Investigation of Sediment Strength Characteristics in Approaches to Boston Harbor Using STING Penetrometer

Abstract

This report discusses results of two series of STING penetrometer measurements of seafloor sediment strength in areas of Boston Harbor approach. The experimental data is analyzed and used in sediment characterization and sediment strength predictions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 17, 2014
Accession Number
ADA610938

Entities

People

  • Andrei Abelev

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accelerometers
  • Acquisition
  • Aquatic Organisms
  • Bearing Capacity
  • Bearing Strength
  • Cape Hatteras
  • Data Acquisition
  • Deceleration
  • Deployment
  • Diameters
  • Experimental Data
  • Geography
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Penetrometers
  • Shear Strength

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Geotechnical Engineering.