Utilisation du pénétromètre statique dans les Basses Terres du Saint-Laurent

1979 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 591-604 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rémy Maranda ◽  
Denis-Jacques Dion

The resistance obtained from static cone penetration tests is compared to the in situ vane shear strength, for the soft to firm clays in the St. Lawrence Lowlands.The average factor Nk, obtained on five sites, varies between values of 2.5–18.4. As a result of this study it is not possible to propose a unique value of Nk to be assigned to Champlain Sea clays. As pointed out by Schmertmann and confirmed in the present analysis, the correlation between field vane and static cone penetration tests must be defined for each site.The soft deposits of the St. Lawrence Lowlands are well suited for studies by means of static cone penetration tests, which are very effective for determining the stratigraphy on the basis of the variations of the point resistance and the friction ratio. [Journal translation]


1983 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 734-745 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. K. Robertson ◽  
R. G. Campanella

This paper is the second of two parts and presents a summarized work guide for practicing engineers for interpretation of parameters for undrained conditions during the cone penetration test such as, undrained shear strength, overconsolidation ratio, and deformation characteristics of clay. The advantages, use, and interpretation of the piezometer cone are also discussed. Factors that influence the interpretations are discussed and guidelines provided. The companion paper, Part I: Sand, considers drained conditions during the test and summarizes interpretation of parameters such as relative density, friction angle, and deformation characteristics of sand. The authors' personal experiences and current recommendations are included. Keywords: static cone penetration testing, in-situ, interpretation, shear strength, modulus, stress history, pore pressures, permeability, consolidation.



2020 ◽  
Vol 205 ◽  
pp. 04005
Author(s):  
Philip J. Vardon ◽  
Joek Peuchen

A method of utilizing cone penetration tests (CPTs) is presented which gives continuous profiles of both the in situ thermal conductivity and volumetric heat capacity, along with the in situ temperature, for the upper tens of meters of the ground. Correlations from standard CPT results (cone resistance, sleeve friction and pore pressure) are utilized for both thermal conductivity and volumetric heat capacity for saturated soil. These, in conjunction with point-wise thermal conductivity and in situ temperature results using a Thermal CPT (T-CPT), allow accurate continuous profiles to be derived. The CPT-based method is shown via a field investigation supported by laboratory tests to give accurate and robust results.



2021 ◽  
pp. 106252
Author(s):  
Yongfeng Deng ◽  
Haochen Xue ◽  
Yongxin Wu ◽  
Tongwei Zhang ◽  
Zilong Wu ◽  
...  


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroshi Nakazawa ◽  
Toshio Takagi ◽  
Hisao Hayashi ◽  
Koichi Nagao


2009 ◽  
Vol 26 (9) ◽  
pp. 1716-1723 ◽  
Author(s):  
Achim Kopf ◽  
Sylvia Stegmann ◽  
Georg Delisle ◽  
Behrouz Panahi ◽  
Chingiz S. Aliyev ◽  
...  


2001 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 592-607 ◽  
Author(s):  
K M Lee

The reclamation for the new airport at Chek Lap Kok in Hong Kong included the placement of a substantial volume of sand fill by various hydraulic placement techniques, which resulted in a wide range of as-placed densities of the sand fill. This paper described the use of cone penetration tests (CPT) on the evaluation of the possible ranges of density achievable by various hydraulic placement methods adopted in the construction of the new airport. The results of the CPT indicated that the placement technique is one of the most important factors in controlling the as-placed density of hydraulically placed sand fill. There is a marked contrast in cone tip resistance (and the associated relative density) profiles for the sand fills formed by subaerial and subaqueous placement methods, in which the cone tip resistance of the sand fill formed by subaerial placement is substantially higher than that of the sand fill formed by subaequeous placement. The results confirm that dense sand fill cannot be formed by subaqueous placement methods. The weakest zone is generally located just beneath the water level where fill is placed by subaqueous discharge.Key words: sand, hydraulic fill, cone penetration test, calibration chamber test, in situ density.



2001 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 1241-1253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Der-Her Lee ◽  
C Hsein Juang ◽  
Chi-Sheng Ku

This paper examines the liquefaction performance of soils at the site of a partially completed ground improvement project at the Chang-Hwa Coastal Industrial Park during the 1999 Chi-Chi earthquake in Taiwan. The site is on land reclaimed by hydraulic filling. To meet the need of a planned construction, site characterization was carried out with standard penetration tests (SPTs) and cone penetration tests (CPTs) at 13 locations. Dynamic compaction was later performed to mitigate the potential liquefaction hazards at this site. Before completion of the ground improvement work, the site experienced a major earthquake, the Chi-Chi earthquake (magnitude Mw = 7.6). Evidence of liquefaction was observed in this earthquake in the unimproved area but not in the improved area. After the earthquake, additional site exploration was carried out using SPTs and CPTs. The data from these in situ tests carried out before and after the earthquake and in areas with and without ground improvement are analyzed and the results are reported.Key words: ground improvement, in situ tests, liquefaction, earthquake.



2000 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 505-529 ◽  
Author(s):  
C E (Fear) Wride ◽  
P K Robertson ◽  
K W Biggar ◽  
R G Campanella ◽  
B A Hofmann ◽  
...  

One of the primary objectives of the Canadian Liquefaction Experiment (CANLEX) project was to evaluate in situ testing techniques and existing interpretation methods as part of the overall goal to focus and coordinate Canadian geotechnical expertise on the topic of soil liquefaction. Six sites were selected by the CANLEX project in an attempt to characterize various deposits of loose sandy soil. The sites consisted of a variety of soil deposits, including hydraulically placed sand deposits associated with the oil sands industry, natural sand deposits in the Fraser River Delta, and hydraulically placed sand deposits associated with the hard-rock mining industry. At each site, a target zone was selected and various in situ tests were performed. These included standard penetration tests, cone penetration tests, seismic downhole cone penetration tests (giving shear wave velocity measurements), geophysical (gamma-gamma) logging, and pressuremeter testing. This paper describes the techniques used in the in situ testing program at each site and presents a summary and interpretation of the results.Key words: CANLEX, in situ testing, shear wave velocity, geophysical logging, pressuremeter.



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