Table 2 Results of CPT for the studied locations
From: An investigation into the cause of road failure along Sagamu-Papalanto highway southwestern Nigeria
Location | CPT point 1 | CPT point 2 | CPT point 3 | CPT point 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Test Hole | CPT 1 | CPT 2 | CPT3 | CPT 4 |
Depth of Penetration (m) | 2 | 6 | 16 | 12.5 |
Cone Resistance (kgf/cm2) | 20 | 45 | 138 | 72 |
Undrained shear strength (Cu)KN/m2 | 10 | 7.50 | 8.63 | 5.76 |
Allowable bearing capacity KN/m2 | 17.13 | 12.85 | 14.77 | 9.86 |
Ultimate bearing capacity | 50 | 37.5 | 43.125 | 28.5 |
Remarks | Dark grey, stiff medium grained clayey sand | Dark grey, medium grained clayey sand | Dark grey, stiff, fine-medium grained Clayey sand | Dark grey, stiff, fine-medium grained Clayey sand |