Cone Penetration Testing in Geotechnical Practice

by T. Lunne, J.J.M. Powell, P.K. Robertson

Overview

This book provides guidance on the specification, performance, use and interpretation of the Electric Cone Penetration Test (CPU), and in particular the Cone Penetration Test with pore pressure measurement (CPTU) commonly referred to as the "piezocone test".

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040075449
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	09/11/2002
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	352
File size:	77 MB
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About the Author

T. Lunne, J.J.M. Powell, P.K. Roberstson

Table of Contents

Preface. Acknowledgements. Symbol List. Conversion Factors. Glossary. 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. References. Appendices. Index.