Classification and State-Parameter Assessment of Granular Soils Using the Seismic Cone
Publication: Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
Volume 146, Issue 8
Abstract
This paper presents a methodology developed for soil classification and state parameter () evaluation for granular soils based on seismic cone penetration measurements. The method uses a two-stage soil classification system that is first applied to categorize soil groups and identify drainage conditions. The ratio of the small strain shear modulus and the cone tip resistance is the basic element for soil classification that, on a subsequent stage, is combined to the state parameter to identify sands that potentially exhibit strain softening response upon undrained loading.
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Data Availability Statement
In accordance with funder data retention policies, the data from Araquari sand used during the study are available in an online repository at https://www.ufrgs.br/araquari-ets/.
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Volume 146 • Issue 8 • August 2020
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Received: Sep 19, 2018
Accepted: Mar 6, 2020
Published online: May 21, 2020
Published in print: Aug 1, 2020
Discussion open until: Oct 21, 2020
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