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CPT Soil Behavior Type Index (Ic) Calculator

Easily calculate and compute cpt soil behavior type index (ic) calculator with accurate equations, live formulas, and expert guidance.

Measured cone tip resistance.

Measured sleeve friction.

Total vertical overburden.

Effective vertical overburden.

Calculated Result
2.04 index

Soil Behavior Type Index I_c

Soil Behavior Type Index I_c

2.04 index

Soil Behavior Index Ic

2.042891069708294

Normalized Cone Resistance Q Tn

68.51068738316881

Friction Ratio Fr Pct

1.0135135135135136

2.04 — index

Calculation Breakdown

  1. Applied FormulaClassifies subsurface stratigraphic soil behavior types (clays, silts, sands, gravels) continuously from normalized CPT cone resistance (Q_tn) and friction ratio (F_r) per Robertson.I_c = \sqrt{ (3.47 - \log_{10} Q_{tn})^2 + (\log_{10} F_r + 1.22)^2 }

CPT Soil Behavior Ic Metric Output

Interactive visualization based on your current inputs

Calculated Value
0.00.51.01.52.0Soil Behavior Type Index I_c

What Is the CPT Soil Behavior Type Index (Ic) Calculator?

This tool computes cpt soil behavior type index (ic) calculator with high precision arithmetic.

How Does the CPT Soil Behavior Type Index (Ic) Calculator Work?

Classifies subsurface stratigraphic soil behavior types (clays, silts, sands, gravels) continuously from normalized CPT cone resistance (Q_tn) and friction ratio (F_r) per Robertson.

CPT Soil Behavior Type Index (Ic) Calculator Formula & Variables

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

Ic=(3.47−log⁡10Qtn)2+(log⁡10Fr+1.22)2I_c = \sqrt{ (3.47 - \log_{10} Q_{tn})^2 + (\log_{10} F_r + 1.22)^2 }

Classifies subsurface stratigraphic soil behavior types (clays, silts, sands, gravels) continuously from normalized CPT cone resistance (Q_tn) and friction ratio (F_r) per Robertson.

How to Use the CPT Soil Behavior Type Index (Ic) 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 (Ic) Calculator Example

Input Values:

coneResistanceQcMpa:4.5
sleeveFrictionFsKpa:45
totalOverburdenStressKpa:60
effectiveOverburdenStressKpa:42
Worked Steps: Sample evaluation based on standard reference conditions.

Understanding Your Result

The calculated primary figure indicates the optimal or required index.

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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