Dissertations / Theses on the topic 'Collapsible Soils'

Collapse phenomenon is exhibited by two types of residual soils. The first category of collapsing residual soils is believed to be transported soils that have undergone post-depositional pedogenesis. The second category of collapsing residual soils is highly weathered and leached soils formed by in-situ weathering of parent rock. Residual red soils occur in Bangalore District of Karnataka State. Physical and chemical weathering of the gneissic parent rock formed the residual soils of Bangalore District. The red soils of Bangalore District are generally moderate to very highly porous (porosity range 35-50%). These soils are also unsaturated owing to presence of alternate wet and dry seasons and low ground water table. Moderately to highly porous, unsaturated red soils occur in Pernambuco State of Brazil. These residual soils formed by weathering of gneissic rock significantly collapse on wetting under external pressures. Kaolinite is predominant clay mineral in the red soils of Bangalore and Pernambuco Districts. Similarities exist in the mode of soil formation, clay mineralogy, porosity and degree of saturation (Sr) values of the red soils from Pernambuco State, Brazil, and Bangalore District. Given the collapsible nature of red soils from Pernambuco State, Brazil, the red soils from Bangalore District also deserve to be examined for their potential to collapse in the compacted and undisturbed conditions. The roles of initial dry density, compaction water content, clay content and flooding pressure (the external stress at which a laboratory specimen is inundated is termed as flooding pressure in this thesis) in determining the collapse behaviour of compacted soils are well recognized. However, the influences of above parameters on the collapse behaviour of compacted red soil specimens from Bangalore District are lacking. Such studies are essential as they help to identify the critical compaction parameters (dry density and water content), soil composition, and applied stress level that needs to be controlled by the fill designer in order to minimize wetting-induced collapse. The importance of matric suction in the collapse behaviour of unsaturated soils is well recognized. Yet, the influence of matric suction in the collapse behaviour of compacted soils has only been indirectly examined by varying the compaction water content/degree of saturation of the soil specimens. The climate of Bangalore District is characterized by alternate wet and dry seasons which affects the soil microstructure and the matric suction. Both these parameters have a significant influence on collapse behaviour of unsaturated soils. Cyclic wetting and drying is expected to have a significant bearing on the collapse behaviour of residual soils and is therefore examined. The red soil deposits of Bangalore District are important from foundation engineering view point as they are subjected to structural loading. Owing to the presence of alternate wet and dry seasons and low ground water table, red soil deposits of Bangalore District are more often than not unsaturated. These foundation soils would however be susceptible to increase in moisture content from causes such as infiltration of rainwater, leakage of pipes or watering of lawns and plants. Given the porous and unsaturated nature of undisturbed red soils from Bangalore district, their collapsible nature deserves to be examined for reliable estimation of foundation settlements. To achieve the above objectives, experiments are performed that study: 1.The influence of variations in compaction dry density, initial water content and matric suction, clay content and flooding pressure on the collapse behaviour of a representative red soil sample from Bangalore District. 2.The influence of repeated wetting and drying on the collapse behaviour of compacted red soil specimens. 3.The collapsible nature of undisturbed red soil samples from different locations in Bangalore District. The organization of this thesis is as follows: After the first introductory chapter, a detailed review of literature highlighting the need to study the collapse behaviour of unsaturated red soils of Bangalore District, Karnataka in the compacted and undisturbed states comprises Chapter 2. Chapter 3 presents a detailed experimental programme of the study. Details of representative and undisturbed red soil samples from Bangalore District, Karnataka State, India were used in the study are provided. Determination of collapse potential of compacted and undisturbed soil specimens using conventional oedometer is discussed. Determination of matric suction of compacted and undisturbed specimens by ASTM Filter paper method and pore size distributions by mercury intrusion porosimetry is detailed. Methods to perform cyclic wetting and drying of compacted red soil specimens in modified oedometer assemblies is detailed. These experiments are performed to examine the influence of cyclic wetting and drying on the collapse behaviour of compacted red soil specimens. Chapter 4 examines the collapse behaviour of a compacted red soil from Bangalore District. The influence of variations in compaction dry density, initial water content and matric suction, flooding pressure and clay content on the collapse behaviour of the representative red soil from Bangalore District are examined. Besides measuring the initial matric suction of the compacted red soil specimens, mercury intrusion porosimetry was performed on selected compacted red soil specimens. Experimental results showed that compacted red soils from Bangalore District exhibited tendency to swell and collapse at the experimental range of densities and water contents. Red soil specimens compacted to relative compactions > 90 % at water contents below OMC swelled at flooding pressures lower than 200 kPa. Red soil specimens compacted to relative compactions < 90 % at water contents below OMC significantly collapsed at flooding pressures larger than 200 kPa. Hence maintenance of the design water content during construction of compacted red soil fills is essential to minimize wetting induced volume changes. Experiments showed that the relative abundance of coarse pores (60 to 6 μm, pore radius) were mainly affected on increasing the relative compaction of the specimens from 84 % (dry density = 1.49 Mg/m3) to 100 % (dry density = 1.77 Mg/m3). The relative abundance of the coarse and fine (0.01 to 0.002 μm) pores were both affected on increasing the compaction water content from 10.6 to 26.4 %. These variations in pore size distributions provided better insight into the variations of collapse potential with variations in compaction parameters. ASTM filter paper method showed that for the selected compaction conditions the initial matric suction of the compacted red soil specimens varied between 60 and 10,000 kPa. Further, variations in degree of saturation at a constant relative compaction or variations in relative compaction at a constant degree of soil saturation notably affected the matric suction of the compacted soil specimens. It was also inferred that a clay soil with a higher liquid limit is characterized by a higher matric suction at a given water content. Variations in clay content affected the collapse potentials of soil specimens compacted to dry densities of 1.49 and 1.66 Mg/m3. These specimens exhibited maximum collapse at about 26 % clay content. It is suggested that greater destabilization of inter-particle contacts caused by loss of matric suction on flooding was primarily responsible for the soil specimen containing the critical clay content of 26 % to exhibit maximum collapse potential. Increase in initial dry density, initial water content, clay content of the soil specimen and flooding pressure increased the time-duration of collapse of the compacted soil specimens. The time-duration of collapse was observed to range between 3 and 100 minutes for the tested specimens. Chapter 5 examines the influence of alternate wetting and drying on the collapse behaviour of compacted red soil specimens of Bangalore District. The compacted specimens were subjected to alternate wetting and drying cycles at surcharge pressures of 6.25 and 50 kPa in modified oedometer assemblies. Studies were also performed to examine whether the initial placement conditions have any bearing on the collapse behaviour of red soil specimens subjected to four cycles of wetting and drying. Mercury intrusion porosimetry was performed on a few desiccated red soil specimens. Experimental results showed that cyclic wetting and drying caused the desiccated specimens to exhibit similar or lower swell and collapse potentials than the compacted specimens. Such a behaviour resulted despite the desiccated specimens (specimens subjected to four cycles of wetting and drying are termed as desiccated specimens) possessing similar void ratios but much lower water contents than the compacted specimens. The restraining influence of the desiccation bonds and alteration of soil structure is considered responsible for the reduced swell and collapse tendencies of the desiccated specimens. The desiccation bonds imparted higher apparent preconsolidation pressures to the desiccated specimens. The initial compaction conditions also have a strong bearing on the collapse potentials of the desiccated specimens. Compacted red soil specimens subjected to cyclic wetting and drying under a higher surcharge pressure of 50 kPa exhibited larger swell potentials and lower collapse potentials than specimens desiccated at 6.25 kPa. Besides their lower void ratios, the presence of stronger desiccation bonds also contributed to their lower collapse potentials. The presence of stronger desiccation bonds in specimens desiccated under higher surcharge pressure was indicated by their higher apparent preconsolidation pressures. Chapter 6 examines the collapse behaviour of undisturbed red soil specimens from three locations in Bangalore District at a range of flooding pressures. Studies on the variations in initial water content and effect of remoulding on the collapse behaviour of the undisturbed specimens is supplemented by measuring the initial matric suction and performing mercury intrusion porosimetry experiments. Experimental results showed that based on their collapse potential at 200 kPa, the undisturbed red soils of Bangalore District classified as troublesome to moderately troublesome foundation soils. The bonded structure of the undisturbed red soil specimens imparted them higher apparent preconsolidation pressures and lower swell/collapse potentials than their remoulded counterparts. Variations in in-situ dry density, degree of saturation and relative distribution of pore sizes affected the matric suction and collapse potentials of the undisturbed specimens Chapter 7 summarizes the conclusions of this thesis.

