Foundation Engineering" Chl Site Investigations

Ncor = 15 + 0.5 * ( N - 1 5 ) ........... Terzaghi and Peck (1943).

Ncor= 0.6 * N ................................... Bazaraa (1967).

2. Correction due to Overburden Pressure:

N - Values for a depth corresponding to an effective overburden

pressure of 110 kPa( 1 T/ft2) is considered to be a standard. For

P0 >25 kPa (0.25 Tiff) a correction factor (C N) should be used

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CN = 0.77 log (2000/P 0)

Ncor = Nact * CN

Where P0' is the effective overburden pressure at the depth of

sampling in kPa (Tsf).

Factors affecting N- values:

1. Variation of hummer height of fall.

2. Friction along the guides (rope, pulley)

3. Disturbed shoe of the spoon.

4. Inadequate cleaning of borehole.

5. Poor setting of spoon

6. Failure to maintain the hydrostatic pressure in the hole (i.e. quick

sand).

7. Careless of the crew.

8. Avoiding stones and obstruction.

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