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CPT Geotechnical Services

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Fugro has pioneered the development of
Cone Penetration Technology (CPT) for both
geotechnical and environmental studies. The
conventional approach to such studies usually
involves drilling for soil and groundwater
samples. Samples are then taken to a laboratory
for testing and engineering analysis. Over the
years, CPT has become a preferred method
for conducting site investigations of subsurface
conditions. The speed and data quality of CPT
systems surpass conventional methods of
field data acquisition. Technology now exists to
measure soil properties including subsurface
contamination. In addition, typical information
obtained by CPT testing includes tip resistance,
sleeve resistance, pore pressure, resistivity and
dynamic soil properties.

CPT advantages
Geotechnical and environmental
site investigations
Continuous soil stratigraphy
Identification of thin seams and layers
Estimation of geotechnical and
hydrogeological properties
Prompt collection and interpretation
of field data (2 to 3 times faster
than traditional methods)
Economical (typically
the price of borings)
Elimination of drill cuttings;
site remains undisturbed
Environmentally friendly
Enhanced operational safety
Inclement weather operability
Terrain adaptability (land,
marsh and open water)

Los Angeles CA
New Orleans LA
Pasadena TX
Phoenix AZ
San Antonio TX
Waco TX

How does the CPT system work? A cylindrical


steel cone is pushed hydraulically into the soil
(to depths in excess of 200 feet) to identify soil
types and groundwater migration pathways.
Because it is pushed, it does not produce
drill fluids or drill cuttings. With conventional
drilling methods, disposal of drill cuttings and
fluids often poses significant hazardous waste
problems. Through the use of electronic strain
gauges that measure physical soil properties,
the acquired data produces a continuous,
real-time stratigraphic record (or sounding).
Five minutes after the sounding is complete,
the computer produces a printout of the data
complete with a stratigraphic column.
A 30-foot sounding can be completed in thirty
minutes or less compared to several hours with
conventional drilling and continuous sampling.
The precision of the Fugro instruments eliminates
much of the subjectiveness of conventional soil
logging, giving the geotechnical engineers /
hydrogeologists immediate information for a
realistic look at subsurface conditions. Further,
the study can be tailored in the field to identify
geological trends and optimal locations for
groundwater samples or monitor wells.

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Excellent tool for site investigations (speed of


data collection, reliability and repeatability)
Close correlation between tip resistance
and soil shear strength
Continuous record of soil stratigraphy
and soil properties
Helpful guide in selecting samples for
laboratory testing and QA/QC testing
Effective interpolation of conditions
between soil borings (e.g., CPT every
1000 ft.; soil borings every 3,000 ft.)

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Fast and economical


Useful instrument for identifying sensitive
areas including weak levees, bridge scour,
and subsurface contamination
Complementary tool for construction QA/QC
(e.g., levees, bridges, facility expansion)

Types of cone probes


The Piezo/Conductivity Cone
Penetrometer records the
dynamic pore pressure while
simultaneously measuring the
cone point resistance, sleeve
friction, and electrical conductivity
continuously during penetration.

The Push-In Groundwater


Sampler is a surface-activated
sampler that allows a sample
to be obtained at a discrete
depth with a teflon or stainless
steel bailer.

The Push-In-Soil Sampler can


be used to obtain a 1.5 in.
diameter soil sample with a
length up to 18 inches.

The Push-In Piezometer (monitor


well) can be permanently
installed with PVC casing
to collect data on depth to
groundwater, hydraulic gradients,
thickness of free product, and
groundwater flow direction.
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Soil Classification
Undrained Shear Strength, Cu
Standard Penetration Resistance, (N)
Friction Angle,
In-Situ Relative Density, Dr
In-Situ Permeability, k
Constrained Modulus, M
Youngs Modulus, E
Dynamic Shear Modulus, G0

Soil Parameters Using CPT Technology

Retractable
Tip

Local Expertise. Worldwide Strength.


Fugro Consultants, Inc. is an engineering and consulting firm that provides site exploration, geotechnical engineering,
advanced soils testing, construction quality testing, nondestructive testing, engineering geophysics, pavement design and
management, roofing, and specialty testing. We are part of the multi-disciplined, publicly traded Fugro Group of companies
with over 10,500 employees in 275 offices operating in 50 countries.
(888) 241-6615 www.fugroconsultants.com

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