Investigating the relationships between geotechnical and geophysical properties of the ground for assessing condition change of geotechnical assets

Geophysical surveys are becoming increasingly important in understanding the performance, and change in performance, of geotechnical assets (embankments, earth dams, etc.) over time. However, the relationship between changes in geophysical properties (such as bulk electrical conductivity) and associated changes in geotechnical properties (density, strength, etc.) is still poorly understood. The proposed study would utilise an experimental investigation to improve this understanding by determining relationships between geophysical and geotechnical properties for various soils in various conditions.

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