›› 2013, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (2): 15-17.

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A Case History of Bearing Capacity Determinations for Foundation Soils

ZHANG Jianjun   

  1. (Geophysical Survey Division, Henan Coalfield Geology Bureau, Zhengzhou 450009)
  • Received:2013-01-21 Online:2013-04-20 Published:2013-04-26

Abstract: This paper discusses a case history of the soil bearing capacity determinations by a combination of cone penetrometer testing (CPT), standard penetration testing (SPT) as well as laboratory testing on soil samples. The bearing capacity values for a building construction site with soft soil underlying in Zhengzhou are also proposed. 

Key words: Cone Penetration Tests, Standard Penetration Tests, Soil Bearing Capacity, Soft Soil Underlying Layers, Building Foundations