Soil Properties from Low-Velocity Probe Penetration

A physical model of low-velocity probe penetration is developed to characterize soil by type, strength, maximum compaction, and initial density using Newton's second law to describe the processes controlling probe momentum loss. The probe loses momentum by causing soil failure (strength), accel...

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Main Authors: Jerome B. Johnson, James D. Cargile, Donald M. Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2008-01-01
Series:Shock and Vibration
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2008/765831
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description A physical model of low-velocity probe penetration is developed to characterize soil by type, strength, maximum compaction, and initial density using Newton's second law to describe the processes controlling probe momentum loss. The probe loses momentum by causing soil failure (strength), accelerating and compacting soil around the probe (inertia), and through frictional sliding at the probe/soil interface (friction). Probe geometry, mass, and impact velocity influences are incorporated into the model. Model predictions of probe deceleration history and depth of penetration agree well with experiments, without the need for free variables or complex numerical simulations.
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spelling doaj-art-2fe9c0bf2da1478095995de24cd5e2802025-08-20T03:20:22ZengWileyShock and Vibration1070-96221875-92032008-01-0115212713510.1155/2008/765831Soil Properties from Low-Velocity Probe PenetrationJerome B. Johnson0James D. Cargile1Donald M. Smith2USA Engineer Research and Development Center, Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, PO Box 35170, Ft. Wainwright, AK 99703, USAUSA Engineer Research and Development Center, Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory, 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180, USAUSA Engineer Research and Development Center, Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory, 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180, USAA physical model of low-velocity probe penetration is developed to characterize soil by type, strength, maximum compaction, and initial density using Newton's second law to describe the processes controlling probe momentum loss. The probe loses momentum by causing soil failure (strength), accelerating and compacting soil around the probe (inertia), and through frictional sliding at the probe/soil interface (friction). Probe geometry, mass, and impact velocity influences are incorporated into the model. Model predictions of probe deceleration history and depth of penetration agree well with experiments, without the need for free variables or complex numerical simulations.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2008/765831
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