Geotechnical and Geophysical Site Characterization 4, Set

Content: IntroductionVOLUME 1Keynote lecturesThe James K. Mitchell Lecture: Interpretation of in-situ tests-some insights P.K. RobertsonVariable penetration rate cone testing for characterization of intermediate soils J.T. DeJong, R.A. Jaeger, R.W. Boulanger, M.F. Randolph & D.A.J. WahlCombined use of geophysical methods in site characterization S. FotiRelating foundation capacity in sands to CPT qc B.M. LehaneSite characterization in nearshore and offshore geotechnical projects J. PeuchenBeyond coefficient of variation for statistical characterization of geotechnical parameters K.K. Phoon & J. ChingThe mechanics of cone penetration: Contributions from experimental and theoretical studies R. SalgadoWorkshop lecturesAspects on soil investigation for embankments on soft soil D.A. KortThe detection of hidden shear zones in clay: A relevant issue in landslide hazard assessment L. Picarelli, L. Comegna, P. Tommasi & G. UrciuoliApplication of in situ testing in tailing dams, emphasis on liquefaction: Case-history A.V. da FonsecaSession report & papers technical session1 Direct-push in-situ test - Theme 1 - Technical Session 1In situ evaluation of relative density from piezocone penetration tests of clean sand from China G.-J. Cai, S.-Y. Liu, Y. Cheng, Hai-feng Zou, G.-Y. Du, Bei-bei Ren & A.J. PuppalaCyclic sleeve friction test for the design of piles under cyclic loading P. Reiffsteck, A. Puech, S. Po, F. Pilniere & J. GaschetCentrifuge modelling of CPT in layered soils P.Q. Mo, A.M. Marshall & H.-S. YuInterpretation of consolidation parameters from CPTU results in sensitive clays A. Bihs, S. Nordal, N. Boylan & M. LongUsing CPT for management of filling work H. Tanaka, T. Oka & T. SakaiyaUse of CPTU and SDMT to characterise silty soil R. Carroll, M. Long & D. WardSPT hammer motion and its effect on impact energy C. Lee, S. An, W. Woo & W. LeeDiscrete element modelling of cone penetration tests in granular materials O. Falagush, G. McDowell & H.-S. YuPiezocone sleeve friction setup in low plasticity clays of Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA J.N. Hotstream & J.A. SchneiderApplication of piezocone tests in the determination of non-hydrostatic distribution of water pressure in mine tailings profiles W. Tschuschke, M. Kroll & M. WalczakImpact of effective area ratio assumption on PCPT-based soil classification Y. Hatipkarasulu & M.T. TumayStress history of Venice Lagoon sands from DMT and CPTU P. Monaco, S. Amoroso, D. Marchetti, G. Totani, S. Cola & P. SimoniniCPTU and DMT for estimating soil unit weight of Lake Bonneville clay A.T. Ozer, S.F. Bartlett & E.C. Lawton2 Direct-push in-situ test - T1 - TS4Session report: Direct push-in in situ test Z. MlynarekA comparative study of soil-rock total sounding and CPTu in glacial deposits G. Nilsson & H. LofrothMeasurements of energy and dynamic force using instrumented SPT in a soil profile and wave propagation analysis V.H. Restrepo, J.A. Rodriguez & E.P. NicolasCPTs executed in difficult conditions using CPTWD (Cone Penetration Test While Drilling) and its future developments M. Sacchetto & A. TrevisanThe seismic SPT to determine the maximum shear modulus R.A.A. Pedrini & H.L. GiachetiIn-situ evaluation of compressibility for normally consolidated clays using PCPT J.S. Lee, D. Park & D. KyungComparison of predicted embankment settlement from piezocone penetration test with field measurement and laboratory estimated M. Abu-Farsakh & X. YuEvaluation of deep sand unit weight estimated from CPT V.K. Singh & S.G. ChungBehavior of the Standard Penetration Test (SPT) in sandy deposits N.T. Dung & S.G. ChungExperiences in the use of DMT-SDMT in Costa Rica, Central America L.A. Vargas & M. Coto-LoriaSecondary compression of Venice Lagoon sands and silts from CPTU S. Bersan, S. Cola, P. Simonini, G. Gottardi & L. TonniEnergy ratio of SPT practice performed in Thailand