NZS 4402.6.5.3:1988 Methods of testing soils for civil engineering purposes - Soil strength tests - Determination of the penetration resistance of a soil - Test 6.5.3 Cone penetration resistance using a cone or a friction cone
- Abbreviation
- NZS 4402.6.5.3:1988
- Valid from
- 31/12/1987
- Information provider
- Standards New Zealand,
- Author
- Standards New Zealand
- Information type
- New Zealand Standard,
Description
Describes the procedure for determining the static cone resistance of a soil in the field using a cone and additionally the side skin friction and friction ratio if a friction cone is used.
The method permits the use of either mechanical or electrical penetrometers.