Abstract
Using two sets of analytical solutions for CPTU in clays, a suite of theoretically-consistent geoparameters is shown to be in good agreement with independent laboratory and field test results obtained on sensitive Presumpscot clay in Portland, Maine, USA. Fall cone tests indicate a mean sensitivity of St ≈ 37. Values of undrained rigidity index (IR ), undrained shear strength (su ), and yield stress ratio (YSR) are provided by a modified spherical cavity expansion-critical state hybrid model while an effective stress limit plasticity solution is utilized to assess the effective friction angle of the sensitive clay at both peak strength [ϕ' at qmax ] and also at maximum obliquity [ϕ' at (σ1 '/σ3 ')max ]. A CPTU screening method that uses three simplified equations for YSR helps to identify that the clay is sensitive.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Cone Penetration Testing 2022 - Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Cone Penetration Testing, CPT 2022 |
| Editors | Guido Gottardi, Laura Tonni |
| Publisher | CRC Press |
| Pages | 552-558 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781003308829 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2022 |
| Publication type | A4 Article in conference proceedings |
| Event | International Symposium on Cone Penetration Testing - Bologna, Italy Duration: 8 Jun 2022 → 10 Jun 2022 Conference number: 5 https://cpt22.org/ |
Publication series
| Name | Cone Penetration Testing 2022 - Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Cone Penetration Testing, CPT 2022 |
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Conference
| Conference | International Symposium on Cone Penetration Testing |
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| Abbreviated title | CPT’22 |
| Country/Territory | Italy |
| City | Bologna |
| Period | 8/06/22 → 10/06/22 |
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Funding
The first author extends appreciation to ConeTec Group of Burnaby, BC for providing funds to Georgia Tech on in-situ research activities.
Publication forum classification
- Publication forum level 1
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
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