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Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (Penine Probe) to SPT "N" Value Correlation

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Madziwa

Madziwa

Geotechnical
Aug 5, 2003
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Previously I have been given a correlation of SPT "N" = (Sum of DCP blowcount over 300mm[1foot])/1.5.

Has this been updated?

Also has anyone seen a realistic correlation from SPT "N" to shear strength?

[bigsmile]

Gareth Williams
Geotechnical Engineer,
Auckland New Zealand
 
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