SoLiTe (Soil Liquefaction Test): Investigation methodology for soil liquefaction risk evaluation through a portable microwave water content measurement device

• Research unit: INNOSUISSE
• Project number: 11041.1;6 PFIW-IW

Short description (English)

SoLiTe (Soil Liquefaction Test): Investigation methodology for soil liquefaction risk evaluation through a portable microwave water content measurement device

Short description (French)

SoLiTe (Soil Liquefaction Test): Investigation methodology for soil liquefaction risk evaluation through a portable microwave water content measurement device

Abstract (English)

Development of a new revolutionary measurement methodology through a portable microwave instrument for the measurement of the water content in saturated alluvial soils. The water content of undisturbed soil is a direct indicator, in combination with the granulometry of the liquefaction risk under seismic loads. The goal is to develop a measurement methodology and a support instrument able to trace a complete soil water content profile in function of the depth by two sensors in probe pipes. This device will allow to determine the apparent density and thus the liquefaction risk.

Abstract (French)

Development of a new revolutionary measurement methodology through a portable microwave instrument for the measurement of the water content in saturated alluvial soils. The water content of undisturbed soil is a direct indicator, in combination with the granulometry of the liquefaction risk under seismic loads. The goal is to develop a measurement methodology and a support instrument able to trace a complete soil water content profile in function of the depth by two sensors in probe pipes. This device will allow to determine the apparent density and thus the liquefaction risk.