T-Bar Penetration Response and Parameter Interpretation in Layered Soft–Stiff–Soft Clays: Insights from the LDFE Analysis

Abstract

Abstract Soils with interbedded soft/stiff layers are commonly encountered in marine sediments, which has been verified to have a significant effect on the bearing capacity of marine foundations and seabed safety. T-bar penetrometers are increasingly ... Practical Applications Identifying the characteristic properties of layered marine sediments is critical for the design and structural safety of offshore foundations, anchors, and subsea infrastructure. While T-bar penetrometers are a standard tool for ...