Classification of Coastal Sediments.

Abstract

This report presents the results of measurements of geotechnical properties of coastal sediments and penetration depths of cylinders into sediments in support of Buried Mine Minehunting System (BURMMS). Penetration into sediments was found to be described with a formula using the penetrometer mass, diameter and impact velocity, and the depth of penetration and shear strength of the sediment. The formula allows depth of penetration to be used to classify coastal sediments. Shear modulus of muds were found and related to shear strength. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA118157

Entities

People

  • Joseph N. Suhayda
  • Mehmet Tumay

Organizations

  • Louisiana State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Engineering
  • Computers
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Numerical Analysis
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Seabed
  • Shear Modulus
  • Shear Stresses
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Stresses
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Three Dimensional
  • Yield Strength

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.