Shear strength measurement in soft mud deposits: application of GraviProbe and RheoTune

Ebi Meshkati, Jarno Terwindt, Thijs van Kessel, Alex Kirichek, A.M. Talmon, Adam Bezuijen

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Abstract

Soft mud deposits are increasingly encountered around the world, from natural offshore deposits and mud layers in estuaries, ports, and waterways to progressively growing leftover from treatment and extraction facilities, mines, and oil refineries. Reliable monitoring of the temporal and spatial strength buildup in such deposits is crucial to optimize their sediment management plan. In this study, two well-established shear strength profilers i.e. GraviProbe 2.0 (dotOcean) and RheoTune (Stema Systems) are investigated. Their working principles are described, and their performance is compared against direct strength measurement. Finally, capabilities, limitations, and points of improvement of both instruments are discussed.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 20th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
Number of pages6
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Event20th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering - Sydney, Australia
Duration: 2 May 20226 May 2022
Conference number: 20

Conference

Conference20th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
Abbreviated titleICSMGE 2022
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CitySydney
Period2/05/226/05/22

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Keywords

  • Soft mud deposits
  • strength measurement
  • rheology
  • yield stress
  • GraviProbe
  • RheoTune

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