Este trabalho tem como objetivo avaliar o comportamento colapsível, sob o aspecto estrutural, de três perfis de solos tropicais típicos, que ocorrem na região norte do Paraná e que podem ser considerados representativos do território brasileiro. Dois desses perfis são classificados pela pedologia como Latossolos Vermelhos, um de textura argilosa e outro de textura média e o terceiro perfil, de textura argilosa, como Nitossolo Vermelho. Tem por objetivo, também, em função da abordagem pedológica adotada para a caracterização dos solos, poder associar comportamentos característicos observados para as diferentes classes estudadas, visando a extrapolação e aplicação desses conhecimentos a outros solos de ocorrência em zona tropical que se enquadrem nas mesmas classes dos materiais estudados. Ensaios edométricos simples e duplos foram conduzidos para a avaliação da colapsibilidade dos solos. O acompanhamento da evolução da macro e da microestrutura dos solos, antes e após colapso, através de análises micromorfológicas, permitiu estabelecer correlações com a dinâmica do colapso. Os resultados apontam um comportamento colapsível em todos os níveis dos perfis dos Latossolos enquanto que, para o horizonte característico do Nitossolo, as deformações volumétricas por inundação não foram suficientes para classificá-lo como colapsível. Os resultados ressaltam, ainda, a influência da tensão de pré-adensamento virtual e dos fatores pedogenéticos na variabilidade das características físicas dos solos analisados e na magnitude do colapso. Os maiores coeficientes de colapso parecem estar associados principalmente à presença, em maior proporção, de plasma microagregado com porosidade intermicroagregado fortemente comunicante; porosidade total elevada e existência de macroporos
Collapsible soils behavior, under the structural aspect, of three typical tropical soil profiles that occur in the region of North Paraná, considered representative in the national territory, are analysed at this thesis. Two of these profiles are classified by the pedology as Red Oxisoil, one of clayey texture and the other of medium texture. The third profile, of clayey texture is classified as Red Nitosols. The objective of this study is also to be able to extrapolate the result and behavior observed at this soil profiles for other sites which present similar characteristics on a pedological point of view. Double and simple oedometric tests were conducted for soil collapsibility evaluation. The evolution of the macro and microstructure of the soil were observed, before and after the collapse, through micromorphological analysis, allowing the establishment of correlations with the collapse dynamics. Test results point out to a collapsible behavior in all the levels of Oxisoil profile while for the characteristics horizon on Nitosol the volumetric deformation because of soaking was not sufficient to classify it as collapsible. Test results also highlight the influence of virtual pre-consolidation and pedogenetic factors in the variability of the physical characteristics of soil and in collapse magnitude. Highest collapsibility coefficient may to be mainly associated to the presence, in greater proportion, of microaggregate plasma with strongly communicating intermicroagregated void; high total porosity and the presence of macropores

Collapse in soils occur when a partially unstable, partially saturated open fabric under high enough stress causing a metastable structure with large soil suction, or in the presence of a bonding or cementing agent, is allowed to free access to additional water. Such excess water reduces soil suction and weakens or destroys the bonding, this causing shear failure at the interaggregate or intergranular contacts, consequently, the soil collapses. In this study, the collapsible soils found in the Ç
ayirhan Thermal Power Plant area has been stabilized by using the desulphogypsum, and fly ash obtained from the Ç
ayirhan Thermal Power Plant. An extensive laboratory testing program has been undertaken to provide information on the geotechnical properties of collapsible soil treated by Ç
ayirhan fly ash and desulphogypsum. At the end of the test program, it has been seen that the collapsible soil (compacted) can be stabilized by adding fly ash and desulphogypsum. Although a significant change on the collapse potential was not observed when fly ash and desulphogypsum added samples were compared with compacted sample without stabilization, but there is an increase in unconfined compressive strength values due to stabilization.

The coupled and uncoupled consolidation theories for saturated-unsaturated soils have been discussed. A new method for constructing the constitutive surfaces for saturated-unsaturated soils has been proposed. The consolidation processes for saturated-unsaturated soils have been explained by thermodynamic analogue. One dimensional consolidation theory for saturated-unsaturated soils is presented and a new method is proposed to calculate the immediate settlement, total settlement and the time history of the consolidation settlement manually in the same way as what we have done for saturated soils with a higher accuracy. It makes the consolidation theory of unsaturated soils as applicable as that of saturated soils. This method can also be used to perform uncoupled two or three dimensional consolidation calculation for both expansive soils and collapsible soils. From the analysis, the equivalent effective stress and excessive pore water pressure can be easily calculated. At the same time, the physical meanings for the parameters in the constitutive laws for saturated-unsaturated are illustrated. A new set of the differential equations for the coupled two or three dimensional consolidation of saturated-unsaturated soils are proposed, together with the corresponding method to solve the differential equations. It is also proved numerically and analytically that during the consolidation process the Mandel-Cryer effect exists for unsaturated expansive soils and there is a ??reverse?? Mandel-Cryer effect for unsaturated collapsible soils. A new method is proposed to estimate the volume change of expansive soils. A complete system is proposed for the numerical simulation of residential buildings on expansive soils. The strength of this method lies in its use of simple and readily available historic weather data such as daily temperature, solar radiation, relative humidity, wind speed and rainfall as input. Accurate three dimensional predictions are obtained by integrating a number of different analytical and numerical techniques: different simulation methods for different boundary conditions such as tree, grass, and bare soils, coupled hydro-mechanical stress analysis to describe deformation of saturated-unsaturated soils, jointed elements simulation of soil-structure interaction, analysis of structure stress moment by general shell elements, and to assess structural damage by the smeared cracking model. The real-time and dynamic simulation results are consistent with filed measurements.

A fundação direta é limitada em solos colapsíveis pois o efeito do colapso é mais acentuado nas camadas superficiais do terreno. Diante deste cenário, nesta pesquisa foi avaliada uma nova técnica de reforço de solo com a finalidade de viabilizar o uso de fundações diretas para controlar e reduzir o recalque das fundações devido ao colapso. A técnica proposta consiste na execução de colunas de solo laterítico compactado, inseridas na camada colapsível. O processo de compactação das colunas provoca a densificação do solo ao seu entorno, e consequentemente reduz a compressibilidade da massa de solo reforçado. Neste trabalho também foi verificado se a compactação radial do solo em torno da coluna estava relacionada com a geometria do pilão utilizado. Para compreender estes efeitos, foram realizados ensaios em laboratório, em escala reduzida, para avaliar qualitativamente duas geometrias de pilões diferentes, uma cônica e outra cilíndrica (tradicionalmente utilizada na engenharia de fundações). Como resultado desta análise, concluiu-se que a geometria cônica apresentou uma maior compactação lateral do solo no entorno da coluna, comparando-se com a geometria cilíndrica. Para analisar a eficiência do método de reforço proposto, foram executadas e ensaiadas colunas em escala real no solo colapsível do Campo Experimental de Fundações da Escola de Engenharia de São Carlos da Universidade de São Paulo. Para esta análise, foram realizadas provas de carga em placa em solo com e sem reforço. Os ensaios foram realizados com e sem a inundação do terreno para se verificar o efeito da inundação no comportamento do solo reforçado. Desta forma, foi possível avaliar o ganho de capacidade de carga e a redução dos recalques devido à execução dos elementos de reforço ensaiados. Por meio dos resultados obtidos nas provas de carga em placa constatou-se a eficiência do método na redução do recalque e no aumento da capacidade de carga. Comparando-se as curvas dos ensaios de placa com e sem reforço, observou-se um aumento da capacidade de carga de quatro vezes em consequência da instalação do reforço.
The use of shallow foundation is limited on collapsible soils due to the collapse effect pronounced in superficial layers. Considering this scenario, this research presents a new soil reinforcement technique in order to reduce the settlement of foundations due to the collapse. The proposed technique involves the execution of compacted lateritic soil columns inserted into the collapsible soil. The compaction of these columns causes the densification of the surrounding soil and consequently reduces compressibility of the reinforced soil mass. In this work, it was also evaluated the effect of the hummer geometry on the radial compaction of the soil around the column. For this evaluation, laboratory tests were conducted using two different geometries of hammer, one conical and other cylindrical (traditionally used in foundation engineering). The results showed that the conical geometry provided greater lateral compaction of the soil around the column compared to the cylindrical geometry. The efficacy of the compacted lateritic soil columns was evaluated by the results of plate load tests performed on the collapsible soil of the Experimental Field of the University of São Paulo in São Carlos city. The tests were carried out on a plate installed in the ground with and without reinforcement. The gain on bearing capacity and settlement reductions due to the reinforcement were verified by using these tests results. The tests were performed in natural and in flooded condition to verify the efficiency of the soil reinforcement in the flooding situation. Based on the results of the plate load tests, it was verified the efficacy of the method to reduce the effect of collapse. The load-displacement curves of the load tests showed that the solution evaluated provided an increase of 400% on the ultimate capacity of the plate installed on the collapsible soil tested in this investigation.

