A comparison of field and laboratory tests of caisson foundations in sand and clay

Laboratory tests applying vertical and moment loads to suction caissons founded in sand and clay have been conducted to simulate an equivalent series of field tests. The caissons used in the laboratory were 0·15 m, 0·2 m and 0·3 m in diameter, whereas those for the field tests were 1·5 m and 3·0 m i...

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Main Authors: Kelly, R, Houlsby, G, Byrne, B
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2006