Abstract
This paper attempts to categorise geotechnical field site characterisation tools in a hierarchical manner, as appropriate for the progression from initial surveys to detailed geotechnical design of specific infrastructure. In general, the hierarchy reflects more the sophistication, and hence cost, of the field tools, although small-scale tools developed to explore box core samples are something of an exception, with the potential for high quality data at low cost. These ideas are explored in the context of modern developments in equipment and methods of deployment, and in the manner in which the data may be used efficiently in design.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Cone Penetration Testing 2018 |
Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Cone Penetration Testing (CPT'18), Delft, The Netherlands, 21-22 June 2018 |
Editors | Michael A. Hicks, Federico Pisano, Joek Puechen |
Place of Publication | The Netherlands |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 3-23 |
Number of pages | 21 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780429505980 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781138584495 |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Event | 4th International Symposium on Cone Penetration Testing - Delft, Netherlands Duration: 21 Jun 2018 → 22 Jun 2018 Conference number: 4 |
Conference
Conference | 4th International Symposium on Cone Penetration Testing |
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Abbreviated title | CPT'18 |
Country/Territory | Netherlands |
City | Delft |
Period | 21/06/18 → 22/06/18 |