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Dec 1981
Probabilistic Soil Exploration: Case History
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VIEW THE REPLYAuthors: Tien H. Wu, F.ASCE, and Kinfun WongAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Geotechnical Engineering Division
Volume 107, Issue 12
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Probability concepts are applied to the interpretation of soil exploration data at a site where failure in a weak layer is considered probable. The subsoil is modeled as a two-class material with soft clay layer as included within a stiff clay. A hypothetical case history is constructed to illustrate the interpretation of data obtained at different stages of the soil exploration program. The analysis of the soil exploration program considers detection and recognition of the soft material and inference that the soft material exists at unexplored locations, given that it has been detected at explored locations. The judgment of practicing engineers regarding the site conditions are presented as subjective probabilities.
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Journal of the Geotechnical Engineering Division
Volume 107 • Issue 12 • December 1981
Pages: 1693 - 1711
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© 1981 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Dec 1981
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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Tien H. Wu, F.ASCE
Prof. of Civ. Engrg., Ohio State Univ., Columbus, Ohio. 43210
Kinfun Wong
Grad. Research Assoc., Ohio State Univ., Columbus, Ohio. 43210
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