Essays about: "portryck"

Showing result 6 - 8 of 8 essays containing the word portryck.

  1. 6. Internal erosion in the pervious foundation of an embankment dam : A case study on the Lossen dam

    University essay from KTH/Vattendragsteknik

    Author : Gabriella Molinder; [2016]
    Keywords : seepage; internal erosion; suffusion; contact erosion; embankment dams;

    Abstract : The Lossen dam is an embankment dam in the Swedish river Ljusnan. The dam is founded on thick layers of stratified glaciofluvial sediments and till. Ever since construction, there have been problems with high pore pressures, large seepage flows and springs downstream of the right part of the dam. READ MORE

  3. 7. Quality of CPTU : Analyses and comparison of data from commercial actors in Stockholm/Mälardalen

    University essay from KTH/Jord- och bergmekanik

    Author : Caesar Kardan; [2015]
    Keywords : CPT; CPTU; cone penetrometer; cone resistance; friction sleeve; pore pressure; undrained shear strength; conrad; CPT; CPTU; sond; spetsmotstånd; mantelfriktion; portryck; odränerade skjuvhållfasthet; conrad;

    Abstract : CPTU is one of the most sophisticated geotechnical investigation methods. However, there is a large amount of uncertainties related to this method. The uncertainties depend on different types of factors, for instance lack of accuracy in performance and equipment. READ MORE

  4. 8. The Effect of Matric Suction on Total Stability Evaluations in Clay

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Geoteknik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för byggvetenskaper

    Author : Robin Tvrdek; [2015]
    Keywords : Finite Element Method; Matric Suction; Soil Water Retention Cruve; Total Stability Evaluation; Excavation; Clay; Factor of Safety; Unsaturated Soil; Capillary Rise; Sheet pile; Plaxis; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In this master´s dissertation I investigated if it is possible to increase the total stability for excavations in clay, if suction is taken into account during the calculations. The work has been performed at, and in cooperation with, Sweco Civil AB as well as the Dept. of Construction Sciences at Faculty of Engineering LTH, Lund University. READ MORE