Cone Penetration Testing in Geotechnical Practice

Informationen zum Autor T. Lunne, J.J.M. Powell, P.K. Roberstson Klappentext 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." Zusammenfassung The purpose of this book is to provide 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 Inhaltsverzeichnis 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.

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• Authors: T. Lunne, T. (Norwegian Geotechnical Institute Lunne, T. Powell Lunne, LUNNE T POWELL J J M ROBERTS, Lunne T., J. J. M. Powell, J.J.M. Powell, P. K. Robertson, P.K. Robertson, Robertson P.K.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 17.07.1997
• EAN: 9780419237501
• ISBN: 978-0-419-23750-1
• No. of pages: 352
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Structural and environmental engineering; ARCHITECTURE / Methods & Materials, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / General, environmental science, engineering & technology, Civil engineering, surveying & building, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Civil engineering, surveying and building