CPT Corrected Tip Resistances (qt) for Selection of the Ideal Vane Blade Size

for Vane Shear Testing (VST)

Assumptions: Nkt=15, UW=19kN/m3, Max torque=100Nm
qt (bar)
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75
0

10

15

20

25

30
Depth (m)

35

40

45
150x300mm DT
Su range: 0 - 7.6kPa
50
75x150mm DT
Su range: 0 - 61 kPa
55
60x120mm DT
Su range: 8 - 119 kPa
60

50x100mm DT
65
Su range: 8 - 206 kPa
70
150x300mm DT(45,45) Max Su=7.6 kPa
75x150mm DT(45,45) Max Su=61 kPa
60x120mm DT(45,45) Max Su=119 kPa
50x100mm DT(45,45) Max Su=206 kPa
40x 80mm DT(45,45) Max Su=402 kPa
40x80mm DT
Only use this blade when in this zone
Su range: 206 - 402 kPa
Important notes:
* DT means double tapered. Tapered angles are 45 degrees.
* Coloured arrows represent the range for each blade.
*Do not use 60x120mm DT or 50x100mm DT for Su< 8kPa.
* 40x80mm DT blade has restricted use and for Su >200 kPa.
Discuss with manager before using.