Statistical Analysis of Near-Surface Soil Compressibility Data from Ralston Valley, Nevada.

Abstract

A statistical analysis of geotechnical data from Ralston Valley, Nevada, is conducted with the objective of seeking relationships whereby near-surface-soil compressibility may be predicted within acceptable limits. Such relationships can be utilized in place of much of the extensive and costly boring, core sampling, and laboratory analysis that is required for design of such strategic structures as those for the MX Missile System. Possible predictors of compressibility which are investigated include site descriptors obtainable from maps, seismic surveys, bag samples from borings, and undisturbed core samples. Study findings suggest that site characteristics from maps, particle gradation variance, and soil porosity offer promise as predictors of compressibility at depths of ten feet.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA159459

Entities

People

  • G. F. Lindsay

Organizations

  • SRI International

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Compression Waves
  • Core Sampling
  • Cost Reductions
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Mining
  • Data Science
  • Databases
  • Information Science
  • Materials
  • Mechanics
  • Normality
  • Particle Size
  • Regression Analysis
  • Sampling
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Surveys

Readers

  • Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design