A statistical guide for dynamic-penetration test interpretation Available to Purchase

This paper presents a methodology, implemented into a computer code, to support the interpretation of dynamic penetration super-heavy (DPSH) soil tests. The program is based on the analysis of variance (Anova) to evaluate the equality of means of groups of number of blows. The aim was to assess the identification of the different layers constituting the soil profile on which the penetration test was performed. The paper includes three examples of the application of the methodology, which will highlight both its capabilities and its limitations.