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Module’s details Trainee’s details

SECTOR Construction and Building Services Reg. No
SUB-SECTOR Construction Technology Name
MODULE (Code CSTGE701 Basic Geotechnical Engineering
& title) Other information
Competence Apply basic geotechnical engineering Trainer NZITUNGA Emmanuel
Learning Unit LU1. Perform Geotechnical Investigation Duration
Learning Outcome LO1.4 Date ……../02/2023

Assignment No 1 Marks

1. The observed standard penetration test value in normally

consolidated sand was 45 at a rod depth below the anvil of 6.5m
with density index of 70%. The average effective unit weight of
the soil is 9.69kN/m3. The other data given are; measured energy =
450J, and vertical stress of 80kpa. Determine the:
i. Corrected SPT value for standard energy N60
ii. Relative density Dr
iii. Angle of friction ϕ
iv. unconfined compressive strength qu

2. The observed light weight dynamic probing test value in normally

consolidated sand was 35. Find soil resistance if the driving
hammer weigh is 4.65Kg.