Journal Published Online: 01 March 1993
Volume 16, Issue 1

- Relationships for Clays

CODEN: GTJODJ

Abstract

Data are compiled from 31 clay sites where in-situ measurements of initial tangent shear modulus (Gmax) and cone tip resistance (qc) were available. Values of Gmax were obtained from either seismic cone penetration (SCPT), crosshole (CHT), downhole (DHT), or spectral analysis of surface wave (SASW) tests, and readings of qc were taken either by regular cone penetration (CPT) or piezocone (CPTU) tests. Multiple regression analyses indicate that in-situ values of Gmax depend on void ratio (eo), overburden stress (σ′vo), and stress history (OCR), as previously established from laboratory resonant column tests. Since qc also depends on σ′vo and OCR, a moderate association between Gmax and qc is possible, despite their incompatible strain levels. For preliminary correlative purposes, a power function relates in-situ Gmax, qc, and eo in clay deposits having a wide range in plasticity, sensitivity, stress history, and consistency.

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Mayne, PW
Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Civil Engineering, Atlanta, GA
Rix, GJ
Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Civil Engineering, Atlanta, GA
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Stock #: GTJ10267J
ISSN: 0149-6115
DOI: 10.1520/GTJ10267J