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Lateral and continuous measurement method for soil parameters in soft soil field

US11332904B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 2019
Grant dateMay 17, 2022
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L1/16
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a lateral and continuous measurement method for soil parameters in a soft soil field. The method mainly comprises the following measurement steps: arranging soil strength measuring apparatuses at the front end of a towing apparatus; arranging soil strain softening relationship measuring apparatuses at the bottom end of the towing apparatus; and measuring interface friction parameters between the soil and a structure. The towing apparatus actively or passively moves in a soft soil layer to ensure that the towing apparatus partially penetrates into the to-be-measured soil layer during movement; and the penetration depth of the towing apparatus is controlled by adjusting counterweight above the towing apparatus and a towing angle.

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