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Cone Penetration Test (CPT) Undrained Shear Strength (s_u) & Cone Factor Calculator

Easily calculate and compute cone penetration test (cpt) undrained shear strength (s_u) & cone factor calculator with accurate equations, live formulas, and expert guidance.

Measured cone resistance corrected for pore pressure on shoulder area.

Total in-situ vertical stress at cone depth.

Empirical correlation factor (typically 12 - 18, average 14).

Calculated Result
75.4 kPa

Strength s_u

Strength s_u

75.4 kPa

Undrained Shear Strength Su Kpa

75.4

Net Cone Resistance Qn Kpa

1055

Normalized Strength Ratio Su Sigma V0

0.52

Clay Consistency Category

FIRM TO STIFF CLAY

75.4 — kPa

Calculation Breakdown

  1. Applied FormulaDerives the undrained shear strength (su) of cohesive clay deposits from piezocone (CPTu) corrected net tip resistance (qnet) and empirical cone factor Nkt per ASTM D5778.s_u = \frac{q_t - \sigma_{v0}}{N_{kt}}

CPT Undrained Shear Strength s_u Metric Output

Interactive visualization based on your current inputs

Calculated Value
0.019385775Strength s_u

What Is the Cone Penetration Test (CPT) Undrained Shear Strength (s_u) & Cone Factor Calculator?

This tool computes cone penetration test (cpt) undrained shear strength (s_u) & cone factor calculator with high precision arithmetic.

How Does the Cone Penetration Test (CPT) Undrained Shear Strength (s_u) & Cone Factor Calculator Work?

Derives the undrained shear strength (su) of cohesive clay deposits from piezocone (CPTu) corrected net tip resistance (qnet) and empirical cone factor Nkt per ASTM D5778.

Cone Penetration Test (CPT) Undrained Shear Strength (s_u) & Cone Factor Calculator Formula & Variables

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

su=qt−σv0Nkts_u = \frac{q_t - \sigma_{v0}}{N_{kt}}

Derives the undrained shear strength (su) of cohesive clay deposits from piezocone (CPTu) corrected net tip resistance (qnet) and empirical cone factor Nkt per ASTM D5778.

How to Use the Cone Penetration Test (CPT) Undrained Shear Strength (s_u) & Cone Factor Calculator

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

Step-by-Step Example Calculation

Cone Penetration Test (CPT) Undrained Shear Strength (s_u) & Cone Factor Calculator Example

Input Values:

correctedConeTipResistanceQtKpa:1200.0
totalOverburdenStressSigmaV0Kpa:145.0
empiricalConeFactorNkt:14.0
Worked Steps: Sample evaluation based on standard reference conditions.

Understanding Your Result

The calculated primary figure indicates the optimal or required kPa.

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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