CPT-DMT Correlations
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Volume 135, Issue 11
Abstract
Although the cone penetration test (CPT) and flat-plat dilatometer test (DMT) have been used for over 30 years, relatively little has been published regarding comprehensive correlations between the two in situ tests. This paper presents preliminary correlations between the main parameters of the CPT and DMT. The key to the proposed correlations is the recognition that the main DMT parameters are normalized and hence, should be correlated with normalized CPT parameters. The suggested correlations are developed and evaluated using published records and existing links to various other parameters as well as comparison profiles. The suggested correlations may guide future more detailed correlations between these two in situ tests.
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Acknowledgments
This research could not have been carried out without the support, encouragement and input from John Gregg, Kelly Cabal, and Chris Atwell, and other staff at Gregg Drilling and Testing Inc. The sharing of data by Professors Paul Mayne, Silvano Marchetti, Hsein Juang is also appreciated.
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Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
Volume 135 • Issue 11 • November 2009
Pages: 1762 - 1771
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Received: Aug 4, 2008
Accepted: Mar 31, 2009
Published online: May 2, 2009
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