S. YimsiriMeasuring energy in dynamic probing S.J. Ibanez, C. Sagaseta & V. LopezPiezocone testing for use in the classification of soil behavior and flow characteristics: An experience carried out in Suape, Pernambuco M.I.M.C.V. Bello & R.Q. CoutinhoSite characterisation by in situ and laboratory tests of the sea bed in the Genova Harbour, Italy A. Cavallaro, S. Grasso, M. Maugeri & E. Motta3 Geotechnical profiling and measurement of soil stiffness - T1 - TS7Session report: Geotechnical profiling and "in situ" measurement of soil stiffness M. ArroyoExperimental study of drilling parameters using a test embankment G. Laudanski, P. Reiffsteck, J.-L. Tacita, G. Desanneaux & J. BenoitDetermination of soil stiffness parameters using in-situ seismic methods-insight in repeatability and methodological aspects T. Godlewski & T. SzczepanskiDetermining G-γ decay curves in sand from a Seismic Dilatometer Test (SDMT) S. Amoroso, B.M. Lehane & M. FaheyTwo in one: Parallel seismic for foundation length determination and downhole seismic for soil properties using a single borehole E. NiederleithingerGeotechnical and geophysical characterization of a pile test site in post-glacial soil E. Niederleithinger, M. Baessler, M. Herten, M. Rumpf & J. TronickeBuilding a robust geological model to support geotechnical analysis M.A. Tutton, R. David, G.E. Meyer, P.M. Rao & C.A. WatertonDetermination of hydraulic conductivity from piezocone tests Q. Wang, L. Tong, S. Liu & Q. WangSite characterization by Seismic Dilatometer (SDMT) in the area of L'Aquila following the April 6, 2009 earthquake S. Amoroso, P. Monaco, F. Totani, G. Totani & D. MarchettiUse of the Seismic Dilatometer (SDMT) to estimate in situ G-γ decay curves in various soil types S. Amoroso, P. Monaco & D. MarchettiCharacterization of soft glacial soils: A tricky business W. SteinerIn situ characterization of the Saint-Jude landslide, Quebec, Canada A. Locat, S. Leroueil, P. Locat, D. Demers, D. Robitaille & G. LefebvreThe ability of in situ tests to detect the soil region affected by an embankment on soft clay G.M.F. Jannuzzi, F.A.B. Danziger, I.S.M. Martins & G.V.M. GuimaraesContinuous SCPT signal enhancement by identifying, quantifying and extracting frequency anomalies within statistically describable background noise E. Baziw & G. VerbeekWireless in geotechnical engineering: A CPTUwl prototype J.B. Martins, A.G. Correia, A. Teixeira & P.M. Mendes4 Development of new equipment and methods - T2 - TS3Session report: Development of new equipment and methods J.A. HowieProfiling hydraulic conductivity in situ A.C. Larrabee, J. Benoit & P. ReiffsteckA feasibility study of Standard Penetration Test with Torque measurement (SPT-T) in Iran A. Heydarzadeh, A. Fakher & M. MoradiA push-in earth pressure cell for estimating soil properties A.J. LuteneggerThe design, development and application of a new DMT R. Colcott & B.M. LehaneEffects of time dependency on earth pressure measurements taken by inclinodeformometer M.V. Schwager, P.W. Oberender & A.M. PuzrinDetection of ground movements using soil-embedded distributed fiber optic sensors D. Hauswirth, M. Iten & A.M. PuzrinHigh yield electrical prospection for characterization of soil O. Guerrero, J.F. Lataste & A. MarachePiezoball testing in soft lake sediments C. Colreavy, C.D. O'Loughlin & D. WardThe Geomechameter, an in-situ apparatus adapted to the suffusion measurement J. MonnetDetermination of axial resistance of deep foundations using torque penetrometer test N.W. Wainaina, D.G. Li, M.A. Wang, N.R. Boyette & G.C. BodenheimerDevelopment and application of cone resistivity penetrometer H.K. Yoon, Y.M. Kim, Y.H. Byun & J.S. LeeA new coring method: Controlled penetration speed M. MagagnoliCyclic multi-piezo-friction sleeve penetrometer testing for liquefaction assessment J.D. Frost, A. Martinez & G.L. HebelerAn innovative low-cost SDMT marine investigation for the evaluation of the liquefaction potential in the Genova Harbour, Italy A. Cavallaro, S. Grasso, M. Maugeri & E. MottaSome considerations about SOA-1 summary (Alexandria 2009) G. ToglianiA submersible drill rig for coring soils and rocks M. Devincenzi, N.P. Garcia, K. Samoili & M. Arroyo5 Development of new equipment and methods - T2 - TS6Session report: Applications of shear wave velocity on various geotechnical problems D.