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In-situ soil testing is essential for gaining soil property information, measuring groundwater
pressure, gathering moisture content data and other important data points, all in which can
deep dive into a few different types of soil tests that can be performed in-situ.
In-situ soil testing can be accomplished in a variety of different ways. Every soil test has its
own place and benefit; however, the most accurate and thorough in-situ soil testing for
determining a wide variety of technical attributes is Cone Penetration Testing (CPT). Just
like everything else, determining what is best for your business is more efficient and
effective once you have determined the pros and cons for every possible solution; in this
measure the in situ characteristics of a soil or rock. The standard penetration test (SPT) and
pressure meter have become standard soil investigation tools. Local permeability tests
(Lefranc test in soils and Lugeon test in rock) are widely used field tests for designing
This option is dynamic, low in cost and has been widely recognized as a simplified solution
that provides useful information. While it's reasonably consistent with its results in fine-
grained sands it's not as consistent with coarse sands or clays; which can be difficult for
strength with soil sample; one can predicting what are the most
value.
Application of Standard Penetration Testing (SPT)
CONE PENETRATION TESTING (CPT)
This option collects important and accurate subsurface information from standard tests and
can determine important factors to your business or project, enabling you to design
foundations for structures. This type of testing is not only accurate, but it can collect data at
a speedy rate and from there will interpret the data on the site, enabling you to gain a
qc values etc. , are computer logged and De-saturation of the pore pressure
consolidation
Early geotechnical engineers found difficulty in determining the shear strength of very soft
and sensitive clays by means of laboratory tests as a result of the disturbance induced by
poor-quality samplers. These difficulties led to the development of the vane shear test. The
results of the test are not reliable if clay contains silt or sand. The vane shear test apparatus
consists of a four-blade stainless steel vane attached to a steel rod that will be pushed into
the ground. The height of vane is usually twice its overall width and is often equal to 10 cm
or 15 cm.
ground. It will record the number of mm per hit as well as gather an estimate of different
soil properties, however it doesn't have as many capabilities as the CPT, and can only
Penetrometer
Determines Stiffness in mm/blow Not for use on large stone, shell, asphalt, or
Minimal surface disturbance DCP can break under repetitive drops in very
Not Rocket Science and not Nuclear stiff material or with improper removal
pavement applications
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