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Method for determining liquefaction potential of cohesionless soils

  • US 5,109,702 A
  • Filed: 06/27/1990
  • Issued: 05/05/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/27/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for determining liquefaction potential of cohesionless soils comprising, employing a rotational vane assembly having a plurality of radially disposed blades mounted to a shaft, a pore pressure sensor mounted to said assembly and communicating by a duct to an outer edge of at least one blade;

  • inserting said blades into said soils;

    rotating said shaft to revolve said blades to shear said soils and obtaining porewater pressure response measurements from said soils.

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