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Correlation of Cone Penetration Tests and Undrained Shear Strength in Alluvial Soils in the Humberside Area

H. Erwig

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Abstract An intensive site investigation consisting of electric cone penetration tests, vane tests, Delft sampling and thin wall sampling holes has been carried out in soft alluvial soils in the Humberside area. This programme facilitated a correlation to be made between static cone end resistance with the undrained shear strengths obtained from the vane testing and laboratory test results. A discussion is presented on the various cone correlation factors (Nk) obtained and these results are compared to the cone factors established by others in similar soil conditions elsewhere.

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Key concepts: Geotechnical engineering, Geology, Alluvium, Penetration test, Soil water, Cone penetration test, Penetration (warfare), Shear (geology)