Cone Penetration Testing in Geotechnical Practice

1. Auflage 1997
ISBN: 978-0-419-23750-1
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 352 Seiten, Format (B × H): 208 mm x 308 mm, Gewicht: 1216 g

This book provides guidance on the specification, performance, use and interpretation of the Electric Cone Penetration Test (CPU), and in particular the Cone Penetration Test with pore pressure measurement (CPTU) commonly referred to as the "piezocone test".

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Powell, J. J. M.

Lunne, T.

Robertson, P. K.

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Technik: Allgemeines
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Wasserversorgung
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Bodenkunde, Sedimentologie
• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Geographische Entdeckungen und Erkundung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface. Acknowledgements. Symbol List. Conversion Factors. Glossary. 1. Introduction. 2. Equipment and procedures. 3. Checks, corrections and presentation of data. 4. Standards and specifications. 5. Interpretation of CPT/Piezocone data. 6. Direct application of CPT/CPTU results. 7. Additional sensors that can be incorporated. 8. Geo-Environmental applications of penetration testing. 9. Examples. 10. Future trends. References. Appendices. Index.

Über Autor(innen)

T. Lunne, J.J.M. Powell, P.K. Roberstson