SEDL / STP / STP501-EB / STP38795S

Correlation of Standard Penetration Test Results with Vibracore Sampler Penetration Rates

Babcock, FM
Senior engineer, Woodward-McMaster & Associates (a Subsidiary of Woodward-Clyde Consultants), Kansas City, Mo.

Miller, HJ
Assistant to Vice President, Ocean Services, Alpine Geophysical Associates, Inc., Norwood, N. J.

Pages: 9    Published: Jan 1972

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Abstract

A correlation between the penetration rates of a vibratory underwater sampling device and blow counts from the conventional standard penetration test and the continuous-drive cone penetration test is described. Although limited test data are available, the correlation shows promise for low blow count underwater soil deposits. A practical example of the correlation is given for a recent construction project in one of the Great Lakes. The need for more data and future research to obtain a more universal correlation are discussed.