-S. Kim, J.-U. Youn & H.-J. ParkSettlement calculation and back-analysis of soil properties for a test embankment on a soft clay ground improved by PVD and vacuum-assisted preloading at a site in Vung Tau, Vietnam N.D. Quang, S.M. Dang & T.H. SeahA local geological-geotechnical classification for preliminary characterization of coarse grain alluviums A. Cheshomi & A. FakherComparative analysis of methodics of testing pile by ASTM and GOST standards A.Zh. Zhussupbekov, A.S. Tulebekova, R. Lukpanov & T. MuzdybayevaBehaviour of reinforced beach sand under the effect of rapid impact loading F. Daliri & A.K. KhanikiShear wave velocity via inversion of full waveforms K.T. Tran & D.R. HiltunenQuality assessment of soil-cement column using electrical resistivity M.J. Arai, M. Fujii, K. Watanabe & K. CholhoThe use of trench cutter for diaphragm walls in urban applications and cut off walls in challenging ground conditions F.-W. GerressenProfiling subsurface stratigraphy using torque measurements from installation of a helical plate A.J. Lutenegger & G.L. SeiderA new Swedish large-diameter sampler for soft and sensitive claysR. Larsson, H. Ahnberg & H. LofrothOn the use of penetration tests and geophysical methods for mapping of quick clay deposits R. Larsson & K. LundstromA probabilistic method to assess the subsurface erosion of non-cohesive soils B. Zakizadeh, O. Naeeni & A. FakherGeotechnical site characterisation for future Superporto Do Acu, Brazil R.G. Escoubes, M. Devincenzi & S. PenaCharacterization of the susceptibility of the soils to internal erosion J. Monnet, O. Ple, D.M. Nguyen & P. PlottoSoil improvement using electro-osmotic chemical treatment with harmonic waves S.-C. Chien, C.-Y. Ou & F.-C. TengAn experimental study to understand the creeping displacement behavior of landslides soils in residual-state of shear A.D.R. Bhat, R.C. Tiwari, B.N.P. Bhandary & R. YatabeEffects of curing time on the tensile characteristics of lightly stabilized granular base materials D.K. Paul & C.T. Gnanendran6 New approaches for interpreting data - T3 - TS9Session report: New approaches for interpreting testing data F. SchnaidUnified interpretation approach applied to a CPTU based project S. Rios & A.V. da FonsecaEffect of penetration rate on piezocone parameters in two silty deposits Y. Suzuki, B.M. Lehane & A. Fourie3D DEM simulations of CPT in sand J. Butlanska, M. Arroyo & A. GensPrediction of bearing capacity from steel piles using dynamic energy transfer measurements M.J. Langone & F. SchnaidInvestigation on inherent variability of soil properties from cone penetration test R.J. Chenari, M.S. Seyedein, S. Faraji & A.E. KenarsariComparative study of the SPT penetration resistance measured in two seasons in a tropical soil S.F. Marchezini, R.P. Cunha & W. ConcianiEffects of data smoothing and reduction on CPT-based probabilistic soil classification M.T. Tumay & Y. HatipkarasuluAspects influencing stiffness on a granite residual soil A.T. Gomes & A.V. da FonsecaThe influence of sand density on SPT x CPT correlations and its outcome on pile foundation J.M.S. de Souza, B.R. Danziger & F.A.B. DanzigerExperimental soil dynamic force: An improvement of Standard Penetration Test (SPT) interpretation J.A. Lukiantchuki, G.P. Bernardes & E.R. EsquivelAnalysis of sampler-soil interaction mechanism on dynamic penetration tests B.O. Lobo, F. Schnaid, M.M. Rocha & J.A. HowieThe joint evaluation of some pore water pressure and cone resistance dissipation test records L. Bates, D. Bishop, S. Fityus, M. Hegedus & E. ImreCPT and TCPT in permafrost: Constant rate and relaxation-creep penetrometer test procedures O.N. IsaevEvaluation of shear wave velocities using SPT-based uphole: A case study from Erbaa (Tokat-Turkey) M.K. Akin, S.L. Kramer & T. TopalUnit weight trends with cone resistance in soft to firm clays P.W. Mayne & J. PeuchenCluster analysis and pressuremeter survey-the Grays Harbor site J. Monnet, J. Hughes & J. DafniThe measurement of energy reaching the sampler in SPT C.M. Santana, F.A.B. Danziger & B.R. DanzigerThe possibility for soil and layer boundary characterization with CPTu dissipation test in estuary environment D. Bishop, L. Bates, S. Fityus, M. Hegedus & E. ImreVOLUME 27 New approaches for interpreting data - T3 - TS12Session report: New approaches for interpreting data J. BenoitA new approach for identification of soil behaviour type from seismic dilatometer (SDMT) dataI. Rivera-Cruz, J.A. Howie, L.A. Vargas, M. Coto-Loria & O. Luna-GonzalezComparative study of the spatial variability of shear strength parameter from different test methods E. Zeinali & F. KalantaryComparing the ground resistivity measured by DC and capacitively-coupled resistivity methods Q. Niu & Y.H. WangPredicting reliable soil profile using electrical resistivity survey M.A. Dafalla & F.A. FouzanSimulation of laterally loaded foundation groups via Menard pressuremeter tests R.P. Cunha, J. Veverka & R.G.M. SantosA specific protocol to characterize Intermediate Geomaterials (IGM). The case of Porto granites N. Cruz, A.V. da Fonseca & C. RodriguesDetermination of error propagation of "In Situ" tests resulting from its measuring accuracy C. Mateus, L.P. Machado, N. Cruz & M. CruzMapping of quick clay using sounding methods and resistivity in the Gota River valley H. Lofroth, P. Suer, D. Schalin, T. Dahlin & V. LerouxStress-strain hyperbolic curves with Menard PMTs J.-P. Baud, M.P. Gambin & F. SchlosserDeriving interval velocities from downhole seismic data E. Baziw & G. VerbeekPenetration rate effects on cone resistance measured in a calibration chamber R. Salgado, M. Prezzi, K. Kim & W. LeeAn estimate of young moduli in sands from N60 blow count A.C. de Freitas, M.P. Pacheco & B.R. DanzigerLithuanian approach to EN 1997-1 Eurocode 7 of the determination of characteristic parameters values S. AnilionisComparative analysis of soils according to grain-size distribution, physical state and geotechnical investigation methods S. Anilionis8 Applications to shallow and deep foundations - T4 - TS8Session report: Session TS8-T4: Applications to shallow and deep foundations P.W. MayneEstimation of vertical bearing capacity of piles using the results CPT and SPT tests M. Karimpour-Fard & A. EslamiCase study of a micropiled raft foundation design in soft calcareous sandy soil in Kerman, Iran M. Momeni, H. Yazdani, K. Fakharian, A. Shafiee, J. Salajegheh & E. SalajeghehNumerical analysis versus in plate load tests on cemented soil layers overlaying weaker soil V.P. Faro & N.C. ConsoliPullout tests on plates backfill with sand and cemented sand C.A. Ruver, F. Schnaid & N.C. ConsoliThe use of CPT to evaluate the effect of helical pile installation in tropical soils T.C. Santos, C.H.C. Tsuha & H.L. GiachetiDetermination of pile capacity of instrumented pre-cast concrete piles in an unsaturated Brazilian soil using CPT and SPT-T tests P.J.R. Albuquerque & D. CarvalhoThe use of standard penetration test for the characterization of North Central Nigeria soils K.J. Osinubi, A. Medubi & A.O. EberemuSite characterization based on micropile loading test in sandy and clayey soils M. Sabermahani, M. Nasr & H.R. ElahiUndrained shear strength for foundation design at the Luva deep water field in the Norwegian Sea T. Lunne, K.H. Andersen, S.L. Yang, T.I. Tjelta & P.J. StromAxial response of driven piles in clays from seismic piezocone tests F.S. Niazi, P.W. Mayne & D.J. WoellerThe use of in-situ site investigation