SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1985
STP36336S

The Phenomenon of Sample Tube Plugging

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In order to overcome the limited recovered lengths and sample disturbance associated with driven sampling, long stroke hydraulic push or piston samplers have been developed for offshore operations in recent years. Use of such samplers, however, does not always result in recovered sample lengths consistent with the distance pushed. A detailed review of sample recovery for several offshore investigations has shown this phenomenon to be common to all soil types.

It is demonstrated that the recovered sample lengths can be predicted to a high degree of accuracy by comparing the friction resistance developed on the inside of the tubes with the soil bearing capacity as determined from cone penetrometer tests.

Implications of the findings are discussed with particular reference to sample disturbance.

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Holt, JR
Fugro Limited, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, England
Ims, BW
Fugro Limited, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, England
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Developed by Committee: D18
Pages: 166–177
DOI: 10.1520/STP36336S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-4947-2
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-0431-0