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Platform for Multiscale analysis of soils, rocks and geotechnical structures (PEME-SRO)
The platform for analyzing the mechanical properties of materials used in geotechnical structures enables the study of, among other things, natural soils, treated soils, industrial byproducts, and sediments.
It consists of three components: The soil mechanics division conducts experiments dedicated to the identification and characterization of soils, whether they are undisturbed or compacted, saturated or unsaturated, and under static or cyclic conditions (up to 25 Hz). The imaging and physicochemistry division enables the observation of soils at scales ranging from the micro- to the millimeter level, leading to the identification of reactions between constituents, particularly in cases of soil treatment.
Practical information
Thématique
- Infrastructure and materials
- Geotechnie
Secteur(s) applications
- Construction industries
Laboratory
- GERS/SRO - Laboratory for Soil, Rockes and gectechnical structures
Domaine(s) expertise
- Soil improvement
- Behavior of structures
- Optimization of structures
- Structural strength and resilience
- Experimental rheology
- Natural risks
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In detail
The PEME-SRO is used for experimental studies conducted in the laboratory and in the field. In addition to experimental approaches, numerous computational tools (modeling and visualization) are also used. Recent work includes studies on the durability of materials, particularly for hydraulic structures, the reuse of excavated soil and “raw earth” from a resource-conservation perspective, the behavior of geothermal structures, the use of optical fibers for monitoring geotechnical structures, the dynamic and seismic behavior of soils and structures, and the use of robotics and artificial intelligence for drilling.
Continuing education on laboratory and in-situ soil mechanics testing (services for PFC or companies).
Engineering services, testing (in the laboratory and/or on site), and expert assessments for a variety of clients (project owners and civil engineering firms).