About the course
This workshop explores the evolution, principles, and methodologies of Cone Penetration Testing (CPT – Static Cone, Mechanical Cone, Electric cone, Pizo and Seismic cone) covering calibration, Data Acquisition, Measurands quality assessment, Data processing & data interpretation. Deriving Soil classification and interpreting engineering properties like shear strength/stiffness and liquefaction potential assessment including software application.
Program Highlights:
- Historical Development - Evolution and advancements in CPT
- Theoretical Background - Understanding the principles behind CPT
- Methodology: Ground Mode of Testing, Downhole Mode, Calibration
- Quality Assessment & Limitations - Factors affecting test reliability
- Data Processing - Measurands, Corrections & Interpretations . Soil Classification - Determining soil types based on CPT data (Soil Type Behaviour Number)
- . Interpretation of Engineering Properties - Strength, stiffness consolidation parameters & liquefaction assessment
- Calibration Techniques: - Shear Strength, Volume Change, Liquefaction Assessment
- Geotechnical engineers and civil engineers
- Geologists and geotechnical consultants
- Researchers and academicians in soil mechanics and foundation engineering
- Professionals involved in site investigations and foundation design
- Students looking to enhance their knowledge of CPT applications
Evolution and principles of CPT
– Testing methodologies and calibration Quality assessment and data processing
– Soil classification and engineering property interpretation
– Shear strength, volume change, and liquefaction assessment
– Key Speaker: Dr. CR. Parthasarathy, Founder & CEO, SGES & TAQELL, Author, Trainer & Coach
Expert Speakers
DR. CR. Parthasarathy
Founder & MD, SGES
Dr CR Parthasarathy is the founder Director of Sarathy Geotech & Engineering Services Pvt ltd. He started his career as a Geotechnical Engineer in 1993. He was involved in numerous site investigation / engineering studies at various levels for multi-storeyed complexes, industrial buildings, embankments, bridges, water-retaining structures, subways, pavements, offshore platforms, pipelines, mobile drilling units etc. With a wealth of experience, he has developed extensive expertise in conducting thorough analyses of drilled shafts and bored piles, assessing their integrity and determining their load-carrying capacity. His impressive track record spans across significant infrastructure projects, both in India and abroad, showcasing his ability to tackle complex challenges on a large scale. He has undertaken pile drivability studies, jack-up rig foundation investigations and design including jackup rig moves. He was involved in the pile installation, monitoring of several offshore platforms, and has served QA/QC Engineer for several onshore and offshore Geotechnical Investigations , His sphere of activities has extended beyond from India to South East Asia , middle East, Africa and USA
He is an authorised trainer of Pile Dynamics Inc, USA
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