilY.D. Costa, E.S. Cunha & C.L. Costa & A.C. PereiraFinite element modeling of cone penetration test in weakly cemented sandR. Debasis, S.D. Kumar, D. Arghya & G. SaswatiCylindrical cavity expansion analysis applied to the interpretation of variable rate cone penetrationin tailingsG. Dienstmann, F. Schnaid & S. MaghousReliability of soil porosity estimation from seismic wave velocitiesS. Foti & F. Passeri

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Discrete Element Method modeling studies of the interactions between soils and in-Situ testingdevicesJ.D. Frost, A. Martinez, J. Su & T. XuIdentification of the influence of overconsolidation effect on subsoil’s stiffness by a CPTU methodZ. Młynarek, J. Wierzbicki & T. LunneApplication and tentative validation of soil behavior classification chart based on drilling parametermeasurementsP. Reiffsteck, J. Benoît, M. Hamel & J.-M. VaillantCalibrating CPT relative density and strength correlations for a laboratory fine sandJ.A. Schneider, J.R. Giampa, A.S. Bradshaw & J.T. NewgardOn the determination of the undrained shear strength from vane shear testing in soft claysL.J. Wilson, G.P. Kouretzis, J.A. Pineda & R.B. KellyUse of shear wave velocity to estimate stress history and undrained shear strength of claysS.S. Agaiby & P.W. MaynePermeability profile of a planosol based on in situ falling head permeability testsC.A.B. Bastos & D.F. FagundesInfluence of penetration rate on CPTU measurements in saturated silty soilsM.F. García Martínez, L. Tonni, G. Gottardi & I. RocchiDissipation tests in saline environmentE. Imre, D. Bishop, L. Bates, S. Fityus, Z. Bakacsi, K. Rajkai & M. JuhászSome comments on the CPTu and DMT dissipation testsE. Imre, D. Bishop, L. Bates, S. Fityus, Z. Hortobagyi & M. JuhászEstimation of soil hydraulic conductivity assisted by numerical tools – two case studiesR. Karim, M.M. Rahman & D. HughesEffect of soil stiffness on cone penetration response in soft-stiff-soft claysH. Ma, Y. Hu, M. Zhou & M.S. HossainA method for predicting the undrained shear strength from piezocone dissipation tests: case studiesE. Odebrecht, F. Mantaras & F. SchnaidMonotonic and dilatory excess pore water dissipations in silt following CPTU at variable penetrationrateP. Paniagua, R. Carroll, J.-S. L'Heureux & S. NordalEstimating K0 in sandy soils using the CPTP.K. RobertsonEffects of suction on CPT results and soil classificationA.R. Russell & D. Reid

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Engineering characterization of a leached marine clay using Sherbrooke block samplesH.A. Amundsen, A. Emdal & V. ThakurUndrained shear strength and anisotropic yield surface of diatomaceous mudstoneN. Arsalan, M. Akaishi & M. Sugiyama

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Laboratory measurement of sensitivity of carbonate soilsN. Boukpeti & B.M. LehaneMaximum shear modulus of a Brazilian lateritic soil from in situ and laboratory testsL. Décourt, J.M. de Camargo Barros, O.C.B. Gandolfo, A.R.Q. Filho & F.D. PennaEngineering properties and cone factor of Onsøy clay, Louiseville clay and Mexico City clayH. Hirabayashi, H. Saegusa, M. Tanaka, T. Fukasawa & R. TomitaInfluence of phosphate dispersing agents on particle size distribution of soil finesA. Kaur & G.C. FanourakisThe influence of in-situ effective stress on sample quality for intermediate soilsC.P. Krage, B.M. Albin, J.T. DeJong & D.J. DeGrootOffshore prediction of sampler penetration and recovery using CPTsN. RamseyExperience with gel-push sampling in New ZealandM.E. Stringer, M. Cubrinovski & I. HaycockDefinition of failure in cyclic direct simple shear tests on normally consolidated kaolin clay andpresentation of shear strain contour diagramsD. Zografou, N. Boukpeti, S.M. Gourvenec & C.D. O’Loughlin

