Dissipation Test

DMT Dissipation Interpretation (Ch, Kh)

Dissipation test in cohesive soils

Estimate coefficient consolidation & permeability

Validation of consolidation coefficient DMT vs. other dissipation tests

Figure 9. Santa Barbara – Comparison between Cv from laboratory tests, in situ Cv from back analysis (D’Elia et al. 1994) and in situ Ch,OC from DMTA

Totani et al. ISC ’98 – Atlanta, Georgia (USA)

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