SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1985
STP36350S

Toward a Unified Approach to Soil Property Characterization: In Situ Versus Laboratory

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This paper presents a review and analysis of a number of methods of correcting laboratory strength values to in-situ strengths. Methods presented are (1) utilization of an empirical correction factor, (2) use of an analytical model to extrapolate in-situ strength values from tests on disturbed laboratory samples, and (3) direct computation of strength values using residual pore-water pressures extrapolated from lab test data. Data indicate that the analytical and pore-water procedures are the most valid methodologies. The SHANSEP technique is discussed in relation to the analytical procedures.

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Chaney, RC
Telonicher Marine Laboratory, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
Demars, KR
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Fang, H-Y
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
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Developed by Committee: D18
Pages: 425–439
DOI: 10.1520/STP36350S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-4947-2
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-0431-0