Summary of PMT
The prebored pressuremeter is a very useful test for determining specific soil properties, such as shear strength and stiffness. It can also be used to design foundations using a set of well- established rules for both shallow and deep foundations. The test is not complicated, and the equipment is reasonably economical. Test results can be evaluated quickly. The test is especially useful for estimating the settlement of shallow foundations and the lateral load behavior of drilled deep foundations. Other types of pressuremeters, especially the SBPMT, may be expensive and require expert experience in order to perform the test and interpret results. The Pencel PMT can be deployed quickly and may be used where other types of PMT are not available.
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