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Mckintosh vs SPT vs CPT tests
Hello, I have acquired doubt regarding the trustworthiness of the N from SPT, though you do get a soil sample for testing and classification. Could someone please give me a brief description and comparison of Mckintosh, SPT, and CPT probes? What is a Mackintosh probe? What would be the upper...- pigdog
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- Forum: Soil testing engineering
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Electric Logs
Has anyone used down-hole logging instruments to map sand and clay layers in a shallow (100') environment? The oil boys do this all the time for deep holes. What parameters would you use and what would it cost in the southeast U.S.? Thanks, roger- pigdog
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- Forum: Soil testing engineering
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Temporary foundation on wetland
We have heard that temporary approaches to temporary detour bridges soon will have to be designed, installed and removed without compacting the existing wetland/bogs. Any experience on this? Is geofoam a candidate? Thanks roger- pigdog
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- Forum: Foundation engineering