techniques for the axial design of offshore piles D.J.P. Igoe, K.G. Gavin, B.C. O'Kelly & B. ByrneDirect SPT method for footing response in sands using a database approach M.L. Viswanath & P.W. Mayne9 Special uses of in-situ tests - T5 - TS11Session report: Special uses of in-situ tests N. CruzGeophysical assessment of flood embankments M. Zielinski, G. Jones & P. SentenacLatest experiences in complex soil investigation in the Spanish Plateau of Castile S.O. Palacio, J.A.P. BenitoSite characterization alternatives for numerical models of a deep excavation N. Sau, M. Arroyo & A. GensCentrifuge tests to evaluate the Po river bank seismic response D. Giretti, V. Fioravante & L. MartelliDeformation characteristics of overconsolidated subsoil from CPTU and SDMT tests Z. Mlynarek, J. Wierzbicki & K. StefaniakApplications of geophysical techniques to assess excavations A.B. Espinosa, E. Aracil & L.M. GarciaIntegrated pile design analysis in high plasticity soft soils using in-situ geotechnical characterization and non destructive pile testing J.A. Rodriguez, E.P. Velandia & V.H. RestrepoSettlement prediction of large scale plate load test using shear wave velocity profile N.R. Kim, H.-J. Park & D.-S. KimRock engineering investigation and remediation for unstable hill rock slope: A new approach R.K. Panigrahi & M. RoutThe analysis of geotechnical properties for civil engineering and technological project of natural underground gas storage near Sanok (SE Poland) Z. BednarczykLandslide geotechnical investigations and monitoring along Szymbark-Szalowa public road (Polish Carpathians) Z. Bednarczyk10 Site investigation for infrastructure projectsSession report: Site investigation for infrastructure projects-TS10-T6 J. MonnetShear resistance by the DPL Nilsson test T.U. NilssonShear wave profiles in tertiary marine sediments in west central South Carolina T. Ku, P.W. Mayne & B.J. GutierrezGeophysical surveys in shallow water for near shore bridge project K.C. Birid & K.V.S. BharatkumarGeotechnical characterization of subsoil along "Emisor Oriente" tunnel in Mexico City G. Auvinet-Guichard, M. Juarez-Camarena, F. Hernandez-Vizcarra & E.M. SanchezMulti-model subsurface evaluation for Louisiana I-10 bridge replacement using electronic CPT M.T. Tumay, Y. Hatipkarasulu, E.R. Marx & B. CottonRock slope stability and rockfalls at Werka descent mountainous road west Saudi Arabia B.H. SadagahMethodology and case history of hybrid seismic surveying in combination with Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW): A useful tool for the detection of rock and soil instability zones 1W. FreiEffect of variability of soil properties on consolidation settlement 1D.-S. Kim, W. Lee, Y.H. Chae & S. KoReliability of pressuremeter tests M. Cabrera, M. Combarros & A. MacedoNon-invasive method of estimation of stiffness of near surface material using surface wave A. Cichowicz, D. Birch & H. OgasawaraThe use of MASW method in the site investigation of IC3 route-Vila Nova da Barquinha-Chamusca, Portugal I.F. Lopes & J.A. SantosGround survey for D-runway project at Tokyo Haneda Airport Y. Watabe, M. Tanaka & T. NoguchiUse of GPR to identify metal bars and layer thickness in a rigid pavementL.A. Silva, W.R. Borges, L.S. Cunha, M.G.C. Branco & M.M. FariasSupport to urban planning from geotechnical map built on SPT data at Porto Velho-RO, Brazil A.C.S. Correa, G. Salamon, M.D. Ensslin, N.M. Souza & F.R. Pinheiro11 Geophysical T7 - TS2Session report: Report and discussion-technical session geophysical surveys using mechanical waves, and/or electromagnetic techniques C. Comina & S. FotiUse of geophysical techniques for the localization of the restricting zones of permeability in the bottom of basin: Forecast the zones of cloggingI. Alimi-Ichola, S. Bouchemella & F.C. MahlerThe use of geophysical methods to investigate a contaminated site with organochlorine O.C.B. Gandolfo, G. Mondelli & R.G. BlancoVibratory