Abstract

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the capability of representative existing methods through which OCR of clayey soils can be predicted utilizing PCPT data. The existing methods include Schmertmann method, Chen and Mayne method using pore water pressures measured immediately behind the cone base , Lunne et al. method, and the latest Abu-Farsakh method. The lab. and in-situ test results, conducted in Incheon port area, were used for the study. The predicted OCR values from the methods were compared with the reference values estimated from laboratory oedometer test. Lunne et al.(k

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