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The new pressuremeter test analysis software makes it possible to :

Design geotechnical structures to the surrounding soil; For example, to design the foundations of a prestressed arch viaduct on a ground while this type of structure is still built on rock (Monnet et al., 2006)
Determine Soil Friction to Optimize the design in Large Retaining Wall (Monnet et al., 2002)
Accurately determine soil elasticity characteristics for the design of retaining structures (Granjon et Monnet, 2024)

High reliability of interpretation validated by finite element calculation (Monnet et al. 2022b)

Results (EM, Ee,plm, F) for which the accuracy is calculated and known (Monnet 2021)

The direct determination of soil friction characteristics, without passing through approximate correlations (Monnet 2012a) (Monnet 2012b)

A consideration of the membrane thickness separating the loading fluid internal to the probe and the soil external to the probe (Monnet et al. 2022b)

Taking into account the actual deformation of the probe (Monnet et al. 2022b)

Better adaptation of the structure to the surrounding ground and significant savings on the project

Improved safety in service

High reliability of interpretation validated by finite element calculations (Monnet et al. 2022b)
Results (E_M, E^e,p_lm, Φ) for which the accuracy is calculated and known (Monnet 2021)
The direct determination of soil friction characteristics, without passing through approximate correlations (Monnet 2012a) (Monnet 2012b)
A consideration of the membrane thickness separating the internal loading fluid inside the probe from the external soil (Monnet et al. 2022b)
Taking into account the actual deformation of the probe (Monnet et al. 2022b)
Better adaptation of the structure to the surrounding ground and significant savings on the project
Improved safety in service

Consideration of membrane thickness and split tube
Taking into account the deformed probe
Direct determination of the ground friction angle
Direct determination of soil cohesion
Determination of the accuracy of all test quantities (soil modulus, limit pressure, friction angle...)

The software also allows to:

Manage construction sites and pressuremeter tests files
Manage drilling
Manage the probes
Manage clean expansion and strength tests
Edit pressuremeter test reports in paper form
Operate pressuremeter tests according to ISO 22476-4
Correct the measurements of the membrane thickness effect and the deformation of the probe (not taken into account in the ISO standard) which allows identical results regardless of the probe used.