{"title":"Correlation between Cone Penetration Test parameters, soil type, and soil liquidity index using long short-term memory neural network","authors":"Mateusz Jocz, Marek Lefik","doi":"10.2478/sgem-2023-0023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/sgem-2023-0023","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Accuracy and quality of recognizing soil properties are crucial for optimal building design and for ensuring safety in the construction and exploitation stages. This article proposes use of long short-term memory (LSTM) neural network to establish a correlation between Cone Penetration Test (CPTU) results, the soil type, and the soil liquidity index I L . LSTM artificial neural network belongs to the class of networks requiring deep machine learning and is qualitatively different from artificial neural networks of the multilayer perceptron type, which have long been widely used to interpret the results of geotechnical experiments. The article outlines the methodology of CPTU testing and laboratory testing of the liquidity index, as well as construction and preparation of data for the network. The proposed network achieved good results when considering a database consisting of the parameters of eight CPTU soundings, soil stratifications, and laboratory test results.","PeriodicalId":44626,"journal":{"name":"Studia Geotechnica et Mechanica","volume":"52 30","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134993365","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Second-order effects in horizontally loaded reinforced concrete columns","authors":"Janusz Pędziwiatr, Michał Musiał","doi":"10.2478/sgem-2023-0022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/sgem-2023-0022","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This paper deals with the second-order effects in horizontally loaded reinforced concrete columns. The current standard approach according to Eurocode 2 is the starting point for the considerations. Simplified methods that take into account the secondary effects, that is, the nominal stiffness method and the nominal curvature method, and their limitations are discussed. Most attention is devoted to the general method. As only general guidelines for this method can be found in the literature on the subject, the author presents his own original approach to calculations done using this method. Exemplary analyses for the corbel columns of high bay racked warehouses are made. Columns of different lengths are analyzed. The calculations show the overestimates introduced by the simplified methods and the benefits stemming from the use of the general method, especially in the case of quite slender columns.","PeriodicalId":44626,"journal":{"name":"Studia Geotechnica et Mechanica","volume":"18 8","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135875190","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mirosław J. Lipiński, Małgorzata Wdowska, Intan Puspitaningrum
{"title":"Quality requirements for static liquefaction test of soil in triaxial apparatus","authors":"Mirosław J. Lipiński, Małgorzata Wdowska, Intan Puspitaningrum","doi":"10.2478/sgem-2023-0019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/sgem-2023-0019","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Since in the field of research concerning liquefaction phenomenon, the largest database exists for triaxial tests, this type of apparatus was selected as the most relevant. Available data concerning laboratory research on liquefaction tests for identification of undrained response of sand indicated that the results are very sensitive to even smallest incorrectness in the testing procedure. Besides, due to a complex nature of liquefaction phenomenon, it was considered prudent to undertake some efforts directed to increase the objectivity of tests. Therefore, before commencement of the actual test program for investigation of undrained response of soil, it is necessary to carry out some preparatory experimental work consisting of application of indispensable modification necessary for enhancement of a quality of a triaxial test. The paper presents the key issues pertaining to the implementation of the experiment. Significance of these modifications for desired characteristics is emphasized. Relevance of some upgrading of the equipment for liquefaction tests is exemplified.","PeriodicalId":44626,"journal":{"name":"Studia Geotechnica et Mechanica","volume":"875 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135888378","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marcin Bujko, Marta Bocheńska, Piotr Srokosz, Ireneusz Dyka
{"title":"Modernized Resonant Column and Torsional Shearing Apparatus With Multipoint Contactless Displacement Detection System","authors":"Marcin Bujko, Marta Bocheńska, Piotr Srokosz, Ireneusz Dyka","doi":"10.2478/sgem-2023-0018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/sgem-2023-0018","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract In this study, a modification of resonant column/torsional shearing (RC/TS) apparatus was proposed to perform a qualitative analysis of a noncohesive soil specimen vibration during RC tests. An additional multipoint displacement detection system was installed in the RC/TS WF8500 device. In the new measuring system, 48 mini-magnets are attached to the side surface of a cylindrical soil specimen, creating a regular grid of measuring points. Around 48 Hall sensors (Honeywell SS495A1) are used to measure changes in the magnetic field strength due to the movement of the corresponding magnets on the surface of the specimen subjected to dynamic torque. The Hall sensor generates an analog signal that is proportional to the change in the magnetic field. The measurements are collected with a newly developed data acquisition system that consists of a set of analog-to-digital converters and a set of ARM (Advanced RISC (Reduced Instruction Sets Computing) Machine) microcontrollers. The measurement system is controlled with a dedicated software, ControlRec, developed by the authors. The measurements are taken synchronically with and independently from the standard RC test procedure. The new measuring technique allows to observe displacements of the 48 points on the specimens’ surface with over 4 times higher sampling rate than in the original measuring system. As a result, additional effects related to the mechanical wave propagation through soil specimen were observed (local disturbances in distribution of vibration amplitudes or significant displacements near the bottom end