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The Application of Geotechnical Investigation in Railroad Subgrade Settlement

GUO Yangsheng   

  1. (Wuhan Railway Engineering Construction Supervision Co. Ltd., Wuhan 430064)
  • Received:2012-04-01 Online:2012-06-20 Published:2012-06-25

Abstract: This paper presents a case history of a geotechnical investigation to identify the cause of railroad subgrade settlement. Methods used during the investigation involve geotechical boring inspection, dynamic CPT and laboratory testing.

Key words: Geotechnical borings, Dynamic CPT, Laboratory tests, Subgrade settlement