Dynamic Plate Load Tests
<p><p><strong>References:<br></strong><em>Adam and Brandl (1997)<br>Vennapusa and White (2009)<br>Vennapusa et al. (2011)<br>White and Thompson (2008<br>White et al.
<p><p><strong>References:<br></strong><em>Adam and Brandl (1997)<br>Vennapusa and White (2009)<br>Vennapusa et al. (2011)<br>White and Thompson (2008<br>White et al.
<p><p><strong>References:<br></strong><em>Forssblad (1980)</em></p><p><strong>Method Summary</strong></p><p>Ground elevation change or settlement is monitored through GPS measurements from the roller for each roller pass, which is a measure of compaction. Elevations can also be monitored by independent measurements using string lines and tape measure or by using advanced methods including GPS, robotic total station, and laser levels.
<p><p><strong>References:<br></strong><em>Adam and Kopf (1998)<br>Adam and Kopf (2004)<br>ISSMGE (2005)<br>Mn/DOT (2007)<br>Mooney et al. (2010)<br>Newman and White (2008)<br>RVS 8S.02.6 (1999)<br>Samaras et al. (2001)<br>Vennapusa et al. (2010)<br>White et al. (2007a, 2008a)<br>Ztve StB/TP BF-StB (1994)</em></p><p><strong>Method Summary</strong></p><p>Roller-integrated IC/CCC measurements provide nearly 100% coverage of compacted soil.