this paper presents a description of the equipment, testing procedure, and methodology to obtain ground mechanical parameters. the p-y curves for laterally loaded piles are developed. methods for the development of p-y curves from pressure meter and dilatometer (dmt) test are described. p-y curves are used in the analysis to represent lateral soil-pile interaction. the pressure meter offers an ...

Several processes allow the improvement of soils such as vibrocompaction, stony columns, static horizontal compaction etc. These reduce risk liquefaction potential and making it possible to build on this type soil when space restriction require it. Stone columns are a recognized method improvement, which consists creating large diameter using special vibrators with granular filling materials in...