Development of models for the interpretation of the dynamic cone penetrometer data

This study deals essentially with the development of models that describe the relations between the strength properties of soils (undrained shear strength obtained with a vane tester) on one hand, and the resilient properties (back-calculated modulus obtained with deflection tests) on the other hand, and the penetration index values obtained with the dynamic cone penetrometer. Laboratory tests were performed on five coarse-grained reconstituted soils. Also, field tests were performed on 10 fine-grained soils and on each of the four subgrade soils of the Laval University Experimental Test Road Site. The results obtained in the laboratory and in the field were compared and analysed in order to develop the relations between the strength and the resilience for different types of soils. Using a statistical analysis with three different sophistication levels, reliable correlations that include explanatory variables were developed.

• Record URL:
  • https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2010.488727
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/44544515
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission from Taylor & Francis
• Authors:
  • Boutet, Melanie
  • Dore, Guy
  • Bilodeau, Jean-Pascal
  • Pierre, Pascal
• Publication Date: 2010-6

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 201-214
• Serial:
  • International Journal of Pavement Engineering
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis
  • ISSN: 1029-8436
  • Serial URL: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/10298436.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cone penetrometers; Correlation analysis; Field tests; Geotechnical engineering; Modulus; Resilience (Materials); Soil penetration test; Strength of materials
• Identifier Terms: Laval University (Canada)
• Uncontrolled Terms: Geotechnical properties; Penetration index; Test roads
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways; I40: Soils and Rocks;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01349922
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 16 2011 1:56PM