I am looking for references or information on peak particle velocity variation in rock and soil. We are working on a new commercial building which on two occasions showed damage immediately after blasting to the footings and masonry block walls. The building foundations are on rock, however...
I am searching for information on the HPT test. Some 3rd party engineers in my area of the SE use this test instead of DCP or SPT to determine soil bearing. I am looking for information on validity and experimental/empirical correlations on the equipment and sources.