of the specimen, which is assumed to be fixed in the standard RC/TS results analysis), that could not be identified using the standard equipment of the device.","PeriodicalId":44626,"journal":{"name":"Studia Geotechnica et Mechanica","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135197434","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reliability of Methods for Determination of Stress History Parameters in Soils","authors":"Małgorzata Wdowska, Mirosław J. Lipiński","doi":"10.2478/sgem-2023-0017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/sgem-2023-0017","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Stress history acquired by any cohesive soil influences, to a large extent, three groups of fundamental properties indispensable in geotechnical design i.e. state of soil, shear strength, and stiffness characteristics. The basic stress history parameter (from which other parameters are derived) determined directly from laboratory tests is a preconsolidation stress σ′p. Since the first method proposed by Casagrande in 1936, value σ′p is determined in the oedometer test as a border between overconsolidated (OC) and normally consolidated (NC) zones. Approach based on division between predominantly elastic, (recoverable) strain, and plastic (irrecoverable) strain is a main principle of several methods of σ′p determination, which have been proposed over the past eighty-six years. Accumulated experiences have revealed that any laboratory procedure based on the oedometer test does not provide realistic value of preconsolidation stress, especially in heavy preconsolidated soils. The major reason for that results from the fact that the mechanism responsible for natural overconsolidation is more complicated than mechanical preloading. Therefore, there is a necessity to reevaluate effectiveness of standard methods and look for another solution of evaluation yield stress σ′Y in natural soils. This article presents the comparison between σ′Y determined for various soils with use of standard methods based on conventional oedometer test and yield stress determined on the basis of alternative procedures. The latter are represented by various approaches as e.g. based on SHANSEP procedure or initial shear modulus and others. The most promising among these alternative methods is a new concept based on dilatancy phenomenon that takes place during shearing of a dense soil. The parameter reflecting stress history is derived from pore pressure response and is based on characteristic values of Skempton's parameter A record. Consistency of data concerning stress history parameters profile obtained for deep subsoil on the basis of various methods is shown for comparison.","PeriodicalId":44626,"journal":{"name":"Studia Geotechnica et Mechanica","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135253849","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Influence of Soft Soil Samples Quality on the Compressibility and Undrained Shear Strength – Seven Lessons Learned From the Vistula Marshlands","authors":"Jakub Konkol","doi":"10.2478/sgem-2023-0012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/sgem-2023-0012","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This technical article presents the influence of sample quality on the compressibility parameters and undrained shear strength ( c u ) of soft soils from the Vistula Marshlands. The analysis covers: (1) quality of soft soil according to three criteria: void ratio (Δ e / e 0 index), volumetric strain (Δ ɛ v ) and C r / C c ratio; (2) influence of storage time on quality; (3) influence of sample quality on undrained shear strength ( c u ), and (4) reliability of compression and undrained shear strength parameters estimation. The sample quality of three different soft soils (peat, organic clays, and organic silts) was investigated using dataset of geotechnical investigations from the Vistula Marshlands. The reliability of oedometer tests and compressibility parameters determination was shown. Different undrained shear strength estimates (from lab and field tests) were juxtaposed with sample quality. In situ estimates of undrained shear strength were compared with results of triaxial tests and direct simple shear test on reconstituted samples as well as SHANSEP estimates. The results of research are grouped in seven lessons. The most important outcomes are: (1) the quality of samples is at best moderate or poor and there is no significant influence of storage time on sample quality, (2) regardless of testing method, the undrained shear strength natural variability of the Vistula Marshlands soft soils is between 20% and 50% depending on deposit depth and soil type, (3) the most accurate estimation of undrained shear strength can be obtained from field vane test (FVT) while unconsolidated, undrained compression (UUC) triaxial tests should be avoided, (4) SHANSEP approach can be considered as a valuable estimate of c u (next to the FVTs), which additionally allows in relatively easy way to establish lower and upper bounds of c u .","PeriodicalId":44626,"journal":{"name":"Studia Geotechnica et Mechanica","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136280609","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Roustaei, Mahdi Sabetraftar, E. Taherabadi, M. Bayat
{"title":"Compressive and Tensile Strength of Nano-clay Stabilised Soil Subjected to Repeated Freeze–Thaw Cycles","authors":"M. Roustaei, Mahdi Sabetraftar, E. Taherabadi, M. Bayat","doi":"10.2478/sgem-2023-0009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/sgem-2023-0009","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Improvement of the mechanical properties of clayey soils by additional elements to enhance the strength under numerous freezing and thawing cycles has been considered as a serious concern for engineering applications in cold regions. The objective of the current study is to investigate the effect of nano-clay as a stabiliser on the mechanical properties of clay. To this end, the clay specimens were prepared by adding various percentages of nano-clay ranging from 0.5% to 3% by dry weight of soil and were experimentally tested under the uniaxial compression and tensile splitting tests under different curing times (0, 7 and 28 days) after experiencing various freeze–thaw cycles ranging from 0 to 11. It can be concluded from the results that nano-clay particles may be used as a stabiliser in geotechnical applications to improve soil property. The results indicate that the optimum moisture content (OMC) of specimens