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Find the corrected penetration number
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3. Following are the results of a standard penetration test in fine dry sand.
N60
Depth (m)
1.5
7
13
3.0
18
4.5
22
6.0
7.5
24
For, the sand deposit, assume the mean grain size, D50, to be 0.26 mm and the
unit weight of sand to be 15.5kN/m3. Estimate the variation of relative density
with depth using the correlation developed by Cubrinovski and Ishihara.
Assume pas100kN/m2.
denined friction
Determine the relative density at each depth using attached equation. Assume moderately compressible sand and hence Qc = 1.
Determine the relative density at each depth using attached equation. Assume moderately compressible sand and hence Qc = 1.
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- Refer to Problem 3.5. Using Eq. (3.22), determine the averagerelative density of the sand.arrow_forwardFollowing is the variation of the field standard penetration number in a sand deposit: The groundwater table is located at a depth of 6 . Given: the dry unit weight of sand from 0 to a depth of 6 is 16 , and the saturated unit weight of sand for depth 6 to 12 is 22.2 . Estimate an average peak soil friction angle. Use the equation (Enter your answer to three significant figures.)arrow_forwardFollowing is the variation of the field standard penetration number () in a sand deposit: 1.5 6 3 8 4.5 9 6 8 7.5 13 9 14 The groundwater table is located at a depth of 6 . Given: the dry unit weight of sand from 0 to a depth of 6 is 19 , and the saturated unit weight of sand for depth 6 to 12 is 21.2 . Use the relationship given in the equation to calculate the corrected penetration numbers. (Round your answers to the nearest whole number.) 1.5 6 3 8 4.5 9 6 8 7.5 13 9 14arrow_forward
- A standard penetration test is carried out in sand where the efficiency of the hammer nH =70%. If the measured N-value at 30 ft depth is 24, find N60 and (N1)60. The unit weight of the sand is 115.0 lb/ft3. Assume nB = nS = nR =1.arrow_forwardA soil profile is shown in Figure P3.2 along with the standard penetration numbers in the clay layer. Use Eqs. (3.8) and (3.9) to determine the variation of cu and OCR with depth. What is the average value of cu and OCR?arrow_forwardRefer to Problem 3.5. Using Eq. (3.28), determine the averagerelative density of the sand. Assume it is a fine sand.Use Eq. (3.13) to obtain (N1)60.arrow_forward
- The standard penetration test results of a sand deposit at a certain site are given below in tabular form. The groundwater table in located at a depth of 2 m below the ground surface. The dry and saturated unit weights of sand are 17 kN/m³ and 19.0 kN/m', respectively. For an expected 10.8 earthquake magnitude M = 6 and maximum acceleration amax = 0.1 g, will liquefaction occur? Depth (m) NF (blows/30 cm) 1.5 8 3.0 7 4.5 12 6.0 15 7.5 17 9.0 17arrow_forwardProblem attachedarrow_forwardRepeat Problem 3.6 using Eq. (3.29).arrow_forward
- The results of a constant head permeability test for a fine sand are as follows: Diameter of the sample = 31 cm Length of sample = 98 cm Constant head difference = 52 cm Time of collection = 364 secs Weight of water collected = 448 grams Find the seepage velocity in cm/min. if the void ratio is 0.33. Round off to four decimal places. Answer: 0.3943arrow_forwardFollowing are the results of a standard penetration test in sand. Determine the corrected standard penetration number, (N1)60, at various depths. Note that the water table was not observed within a depth of 10.5 m below the ground surface. Assume that the average unit weight of sand is 17.3 kN/m3. Depth (m) N60 1.5 8 3.0 7 4.6 12 6.0 14 7.5 13arrow_forwardQ11: A silty sand of density index (ID or Dr) = 59% was subjected to standard penetration tests at a depth of 3 m. Groundwater level occurred at a depth of 1.5 m below the surface of the soil which was saturated throughout and had a unit weight of 19.3 kN/m³. The average N count was 15. During calibration of the test equipment, the energy applied to the top of the driving rods was measured as 350 Joules. Determine the (N₁) 60 value for the soil.arrow_forward
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