Influence of Borehole Stabilization Techniques on Standard Penetration Test Results

1986 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 180 ◽  
Author(s):  
VP Drnevich ◽  
GC Whited ◽  
TB Edil
Geo-Risk 2017 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salahudeen A. Bunyamin ◽  
Ijimdiya S. Thomas ◽  
Eberemu O. Adrian ◽  
Osinubi J. Kolawole

Khazanah ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jefri nainggolan ◽  
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Muhammad Fajar ◽  

Research has been carried out to determine subsurface conditions. The research objective was to determine the physical properties of the soil in order to evaluate and provide recommendations for solving foundation problems. The methods are the resistivity geoelectric and IP geoelectric method (induced polarization) with ERT (Electrical Resistivity Tomography), SPT (Standard Penetration Test) and laboratory test results. The results of the resistivity values obtained varied in the range from 17.0 - 172.0 ohm m with a depth of 0 m - 2.87 m, most of which were interpreted as alluvium soil, namely sandy loam. This is reinforced by the results of the IP method where the low chargebility value is around 0.130 - 4.70 msec. In addition, it was found that from the SPT test, it was obtained that the variation of blows from 14 to 21 N at a depth of 0 - 5.50 meters and >60 N from a depth of 5.50 - 20 m which stated that most of them consisted of clay and sandstones. Then based on laboratory tests, it was found that at a depth of 3 - 3.5 meters it consisted of 86.47% clay with a plastic limit of 37.07% and the water content was 39.41%, while at a depth of 9 -9.5 meters it consisted of sandstones which the characteristic is non- plastic with a water content of up to 72.04%. It is concluded that the surface soil is conductive, it is necessary to hold special treatment for this type of soil in order to avoid erosion when it is saturated with water and it is hoped that the stability of the soil will be better. One of two ways is by mixing high density soil and making a "chicken claw" foundation to strengthen the foundation with a depth of more than 5.0 meters. Keywords: Geoelectric, Standard Penetration Test, Resistivity, Chargebility, Foundation.


Author(s):  
S. Thorburn

AbstractThis introductory lecture discusses the international use of the standard penetration test (SPT) and presents the proposals for International Reference Test Procedures. The application of the SPT as a means of assessing the strength and stiffness of weak rocks is mentioned together with the reliance upon the test at the present time for estimating the liquefaction potential of saturated fine grained non-cohesive soils. The various aspects of the execution of the SPT are discussed which can provide variable and unrepresentative values of resistance (N values).The principle of measuring energy losses and making adjustments to the N values is introduced as a basis for ensuring comparability of test results.Reference is made to the general descriptions of the SPT given in BS 5930:1981 and to the lack of clear guidance in this British Standard.


Author(s):  
Joseph P. Koester ◽  
Chris Daniel ◽  
Michael L. Anderson

A series of dynamic in situ penetration tests was performed in deep alluvial gravel deposits at Seward, Alaska, that were shaken and apparently liquefied by the March 27, 1964, Alaska earthquake. Both a U.S. standard penetration test split spoon and a larger-diameter drive sampler were used, and dynamic cone penetrometers of two sizes were also driven into the gravels near the mouth of the Resurrection River that had exhibited settlement and lateral spreading as a result of earthquake shaking. Two safety hammers were used [nominally 623 N (140 lb) and 1334 N (300 lb)], and the energy delivered with various hammer and penetrometer combinations was measured throughout all tests. Limited measurements of hammer velocity were also made by a radar system developed for that purpose to allow for kinetic energy determination. Soils recovered in the split spoon samplers were sent to the U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station Soils Research Facility in Vicksburg, Mississippi, where they were evaluated for classification (gradation and index properties). The sampling and testing procedures used at the Seward site, as well as preliminary analysis of the various penetration test results, are summarized. Comparisons are made with penetration resistance measurements made by the Alaska Highway Department immediately after the 1964 earthquake. Results of this investigation will be adapted to guide future practice for in situ determination of liquefaction resistance in coarse alluvial soils.


1988 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 248
Author(s):  
VP Drnevich ◽  
RB Seed ◽  
LF Harder ◽  
TL Youd

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