sources for continuous surface wave testing G. HeymannApplication of the GPR in real-life situations in geotechnical engineering D. Franco, C. Cardoso, A. Machado & R. GoncalvesCombined use of geophysical tests for the characterization of a pyroclastic slope R.M. Cosentini, S. Foti & G. SorbinoApplication of electromagnetic techniques (Georadar) to investigate Burgos Cathedral subsoil and foundation A.B. Espinosa, L.M. Garcia & E. AracilElectrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) on site for survey of natural clayey soil water content M. Chretien, J.F. Lataste & R. FabreLaboratorial S-wave measurements with buried geophones in a large calibration box F. Almeida, L. Cafe, N. Cruz & C. RodriguesRound Robin Test for comparative study of in-situ seismic tests D.-S. Kim, H.-J. Park & E.S. BangSubsoil caves characterization by means of the interpretation of electrical resistivity tomography: Application to Clunia and Atapuerca archaeological sites J.A. Porres, S. Ortiz & S.J. IbanezSubsurface CO2 leakage: Lab-scale study of salient characteristics and assessment of borehole-based detection using resistivity tomography E.S. Bang, J.S. Son & J.C. Santamarina12 Seismic ground hazards - T8 - TS5Session report: Seismic ground hazards A.B. HuangComparison of underwater MASW, seismic CPT and downhole methods offshore Croatia L. Paoletti, E. Mouton & I. LiposcakPerformance assessment of H/V and SSR microtremor analysis methods in Kamyaran city, Iran M. Maazalahi & H. HashemiCPT evaluation of liquefaction mitigation with stone columns in interbedded silts and sands K.M. Rollins, A. Wright, D. Sjoblom, N. White & C. LangeJoint application of low-cost, fast executable and non-invasive geophysical techniques during emergency and microzonation study: Hints from L'Aquila (Italy) earthquake M.R. Gallipoli, A. Giocoli & S. PiscitelliIn situ evaluation of K0 using piezocone tests for bridge foundations L. Tong, S. Liu, W. Qiang, G.-Y. Du & G.J. CaiInvestigation of vibratory compaction effect: A case study in China Y. Cheng, Z. Liu, S. Liu & Q. BoChinese Dynamic Penetration Tests (CDPT) at liquefaction sites following 2008 Wenchuan earthquake Z. Cao, X. Yuan, T.L. Youd & K.M. RollinsS-wave velocity structure of Mexico City obtained from three-component microtremor measurements and microtremor array measurements K. Hayashi, A. Nozu, M. Tanaka, H. Suzuki & E.S. OvandoThe potential of liquefaction-induced lateral spreading in Erbaa (Tokat-Turkey) M.K. Akin, S.L. Kramer & T. TopalRailway earthwork stability assessment using geophysics S. Donohue, K.G. Gavin & A. Tolooiyan13 Investigation in very soft to extremely soft soils - T9 - TS13Session report: Investigation in very soft to extremely soft soils M. AlmeidaGeotechnical zoning territory of new capital Astana A.Zh. Zhussupbekov & N.T. AlibekovaCharacterization of soft organic subgrade using Piezocone penetration testing K. Sobhan, B.M. Das & R.M.Z. RezaInvestigations on stiffness anisotropy of soft clay with electro-osmosis chemical treatment F.-C. Teng, C.-Y. Ou & S.-C. ChienSampling effect in a structured collapsible soil V.A. Rinaldi & J.A. CapdevilaGeotechnical site characterization for reservoir sediment C.C. Wang, A.B. Huang, Y.T. Ho & J.T. LeeSite investigation for the stabilization of Cantagalo Park, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil M.S.S. de Almeida, D.A. Hartmann, M. Riccio, M.P.P. Guimaraes, M.A. de Mello & L.O. VieiraGeotechnical model development for a very soft estuarine clay with MASW geophysics, in-situ and laboratory testing R.B. Kelly & R.J. WhiteleySettlement analysis of a cylindrical tank based on CPTU and SDMT results Z. Mlynarek, S. Gogolik, M. Gryczmanski & R. UliniarzGeotechnical properties of soft to very soft clays of the left bank of the Port of Santos C.N. Takaki, L.G.F.S. de Mello & W. BilfingerSoil microscopy by nano technology of vertical geodrain reinforced coastal soil mass in