This thesis investigates the consolidation behavior of a test embankment constructed on compressible soils at the site of Augusta, Sicily, Italy. Upon my experience of three months, directly on-site, extensive field monitoring of settlement and piezometric had been conducted over six months to evaluate the effectiveness of two ground improvement techniques: stone columns and soil mixing. Standard methods for calculating overpressure using sensor readings were found to be unreliable due to the influence of the construction activities required highlighting the need for alternative approaches. This study illustrates that the settlement measurements offer a more reliable and direct method for assessing embankment performance.