Reference
Materials
As an industry leader, ConeTec has written or sponsored numerous papers on a wide variety of topics related to geotechnical site investigations. ConeTec has an extensive engineering reference library with over 500 papers. Topics include:
- Soil Interpretation
- Pore Pressure Interpretation
- Soil Strength
- Shallow foundations
- Deep Foundations
- Ground Improvement
- Pile Design
- Liquefaction Assessment
- Blast Densification
- Tailings engineering
In conjunction with Dr. Paul Mayne of the Georgia Institute of Technology, ConeTec has published a comprehensive CPTu geotechnical applications guide, which is available upon request. Contact us today to receive a copy.
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Technical Bulletins
WHY DO WE RUN THE VANE SHEAR TEST SO SLOWLY?
The peak torque is usually observed within 20° of rotation. The Piezocone Penetration Test (CPTu), which can test one vertical linear meter of soil in approximately 50 seconds, is much faster than the VST. In silty-soils the CPTu penetration resistance can be partially drained and may vary with penetration rate.
