Comparison of Standard Penetration Test (SPT) N-value with Alternative Field Test Methods in Determining Moduli for Settlement Predictions

This project aims to identify the most appropriate correlations with standard penetration test N-value (SPT-N) in order to obtain the most accurate modulus values compared to current practice of engineers using general correlations. In addition, this project will identify supplemental field test methods that can yield modulus values which are even more accurate than those from SPT-N correlations in calculating the settlements. The effort will be based on performance results using actual field settlement measurements under controlled conditions.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $237141
• Contract Numbers:

  BDV24 977-29

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Florida Department of Transportation

  Research Center
  605 Suwannee Street MS-30
  Tallahassee, FL  United States  32399-0450
• Project Managers:

  Jones, Larry

• Performing Organizations:

  University of Central Florida, Orlando

  12201 Research Parkway, Suite 501
  Orlando, FL  United States  32826-0150
• Principal Investigators:

  Chopra, Manoj

  Arboleda, Luis

• Start Date: 20180214
• Expected Completion Date: 20200930
• Actual Completion Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternatives analysis; Field tests; Mechanical properties; Settlement (Structures); Soil penetration test; Test procedures
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Materials; Transportation (General);

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01660117
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Florida Department of Transportation
• Contract Numbers: BDV24 977-29
• Files: RiP, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Feb 15 2018 7:58AM