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Record 1 1985-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Foundation Engineering
OBS

Thin-walled Shelby tube samples should be taken of all cohesive layers. In most cases 2-in. OD Shelby tubes will be satisfactory in conjunction with 2 1/2-in. casings of the hole, unless more comprehensive investigations are planned.

Key term(s)
  • Shelby tube sampler

French

Domaine(s)
  • Technique des fondations
OBS

Les prélèvements d'échantillons sont effectués, dans toutes les couches de sols cohérents, au moyen d'un carottier à parois minces; dans la plupart des cas, les carottiers Shelby OD de 2 pouces conviennent très bien, à moins qu'une étude plus poussée soit envisagée.

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