Determination of Nkt Cone factor for the clay layer beneath the Thai Binh Thermal Power Plant | |
| Author | Nguyen Tuan Anh |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.PME-GEM-12-05 |
| Subject(s) | Thai Binh Thermal Power Plant (Vietnam) Thermal power plant--Vietnam |
| Note | A research submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering (Professional) in Geotechnical and Earth Resource Engineering with specialization in Geotechnical Engineering and Management |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | |
| Abstract | A series of CPTu was carried to estimate the undrai ned shear strength, S u of the clay layer existing under the Thai Binh project area. The cone factor N kt is considered as important empirical factor to affect the result of CPTu. In t his study, N kt of a clay layer is back- calculated using the reference undrained shear stre ngth obtained from field vane shear test and consolidation triaxial tests. It is observed th at N kt of the investigated layer varies in a small range and the average value of 17.67 can be u sed for predicting the undrained shear strength of the layer in CPTu. N ke value is calculated in this study, but it is not recommended to use this parameter in CPTu caused th e high variation within the layer. |
| Year | 2013 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Geotechnical Engineering and Management (Master Engineering (Professional)) (PME - GEM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Pham Huy Giao |
| Examination Committee(s) | Noppadol Phien-wej;Le Quang Hanh |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | FECON Foundation Engineering and Underground Construction JSC, Vietnam |
| Degree | Research studies project report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2012 |