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Standard Penetration Test-based assessment of seismic soil liquefaction potential of Urmia, IranH. Bahadori & A. HasheminezhadLiquefaction assessment based on combined use of CPT and shear wave velocity measurementZ. Bán, A. Mahler, T.J. Katona & E. GyőriThe determination of factor of safety against liquefaction and post-liquefaction settlementP.R. KlibbeSoil classification and liquefaction evaluation using Screw Driving SoundingS.Y. Mirjafari, R.P. Orense & N. SuemasaCombined use of SDMT-CPTU results for site characterization and liquefaction analysis of canalleveesP. Monaco, L. Tonni, G. Gottardi, M. Marchi, L. Martelli, S. Amoroso & L. SimeoniEstimating the cyclic softening of clays of five different sites at Matsyapuri, Willingdon Island,Kochin, Kerala, IndiaR.R. Phule, P. Kurangale, R. Alone, V. Gabhale, N. Pawar & K. BirajdarField measurements of the variability in shear strain and pore pressure generation in ChristchurchsoilsJ.N. Roberts, K.H. Stokoe, S. Hwang, B.R. Cox, Y. Wang, F.M. Men & S. van BallegooyLiquefaction assessment CPTu tests in a site in South of PortugalC. Rodrigues, S. Amoroso, N. Cruz & A. Viana da FonsecaEvaluation of DMT-based liquefaction triggering curves based on field case historiesK.M. Rollins, T.K. Remund & S. AmorosoLiquefaction resistance of gravelly soil from Becker penetrometer (BPT) and Chinese dynamic conepenetrometer (DPT)K.M. Rollins, T.L. Youd & M. Talbot

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New developed soundings to assess liquefaction potential of soilsS. SawadaComparison of liquefaction evaluation based on SPT and geophysical tests (case study: Mahabaddam, Iran)M.M. Shahrabi, F. Jafarzadeh, A.A. Garakani, N. Eskandari, M. Banikheir & H. F. JahromiFines content correction factors for SPT N values – liquefaction resistance correlationM.M. ShahienA surface seismic approach to liquefactionS. Castellaro & R. Panzeri

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Theme 6. Pavements and FillsEvaluation of rockfill embankments by field tests in Siraf Refinery Complex site, IranE. Asghari-Kaljahi, N. Nasrollahi & Z. KheyrouriControl of soil compaction in pavement layers: a new approach using the dynamic conepenetrometer (DCP)A. Belincanta, J.A. Lukiantchuki & J.H.C. ReisA new indirect tensile testing setup to determine stiffness properties of lightly stabilised granularmaterialsD.K. Paul, R. Gnanendran & M.J.I. AlamNew and innovative approach to ensuring quality of quarry source materials in Queensland roadinfrastructure constructionA. Dissanayake & P. EvansCorrelation between the results of the PLT and CBR tests to determine the elasticity modulusA. Hajiannia, M.T. Dorobati, S. Kasaeian & S.B. BaghbadoraniCharacterization of railroad track substructures using dynamic and static cone penetrometerW-T. Hong, S. Kang, J-S. Lee, Y-H. Byun & C-Y. ChoiSuggested QC criteria for deep compaction using the CPTP.K. RobertsonProposed performance criteria for earthwork construction quality controlA. Sawangsuriya, S. Wachiraporn, S. Sirisak & W. LawanwisutCollapse settlement and strength characteristics of unsaturated soils with different degrees ofcompactionA.M. Shahnoory & M. SugiyamaGeotechnical characterization of a heterogeneous unsuitable stockpileK. Rengifo, F. Herrera & L. de la CruzVerification of an impact rolling compaction trial using various in situ testing methodsB.T. Scott, M.B. Jaksa & E. Syamsuddin

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Theme 7. Pressuremeter and DilatometerPressuremeter tests in the hard soils and soft rocks of Arak Aluminum Plant site, IranE. Asghari-Kaljahi, Z. Khalili & S. Yasrobi

