Penetrometric tests

General Questions

• What is an encoder and what is it used for during CPTu and S-CPTu tests?
• What is an friction reducer ring and what is it used for?
• Which test to choose between static CPT or dynamic DP?

Field Vane Test (VST)

• How is undrained shear strength calculated?
• What is the vane shear test?

Dynamic tests (DP)

• DPH Tests
• DPL Tests
• DPM Tests
• DPML Test
• DPSH Tests
• What are dynamic penetrometer tests?

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Static penetration tests (CPT)

• CPT Test
• CPTu Tests
• Fs - measured sleeve friction
• Qc - Tip Resistance
• U - Interstitial Pressure
• What are static tests?

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