A Global Statistical Correlation between Shear Wave Velocity and Cone Penetration Data

摘要

Shear wave velocity (V_s) and cone penetration data are collected from sites worldwide. The data represent different soil types including sands, clays, intermediate soils, and mine tailings. The statistical correlations between V_s and different cone parameters were examined. The soil behavior type index (I_c) represents most of the variability of the V_s data. Regression models are fitted and a global statistical correlation between normalized V_s and I_c is developed for different soils. The derived correlation is verified at a selected site where the soil stratigraphy is relatively complex.