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Stress-strain response of fine silica sand using a miniature pressuremeterA.A. Bagbag, J.P. Doherty & B.M. LehaneUse of flat dilatometer in OntarioL.F. Cao, S.M. Peaker & S. AhmadSelf-boring pressuremeter tests at the National Field Testing Facility, Ballina NSWF.M. Gaone, J.P. Doherty & S.M. GourvenecPractice of the PENCEL pressuremeter in foundations designF. Messaoud & P.J. CosentinoIn situ characteristics of Manhattan glacial deposits from pressuremeter testsC.E. HoMembrane correction for pressuremeter testJ. Monnet, D. Mahmutovic & L. BoutonnierNew DMT method for evaluating soil unit weight in soft to firm claysZ. Ouyang & P.W. MayneEvolution of deformation parameters during cyclic expansion tests at several experimental test sitesP. Reiffsteck, S. Fanelli & G. DesanneauxGround property characterization from in-situ tests: opportunities offered by measuring thrust duringFlat Plate Dilatometer testingJ.H. Schmertmann & D.K. CrappsInterpretation of the instrumented DMT (iDMT)- a more accurate estimation of p0H. Shen, W. Haegeman & H. PeifferDetermination of Em from Ménard pressuremeter tests for gneiss residual soilsT.Q. Silva, E.S. Cândido, E.A.G. Marques & E. Minette

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Theme 8. GeophysicsMulti-dimensional Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) for the mapping of the zones with (orwithout) cavities in Hofuf KSAS.N. Abduljauwad, H.R. Ahmed, M.A. Shafiq & M. Abdul-WaheedPreliminary results of P-wave and S-wave measurements by seismic dilatometer test (SPDMT) inMirandola (Italy)S. Amoroso, C. Comina, S. Foti & D. MarchettiGeophysical characterisation of marine and quick clay sites: field and laboratory testsS. Bazin, H. Anschütz, G. Sauvin, T.E. Helle, S. Gribben, S. Donohue & M. LongNear-surface geophysical scanning for exemplar landslide projects in PolandZ. BednarczykImagery of nonlinear soil behaviour using in-situ and laboratory testsK. Çami, J. Garcia, L.-F. Bonilla-Hidalgo, J.-L. Tacita & S. PerloAn investigation into the effects of material properties on shear wave velocity in rocks/soilsN. Campbell, C. Fenton & S. Tallett-Williams

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Integrated use of terrestrial laser scanning and thermal imagery for characterization ofhydrothermally altered granitesJ.S. Coggan, D.M. Pascoe, M.L. Eyre & J.H. HoweSoil discrimination using an electrical logging methodM. Fujii, K. Watanabe, T. Fukaya & K. TakechiInversion of effective phase velocity seismic surface wave data by partial least squares regressionG. Heymann, D.N. Wilke & S. KokUse of GPR on two sites with voids to enable safer work and targeted probingC.G.C. Hughes, K.J. Read & M. WatsonAssessment of underground karst caves using geophysical tests: a case study for Lajamgir dam site,IranF. Jafarzadeh, M.M. Shahrabi, M. Banikheir, N. Eskandari, A.A. Garakani & H. F. JahromiA comparison of in-situ and laboratory resistivity measurements in soft clayR.B. Kelly, J.A. Pineda & L. SuwalGeophysical characterisation for dredging of the Marine Industry Park, DarwinJ. Lean & S. WilliamsGeneralization and standardization of multi-station surface wave method for site investigationC.P. Lin & C.H. LinCharacterisation of small strain rock modulus from ultrasonic pulse velocity testingB. Look, S. Schneider & C. GallageUse of geophysical logs to map aquifers electrofaciesR. Macari, A.S.P. Peixoto & G.G. NeryMultichannel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW) for offshore geotechnical investigationsT. McGrath, M. Long, P. O’Connor, A. Trafford & D. WardIn-situ detection of sensitive clays from a geophysical perspectiveA.A. Pfaffhuber, S. Bazin, K. Kåsin, H. Anschütz, R. Sandven, A. Montafia, A.S. Gylland & M. LongRegional geotechnical railway corridor mapping using airborne electromagneticsA.A. Pfaffhuber, H. Anschütz, T. Ørbech, S. Bazin, A.O.K. Lysdahl, M. Vöge, G. Sauvin, I.-K.Waarum, H.C. Smebye, K. Kåsin, G. Grøneng, A.-L. Berggren, J.B. Pedersen & N. FogedFractures location on karstified limestone surfaces by electrical resistivity tomographycharacterizationJ.A. Porres-Benito, S.J. Ibanez, S. Ortiz-Palacio & V. López-AusínSite characterization of seismic stations based on downhole tests to 30 m depth in South KoreaC.G. Sun, J.M. Jeong, K.S. Kim & I.S. JangDesign and application of a low-cost, 3D printed crosshole seismic system - Preliminary assessmentM.B. Sylvain, M.A. Pando, M.J. Whelan, V.O. Ogunro & Y. ParkS-wave borehole tomography for geotechnical site characterizationJ.K. von Ketelhodt, T. Fechner & M.P.E. de KleineAnalysis of active MASW test data for a convergent shear wave velocity profileS.S. Kashyap, A.M. Krishna & A. DeyDevelopment of an unmanned aircraft mounted software defined ground penetrating radarJ.F. Fitter, A.B. McCallum & J. X. LeonSimplified seismic soil classification: the velocity-frequency-impedance (VfZ) matrixS. Castellaro

