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Evaluation of Basal Heave Stability for Deep Excavations in Clay using the Discontinuity Layout Optimization Method Susiyanti, Angela Dewi Maharani; Lim, Aswin
Civil Engineering Dimension Vol. 28 No. 1 (2026): MARCH 2026
Publisher : Institute of Research and Community Outreach - Petra Christian University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/ced.28.1.83-100

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clay soils, which often causes significant ground movement and threatens nearby structures. Traditional analysis methods generally assume homogeneous soil conditions and ignore the variation of strength with depth, which limits their application in complex field situations. This research investigates basal heave stability using the Discontinuity Layout Optimization (DLO) method, which identifies critical failure mechanisms by optimizing potential discontinuities in the soil mass. The research examines the influence of undrained shear strength (Su​), its gradient, and the excavation width-to-height ratio (B1​/H) on the safety factor, considering homogeneous and layered soil models. Results show that the safety factor increases with higher Su​ values but decreases as B1​/H increases. While the DLO method provides reliable predictions for homogeneous soils, but it shows limitations in layered soils. Therefore, for more accurate results in complex stratigraphy, integrating DLO with the Finite Element Method (FEM) is recommended.
Studi tentang Laju Perubahan Volume dan Konsolidasi Tanah Very Soft dan Ultra Soft Berdasarkan Teori Terzaghi dengan Menggunakan Uji Oedometer dan CPTu Sitohang, Maria Septhree Winna; Rahardjo, Paulus Pramono; Lim, Aswin
Jurnal Teknik Sipil Vol 22 No 1 (2026): Jurnal Teknik Sipil
Publisher : Universitas Kristen Maranatha

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28932/jts.v22i1.12973

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Very soft and ultra soft soils are types of soil with high water content, very soft consistency, and low bearing capacity, making them susceptible to deformation and subsidence due to loading. This study aims to determine the correlation between volume change parameters and consolidation in very soft and ultra-soft soils based on laboratory testing (oedometer test) and in-situ testing (Cone Penetration Test with Pore Pressure Measurement/CPTu). The parameters studied include the consolidation coefficient (Cv), compression index (Cc), volume change coefficient (mv), and parameter α as the correlation between the mv value from the oedometer test and the corrected cone resistance (qt) value from CPTu. The results show that the Cv value varies with each increase in effective stress. Additionally, the consistency of the α correlation values indicates that CPTu can be used to quickly and efficiently estimate volume change coefficient (mv) values in the field. Therefore, CPTu can serve as an alternative for predicting the behavior of very soft and ultra-soft soil conditions in situ in a more representative manner.