Spatial correlation length of normalized cone data in sand: Case study in the north of Denmark

Sarah Firouzianbandpey, D. V. Griffiths, Lars Bo Ibsen, Lars Vabbersgaard Andersen

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Abstract

The main topic of this study is to assess the anisotropic spatial correlation lengths of a sand layer deposit based on cone penetration testing with pore pressure measurement (CPTu) data. Spatial correlation length can be an important factor in reliability analysis of geotechnical systems, yet it is rarely estimated during routine site investigations. Results from two different sites in the north of Denmark are reported in this paper, indicating quite strong anisotropy due to the depositional process, with significantly shorter spatial correlation lengths in the vertical direction. It is observed that the normalized cone resistance is a better estimator of spatial trends than the normalized friction ratio.
Original languageEnglish
JournalCanadian Geotechnical Journal
Volume51
Issue number8
Pages (from-to)844-857
Number of pages14
ISSN0008-3674
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

Keywords

  • Spatial correlation length
  • Cone penetration testing with pore pressure measurement (CPTu)
  • Soil inhomogeneity
  • Normalized cone resistance
  • Normalized friction ratio

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