Cone penetration testing : methods and interpretation /

Cone Penetration Testing: Methods and Interpretation discusses the history, applications, and development of the cone penetration test procedures and related test procedures. The book is divided into two parts. Part 1 deals with the cone penetration test proper - its general and historical outline,...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Meigh, A. C.
Corporate Authors: ScienceDirect (Online service), Construction Industry Research and Information Association
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Construction Industry Research and Information Association : Butterworths, 1987.
Series:CIRIA ground engineering report. In-situ testing.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Cone Penetration Testing: Methods and Interpretation discusses the history, applications, and development of the cone penetration test procedures and related test procedures. The book is divided into two parts. Part 1 deals with the cone penetration test proper - its general and historical outline, equipment and their accuracy and calibration, the use of the test results, and its parameters in different kinds of soils and materials. Part 2 covers the role and use of piezocones and its use for the assessment of soil. The text is recommended for engineers and geologists who would like to know m.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiii, 141 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 108-115) and index.
ISBN:9781483102269
1483102262