Este trabalho apresenta resultados de provas de carga em placa com monitoramento do teor de umidade e da sucção matricial do solo, realizadas a 1,5 m de profundidade em um solo não saturado e colapsível, considerado representativo da região centro-oeste do estado de São Paulo. Foram executados ensaios com e sem inundação da cava, do tipo lento (SML), rápido (QML) e misto (lento até um determinado estágio, passando a rápido a partir de então). O acompanhamento do teor de umidade e da sucção durante os ensaios foi realizado através de pesagem de amostras, com a utilização da técnica de reflectometria no domínio do tempo (TDR) e com o auxílio de tensiômetros. A partir dos dados obtidos, procedeu-se a uma análise da influência da sucção na resposta do sistema solo-placa. Foi observado que o aumento da sucção provoca um crescimento substancial da capacidade de carga do solo. Comparando-se ensaios inundados com não inundados, observou-se que o colapso do solo mostra-se mais proeminente com o aumento da sucção. Com respeito à técnica de reflectometria no domínio do tempo, a mesma demonstrou um desempenho satisfatório para medidas de teor de umidade in situ.
This work presents results of plate load tests with measurements of soil moisture content and matric suction, carried out at a 1.5 m depth in an unsaturated collapsible soil, considered as representative of the middle-west region of the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The tests were performed with and without the wetting of the pit. Three test methods were used: slow maintained load (SML), quick maintained load (QML), and mixed tests (SML up to a certain stage, switched to QML from there on). Soil moisture content and suction were measured through gravimetric determination on samples, the time domain reflectometry technique (TDR), and tensiometers. The gathered data allowed an assessment of the influence of the soil suction over the soil-plate system response. It was observed that the increase in suction causes a substantial increase in soil bearing capacity. Comparisons between wet and non-wet tests showed that soil collapse is higher when suction rises. The time domain reflectometry technique showed a promising performance with respect to in situ water content measurements.

Este trabalho apresenta os resultados de provas de carga em placa com monitoramento da sucção e do teor de umidade, realizadas nas profundidades de 1,5, 4,0, 6,0 e 8,0 m no Campo Experimental de Fundações da Escola de Engenharia de São Carlos, cujo perfil geotécnico é representativo da região centro-oeste do Estado de São Paulo. Para cada profundidade também se realizou ensaios com pré-inundação do terreno, representando a condição de sucção de matricial nula. Constatou-se que a profundidade e a sucção matricial média no solo sob a placa influem significativamente na capacidade de carga no sistema solo-placa. As curvas tensão x recalque obtidas não se caracterizam ruptura nítida nem indicam o modelo de ruptura física, exigindo assim, a adoção de critérios de ruptura convencional. Devido à semelhança dessas curvas com as curvas e x log\'sigma\' de ensaios de adensamento e, por isso, utilizou-se o método de PACHECO SILVA (1970) como um critério ruptura convencional, comparando-se com valores da tensão de pré-adensamento obtidos em laboratório. Também se utilizou o recalque de 25 mm para obter a correspondente ruptura convencional.
This work presents the results of plate load tests with measurements of soil matric suction and moisture content, carried out in the depths of 1,5 , 4,0 , 6,0 and 8,0 m at the Experimental Field of Foundations of School of Engineering of São Carlos, whose soil profile is representative of the middle-west region of the State of São Paulo. For each depth tests with previous flooding of the land, representing the condition of null matric suction. Were also carried out It was verified that the depth and the average matric suction in the soil under the plate influence significantly in the load capacity of the soil-plate system. The stress settlement curve obtained does not characterize clear rupture nor indicate the model of physical rupture, demanding the adoption of approaches of conventional rupture. Due to the similarity of those curves with the e x log\'sigma\' curves from consolidation tests and, to put that, PACHECO SILVA (1970) method was used as an approach to conventional rupture, being compared with values of the preconsolidation stress obtained in laboratory. It was also used settlement of 25 mm to obtain the corresponding conventional rupture.

Os tubulões a céu aberto são amplamente utilizados como elementos estruturais de fundação de edifícios residenciais nas cidades pequenas e médias do Brasil. Relatam-se as etapas de um projeto de fundações por tubulões desenvolvido em uma área previamente ocupada por construções residenciais antigas. Após cuidadosa demolição e limpeza, deparou-se com o desafio de executar as fundações sem o perigo de danificar as construções adjacentes (tubulões à céu aberto de divisa nos dois lados e no fundo). No projeto, utilizaram-se procedimentos usuais e alguns específicos que refletem a prática corrente nos últimos 10 anos, na região de Campinas, com resultados extremamente satisfatórios. Nos solos porosos e colapsíveis, presentes em várias regiões brasileiras, as fundações não raramente têm apresentado comportamento inadequado, quando o solo é inundado. Com a significativa elevação do seu teor de umidade, esses solos exibem o recalque de colapso, caracterizando-se como colapsíveis. Como já se tem a comprovação da eficiência da compactação do solo para viabilizar o emprego de fundações rasas, por sapatas, em solos colapsíveis (CINTRA, 1998), resolveu-se estudar os possíveis benefícios da criação de tubulões a céu aberto. No campo experimental de Fundações da USP/São Carlos, foram executadas dois tubulões a céu aberto com fuste de diâmetro de 0,50 m e base apoiada à cota - 6,00 m, com diâmetro de 1,50 m e altura de 0,90 m. O primeiro tubulão a céu aberto foi ensaiado na condição não-inundada do solo, na cota inicial de apoio da base e sucessivamente, com a cravação de 0,15 m, 0,30 m e 0,45 m, o que corresponde a 10%, 20% e 30% do diâmetro da base, respectivamente. Observou-se que a cravação majorou a capacidade de carga em 42%, 85% e 12%, respectivamente. O segundo tubulão a céu aberto foi ensaiado com o solo pré-inundado, para quantificar o efeito da colapsibilidade do terreno na redução da capacidade de carga. ) Constatou-se uma redução de 51% a 53% nos valores de capacidade de carga anteriormente obtidos. Mas a carga de colapso, ou capacidade de carga na condição inundada, também teve uma majoração importante, aumentando em 45%, 90% e 135% com a cravação de 10%, 20% e 30% do diâmetro da base, respectivamente. Conclui-se que a cravação de tubulões a céu aberto, inicialmente executados com escavação e concretagem in situ, pode ser uma solução interessante em solos colapsíveis.
The belled piles are largely used as fundation for structural elements of residential buildings in small and medium cities in Brazil. The steps of a foundation design is developed in an area previously occupied by old residential buildings. After a careful demolition and clean up process, the challenger is to build the foundations without the danger of harming the adjacent buildings (Division of belled piles on both side and on the bottom). On the design, some specific and some standard procedures are used, which reflect the current practice over the last 10 years, in the Campinas region, with extremely satisfactory results . In porous and collapsible soil, that can be found in many Brazilian regions, these piles usually have presented an inadequate behavior, when the soil is soaked. With a significant elevation on its moisture content, these soils present the collapse settlement, being characterized as collapsible. Since there is already the confirmation of the compacting process efficacy in making the employment of shallow foundations on collapsible soils feasible (CINTRA, 1998), it was decided to study the possible benefits of driving the belled piles on the improvement of the bearing capacity. At the Experimental Foundation Field of USP/São Carlos, two piles were tested. Both piles were 6,00 m long and had a shaft diameter of 0.50 m. The enlarged bases had a diameter of 1.50 m and a height of 0.90 m. The first pile was tested under the non-soaked condition of the soil, on the initial quota of base support, and then with the 0.15 m, 0.30 m and 0.45 driving, which corresponds to 10%, 20%, and 30% of the base diameter, respectively. It was observed that the driving improved the bearing capacity in 42%, 85%, and 127%, respectively. The second pile was tested on a soaked soil, to quantity the collapsibility effect on the reduction of the bearing capacity. A reduction of 51% to 53% on the values of the bearing capacity previously obtained was observed, but the collapse load, also presented an important improvement, increasing 45%, 90%, and 135% with the driving of 10%, 20%, and 30% of the base diameter, respectively. We can conclude that the driving of belled piles, inittially executed with digging and concreting in situ, may be an interesting solution on collapsible soils.

Este trabalho apresenta resultados de provas de carga em tubulões a céu aberto, com o monitoramento do teor de umidade através do processo de tradagem, a cada metro, até uma profundidade de 9,0 m, em um maciço de solo não-saturado e colapsível, representativo da região centro-oeste do interior do Estado de São Paulo. Ao todo, realizaram-se dez provas de carga, no Campo Experimental de Fundações da EESC/USP, com e sem inundação do terreno, com carregamento do fuste, foram introduzidas placas de isopor (E.P.S) a fim de, durante a realização dos ensaios, obter separadamente as parcelas de resistência de base e por atrito lateral. A partir dos dados obtidos, procedeu-se uma análise da influência da pressão de sucção, da inundação do terreno e do intervalo de tempo entre a escavação e os outros dois, concretados logo após a etapa de escavação. Observou-se que a sucção tem um efeito importante no comportamento dos tubulões a céu aberto: com o aumento da sucção maiores se tornam as resistências de base e por atrito lateral. Consequentemente, a influência do colapso apresenta-se mais significativa com o aumento da pressão de sucção.
This work presents results of static load tests, in large diameter bored piles, with measurements of soil moisture content in an unsatured collapsible soil, considered as representative of the middle - west region of the State of São Paulo, Brazil. Ten load tests were performed at Foundation Experimental Field of the EESC/USP, with and without wetting of the pit and the with quick maintained load (QML). In the large diameter bored piles were introduction, between the base and the shaft, an layer of \"isopor\", to separate the skin friction and the base resistance, during the static load tests. The gathered data allowed an assessment of the influence the soil suction, of the soil soaking and the effect between excavation and concrete in the behaviour these isolate elements of foundation.

