Geophysical Testing of Rock and Its Relationship to Physical Properties
Abstract:The primary objective of the proposed project is to incorporate appropriate geophysical testing techniques into site characterization activities at the Florida Department of Transportation(FDOT). More specifically, testing techniques will be designed to characterize spatial variability in geotechnical engineering physical parameters of rock formations useful in the design of deep foundations. This will be particularly useful in implementing the new LRFD design methodology that can explicitly account for spatial variability in design parameters.