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The complementarity of HV and dispersion curvesS. Castellaro

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Theme 9. General Site Characterisation

Characterisation of Halden siltØ. Blaker, R. Carroll, J.-S. L'Heureux & M. KlugIn situ behavior of clay soils over different drought-rewetting conditionsA. Denis, R. Fabre & J.F. LatasteGeotechnical site investigations for dredging works - Port of TownsvilleM. Jaditager & N. SivakuganUsing multi-channel analysis of surface waves and cone penetrometer tests to delineate an in-filledpalaeochannel during routine investigations - A Christchurch earthquake case studyR. Kamuhangire, T. Plunket & C. RüeggCPTU crossing existing boreholes in the soilK. KåsinEffect of inter-particle strength on K0 correlation for granular materialsJ. Lee, G. Kim, I. Kim, D. Kim, & B. ByunSoil behaviour type of the Sarapuí II test siteP.F. Nejaim, G.M.F. Jannuzzi & F.A.B. DanzigerGeophysical and in situ testing applied to site characterisation for non-engineered structures indeveloping regionsS. Ortiz-Palacio, S. Ibáñez García, V. López-Ausín & J.A. Porres-BenitoGeotechnical characterization of Ballina clayJ.A. Pineda, R.B. Kelly, L. Suwal, L. Bates & S.W. SloanGeotechnical parameters of soft soil in Macaé – Rio de JaneiroL.M.M. Povoa, P.N.C. Nascimento, P.C.A. Maia & V.S. SinguiGeophysical and geotechnical characterisation of the Saltwater Creek bridge site, Morten Bay railproject, Queensland, AustraliaA. Purwodihardjo, T. Rahiman, M. Parsons & J. KrugerCPT, DMT and MASW allowing economic design of a large residential project over soft soilsN.B. Schofield & R.W. BurkeA 2016 case for public geotechnical databasesT. ThompsonSite characterization and seismic response analysis in the area of Collemaggio, L'Aquila (Italy)G. Totani, P. Monaco, F. Totani, G. Lanzo, A. Pagliaroli, S. Amoroso & D. MarchettiGeotechnical and geophysical site characterization of a nuclear power plant site in United ArabEmiratesS. Parashar, R. Rice, P. Asprouda, H. Al Hammadi & J.D. Lee

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Continuous-interval seismic piezocone testing in Piedmont residuumS.S. Agaiby, E. Cargill, T. Ku & P.W. Mayne

