SAMPLE PROBLEM

A geotechnical engineer is conducting a standard penetration test (SPT) at a construction site in the
Philippines. The engineer recorded the following blow counts at different depths:

Depth (mm) N-Value

300 6
600 12
900 18
1200 24
1500 29
SAMPLE PROBLEM
A geotechnical engineer is conducting a standard penetration test (SPT) at a construction site in the
Philippines to assess the average standard penetration resistance for a cohesionless soil layer. The engineer
recorded the following blow counts at different depths:

Depth (mm) N-Value

300 10

600 20

900 30