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Software for pressuremeter data reduction

Software for pressuremeter data reduction

Software for pressuremeter data reduction

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What software is available for pressuremeter test field data reduction?

RE: Software for pressuremeter data reduction

The only program (as of last year) was PRESRED, which is a dinosaur BASIC program from the late '80s.  I use it out of necessity, but have also developed a spreadsheet which I use.  PRESRED is freeware, I believe, but I couldn't find a download site.  

I talked to Dr. Briaud at A&M last year about the possibility of a new program.....nothing is in the works right now, but he would expressed interest in putting one together.  I don't have enough programming knowledge to attempt such a thing though.  

I'll track down my copy of presred, and make sure it is distributable.  I could email it to you if it is.  

RE: Software for pressuremeter data reduction

If Jean Louis Briaud doesn't have a program, and can't point you toward one, then I doubt that a commercial program exists.  Dr. Briaud is French by birth and education, and 'the froggies' have done extensive work in developing the pressuremeter.  As I recall, his dissertation was based on pressuremeter results.  The pressuremeter is one of his professional passions -



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RE: Software for pressuremeter data reduction

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BigRedGeo and Focht3:
BigRedGeo,
Thanks for your replies. I've got PRESRED, and its a dinosaur like you said.  Thanks for your offer to email it.  By the way, how does one exchange email addresses on this forum?

Focht3,
I agree with your belief on other program non-existence, but still is hard to believe.

I asked the question, because of the ability of this forum to provide info on questions of this kind.

RE: Software for pressuremeter data reduction

It was worth a try...



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