The static cone penetrometer (CPT) and the piezocone (CPTU) represents the most versatile tools currently available for in-situ soil exploration. Over the last 30 years there has been significant growth and development in the use of CPT and this is reflected in the impressive growth of the theoretical and experimental knowledge on the cone penetrometer and piezocone as well as in the several applications of the test to highly specialised measurements; e.g. seismic; environmental and electrical resistivity measurements. The purpose of this book is to provide guidance on the specification; performance; use and interpretation of the Electric Cone Penetration Test (CPU); and in particular the Cone Penetration Test with pore pressure measurement (CPTU) commonly referred to as the "piezocone test". Recommendation guidelines interpret a full range of geotechnical parameters from cone penetration data and relevant examples and case histories are given throughout the text.
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5 of 12 people found the following review helpful. taking things too farBy Jeffery MingoThe author is trying to make the point that not just cramped quarters; bad food; boredom; separation from the opposite sex; etc. are the punishment of prisoners; but also prison clothing is part of the castigation. The book traces this from the 1800s to modern times. Either the authorities give inmates clothes that are uncomfortable or shaming or they let them wear what they came in with which often falls apart or allows them to freeze.I appreciate the author for her progressive vision. However; I think she takes things too far at times. She laments; "Why cant prisoners wear what free people do?" Hello; uniforms tell us who is what. If I need a cop; Im glad I can look for someone in blue. The religious like that they can look for white collars as opposed to having to ask every Tom; Dick or Harry; "Excuse me; are you clergy?" Most people wouldnt want to wear black and white stripes; granted. However; if a prisoner escapes; authorities and free people may catch them more easily if they can look for stripes or orange jumpsuits. There can be something reasonable about prison clothing. A lot of children have to wear uniforms to school. Is that oppressive? Is anyone crying because they cant be dressed like everyone else?!The author then goes on and says; "Why cant prisoners and correctional officers wear the same thing?" Again; hello! The difference in clothing makes it easier to differentiate between parties. If I were a prisoner breaking rules; Id be glad that I could do what I wanted so long as I didnt see a CO uniform. Should COs have to dress like prisoners?! Wouldnt that be deemed an unfair labor practice?!I consider myself to be supportive of prisoners rights. Still; this book is a bit too much. There is an author named Valerie Johnson or Valerie Williams and I think her contributions on the social meanings of garb are soooooo much better than this book. This text just took things too far too often.