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Cone penetration testing in geotechnical practice

Penetration testing is one of the key methods of obtaining information on soil properties. The cone penetration test and its variant, the piezocone test, are the most common penetration tests performed throughout the world. This text discusses such testing.

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Main Author: Lunne, Tom
Other Authors: Robertson, Peter Kay, Powell, John J. M
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : New York Blackie Academic & Professional 1997
Subjects:
Soil mechanics.
Soil penetration test.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Equipment and Procedures
  • 3. Checks, Corrections and Presentation of Data
  • 4. Standards and Specifications
  • 5. Interpretation of CPT/Piezocone Data
  • 6. Direct Application of CPT/CPTU Results
  • 7. Additional Sensors that Can Be Incorporated
  • 8. Geo-Environmental Applications of Penetration Testing
  • 9. Examples
  • 10. Future Trends
  • App. A. ISSMFE Reference Test Procedure
  • App. B. Swedish Standard for Cone Testing
  • App. C. Calibration Chamber Testing of Sandy Soils.

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