Module 1 : Site Exploration and Geotechnical Investigation
Lecture 4 : In-situ tests [ Section 4.1: Penetrometer Tests ]
   
 

Correction in SCPT test

Here

m = mass o cone = 1.1 Kg.

= mass of each sounding roads = 1.5 Kg

n = No. of rods used.

SCPT correlation

Friction ratio
   
    = Friction ratio
    =measured site/slip friction
    = tip resistance/point resistance
 
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