News on Cone Penetration Testing

VertekCPT: Want to clarify the relation between SPT & CPT?

To determine the mechanical properties of soil, an engineer can rely on both CPT and SPT methods. Learn more on correlating test results in Vertek's latest post! In the Standard Penetration Test (SP...

Vertek: Need help in selecting optimum cone penetrometer size?

CPT cones are available in multiple sizes, with the 10cm2 being the industry standard. Larger and smaller CPT cone sizes are also available tailored to the needs of any testing situation. Read on for...

Vertek's latest news on the use of CPTu test results!

Apart from correcting and adjusting soil behavior type characterizations, pore pressure data can be used in a variety of ways, with the most important being the ability to estimate the groundwater con...

“Guide to Cone Penetration Testing”, 6th Edition, by Gregg Drilling Inc. now available!

Gregg Drilling’s Inc. “Guide to Cone Penetration Testing” has been revised and updated, providing an even more concise resource for the application of the CPT to geotechnical engineering practice....

Vertek CPT University: Soil profile determination based on CPT data

Cone Penetration Testing is a widely used technique for soil profile determination, allowing geotechnical engineers to assess sub-surface conditions without necessarily taking soil samples to the lab....