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Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications; 1990; v. 6; p. 129-135;
DOI: 10.1144/GSL.ENG.1990.006.01.14
© 1990 Geological Society of London

Session 4: Penetration Testing: The Standard Penetration Test

Applications of continuous dynamic probing in ground investigation

G. B. Card1, D. P. Roche2 & S. M. Herbert3

1 Frank Graham Geotechnical, Consulting Engineers, Shinfield House, School Green, Shinfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9EW, UK
2 Frank Graham Geotechnical, Consulting Engineers, 22 Waterbeer Street, Guildhall Centre, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3EH, UK
3 Trevor Crocker & Partners, 4, Temple Row, Birmingham, B2 5HR, UK

Four case histories are described where the continuous dynamic probing technique has been applied in chalk and non-cohesive deposits. The results are correlated with adjacent conventional boreholes for which standard penetration test (SPT) data have been obtained. The applications of this technique are discussed and reviewed, and consideration is given to the degrees of consistency and inconsistency in the results obtained, particularly the correlation with SPT.