DEM examination of SPT correction factors

Ningning Zhang (Lead / Corresponding author), Marcos Arroyo, Matteo Ciantia, Antonio Gens

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Abstract

The Standard Penetration Test (SPT) is the most widely used method for dynamic testing of soils. The test is simple and robust but difficult to control and not fully standardized. As a result, experimental results typically show large variations and poor repeatability. To mitigate that correction factors such as energy normalization and rod length have been introduced in SPT practice. This study provides an examination of the two correction factors using models based on the discrete element method (DEM).

Original languageEnglish
Article number14017
Number of pages4
JournalEPJ Web of Conferences
Volume249
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Jun 2021

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  • Best Research Paper Award ICPE2021

    Cerfontaine, B. (Recipient), Brown, M. (Recipient), Ciantia, M. (Recipient), Huisman, M. (Recipient) & Ottolini, M. (Recipient), Jun 2021

    Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)

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