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Assessment of results of CPT tests in porous lateritic unsaturated soil from Campinas, BrazilP.J.R. Albuquerque & T.G. RodriguezPiezocone tests in residual soils: a Portuguese experience in granitic soilsN. Cruz, J. Cruz, F. Martins, C. Rodrigues & M. CruzA method to assess rock strength and excavatability of diamondiferous kimberlite ore through in siturock testingS. Elbaz, D. Crawford & M. TuckEvaluation of the vulnerability of rock weathering based on monitoring using photogrammetryD.H. Kim, I. Gratchev, E. Oh & A.S. BalasubramaniamIn-situ rock stress determined by hydraulic fracturing test in SingaporeK. Kimura, T. Yasuda, S. L. Chiam & K. H. GoayUse of the Light Falling Weight Deflectometer (LFWD) as a site investigation tool for residual soilsand weak rockD. Lacey, B. Look & D. MarksMorphology and geotechnical characterization of a phyllite weathering profile developed undertropical climateM.F. Leão & E.A.G. MarquesEvaluation of the engineering properties of the weathered layer in KoreaS.H. Lee, B.H. Jo & C. ChungImpact of rock mass strength parameters on low wall stability assessment outcomes in open-cut coalminesJ. Li, N. Tucker & J.K. ToddInvestigation the results of Plate Load Test using rigid plates in weak rock masses: a case studyM.G. Nik, B. Abrah & E.G. SamaniCharacterization of unsaturated tropical soil site by in situ testsB.P. Rocha, R.A. dos Santos, R.C. Bezerra, R.A. Rodrigues & H.L. GiachetiG-γ decay curves in granitic residual soils by seismic dilatometerC. Rodrigues, S. Amoroso, N. Cruz & J. CruzA consideration on the shear strength characteristics of unsaturated volcanic soilsA.S. Samim & M. SugiyamaCharacterisation of a lateritic soil using laboratory and in-situ testsW. Shi, B.M. Lehane, A. Gower & S. Terzaghi

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Theme 11. Characterisation of Non-standard soils

Estimation of undrained shear strength for peat using CPTH. Hayashi & T. HayashiA review of the unconfined compressive strength of microbial induced calcite precipitation treatedsoilsR.N. Hora, M.M. Rahman, S. Beecham & R. KarimChallenges with sampling coarse-grained permafrost: an experience in SvalbardT.M.H. Le, M. Wold & M.G. BærverfjordCollapse settlement and strength characteristics of unsaturated soils with different degrees ofcompactionA.M. Shahnoory & M. Sugiyama

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Prediction of swelling potential of Sudanese clayey sand (SC) soilsH. Shammat & M.A. Osman

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Evaluation of tip resistance to auger drillingG.G. Boldyrev & G.A. NovichkovCharacterisation of a Norwegian quick clay using a piezoball penetrometerN. Boylan, A. Bihs, M. Long, M.F. Randolph & S. NordalObserving friction fatigue on calcareous materialD. DenesData driven design - a vision for an automated approachJ.P. Doherty & B.M. LehaneThe Smithfield Bypass project – Justifiable need for a second stage piezocone testingL.E. EzeajughSoil strength in the Murray River determined from a free falling penetrometerA. Fawaz, A. Teoh, D.W. Airey & T. HubbleCorrelations of regional (Poland) geotechnical parameters on the basis of CPTU and DMT testsT. GodlewskiEvaluating the OCR and permeability of cutoff wall using CPTU resultsX.P. Li, G.J. Cai, J. Lin, S.Y. Liu & A.J. PuppalaEvaluation of relative density and liquefaction potential with CPT in reclaimed calcareous sandP. Mengé, K. Vinck, M. Van den Broeck, P.O. Van Impe & W.F. Van ImpeUse of CPTU for the assessment of the stiffness model of subsoilZ. Młynarek, J. Wierzbicki & W. WołyńskiEmpirical estimation of soil unit weight and undrained shear strength from shear wave velocitymeasurementsS.W. Moon & T. KuSmall strain stiffness assessments from in situ tests – revisitedJ.J.M. Powell, L. Dhimitri, D. Ward & A.P. ButcherCase studies on variability in soils and driven pile performanceW.A. PrakosoEvaluation of CPT- based ultimate lateral pile resistance in sandH.Y. Qin & W.D. GuoInterpretation of CPT data for pile loading behavior - inverse estimation of void ratio over depthK.-F. Seitz, E. Heins, A. Carstensen & J. GrabeInterpretation of shear strength data for construction on mine tailings depositsD.J. WilliamsEstimation of shear wave velocity based on SPT profile dataF. Yi & F.P. YiApplication of dynamic cone penetrometer for measuring active thaw layer depthH-K. Yoon, Y.S. Kim, S.S. Hong, Y-H. Byun & J-S. Lee

