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Figure 3.48 Small test cell at Utah State University.
Soil parameters used in the FEA program are listed in Table 3.11.
In the buried pipe tests, every attempt was made to achieve homo-
geneous conditions when called for. However, the flexible nature of the
pipe does not always allow for a high uniform compaction in the
haunches and around the shoulders and crown of the pipe. Therefore,
homogeneous conditions that are attempted in the test cell or for that