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Chapter 3 IN-SITU GEOTECHNICAL TESTING<br />

Figure 3.6 Electric Friction Cone (Largely After Meigh<br />

1987)<br />

Interpretation <strong>and</strong> use<br />

The basic<br />

measurements made by a cone are:<br />

1. The<br />

axial force necessary to drive the 10 cm 2 cone into<br />

the ground at constant velocity; <strong>and</strong><br />

2. The<br />

axial force generated by<br />

adhesion or<br />

friction acting over the 150 cm 2 areaa of the friction<br />

jacket.<br />

For piezocones, the basic measurement is the<br />

pore pressure developed as penetration proceeds.<br />

Routine calculations convert these measurements into cone resistance, local side friction <strong>and</strong> friction<br />

ratio.<br />

3-8<br />

March 2009

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