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  1. kooko

    Tensile and Compression Static Load Test

    Is there any reason why static compression and tensile load tests cannot be performed on the same pile? The subcontractor wants to use dead weight for compression test and reaction piles for tensile test.
  2. kooko

    Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice 3rd Edition

    Refer to problem # 4 in page 122. I am trying to solve part a (i.e. consolidation of the plastic clay). My solution is approximately 130 cm. However the book indicates a value of 153 cm. I am treating the fill material as surcharge material. Any suggestions?
  3. kooko

    Question from Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice, 1996

    Please refer to the attached file. Question No. 2. In the problem I am not quiet sure how the lowering of water below the clay layer will effect the consolidation. So far, I am assming it will create a two way drainage because of the lower piezometric head in the gravel layer. The solution if 8...
  4. kooko

    Standard Deviation question

    I have two plots with a fairly scattered data points. I created a trend line through both plots to obtained a general trend line. I would also like to create another set of trendlines for +1 standard deviation, and -1 standard deviation, like you see in a lot of published sources. How can I...
  5. kooko

    CPT analysis

    Anyone know of any FREE software to analysis CPT data?

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