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Analisa-se o comportamento colapsível de um solo arenoso inundado com esgoto doméstico. Em alguns casos, a contaminação do solo é provocada por vazamentos de produtos orgânicos e inorgânicos que ocorrem em reservatórios de combustíveis e tubulações de esgotos doméstico e industrial. Na região estudada, estima-se que 35% das ocorrências relacionadas aos problemas por colapso dos solos ocorrem devido à ruptura de tubulações de esgoto, com prejuízos de ordem econômica e ambiental. Parâmetros físicos, químicos e estruturais dos solos e do esgoto são abordados juntamente com as deformações produzidas pela inundação dos solos com água, esgoto doméstico e algumas soluções a base de substâncias que compõem os esgotos. Com base nos resultados obtidos a partir do programa experimental realizado, constatou-se que o colapso depende da composição química do fluido de inundação. No entanto, a combinação e o conjunto de características físicas e químicas que envolvem os fluidos de inundação e os solos, desempenham relevante papel na compreensão do fenômeno do colapso, tornando-se discutível, pela sua complexidade, informações que atribuem o aumento do colapso a um ou outro parâmetro somente.
The collapsible behavior of a sandy soil is analyzed when the soils soaked with domestic sewage. Soil contamination can be caused by spill of organic and inorganic substances from a fuel tank and wastewater pipes. In the studied region, 35% of related occurrences of soil collapse begin due to break of domestic sewage pipes, with economical and environmental loss. Physical, chemical and structural parameters of soil and sewage are studied. Deformations due saturation of soils with water, domestic sewage and some solutions (of substances that compose the domestic sewage) are analyzed. Based on the experimental results, it can be concluded that the magnitude of collapse depends on the chemical composition of saturation fluids. However, the interaction between chemical and physical characteristics of soils and saturation fluids is indispensable for the understanding of collapse phenomenon, making impossible to relate the collapse process with only one parameter.

Orientador: José Augusto de Lollo
Banca: José Camapum de Carvalho
Banca: Fernando Braz TangerinoHernandez
Banca: Heraldo Luiz Giacheti
Resumo: Analisa-se o comportamento colapsível de um solo arenoso inundado com esgoto doméstico. Em alguns casos, a contaminação do solo é provocada por vazamentos de produtos orgânicos e inorgânicos que ocorrem em reservatórios de combustíveis e tubulações de esgotos doméstico e industrial. Na região estudada, estima-se que 35% das ocorrências relacionadas aos problemas por colapso dos solos ocorrem devido à ruptura de tubulações de esgoto, com prejuízos de ordem econômica e ambiental. Parâmetros físicos, químicos e estruturais dos solos e do esgoto são abordados juntamente com as deformações produzidas pela inundação dos solos com água, esgoto doméstico e algumas soluções a base de substâncias que compõem os esgotos. Com base nos resultados obtidos a partir do programa experimental realizado, constatou-se que o colapso depende da composição química do fluido de inundação. No entanto, a combinação e o conjunto de características físicas e químicas que envolvem os fluidos de inundação e os solos, desempenham relevante papel na compreensão do fenômeno do colapso, tornando-se discutível, pela sua complexidade, informações que atribuem o aumento do colapso a um ou outro parâmetro somente.
Abstract: The collapsible behavior of a sandy soil is analyzed when the soils soaked with domestic sewage. Soil contamination can be caused by spill of organic and inorganic substances from a fuel tank and wastewater pipes. In the studied region, 35% of related occurrences of soil collapse begin due to break of domestic sewage pipes, with economical and environmental loss. Physical, chemical and structural parameters of soil and sewage are studied. Deformations due saturation of soils with water, domestic sewage and some solutions (of substances that compose the domestic sewage) are analyzed. Based on the experimental results, it can be concluded that the magnitude of collapse depends on the chemical composition of saturation fluids. However, the interaction between chemical and physical characteristics of soils and saturation fluids is indispensable for the understanding of collapse phenomenon, making impossible to relate the collapse process with only one parameter.
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Com a urbanização crescente no Brasil, o mapeamento de eventos perigosos mostra-se cada vez mais necessário para que se reduzam transtornos socioeconômicos nos municípios brasileiros. O objetivo principal da pesquisa foi elaborar mapas de suscetibilidade a eventos perigosos de natureza geológica e hidrológica, para a área urbana e de expansão urbana (148,97 km²) do município de São Carlos – SP. A análise foi feita em ambiente de SIG (Sistemas de Informação Geográfica), e combinou abordagens qualitativas e quantitativas de mapeamento de eventos perigosos, propostas pelo Working Group Committee on Risk Assessment (1997). Como método, analisou-se a freqüência dos eventos históricos em função da área (km²) dos condicionantes cartografados nos mapas temáticos (probabilidades iniciais). Os condicionantes foram analisados isoladamente e combinados, na forma de classes de terreno. O inventário dos registros históricos (482 registros) dos eventos foi feito com os dados de jornais, defesa civil e imagens de satélite entre os anos de 1965 a 2016. Foram elaborados os mapas de suscetibilidade para: movimentos de encosta, erosão pluvial, solos colapsíveis e enchentes/inundações. O método utilizado mostrou-se eficiente, visto que os objetivos da pesquisa foram alcançados. Foi possível validar os mapas de suscetibilidade, com as características do meio físico observadas em trabalhos de campo e dados de ensaios geotécnicos. Os eventos mais críticos para o município são as enchentes/inundações e alagamentos, erosões pluviais e movimentos de encostas causam pequenos transtornos, principalmente em consequência do relevo suave da região. Apesar da base cartográfica estar na escala 1:10.000, os mapas são apresentados na escala 1:20.000, com o objetivo destes serem impressos em papéis no formato A1.
With the increasing urbanization in Brazil, hazardous events mapping has become increasingly necessary to reduce socioeconomic disorders in Brazilian citys. The main goal of the research was to elaborate susceptibility maps to dangerous events of geological and hydrological nature, for the urban area and urban expansion (148,97 km²) to the city of São Carlos - SP. The analysis was done in a GIS environment (Geographic Information Systems), and combined qualitative and quantitative approaches of hazardous events mapping, proposed by the Working Group Committee on Risk Assessment (1997). The frequency of historical events was analyzed according to the area of the conditioners mapped on the thematic maps (prior probabilitys). The conditioners were analyzed separately and then combined, in the form of land classes. The inventory of historical records (482 records) of events was done with acquired data from newspapers, civil defense and satellite images between the years 1965 to 2016. Susceptibility maps were developed for slope movements, water erosion, collapsible soils and floods. This method proved to be efficient, since the research objectives were achieved. It was possible to validate the susceptibility maps, with the characteristics of the physical environment observed in field work and geotechnical data. The most critical events in São Carlos are floods, rainfall erosions and slope movements cause minor damage, as a result of the region\'s soft relief. Although the cartographic base is in the 1:10.000 scale, the maps are presented in the 1:20.000 scale, with the purpose of being printed on A1 format paper.

This study examined the load-settlement characteristics and mechanism of failure of a footing-type foundation resting on untreated soil, soil treated with an ordinary stone column (OSC), and soil treated with an encased stone column (ESC) into artificial loess deposits subjected to inundation. The investigation was carried out by means of conventional geotechnical laboratory work and the electrical resistivity tomography method. In addition, an analytical solution using a MATLAB script was presented to determine the load carrying capacity of the reinforced foundation and to validate the experimental results. Outcomes of the physical model demonstrated the efficiency of using an encased stone column over the ordinary stone column and the untreated collapsible soil. Results of the resistivity tomography system offered a valuable window into the soil-column interface. The soil conductivity was very sensitive to load and moisture variations during collapse. The analytical model illustrated that the enhancement in the ultimate bearing capacity of the reinforced column is influenced in proportion to variations in both the degree of saturation and matric suction. It increases with increasing the tensile strength of the geotextile and the angle of internal shear resistance of the fill material. However, it decreases when the diameter of the column expands.

