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CPT Guide

Table of Contents

Risk Based Site Characterization

Role of CPT

CPT: Introduction

History

Test Equipment and procedures

Additional Sensors

Pusing Equipment

Depth of Penetration

Test Procedures

CPT Interpretation

Soil Profiling and Classification

Equivalent SPT N60 Profiles

Undrained shear strength

Soil Sensitivity

Stress History (OCR)

In-Situ stress ratio (Ko)

Friction Angle

Relative Density

Stiffness and Modulus

Modulus from shear wave velocity

Identification of Unusual Soils

Hydraulic Conductivity

Consolidation characteristics

Application of CPT Results

Shallow Foundation Design

Deep Foundation Design

Liquefaction

Ground Improvement Compaction Control

Design of wick or sand Drains

 

To receive a complete copy of the CPT Guide, please e-mail your request to Dr. Robertson at: peter@cpt-robertson.com

I have recently put together a Guide to GeoEnvironmental Testing for Gregg Drilling. Please feel free to e-mail me for a complete copy.

 

 

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