37.6.1 - Field Tests
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Practice Questions
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What does SPT stand for?
💡 Hint: It is a commonly used field test.
What does the CPT measure?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you push an object into sand.
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What does SPT measure?
💡 Hint: Think about how resistance is measured in this method.
CPT provides what kind of data profile?
💡 Hint: Consider how data is represented in this method.
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Explain how field tests (SPT, CPT, Vs) could impact the design of a bridge in a seismic zone. Consider various soil conditions and assessments of liquefaction risks.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how varying soil conditions can affect structure stability.
You conduct an SPT and record an N-value of 4 in a layer followed by a CPT indicating low resistance. What recommendations would you make for upcoming construction?
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of low resistance on safety measures.
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