Insights from the Eemdijk full-scale failure test - triaxial strength parameters of organic soils
Insights from the Eemdijk full-scale failure test - triaxial strength parameters of organic soils
The Netherlands is inherently challenged by water, as a large part of the country lies below sea level and several major rivers in North-western Europe cross the country. The top elevation of existing earthen dikes are incrementally raised over time. However, raising a dike requires a stable base. A specific challenge regarding dike reinforcement in the Netherlands includes the presence of soft subsoil conditions at many dikes. These soft soils often consist of organic clays and peats. This paper focuses on parameter interpretation and modeling challenges of organic soils. The models are validated on the full-scale failure test. (In Dutch: Eemdijk damwandproef), initiated by the Dutch Flood Protection Programme. The Eemdijk full-scale failure tests provides valuable insights on the triaxial strength parameters of organic soils.
H. J. Lengkeek
21st International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (Vienna)
TC101
https://doi.org/10.53243/ICSMGE2026-480
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