Application of Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) Testing in Analysis of Shallow Foundations – A Case Study of the Jose Eduardo Dos Santos (JEDS) Campus, Namibia
Application of Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) Testing in Analysis of Shallow Foundations – A Case Study of the Jose Eduardo Dos Santos (JEDS) Campus, Namibia
Methods like Terzaghi's formula for allowable bearing pressure determination are costly and time consuming, especially for shallow foundation designs. Alternative methods, like the DCP, are being explored. This study aimed to establish a reliable correlation between DCP penetration rate and allowable bearing pressure through literature review. Several empirical formulas were derived based on these findings. Tests in five pits yielded results with strong relationship and high coefficient of determination.
Naimi Nangolo; Valentine Katte; Shade Muluti; Denis Kalumba
18th African Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ARCSMGE2024)
Foundation Engineering
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