Este trabalho se propõe a analisar os efeitos produzidos pela inundação do solo em estacas escavadas, isoladas, submetidas a esforços de compressão. Os resultados obtidos referem-se à execução de três provas de carga lentas em estacas com diâmetros de 0,40 m e 0,50 m (2 provas de carga distintas) e comprimentos de 10,0 m, submetidas anteriormente a uma série de carregamentos (duas provas de carga rápidas e duas lentas). Os resultados relativos aos deslocamentos medidos no topo das estacas e os obtidos pela instrumentação instalada ao longo do fuste são então comparados com a sequência dos resultados anteriores, para avaliação do efeito de umedecimento no comportamento \"carga x recalque\" e nos mecanismos de transferência de carga. É feita ainda uma descrição minuciosa do processo utilizado para inundação do solo e uma breve consideração sobre os efeitos da não reposição de cargas em ensaios lentos, de longa duração.
This work intends to analyze the effects produced by the flooding of the soilexcavated piles, isolated, subjected to compression efforts. The results refer to the execution of three slow load tests on piles with diameters of 0.40 m and 0.50 m (2 distinct load tests) and 10.0 m lengths, submitted previously to a number of shipments (two slow and two quick load). The results concerning offsets measured at the top of the stakes and those obtained by the instrumentation installed along the forend are then compared with the sequence of the previous results, to evaluate the effect of damping in behavior \"load x settlement\" and load transfer mechanisms. It was also made a thorough description of the process used to flood the ground and a brief consideration of the effects of non-replacement of loads in slow, long-term trials.

In developing a constitutive model that could predict the settlement due to the collapse, several goals needed to be met. These were to gain an understanding of the collapse phenomenon, knowing the soil properties at the natural water content and how they change after collapse, and develop and test the new model. It was felt that laboratory testing could be of use. The types of test conducted included use of the Oedometer, Pressuremeter, and Triaxial tests. The material that was used for the testing was a "generic" soil manufactured out of diatomite. In all of the tests the soil was tested dry and saturated in order to establish state limits of the soil. Next, the soil was loaded dry then inundated which initiated the collapse of the soil. The stress and strains were continually recorded. From the testing it was concluded that there is a stress-strain region where after collapse the soil looses considerable strength. With increasing stress and strain the soil eventually becomes stronger. From the triaxial tests, the stress-strain data from this "region of collapse" was used in a constitutive model. Stress paths from the Oedometer and Pressuremeter tests were then successfully applied to the model. The constitutive model used was an elasto plastic model. The elastic and plastic strain components were provided using functions for yielding, hardening, plastic potential, and failure as proposed by Paul Lade in his work on cohesionless, frictional materials. Results from the conventional triaxial shear tests and isotropic compression tests were used to derive the values of the functions for the model. The end result was three dimensional surfaces for failure, yielding, plastic work and plastic potential for the dry and saturated soil in the zone of collapse.

Collapsible soils present significant geotechnical and structural engineering challenges. These soils are known to withstand relatively high stresses at unsaturated state. Upon exposure to a saturation front at a constant surcharge, the volume change of such soils usually occurs within a short time period. It has been shown that the magnitudes of collapse strain and the shear strength depend upon the applied stress and suction. This thesis presents an experimental study of the effects of confining stress and suction on volume change and shear strength behaviour of a collapsible soil. Laboratory tests were carried out on statically compacted soil specimens. A mixture of M400 silt (40%), Leighton Buzzard sand (40%) and 20% Speswhite kaolin was considered for preparing the soil. The percentages of various particle-size fractions in the soil are similar to that is found in naturally occurring aeolian soil deposits. A series of single and double oedometer tests have been carried out to investigate the effects of different compaction parameters, such as initial water content, initial dry unit weight, compaction pressure and overburden pressure on the collapse strain. Wetting tests under isotropic stress conditions and consolidated drained triaxial shearing tests were carried out to study the impact of confining stress (100, 250 and 400 kPa) on the volume change and shear strength of the statically compacted soil specimens at several suction during the wetting process. The suction - degree of saturation relationship at high suctions from chilled-mirror dew-point tests and the test results from the wetting tests (based on the water volume and total volume changes) enabled establishing the SWCCs. The relationship between suction and suction stress (i.e., suction stress characteristic curve, SSCC) was established from the wetting water retention data at various applied confining stresses and suctions. Similarly, the SSCC was established based on the shear strength test data. The results indicated that the impact of confining stress on the volumetric strain and wetting SWCCs of the soil was distinct. The SWCCs in terms of water content were affected the applied confining stress; however, the differences in the SWCCs in terms of the degree of saturation were found to be insignificant. As the soil underwent the wetting process (a decrease in soil suction), the friction angle (∅') decreased slightly, the cohesion value decreased non-linearly, and the angle ∅.

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A investigação geotécnica é uma etapa essencial para a elaboração de projeto de engenharia. A utilização de um programa adequado minimiza os riscos. Para se avaliar o comportamento dos solos colapsíveis, é necessário utilizar técnicas de ensaios que simulem as condições a que o solo será submetido. A pesquisa tem por objetivo avaliar o módulo de elasticidade, a resistência de ponta e a variação de volume em campo de um solo colapsível do conjunto Residencial Nova Petrolina em Petrolina-PE, com e sem a inundação prévia. Para tanto, foram utilizados em campo os equipamentos Light Weight Deflectometer – LWD, Expansocolapsômetro, Penetrômetro Dinâmico Ligeiro (Dynamic Probing Light – DPL), Penetrômetro Estático (PE) e a caracterização física do solo foi realizada em laboratório. O solo é preponderantemente arenoso, sua resistência de ponta cresce com a profundidade, chegando a um valor médio de 12,85 MPa para profundidade de 1,20 m, a inundação reduz a resistência em torno de 84%. O módulo de elasticidade varia de 46,3 a 79,2 MPa e a inundação causa uma redução de 88%. A inundação provocou uma redução na tensão de ruptura em 36%. Há uma boa correlação (R²>0,80) entre o módulo de elasticidade obtido com o LWD e o índice de resistência a penetração dinâmica (DPL). A partir dos resultados do LWD, estabeleceu-se um critério de identificação de solo colaspível através do coeficiente KLWD, atestando que o solo de Petrolina apresenta suscetibilidade ao colapso: alto para KLWD > 4,20, baixo para KLWD < 2,78 e médio para KLWD entre 2,78 e 4,20. Portanto, assim como os penetrômetros, a aplicação do LWD em solos colapsíveis demonstrou ser uma técnica promissora na avaliação da perda de rigidez do solo devido à inundação, como também se destaca sua praticidade na execução e obtenção de resultados imediatos sem necessidade de cálculos posteriores, permitindo uma análise em campo de forma imediata.
Geotechnical research is an essential step for the development of an engineering project. The use of a suitable research program minimizes risks. To evaluate the behavior of collapsible soils, it is necessary to use technical tests simulating the conditions in which the soil will be submitted. The research aims to evaluate the elasticity modulus, the tip resistance, the variation of volume in the collapsible soil of “Residential Nova Petrolina” in Petrolina-PE, with and without previous flood. Therefore, were used in the field the Light Weight Deflectometer equipment - LWD, Expansocolapsometer, Dynamic Probing Light - DPL, Static Penetrometer (PE) and the physical characterization of soil was performed in the laboratory. The soil is mainly sandy, the tip resistance grows with depth, reaching an average value of 12.85 MPa for a depth of 1.20 m, flooding reduces the resistance around 84%. The elasticity modulus varies from 46.3 to 79.2 MPa and flooding causes a 88% reduction. The flooding caused a reduction in the breakdown voltage by 36%. There is a good correlation (R²> 0.80) between the elasticity modulus obtained from the LWD and the dynamic penetration resistance index (DPL). From the results of the LWD, a criterion for the identification of collapsible soils was established through kLWD coefficient, attesting that Petrolina’s soil presents the following susceptibility to collapse: high to KLWD> 4.20, low to KLWD <2.78 and average for KLWD between 2.78 and 4.20. Therefore, as well as the penetrometers, the LWD application on collapsible soils proved to be a promising technique in the evaluation of soil rigidity loss due to flooding, as it also stands out for its practical implementation and for obtaining immediate results without the need for further calculations, allowing an immediate analysis.

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ayirhan soil is a collapsible soil. Collapsible soils are generally unsaturated, low-density soils with high voids between grains where the binding agents are sensitive to saturation. When exposed to water, binding agents break, soften or dissolve such that the soil grains shear against each other and reorient in denser configurations. This reconfiguration causes a net decrease in the soil mass, resulting in large and often unexpected settlements, which can totally destroy roads, underground utilities, and structures and alter surface drainage. Uses of collapsible soils as a natural construction material in fills or embankments also may cause serious stability problems. In this study, an extensive research program was carried out to investigate some geotechnical properties such as compaction, triaxial strength, bearing ratio and permeability of collapsible soil, found in Ç
ayirhan Thermal Power Plant area, by treating with Class C fly ash and desulphogypsum (thermal power plant by-products that are to be handled for environmental reasons) in various proportions. The study has revealed that 20% and 25% fly ash or 5% desulphogypsum treatments (by dry weight of the mixture) improve the strength and bearing characteristics of Ç
ayirhan soil.