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Theme 13. Case Histories

Two-dimensional non-linear dynamic response of a heap leach pad located in PeruF.C. Perez & J.D. AleUltimate resistance and settlement of foundations using Ménard pressuremeter test results: case ofbored pilesR. Bahar, N. Alimrina & L. DjerbalApplicability of CPT to determine geotechnical properties of sand deposits to an Uruguayan gasplantA.W.R. Barreto & B.L.C.G. ÁrabeStudy on seismic response analysis in “Vincenzo Bellini” Garden area by Seismic DilatometerMarchetti testsA. Cavallaro, S. Grasso & A. FerraroPredicted and measured behavior of a tall building in a lateritic clayL. Décourt, C. Grotta Jr., A.S.D. Penna & G.C. CamposRemedial measures to facilitate the construction of stable bridge approach fills: a case studyV. DiyaljeeSubsidence characterisation for a proposed concrete shaft using a 250m deep inclinometer borehole -Huntly East Coalmine, New ZealandZ. Du, M. Balks, V. Moon, P. Page, R. Winter & L. CunninghamSubsurface compacted rubble raft technology for ground improvementZ. Du & M.A. ShahinA4 motorway operation in the area of linear discontinuous surface deformationsM. Grygierek & J. KawalecEffects of additional excavation on critical slip surface of stabilized walls with soil nailingA. Hajiannia, M.T. Dorobati, S.B. Baghbadorani & S. KasaeianField investigation of the performance of soft soil reinforcement with inclined pileA.T. Harianto, L. Samang, B. Suheriyatna & Y. SandyutamaStatic load testing of concrete free reticulated micropiles systemA. Mehdizadeh, M.M. Disfani, R. Evans, E. Gad, A. Escobar & W. JenningsA comparative analysis of the stability of a slope in an overconsolidated clay pit based on CPT andDMT measurementsH. PeifferHow many drillings are necessary? A case studyM. PremstallerElastic and non-elastic response of pile-raft system embedded in soft clayM.V. Shah, A.R. Gandhi & D.V. JakhodiyaGeotechnical monitoring of in situ heater testK. Sosna & J. ZárubaSite investigation, monitoring and stability analysis of a built-up slope involved by gas pipelineexplosionG. Totani, F. Totani, P. Monaco & L. SimeoniA preliminary design of ground improvement by grouted stone columns for a shopping centreA.M. Ünver & İ.S. Ünver

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Comparison of pile design following two standards: EC7 and AS2159S. ButtlingDifferent response of apparently identical structures: a far-field lesson from the Mirandola (Italy)2012 earthquakeS. CastellaroIn-situ performance assessment of ballasted railway track stabilised using geosynthetics and shockmatsS. Nimbalkar & B. IndraratnaMeasuring and comparing soil parameters for a large bridge on East coast of United StatesR. Failmezger, G. Sedran & D. MarchettiBehavior of a model shallow foundation on reinforced sandy sloped fill under cyclic loadingM.J.I. Alam, C.T. Gnanendran & S.R. Lo

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Theme 14. Application of Statistical Techniques

Frequency spectrum “Bell-curve” fitting as a component of SCPT interval velocity accuracyassessmentE. Baziw & G. VerbeekEnhanced data interpretation: combining in-situ test data by Bayesian updatingJ. Huang, R.B. Kelly & S.W. SloanCalibration of Vs prediction model based on SPT-N using conditional probability theoryT. Kishida & C-C. TsaiIdentification of geologic depositional variations using CPT-based conditional probability mappingC.P. Krage, J.T. DeJong & R.W. BoulangerProbabilistic assessment of laterally loaded pile performance in sandB.M. Lehane, F. Glisic & J.P. DohertyStochastic waveform inversion for probabilistic geotechnical site characterizationS.S. Parida, K. Sett & P. SinglaAutomatic methodology to predict grain size class from dynamic penetration test using neuralnetworksC. Sastre, M. Benz, R. Gourvès, P. Breul & C. BacconnetQuantifying and reducing uncertainty in down-hole shear wave velocities using signal stackingM.A. Styler & I. Weemees3D mapping of organic layers by means of CPTU and statistical data analysisJ. Wierzbicki, A. Smaga, K. Stefaniak & W. WołyńskiAssessment of ground improvement on silt based on spatial variability analysis of CPTU dataH.F. Zou, G.J. Cai, S.Y. Liu, J. Lin, T.V. Bheemasetti & A.J. Puppala

