Abstract
The paper describes some aspects of a liquefaction investigation of a variably cemented sandy profile. Due to the difficulty involved in extracting undisturbed samples for testing an evaluation was made of the use of standard penetration test results (i.e., blow counts) and samples in studying such profiles. A method of obtaining intact specimens for laboratory testing, by block sampling, freezing, and coring was developed, and cyclic triaxial tests performed on specimens obtained in this way provided cyclic strength data relevant for the soils encountered in the profile. These results were compared to those obtained by testing reconstituted specimens and were considered to be more relevant to in-situ conditions.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
