Advanced Laboratory Stress-Strain and Strength Testing of Geomaterials in Geotechnical Engineering Practice

Advanced laboratory stress-strain and strength testing of geomaterials is a need for geotechnical engineering practice. In this keynote paper, recent developments in advanced stress-strain and strength testing of geomaterials, together with engineering application of the test results are reviewed by showing two case histories with reference to excavation work in urban area, and the failure of reinforced wall due to heavy rainfalls.