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12. Glossary
Static penetrometer; cone penetrometer test (CPT)
In-situ probing consists of driving a conical point into the ground at a constant speed (approx. 2 cm/s) and measuring the force applied. This force can be related, among other things, to the soil's bearing capacity. Lateral friction force is also measured via a ring at the rear of the cone. This additional data provides information on the type of soil and its potential for liquefaction in the event of an earthquake. This tool is widely used throughout the world.
Pressiometer: pressiometer
In-situ test carried out in a borehole, consisting of pressurizing a cylindrical probe that expands and compresses the borehole walls until it ruptures. A study of the pressures and volumes injected yields a soil modulus (which can be linked to other elastic moduli), a creep pressure...
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Bibliography
Standards and norms
- AFNOR Eurocode 7: Geotechnical design – Part 1: General rules. - NF EN 1997-1 - juin 2005
- AFNOR Eurocode 7: Geotechnical design – Part 2: Site reconnaissance and testing. - NF EN 1997-2 - septembre 2007
- AFNOR Justification of geotechnical works – Eurocode 7 national application standard – Surface foundations. - NF P 94-261 - juin 2013
- AFNOR Justification of geotechnical works – Eurocode 7 national...
Regulations
Décret n° 2010-1254 du 22 octobre 2010 relatif à la prévention du risque sismique NOR : DEVP0910497D.
Décret n° 2010-1255 du 22 octobre 2010 portant délimitation des zones de sismicité du territoire français NOR : DEVP0823374D.
Arrêté du 22 octobre 2010 relatif à la classification et aux règles de construction parasismique applicables aux bâtiments de la classe dite " à risque...
Websites
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CFBR – French Committee for Dams and Reservoirs
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CFBG – French Committee for Large Dams
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