T‐Bar Penetration Testing in Soft Clay
Publication: Journal of Geotechnical Engineering
Volume 120, Issue 12
Abstract
A t‐bar penetration test for soft clay that can be performed with existing cone penetration test (CPT) equipment is described. The results of the test can be directly related to the undrained shear strength of the clay via a plasticity solution, thus eliminating some of the uncertainty involved in the interpretation of conventional penetration tests in soft clay. Results from a field trial of the device are shown to compare favorably with the results of other in‐situ and laboratory strength tests.
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Journal of Geotechnical Engineering
Volume 120 • Issue 12 • December 1994
Pages: 2230 - 2235
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Copyright © 1994 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Feb 9, 1994
Published online: Dec 1, 1994
Published in print: Dec 1994
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