A piezocone test was carried out at a site, and the following readings were recorded for the cone resistance q, and sleeve friction f.. Determine the soil present at these depths. Sleeve friction, f. (kN/m?) Cone resistance, Depth (m) 9. (MN/m?) 5 0.21 12.5 10 1.05 40.5 15 3.23 75.2 20 9.66 60.7 25 12.50 62.5

A piezocone test was carried out at a site, and the following readings were recorded for the cone resistance q, and sleeve friction f.. Determine the soil present at these depths. Sleeve friction, f. (kN/m?) Cone resistance, Depth (m) 9. (MN/m?) 5 0.21 12.5 10 1.05 40.5 15 3.23 75.2 20 9.66 60.7 25 12.50 62.5

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A piezocone test was carried out at a site, and the following
readings were recorded for the cone resistance q, and sleeve
friction f.. Determine the soil present at these depths.
Cone resistance,
Sleeve friction,
Depth (m)
9. (MN/m?)
f. (kN/m?)
0.21
12.5
10
1.05
40.5
15
3.23
75.2
20
9.66
60.7
25
12.50
62.5

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