increases and the maximum dry density (MDD) decreases with the increasing nano-clay content. The specimens containing about 1% nano-clay recorded maximum values of unconfined compressive strength (UCS) as well as tensile strength. For example, the addition 1% nano-clay increased the UCS and tensile values of clay specimens under the curing time of 28 days by 34% and 247%, respectively. In addition, the long-term durability of specimens against freeze–thaw cycles increases further with the addition of nano-clay content ranging from 2% to 3%.","PeriodicalId":44626,"journal":{"name":"Studia Geotechnica et Mechanica","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42793595","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Shell Deformation During the Construction of Record Span Soil-steel Buried Structure in Ras-Al-Khaimah (UAE)","authors":"Czesław Machelski, Piotr Tomala","doi":"10.2478/sgem-2023-0007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/sgem-2023-0007","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The algorithm presented in this paper concerns the processing of data in the form of coordinates of measurement points located around the structure periphery, obtained from the geodetic measurements. The geometric parameter used here to study the deformation of the steel shell is the change of curvature. It is used to estimate the bending moment and hence the normal stress in the corrugated steel shell. The results given in the examples of calculations of the analyzed structure show the possibility of determining places with extreme values. For this purpose, a dense layout of measuring points and use the precision geodesy technique is necessary. Of significant importance in stress estimation is the correction of the geodetic measurement base. This is due to the fact that the points in the initial measurement do not lie on a section of the circle as a reference curve, used to determine the deformation of the shell.","PeriodicalId":44626,"journal":{"name":"Studia Geotechnica et Mechanica","volume":"66 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135639025","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Novel Method for Optimizing Parameters influencing the Bearing Capacity of Geosynthetic Reinforced Sand Using RSM, ANN, and Multi-objective Genetic Algorithm","authors":"Brahim Lafifi, A. Rouaiguia, E. Soltani","doi":"10.2478/sgem-2023-0006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/sgem-2023-0006","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract In this study, a novel method is proposed to optimize the reinforced parameters influencing the bearing capacity of a shallow square foundation resting on sandy soil reinforced with geosynthetic. The parameters to be optimized are reinforcement length (L), the number of reinforcement layers (N), the depth of the topmost layer of geosynthetic (U), and the vertical distance between two reinforcement layers (X). To achieve this objective, 25 laboratory small-scale model tests were conducted on reinforced sand. This laboratory-scale model has used two geosynthetics as reinforcement materials and one sandy soil. Firstly, the effect of reinforcement parameters on the bearing load was investigated using the analysis of variance (ANOVA). Both response surface methodology (RSM) and artificial neural networks (ANN) tools were applied and compared to model bearing capacity. Finally, the multiobjective genetic algorithm (MOGA) coupled with RSM and ANN models was used to solve multi objective optimization problems. The design of bearing capacity is considered a multi-objective optimization problem. In this regard, the two conflicting objectives are the need to maximize bearing capacity and minimize the cost. According to the obtained results, an informed decision regarding the design of the bearing capacity of reinforced sand is reached.","PeriodicalId":44626,"journal":{"name":"Studia Geotechnica et Mechanica","volume":"45 1","pages":"174 - 196"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42536197","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Safety of Steel Arch Support Operation During Rock Bursts Under Explosive Atmosphere Conditions","authors":"A. Pytlik, W. Frąc","doi":"10.2478/sgem-2023-0004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/sgem-2023-0004","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Methane and coal dust explosions are among the most common causes of disasters in hard coal mining. Therefore, it is important for occupational safety in hard coal mines operating under methane and coal dust explosion hazards to identify possible ignition sources, whether due to natural or technical factors. One technical source of ignition can be mechanical sparks generated during operation of mechanical equipment and high surface temperatures of equipment components during operation. This paper presents the methodology and results of thermal imaging and strength testing of roadway support elements under dynamic loading. The goal of the tests was to identify the potential explosive atmosphere ignition sources during the operation of the support under the conditions of rock bursts. The scope of testing encompassed the temperature measurements by means of thermal camera of friction prop and yielding support frame sliding joint elements at yield under dynamic impact loading (simulating a burst). Significant joint element heating and mechanical sparking was observed during the testing of arching yielding support frame sliding joints and straight friction prop joints as a result of friction at yield. Some of the aspects defined in standard PN-EN ISO80079-36:2016 include the maximum temperature T max =150°C for a surface that can accumulate a layer of coal dust. Tests of the friction joints have shown that during impact loading, numerous mechanical sparks are produced at the friction joints of sections of the steel prop, with the surface temperature of the sections starting from 169.6°C and reaching up to 234.1°C. During tests it was also to determined emissivites of the tested sliding joints constructed from V29-V32 secrions depending on corrosion products which consist in range 0.842–0.873. Such a high temperature can initiate an explosive mixture consisting of methane, air and coal dust.","PeriodicalId":44626,"journal":{"name":"Studia Geotechnica et Mechanica","volume":"45 1","pages":"144 - 157"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2023-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43549540","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}