Abstract
Geotechnical engineers use in situ tests for site characterization. In this paper, an attempt has also been made to evaluate geotechnical site characterization by carrying out in situ tests using different in situ techniques such as standard penetration test (SPT), cone penetration tests(CPT) and multi channel analysis of surface wave (MASW) techniques. For this purpose a typical site was selected wherein a man made homogeneous embankment and as well natural ground has been met. For this typical site, in situ tests (SPT, CPT and MASW) have been carried out in different ground conditions and the obtained test results are compared. Three CPT continuous test profiles, fifty-four SPT tests and nine MASW test profiles with depth have been carried out for the selected site covering both homogeneous embankment and natural ground. Relationships have been developed between <i>V<sub>s</sub></i>, (<i>N</i><sub>1</sub>)60 and <i>q<sub>c</sub></i> values for this specific site.
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