SCPG: Static Cone Penetration Tests - General

  • Class: Samples, Amalgamated Specimens and Laboratory Test Scheduling
Heading Unit Type Example Description
LOCA_ID   ID 327-16A Location identifier
SCPG_TESN   X 3 Test reference or push number
SCPG_TYPE   PA PC Cone test type
SCPG_REF   X S15.CFIP.A27 Cone reference
SCPG_CSA cm2 0DP 15 Surface area of cone tip
SCPG_RATE mm/s 0DP 20 Nominal rate of penetration of the cone
SCPG_FILT   X HDPE Type of filter material used
SCPG_FRIC   YN Y Friction reducer used
SCPG_WAT m 2DP 3.5 Groundwater level at time of test
SCPG_WATA   X Assumed from measurements in nearby boreholes Origin of water level in SCPG_WAT
SCPG_REM   X   Comments on testing and basis of any interpretated parameters included in SCPT and SCPP
SCPG_ENV   X Sunny Details of weather and environmental conditions during test
SCPG_CONT   X An Contractor Ltd Subcontractors name
SCPG_METH   X NEN 5140 Standard followed for testing
SCPG_CRED   X   Accrediting body and reference number (when appropriate)
SCPG_CAR   1DP 0.8 Cone area ratio used to calculate qt
SCPG_SLAR   1DP 1 Sleeve area ratio used to calculate ft
FILE_FSET   X FS18 Associated file reference (eg cone calibration records)

Notes - 7

  • SCPG is used to record the general information about static cone penetration tests.
  • Pressuremeter tests using CPT equipment (eg cone or driven pressuremeter) should be recorded in the PMTG and associated groups.
  • SCPG_FILT and SCPG_FRIC are included as they are reporting requirements of BS1377.
  • SCPG_WATA is required to clarify origin of water level recorded in SCPG_WAT.
  • SCPG_REM is used to transfer comments on the test and any interpretated parameters. SCPG_REM may refer to the STND group where full information on standards and references could be provided.
  • CPT testing is frequently carried out by specialist sub-contractors. SCPG_CONT is included to record name of specialist sub-contractor.
  • SCPG_CAR and SCPG_SLAR are included to transfer information used to calculate qt and ft.