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CPT Soil Behavior Type Index & Undrained Shear Strength Calculator

Easily calculate and compute cpt soil behavior type index & undrained shear strength calculator with accurate equations, live formulas, and expert guidance.

Calculated Result
2.71 unitless

Soil Behavior Type Index Ic

Soil Behavior Type Index Ic

2.71 unitless

Soil Behavior Index Ic

2.71

Soil Classification

Silt Mixtures - Clayey Silt

Undrained Shear Strength Su Kpa

112.7

Friction Ratio Fr Pct

2.66

2.71 — unitless

Calculation Breakdown

  1. Applied FormulaDetermines Robertson (1990/2010) Cone Penetration Test (CPT) normalized Soil Behavior Type index Ic and estimates undrained shear strength Su in cohesive soil layers.I_c = \sqrt{(3.47 - \log_{10} Q_{tn})^2 + (\log_{10} F_r + 1.22)^2}, \quad s_u = \frac{q_t - \sigma_{v0}}{N_{kt}}

CPT Soil Classification & Su Metric Output

Interactive visualization based on your current inputs

Calculated Value
0.00.71.42.02.7Soil Behavior Type Index Ic

What Is the CPT Soil Behavior Type Index & Undrained Shear Strength Calculator?

This tool computes cpt soil behavior type index & undrained shear strength calculator with high precision arithmetic.

How Does the CPT Soil Behavior Type Index & Undrained Shear Strength Calculator Work?

Determines Robertson (1990/2010) Cone Penetration Test (CPT) normalized Soil Behavior Type index Ic and estimates undrained shear strength Su in cohesive soil layers.

CPT Soil Behavior Type Index & Undrained Shear Strength Calculator Formula & Variables

The core mathematical equation utilized by this calculator is expressed as:

Ic=(3.47−log⁡10Qtn)2+(log⁡10Fr+1.22)2,su=qt−σv0NktI_c = \sqrt{(3.47 - \log_{10} Q_{tn})^2 + (\log_{10} F_r + 1.22)^2}, \quad s_u = \frac{q_t - \sigma_{v0}}{N_{kt}}

Determines Robertson (1990/2010) Cone Penetration Test (CPT) normalized Soil Behavior Type index Ic and estimates undrained shear strength Su in cohesive soil layers.

How to Use the CPT Soil Behavior Type Index & Undrained Shear Strength Calculator

  1. Enter your parameters into the designated input fields to calculate the result immediately.

Step-by-Step Example Calculation

CPT Soil Behavior Type Index & Undrained Shear Strength Calculator Example

Input Values:

coneResistanceQcMpa:1.8
sleeveFrictionFsKpa:45
totalOverburdenKpa:110
effectiveOverburdenKpa:65
coneFactorNkt:15
Worked Steps: Sample evaluation based on standard reference conditions.

Understanding Your Result

The calculated primary figure indicates the optimal or required unitless.

Factors That Affect the Result

  • Measurement tolerances, operational variance, and real-world conditions.

When Should You Use This Calculator?

  • Everyday budgeting, technical homework, professional estimation, and household projects.

Assumptions & Limitations

  • Assumes standard atmospheric or environmental parameters unless specified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Calculation Accuracy & Reference Note

Double-precision IEEE 754 arithmetic with validated empirical constants.

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