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Monitoring the plume of potassium chloride from wells used as ground improvement in highlysensitive claysT.E. Helle, P. Aagaard, A. Emdal & S. NordalThe effects of preload surcharge on arsenic and aluminium mobilization in pyritic sedimentO. Karikari-Yeboaha, W. Skinner & J. Addai-MensahElectrical conductivity breakthrough curve of soil column with residual diesel fuelM. Oh & Y.S. KimExperimental study on water content and density effects on dielectric permittivity of selectedVictorian soilsA. Orangi, D.S. Langley, N.M. Withers & G.A. NarsilioIn-situ soil water content estimation using new capacitive based sensorsA. Orangi, N.M. Withers, D.S. Langley & G.A. NarsilioSite characterization for a new refinery in a disposal area for bituminous residueB. Pasqualini, E. Nicotera, A. Liberati, R. Marcellini, P. Ascari & R. GalbiatiInfluence of periodic hydrocarbon contaminated bentonite on strength and settlement characteristicsof stone columnM.V. Shah & H.C. ChokhawalaA preliminary study on evaluating the performance of aged landfill covers using DC and CCresistivity methodsY.X. Wu, Y.H. Wang & X. ZhangAssessment of the infiltration capacity of a retention pond by the TDR measurementsI.A. Ichola & C. Anzoras

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Geotechnical and Geophysical Site Characterisation 5 – Lehane, Acosta-Martínez & Kelly (Eds)© 2016 Australian Geomechanics Society, Sydney, Australia, ISBN 978-0-9946261-1-0

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Geotechnical and Geophysical Site Characterisation 5 – Lehane, Acosta-Martínez & Kelly (Eds)© 2016 Australian Geomechanics Society, Sydney, Australia, ISBN 978-0-9946261-2-7

Introduction

Site characterisation is an essential component of the geotechnical design required forprojects involving deep and shallow foundations, basements, slopes, tunnels, roads,embankments, mine tailings, seismic hazard assessments, site remediation and groundimprovement. The Fifth International Conference on Geotechnical and Geophysical SiteCharacterisation (ISC’5) was held from September 5th to 9th 2016, on the Gold Coast about100 km south of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. This fifth conference follows thesuccessful series of international conferences held in Atlanta (ISC’1, 1998), Porto (ISC’2,2004), Taipei (ISC’3, 2008) and Porto de Galinhas, Brazil (ISC’4, 2012). The series ispromoted by the International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering(ISSMGE) and managed by the ISSMGE Technical Committee, TC102 (Ground PropertyCharacterization from In-Situ Tests).

These two volume proceedings contain 237 papers, which were presented bygeotechnical researchers and practitioners from 50 countries. Eight keynote papers and 16session report papers are presented by outstanding experts in the field. The Seventh James K.Mitchell Lecture presented by Prof. An-Bin Huang is also included. The papers have beensorted into 15 general themes, namely: 1. Developments in technology and standards; 2.Penetration testing; 3. Interpretation of in-situ testing; 4. Laboratory testing and sampling; 5.Liquefaction assessments; 6. Pavements and fills; 7. Pressuremeter and dilatometer; 8.Geophysics; 9. General site characterisation; 10. Characterisation in rock and residual soil;11. Characterisation of non-standard soils; 12. Design using in-situ tests; 13. Case histories;14. Application of statistical techniques and 15. Environmental testing. The Seventh James K.Mitchell lecture, keynote papers and session report papers are provided at the beginning ofVolume 1.

The editors would like to thank all of the members of TC102 for their ongoingsupport as well as all experts involved in reviewing the selected papers. We are particularlygrateful to all keynote lecturers, session reporters and authors for their contribution to thestate-of-the-art, as presented in these proceedings. We are most grateful for the financialsupport provided by the Australian Geomechanics Society.

Barry M. LehaneUniversity of Western Australia, Australia

Hugo E. Acosta-MartínezAECOM, Australia

Richard KellySMEC and the University of Newcastle, Australia

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