Estimating 1 Class - Question
Estimating 1 Class - Question
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Hello...
I am trying to understand the different types of soil, and how to read a boring log.
I would like to know what has a better bearing material and why???
Light brown medium-fine SAND, trace silt at 9' below surface, at 37 blows per 6 inches.
OR
Light yellow brown coarse-fine SAND, trace silt, trace fine gravel, at 19' below surface , at 129 blow count.
Is the soil at 9' better bearing material than the soil at 19' ft??
I am trying to understand the different types of soil, and how to read a boring log.
I would like to know what has a better bearing material and why???
Light brown medium-fine SAND, trace silt at 9' below surface, at 37 blows per 6 inches.
OR
Light yellow brown coarse-fine SAND, trace silt, trace fine gravel, at 19' below surface , at 129 blow count.
Is the soil at 9' better bearing material than the soil at 19' ft??





RE: Estimating 1 Class - Question
RE: Estimating 1 Class - Question
Thank you for your help... I never took an intro to soils course, this is my first night class at Drexel. I just started as an estimator for light gauge metal, GWB, etc. This soil thing is all new to me!!
I am not sure what you mean when you say higher N values, but I get that you are saying it allows a higher bearing pressure.
RE: Estimating 1 Class - Question
The N value is the number of blows it takes to drive a 2 inch OD (1-3/8" ID) tube into the ground for 12 inches (actually, you drive it 18 inches but you ignore the first 6). You use a standard weight (140 lbs) dropping 30 inches to provide the driving energy. So, as you can see, the harder it is to drive in the tube (greater number of blows), the denser or harder the soil will be. As indicated, there are other factors that an experienced geotech will take into account - but for the first go, this should be sufficient intro.
RE: Estimating 1 Class - Question