Foram construídas bases injetadas próximas à superfície e estacas escavadas com base injetada no campo experimental de fundações do departamento de geotecnia da USP/São Carlos. As injeções de caldas de cimento portland foram realizadas como procedimento de melhoria do solo de apoio. Provas de carga estática em estruturas com e sem injeção determinaram a eficácia da solução de bases injetadas. Simultaneamente às provas de carga, houve monitoração da sucção matricial atuante no solo, dando continuidade ao extenso programa de pesquisa realizado no Campo Experimental de Fundações da USP/São Carlos no tema da colapsibilidade.
Injected elements close to surface and toe injected bored piles were built at USP/São Carlos experimental foundation field. Under the foundations, portland cement grout was injected in order to improve soil and foundation bearing capacity. Load tests measured and determined the efficacy of the solution. Along with the load tests, matric suction measurements were made, continuing the extensive research program in the USP/São Carlos experimental foundation field under the theme soil collapsibility.

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A colapsibilidade dos solos é um fenômeno típico de solos porosos, quando saturados apresentam variação de volume, podendo provocar danos significativos nas obras de engenharia, comprometendo total ou parcialmente estas obras. A ocorrência de solos colapsíveis é observado em vários municípios do Estado de Pernambuco, e em particular no Município de Petrolina. A investigação geotécnica e o entendimento de como se processa o fenômeno é imprescindível para a elaboração de projetos e a diminuição de possíveis danos às construções assentadas sobre esse tipo de solo. O objetivo desse trabalho é avaliar a variação de volume e de resistência de ponta com e sem inundação em solo compactado. A variação de volume devido à inundação foi avaliada utilizando ensaios edométricos simples e duplo e a resistência de ponta por meio de penetrômetro estático, em solo de um Conjunto Habitacional do Programa Minha Casa, Minha Vida, localizado no Município de Petrolina-PE, nos graus de compactação de 80%, 85%, 90% e 95% e nas umidades natural (0,22%), 4,00% e 7,00%. O solo é essencialmente arenoso com mais de 90% de sua composição de areia, fração argilosa < 8% e praticamente sem presença de silte. O solo é mau graduado (CU < 5%), não liquido e não plástico, se enquadra no grupo SM (Areia Siltosa) na classificação do SUCS o valor máximo do potencial de colapso atingido nos ensaios edométricos simples foi de 13,41% na tensão de 640 kPa no solo com GC 80% e umidade de 4,00% e o valor mínimo foi de 0,24,00% na tensão de 10 kPa, GC 95% e umidade de 7,00%. Os valores dos potenciais de colapso (CP) diminuem com o acréscimo de umidade inicial e grau de compactação. A sua resistência de ponta cresce com o aumento do grau de compactação, umidade e profundidade, atingindo valor de 19,17 MPa para GC = 95% e umidade 7,00%. Há perda de resistência de ponta durante o processo de inundação que depende da umidade inicial e grau de compactação e há acréscimo, no solo saturado após o colapso. A variação de volume e a resistência de ponta devido à variação de inundação são influenciadas pelo grau de compactação e umidade inicial do solo.
The collapsibility soil is a typical phenomenon of porous soil when saturated present volume variation, which can cause significant damage to the engineering works, committing all or part of these works. The occurrence of collapsible soils is observed in several municipalities in the state of Pernambuco, and in particular in the city of Petrolina. Geotechnical investigation and understanding of how processes if the phenomenon is essential for the development of the project and the reduction of possible damage to buildings settled on this type of soil. The aim of this study is to evaluate the change in volume and tip resistance with flooding in compacted soil. The volume change due to flooding was assessed using single and double oedometric tests and tip resistance through static penetrometer in soil of a housing program of the Minha Casa, Minha Vida, located in the city of Petrolina, in degrees compretion of 80%, 85%, 90% and 95% and the natural moisture (0.22%), 4.00% and 7.00%. The soil is mainly sandy with more than 90% of its sand composition, clay fraction < 8% and virtually no presence of silt. The soil is poorly Graduate (CU <5%), not liquid and not plastic, falls within the SM group (silty sand) in classification SUCS. collapsing the maximum value of the potential in achieving simple oedometric assays was 13.41% at 640 kPa in the ground stress to GC 80% moisture and 4.00% and the minimum value was 0, 24,00% at 10 kPa pressure, GC 95% and humidity of 7.00%. The values of the collapse potential (CP) decrease with the initial moisture increase and degree of compaction. Its tip resistance increases with increasing the degree of compaction, humidity and depth, reaching a value of 19.17 MPa GC = 95% moisture and 7.00%. There is loss of peak strength during the flooding process that depends on the initial moisture content and degree of compaction and there is an increase in the saturated soil after collapse. The volume change and the tip resistance due to flood variations are influenced by the degree of compaction and soil initial moisture.

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A compactação dos solos é uma atividade fundamental nas obras geotécnicas e sua correta execução é capaz de promover melhorias significativas no comportamento do solo. Desse modo, o conhecimento acerca do solo e o controle dos métodos de execução são indispensáveis para o bom desempenho de uma obra. A variação da umidade do solo e, consequentemente, da sucção em campo influencia diretamente no seu comportamento quando submetido ou não a sobrecargas. O controle da compactação em campo representa a alternativa mais viável para melhoria de solos colapsíveis. Solos de aterros mal compactados podem apresentar comportamento colapsível quando inundados. Nesse contexto, esta pesquisa trata de um estudo acerca da compactação como método de melhoria de um solo colapsível arenoso proveniente da região de Bauru-SP. Ensaios de caracterização, de compactação Proctor Normal, assim como ensaios edométricos convencionais e com controle de sucção compõem o programa experimental dessa pesquisa. A partir dos resultados obtidos, constatou-se que as deformações por colapso aumentam com a redução do grau de compactação do solo. A umidade inicial do solo antes da inundação também influencia a magnitude do colapso. Solos com baixas umidades iniciais apresentam maior colapso ao serem umedecidos. Para o solo estudado, deformações por colapso são pequenas e praticamente desprezíveis para solos compactados com grau de compactação mínimo de 90%. Ensaios realizados com amostras compactadas nas mesmas condições de compacidade do solo natural no campo demonstraram que a deformabilidade do solo é afetada por sua baixa densidade e que a magnitude dos colapsos podem ser superiores àquelas obtidas para o mesmo solo em condição natural. No trabalho, uma representação mais prática da relação dos potenciais de colapso com a curva de compactação do solo é proposta. Assim, verificou-se que a compactação deve ser realizada com um controle suficientemente capaz de reduzir os problemas advindos da colapsibilidade dos solos.
Soil compaction is an essential activity in geotechnical works and its proper execution is able to promote significant improvements in soil behavior. Thus, the knowledge of the soil and the control of implementation methods are indispensable for the good performance in work. Variation of soil moisture and, consequently, in soil suction field directly influences their behavior when submitted or not to overloads. The compaction field control is the most viable alternative for improving collapsible soils. Poorly compacted landfill soils can have collapsible behavior when flooded. In this sense, this research is a study of compaction as improvement method for a sandy collapsible soil from the region of Bauru-SP. Characterization tests, Proctor Normal compaction, as well as conventional oedometric tests and controlled suction oedometric tests are part of the research experimental program. From the results obtained, it was found that the collapse settlements increase with lower degree of compaction. The initial soil moisture before the flood also influences the magnitude of soil collapse. Soils with low initial moisture content have greater collapse when they are wet. For the studied soil, collapse settlements are small and almost negligible for soil with degree of compacted of 90%. Tests performed on samples compacted under the same conditions of natural soil compactness demonstrated that the soil deformability is affected by its low density and the collapse can be higher than the ones obtained in the same soil in natural condition. At this work, a more practical representation of the relationship of collapse potential with soil compaction curve is proposed. Thus, it was found that compaction can sufficiently reduce the problems arising from soil collapsibility with some control in process.

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O dimensionamento de fundaÃÃes superficiais requer definiÃÃo de forma clara e objetiva, para o solo em estudo, da capacidade de carga e a previsÃo dos recalques a que se submete a estrutura, baseando-se nas propriedades mecÃnicas obtidas por ensaios de laboratÃrio e campo. O ensaio de placa à uma das formas mais seguras para se obter essas informaÃÃes, a partir de carregamento direto, que produz, em escala reduzida, o comportamento da futura fundaÃÃo. Os ensaios realizados nesta pesquisa foram executados em trÃs etapas: caracterizaÃÃo geotÃcnica (granulometria, determinaÃÃo da massa especÃfica, limite de consistÃncia, compactaÃÃo proctor normal e Ãndice de suporte califÃrnia (ISC)); ensaios especiais de laboratÃrio (adensamento e cisalhamento); e ensaios de campo (provas de carga). O objetivo deste trabalho à avaliar a partir da realizaÃÃo de provas de carga diretas com solo na umidade natural e inundado, se previsÃes de potencial de colapso e expansÃo, realizadas a partir de ensaios edomÃtricos simples e duplos sÃo capazes de dar indicaÃÃes concordantes. Foi observado que resultados de ensaios edometricos duplos, realizados no solo silto argiloso da cidade de IcÃ, proporcionaram estimativas mais concordantes para as situaÃÃes de colapso do solo. AlÃm disso, a tÃcnica da compactaÃÃo de solos problemÃticos se mostrou adequada para minorar, ou mesmo anular, problemas relacionados ao colapso e a expansÃo do solo estudado.
The design of shallow foundations requires defining clearly and objectively to the soil under study, the load capacity and the prediction of settlements that undergoes structure, based on the mechanical properties obtained from laboratory testing and field. The plaque assay is one of the safest ways to get this information from direct loading, which produces, in reduced scale, the behavior of the Future Foundation. The tests performed in this study were performed in three steps: geotechnical characterization (particle size, density determination, consistency limits, standard Proctor compaction and California bearing ratio (ISC)​​); Special laboratory tests (density and shear); and field trials (load tests). The objective of this study is to evaluate the evidence from conducting direct load with soil and flooded in natural moisture, if forecasts of potential collapse and expansion, made ​​from single and double edomÃtricos tests are able to give consistent evidence. It was observed that results of double edometricos trials, conducted in silty clay soil of the city Ico, provided more consistent estimates for situations of soil collapse. Furthermore, the technique of compression problematic soils was adequate to mitigate or even nullify, problems related to the collapse and expansion of the studied soil.

