ESTIMATION OF SOIL PROPERTIES FROM PENETRATION DATA AND SOIL CLASSIFICATION
Often the geotechnical engineer finds it necessary to estimate soil properties, even though such estimates are of less accuracy than desired. In the literature, numerous correlations of soil properties have been made for this purpose. Examination of these correlations shows little consistency among them. Some are "best" estimates while others are conservative. Seldom does one correlation correspond to another. This study interrelates various correlations to arrive at a consistent set of functions based on soil penetration tests (standard penetration or quasistatic cone) and the Unified Soil Classification System. Not only are the resulting relationships useful, but also guides are established which can help make local estimates of properties more successful.
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Supplemental Notes:
- This paper was presented at the Twentieth Annual Engineering Geology & Soils Engineering Symposium, Boise, Idaho April 7&8, 1983.
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Corporate Authors:
P.O. Box 7129
Boise, ID United States 83707 -
Authors:
- Robinson, L
- Publication Date: 1983
Media Info
- Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
- Pagination: p. 177-192
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Serial:
- Engineering Geology & Soils Engineering Symp Proc
- Publisher: Idaho Department of Highways
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Properties of materials; Soil penetration test; Soil types; Soils
- Uncontrolled Terms: Soil classification; Soil properties
- Old TRIS Terms: Unified soil classification system
- Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; I41: General Soil Surveys; I42: Soil Mechanics;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00380617
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS, STATEDOT
- Created Date: Mar 30 1984 12:00AM