Influences of penetrometer tip geometry on bearing strength estimates

International Journal of Offshore and Polar Engineering

Volumn 13, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 73-78

  Mulhearn, P J ^a  

^a DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANISATION   (Australia)

Author keywords

Geotectonics; Mine counter measures; Penetrometers; Route surveys; Seabed

Indexed keywords

MINES; PRODUCT DESIGN; SEDIMENTS;

NAVAL MINES;

BEARING CAPACITY;

BEARING CAPACITY; SEDIMENT;

BEARING CAPACITY; MARINE SEDIMENT; PENETROMETER; SEAFLOOR;

EID: 0037361130     PISSN: 10535381     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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