Provas de carga dinâmicas em sete tubulões, de oito metros de comprimento e 0,60 m de diâmetro de fuste, sendo quatro com 1,5 m de base alargada, são apresentadas. Resistências mobilizadas determinadas pelo PDA e pela utilização de métodos que empregam medidas de repique elástico, em particular, os métodos de CHELLIS-VELLOSO e UTO et al. (1985) são comparadas. Várias seqüências de carregamento foram efetuadas, de modo a se ter uma ideia da influência de carregamentos sucessivos no comportamento dos tubulões. Constatou-se que o método de CHELLIS-VELLOSO apresentou resultados sofríveis em relação às resistências encontradas pelas análises CAPWAP, mas que melhoram à medida que sucessivos carregamentos são impostos aos tubulões, por causa do gradual comportamento de tubulões escavados em tubulões \"cravados\", pelo acúmulo de tensões residuais de cravação. Este fato pode ser corroborado pela aplicação do Princípio de Hamilton aos tubulões, fazendo crer que a realização de um ensaio de carregamento dinâmico em elementos de fundação moldados in loco necessita de uma suficiente penetração líquida deste elemento no terreno - da ordem do seu diâmetro, se este for de seção uniforme -, ou seja, sua transformação em um elemento de comportamento \"cravado\". Em alguns tubulões, provas de carga dinâmicas foram efetuadas com o solo em estado natural e inundado, a fim de se determinar a influência da colapsibilidade na resistência mobilizada, conforme o nível de energia aplicado. Verificou-se que em um tubulão submetido a uma inundação prévia do terreno por 48 h, as resistências mobilizadas foram inferiores às encontradas nos demais, para um mesmo nível de energia, muito provavelmente pela ação deletéria da água na colapsibilidade do solo em tela.
Dynamic Loading Tests (DLT) on seven caissons 8 m length and 0,60 m shaft diameter are presented, being four caissons with 1,5 m enlarged base diameter. Mobilized resistances determined both through PDA and rebound measurement methods as CHELLIS-VELLOSO and UTO et al. (1985) are compared. SeveraI successive loadings were performed in order to obtain assessment of the influence of the loading sequence in the caisson behavior. It was observed what CHELLIS-VELLOSO method showed very poor agreement with the obtained resistances through the CAPWAP analysis. Nevertheless, it was noted what the more the caissons are submitted to successive loadings, the closer are the results between CAPWAP analysis and CHELLIS-VELLOSO method, because the cast-in-place caisson is gradually switched to a driving caisson due to driving residual stress accumulations. To allow this to happen, it is necessary to have a net set value close to the shaft diameter in caisson without enlarged base. These facts were confirmed through the application Hamilton\'s Principle to tested caissons. In some caissons DLT were performed with natural and soaked soil conditions in order to know the collapsible influence in the mobilized resistances. lt was verified what 48 hours previous soaked soil resulted in lowest resistances than observed in the other caissons to the same energy level. This fact may justify the harmful action of the water in the reduction of resistance in collapsible soils.

Orientador: David de Carvalho
Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Agricola
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Resumo: O problema de estacas carregadas horizontalmente no topo é freqüente em obras de construção civil e há uma reduzida bibliografia sobre os parâmetros a serem adotados em projetos. Uma situação mais crítica é a de estacas carregadas horizontalmente em solos de alta porosidade, não saturados e colapsíveis. Os objetivos deste trabalho são: (1) proporcionar subsídios para o projeto de fundações com carregamento horizontal, chamando a atenção para o danoso efeito de uma inundação de um solo colapsível; (2) fornecer valores do coeficiente de reação horizontal ('n IND. h') para uma argila silto arenosa de alta porosidade, solo de diabásio, comum na região de Campinas, para condições de umidade natural, solo pré-inundado, solo melhorado com solocimento e solo-cimento pré-inundado; (3) compararos valores obtidos com valores de 'n IND. h' para solos freqüentemente encontrados no interior do Estado de São Paulo e em outras regiões do Brasil; (4) propor uma melhoria das condições do sistema solo-estaca através da troca do solo ao redor do topo da estaca por solo-cimento compactado. Para a análise deste problema, foram realizadas vinte e uma provas de cargas horizontais no Campo Experimental de Fundações da Unicamp, em catorze estacas de quatro tipos, nas quatro condições de solo citadas acima. E foram analisadas outras provas de carga realizadas em Campos Experimentais do Estado de São Paulo, todos localizados em regiões com solos superficiais com características desfavoráveis ao carregamento horizontal. Comparam-se valores do coeficiente de reação horizontal do solo ('n IND. h') para diferentes condições do solo, destacando-se a importância de se obter parâmetros do solo regionalmente. Os principais resultados encontrados foram, além dos valores de coeficiente de reação horizontal para o solo de basalto do local e a compilação de valores para solos de alta porosidade de outras regiões - encontrando-se valores diferentes dos propostos na bibliografia -, a acentuada redução do 'n IND. h' (valoresem tomo de 40 vezes menores) ocasionada pela préinundação do solo, o acentuado aumento do 'n IND. h'(valores em média 5 vezes maiores) com a melhora do solo através do solo-cimento compactado,e a redução do 'n IND. h' com a pré-inundação do solo-cimento (valores em média 7 vezes menores). Nota-se que a redução devido à préinundação do solo-cimento é bem inferior a da pré-inundaçãodo solo na umidade natural. Conclui-se que, num projeto onde há a atuação de esforços horizontais e presença de solo colapsível, é necessário contar com a possibilidade de uma inundação do solo, tomar medidas preventivas contra a mesma e utilizar parâmetros do solo adequados. Ou adotar soluções de melhoria do solo, como a utilização do solo-cimento compactado ao redor da cabeça da estaca, que também podem ser adotadas em casos de baixa resistência do solo superficial (seja o solo colapsível ou não)
Abstract: The problem with piles loaded horizontally at the top is frequently met in civil construction projects and there is a reduced bibliography on the parameters to be adopted in designoA more critical situation is that of horizontally loaded piles in high porosity, non saturated and collapsible soils. The objectives of this paper are: (1) produce subsidies for the design of foundations with horizontalloads, calling attention to the damaging effect of flooding on a collapsible soil; (2) supply values for the horizontal reaction coefficient ('n IND. h') for the soil of the Experimental Field at Unicamp, for the conditions of natural humidity, pre-flooded soil, soil improved with soil-cement and pre-flooded soil-cement; (3) compare values of nh for the soils frequently found in the interior of the State of São Paulo and in other regions in Brazil; (4) propose an improvement in the conditions of the soil-pile system soils by changing the soil around the top of the pile for compacted soil-cement. To analyze this problem, twenty one horizontal loading tests were made in the Experimental Foundation Field at Feagri-Unicamp, on fourteen piles of four types, under the four soil conditions mentioned above. Other loading tests made in Experimental Fields in the State of São Paulo were analyzed, alI of them located in regions with surface soils with unfavorable characteristics for horizontal loading. The coefficients of horizontal soil reaction ('n IND. h') for different soil conditions are compared, emphasizing the importance of obtaining regional soil parameters. The principal results found were, besides the values for the coefficient of horizontal reaction for the basalt soil at the location and the compilation of values for high porosity soils of other regions - encountering different values from °those proposed in literature - an accentuated reduction of nh (values around 40 times less) caused by the pre-flooding of the soil, the accentuated increase in 'n IND. h' values (as a mean, 5 times greater) with the soil improvement by compacted soil-cement and the reduction in 'n IND. h' with pre-flooding of the soilcement (mean values 7 times smaller). It is seen that the reduction due to pre-flooding of the soil-cement is much less than that for pre-flooding the soil at natural humidity. One concludes that in a project where horizontal forces act and in collapsible soil, one must count with the possibility of soil flooding, taking preventive measures against this and using adequate soil parameters or, adopt solutions for soil improvement, as by using compacted soil-cement around the pile head, a procedure which can also be adopted in cases of low surface soil resistance (collapsible soil or not)
Doutorado
Construções Rurais e Ambiencia
Doutor em Engenharia Agrícola

