Relating cone penetration resistance to sand state using the material point method

Cone penetration tests (CPTs) can quantitatively inform about the mechanical state of a sand. However, relating measured cone resistance values to sand requires complex back-analysis processes occurring in soil during test. This paper provides new evidence value added this area by modern large-deformation modelling based on material point method (MPM). It is shown that accurate simulation relationship between and be achieved, condition constitutive behaviour – especially its critical features adequately modelled over wide range confining pressures. study relies predictive capabilities NorSand model, shows how previous calibrations endeavours from literature (based triaxial test results) support MPM unrelated CPT results obtained through calibration chamber tests. simulations ever-increasing quality will positively impact art interpretation procedures, date still largely simplified cavity expansion theories.