Hi,
Recently, we have had a similar problem as yours at a site comprising uncontrolled, sandy clay fill with some gravel to a depth of over 10m. The fill is currently unsaturated and we wanted to measure the density and density ratio accurately for assessment of potential hydroconsolidation...
Someone posted a question back in 2004 (thread 822-104369) essentially asking: "what is the tolerable post-construction settlement for road pavements on embankments constructed over soft ground?"
Recent experience in Australia indicate that jointed Plain Concrete Pavements (PCP)continue to...