Evaluation of Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) for Use with Transportation Projects, Executive Summary

摘要

The objectives of the project were to: (1) evaluate the expected use of CPT in Ohios geologic setting, (2) determine the requirements of a CPT machine for ODOT, (3) develop specifications for purchase of a CPT machine, (4) purchase the equipment, (5) conduct research testing on Ohio soils to evaluate suitability and usefulness of CPT, and (6) provide training to ODOT for routine use of the CPT machine in their subsurface investigation program.