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Cone Penetration Testing in Geotechnical Practice
By T. Lunne, J.J.M. Powell, P.K. Robertson
- Price: $310.00
- Binding/Format: Hardback
- ISBN: 978-0-419-23750-1
- Publish Date: July 17th 1997
- Imprint: Spon Press
- Pages: 352 pages
Description
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".
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.