En el Perú existen zonas afectadas por la geología volcánica ya que disponen de insumos naturales llamados cenizas volcánicas. Este es un material formado por pequeños fragmentos de lavas silíceas de granos finos de colores blanquecinos, blandos y deleznables. Suelen presentar diversos grados de cementación, de tipo fisil, lo que los identifica en la categoría de suelos colapsables. Es por ello, que para la construcción del pavimento se requiere realizar la estabilización o mejoramiento de la subrasante para el siguiente proyecto que se desarrolla entre Arequipa y Moquegua. La presente investigación tiene como objetivo evaluar el uso de agregados marginales con cenizas volcánicas para el diseño de losa de concreto hidráulico referida, la misma que como estructura será evaluada con los resultados del módulo de flexión y esfuerzo crítico. Los resultados demostraron que, en la caracterización de agregados finos al contener cenizas volcánicas, no cumplan con todos los requerimientos propuestos en la norma peruana (EG-2013) del manual de carreteras. Sin embargo, el American Concrete Institute (ACI) incorpora excepciones para condiciones particulares de los áridos, posibilitando su uso a partir del cumplimiento de la resistencia y durabilidad requerida. Se propuso realizar el diseño de una mezcla de concreto para una resistencia teórica de f´c= 280 kg/cm2. Sin embargo, al ensayar las probetas a los 28 días de curado se obtuvo una resistencia de f´c= 380 kg/cm2 esto se debe a la estrecha relación positiva que presenta la ceniza volcánica con el cemento puzolánico empleado para la mezcla.
In Peru there are areas affected by volcanic geology and that have natural inputs called volcanic ash. This is a material formed by small fragments of siliceous lavas of fine grains of whitish, soft and delectable colors. They usually present varying degrees of cementation, of the fisile type, which identifies them in the category of collapsible soils. That is why, for the construction of the pavement it is necessary to perform the stabilization or improvement of the subgrade for the next project that is developed between Arequipa and Moquegua. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the use of marginal aggregates with volcanic ash for the design of the loss of referred hydraulic concrete, which will be determined as a structure with the results of the flexural and critical stress module. The results showed that, in the characterization of fine aggregates containing volcanic ash, they do not require all the requirements proposed in the Peruvian standard (EG-2013) of the road manual. However, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) incorporates the specific conditions of the aggregates, which allows its use based on compliance with the required strength and durability. It was proposed to design a concrete mix for a theoretical strength of f´c = 280 kg / cm2. However, when testing the probes after 28 days of curing, a resistance of f'c = 380 kg / cm2 was obtained, due to the close positive relationship between volcanic ash and the pozzolanic cement used for the mixture.
Tesis

Visando o estudo de diversos tipos de fundações implantou-se um Campo Experimental de Engenharia Civil na Unesp, campus de Bauru. Neste local foram realizados inúmeros ensaios de investigação geotécnica cujo solo é uma areia fina argilosa de baixa compacidade, com características colapsíveis, representativo de uma grande área do Estado. Neste trabalho apresentam-se os resultados de trinta provas de carga à compressão, executadas neste campo experimental em dez estacas apiloadas, sendo doze provas em estacas instrumentadas com o uso de strain-gages. Em cada estaca executaram-se três provas de carga, sendo a terceira com inundação prévia do solo, para se verificar o efeito da colapsibilidade na capacidade de carga. A instrumentação permitiu determinar a parcela de carga resistida por atrito e pela ponta da estaca. Os resultados são comparados a métodos empíricos normalmente utilizados no Brasil. Os resultados obtidos servem como subsídios para os projetistas desse tipo de fundação de uso muito freqüente no interior do estado de São Paulo.
In order to study different foundation types, the Unesp (São Paulo State University) in Bauru, created an experimental field in Civil Engineering. In this site an extensive soil investigation program were carried out. The topmost soil is a clayey fine sand with collapsible characteristic. The paper presents the results of thirty compression load tests carried out in ten uncased displacement cast in place piles (pounded piles, called apiloadas in Brazil), where twelve load tests were instrumented with electrical strain gages. In each pile three load test were conducted, two in natural condition and the third after soaking the soil, in order to evaluate the influence of the soil collapsibility in the results. The instrumentation permitted the evaluation of the ultimate bearing, the skin friction, the end-bearing stress and the load transfer distribution along the pile length. Comparation are made between results obtained and predicted by empirical methods that used SPT and CPT results. The results obtained provides the basis for a more rational design procedure and has a major interest for those who are dealing with foundation design of this type, frequently used in the interior of São Paulo State which soil is similar from a geotechnical point of view.

Collapsible soils experience significant volume decrease due to the increase of soil moisture content, with or without an increase in the in-situ stress level. These soils form large parts of North and South America, Eastern Europe, China, Central Asia, Northern and Southern Africa, Russia, Egyptian western dessert, and the continuous deposit from North China to South-East England. As human activities continue to increase in these regions, geotechnical engineers must learn how to deal with these problematic soils. Foundations on collapsible soils suffer from sudden settlement, which may contribute to serious damage or catastrophic failure due to inundation. For relatively light structures, the use of shallow foundations combined with soil replacement or treatment may constitute economical designs. For heavy structures, pile is perhaps the best of alternative available types of foundation. This subject of significant practical interest has received little attention from the researchers mainly due to the complexity in conducting experimental study. Furthermore, numerical modeling is difficult at best due to the complexity associated in describing the behavior of collapsible soil during inundation. Analytical modeling is not suitable in this respect, as soil grains in collapsible soil undergo radical rearrangements during inundation. In the literature, no design theory can be found to predict the negative skin friction on pile foundation due to inundation of collapsible soil. Present study presents a numerical model, which is capable to incorporate the effect of inundation of collapsible soil on an axially loaded vertical pile. It employs the theories of unsaturated soil mechanics; including the Soil-Water Characteristic Curve (SWCC) to include the effect of soil suction reduction resulted from the progressive inundation, from two different aspects: change in soil properties, and irrecoverable soil volume change. The proposed numerical model is used to predict negative skin friction exerted on the pile during inundation of collapsible soil surrounding the pile. The numerical model is validated by comparing the numerical results and the experimental data from the literature. Moreover, another numerical modeling procedure is also proposed to design the pile (i.e., length and diameter) in collapsible soil, provided that the indirect load due to negative skin friction is known. An extensive numerical investigation is carried out to identify the parameters (e.g., collapse potential, radius of wetting, pile roughness, etc.) influencing the negative skin friction acting on a pile during inundation. Based on the numerical results, analytical models that can be directly used to predict the indirect load due to negative skin friction are established for both directions (i.e., from bottom and top) of inundation. Design procedures that can provide adequate positive skin friction and pile capacity in accommodating indirect load due to negative skin friction, are proposed to design the length and diameter of a single pile in collapsible soil subjected to inundation. Present study is useful in reductions in the costs of construction, litigation and remediation in geotechnical engineering practice.

Collapsible soil is known as problematic soil, which possesses considerable strength when it is dry and loses its strength and experience excessive settlement when inundated. Geotechnical engineers face a great challenge when they build on/in collapsible soil. Inundation of collapsible soil may take place due to surface running water or raising the groundwater level. In case of surface water, the amount of settlement varies, depending on the extent of the wetting zone and the degree of saturation in the soil. The case of rising groundwater will produce full saturation in the ground and accordingly, the maximum settlement of the foundations. In the literature, there is lack of sufficient and reliable methods for predicting drag force on piles embedded in collapsible soils. These difficulties stem from the fact modeling collapsible soil analytically is difficult at best, while collapsible soil is governed by the collapse potential of the soil and method of inundation. In this thesis, the results of an experimental investigation on a single end-bearing pile embedded in collapsible soil will be presented. The objective of this experimental investigation was to measure the soil collapse and the associated settlement and accordingly the negative skin friction on the pile's shaft for a given soil and pile conditions due to soil inundation. Empirical formula is presented to estimate the negative skin friction on these piles for a given soil/pile condition.

Collapsible soil is one of the problematic soils in geotechnical engineering. They are known for their strength when they are dry and their sudden and excessive loss of volume when they are inundated. The present study presents the results of experimental investigations on passive earth pressure acting on walls retaining dry and wet collapsible soils. The objective of these investigations was to study the effect of inundation due to the rise of the ground water table on the earth pressure. Lab Tests were carried out on a prototype set-up which was developed to simulate the movement of a retaining wall towards the collapsible backfill, meaning the passive pressure state. The experiments were conducted on collapsible soil with various collapse potentials to study this variation effect on the results. The results of the experimental investigation were used to validate the results of the numerical model developed in this investigation. The numerical model was used to generate results for a wide range of parameters, which believe to govern this complex soil.