CPT-based unit weight estimation extended to soft organic clays and peat - an update

H.J. Lengkeek, R.B.J. Brinkgreve

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Abstract

Various CPT-based correlations exist for the unit weight of natural soils. One such correlation includes organic soils Lengkeek et al. (2018). This correlation is presented as a framework where the coefficients can be optimized and is based on predominantly Class 2 CPT records. This publication uses an expanded database which includes additional pairs of predominantly Class 1 CPT records selected from Holocene deposits in the Netherlands, on mineral clays, organic clays and peats. This results in a more extensive database and an improved CPT-based unit weight correlation for the whole range of soil types, which is proposed to replace the existing correlation. In addition, a specific unit weight correlation for peats is presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCone Penetration Testing 2022
EditorsGuido Gottardi, Laura Tonni
Place of PublicationLondon
PublisherCRC Press
Pages503-508
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781003308829
ISBN (Print)9781032312590
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Event5th International Symposium on Cone Penetration Testing - Bologna, Italy
Duration: 8 Jun 202210 Jun 2022
https://cpt22.org/

Conference

Conference5th International Symposium on Cone Penetration Testing
Abbreviated titleCPT 22
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityBologna
Period8/06/2210/06/22
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