Earlier today a message promoting the Open Format for foundation testing software was posted under the “Foundation Testing” header of this blog. In that message I mentioned the GEF-CPT format, which is a standardized format for the data obtained with a Cone Penetration Test. This format was developed in The Netherlands with direct input of various CPT equipment manufacturers, and is now widely used in Europe. Details on this format are freely available on the internet.
The question is why this format is rarely used here in North America. Is it a lack of familiarity with this method? If so, hopefully this blog will change that. Is it a lack of availability? With the format readily available and various tools to work with this format freely available on the internet, it is hard to believe that that is the reason. Maybe it just needs somebody to actively promote the benefits of an Open Format in general and the use this format in particular. If so, I'm happy to be that person.
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To my knowledge, GEF-CPT format supports only the SI unit system making it less attractive to users that work with the Imperial units.
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