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Correlation Of Engineering Parameters Of The Presumpscot Formation To The Seismic Cone Penetration Test (Scptu), Mathew Hardison
Correlation Of Engineering Parameters Of The Presumpscot Formation To The Seismic Cone Penetration Test (Scptu), Mathew Hardison
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The seismic cone penetration test with pore pressure measurement (SCPTu) is a geotechnical investigation technique which involves pushing a sensitized cone into the subsurface at a constant rate while continuously measuring tip resistance, sleeve friction, and pore pressure resulting from soil shearing. Additionally, shear wave velocity measurements can be collected at discrete intervals throughout the test. Empirical and theoretical correlations have been developed between these measurements and soil engineering properties such as preconsoldiation pressure and undrained shear strength. Soil classification, location of silt/sand seams, seismic design parameters, and liquefaction potential can also be obtained from SCPTu results.
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