accelerating road embankment construction M.V. Shah & A.V. ShroffIn situ and laboratory parameters of extremely soft organic clay deposits M. Baroni & M.S.S. de AlmeidaEvaluation of sample quality and correction of compressibility parameters results to account for the effects of sample disturbance: Experience at Suape in Pernambuco R.Q. Coutinho & M.I.M.C.V. BelloUndrained strength and overconsolidation ratio parameters of suape soft clays, Pernambuco R.Q. Coutinho & M.I.M.C.V. Bello14 Non-textbook type geomaterials - T10 - TS14Session report: Non-textbook type geomaterials H.L. GiachetiShear strength modeling of gravel formation using distinct element method S.-C. Hsu, S.-C. Lin & W. HsuAn overview on existing dynamic cone penetration test research related to the Central Area of Brazil L.C. Figueiredo, R.P. Cunha & W. ConcianiSwell-shrink behavior of expansive soils stabilized with eco-cement M. Aniculaesi, A. Stanciu & I. LunguGeotechnical characterization of inert debris fills D.P. Coduto, K. McMillan, J.M. Scott, B.D. Constant & K. TamCementation effect on various in-situ tests M.J. Lee, Y.M. Choi, Y.H. Chae & W. LeeG0 profiling in mine tailings based on SCPTU and SDMT W. Tschuschke, G. Kmiecik & A. MikosRefining estimates of foundation settlements due to consolidation of fine-grained tailings deposits E.M. Hann, S.V. Mills, B.A. Shipton, S.E. Dickenson & C.J. RoseBending fracture behavior of ductile-fiber-reinforced cementitious composites K. Watanabe, M. Fujii, M. Nakamura & J.M. AraiDetecting the presence of cementation structures in soils, based in DMT interpreted charts N. Cruz, C. Rodrigues & A.V. da FonsecaDewatering of a bauxite tailing using electrockinetics phenomena L.D. Ferreira & R.C. GomesCement-treated soil: Experience in the work rehabilitation of National Route No 7-Section: Crossing La Picasa Lagoon through existing road J.E. Ramoneda, F. Gerbaudo & J. Viozzi15 Environmental characterization and extended geotechnicsSession report TS15-T11, ISC-4: Environmental characterization and extended geotechnics M. DevincenziSite investigation of a pesticide contaminated factory based on in-situ resistivity piezocone tests in Southeastern China S. Liu, G.-J. Cai, Y.-J. Du, H.-F. Zou, R.-D. Fan & A.J. PuppalaGeophysical site characterization for a large landslide 3-D modeling R. Passalacqua, R. Bovolenta, D. Spallarossa & R.D. FerrariThe use of Osterberg cell load tests to predict piles resistance A. Pinto & X. PitaInterpretation of in situ and laboratory thermal measurements resulting in accurate thermogeological characterization P. Hemmingway & M. LongElectrical resistivity tomography: Combined field and laboratory experiments for the characterization and monitoring of hydrocarbon pollution A. Arato, R.M. Cosentini, G.D. Vecchia, S. Foti, A. Godio & G. MussoClass A predictions and benefits derived from their analyses L. DecourtDetection of LNAPLs by means of amplitude domain reflectometry F.M. Francisca, M.A. Montoro, A. Krapp & L.A. CapdevilaVariation of in situ parameters with change of gravimeter water content J.-C. Gress & J.-P. DemartinecourtTesting block samples from silty deposits J.A. Pineda, M. Arroyo, N. Sau, A. Gens & N. PerezCharacterization challenges for analyses of single piles under lateral impact loading C.D. Rice, M.A. Pando & D.C. WeggelEvaluation of the collapsibility of soils in the semiarid region of Pernambuco, Brazil S.R.M. Ferreira & S.P. FucaleComparison of estimated settlements from CPTu and SDMT in organic soils A. Drevininkas, G. Creer & M. NkemitagEffect of uncertainty in soil and structure parameters for buried pipes S. Imanzadeh, A. Denis & A. MaracheRecent developments in deepwater investigations using a seafloor drill P.K. Robertson, J. Gregg, T. Boyd & C. DrakeGeotechnical laboratory tests on soil samples recovered from eastern Nankai Trough S. Nishio, E. Ogisako, A. Denda, H. Tanaka, M. Hyodo, T. Mitachi & H. HirakawaAuthor index