Logging a borehole
Strength of the ground
Record a measured or assessed strength over a depth range. It shows as a line on the log.
Open the borehole and choose the Strengths tab. It says: "Measured or assessed strength over a depth range."
Press Add strength.
- From (m) and To (m): the depth range.
- Strength: choose one value.
The values
- Cohesive soils: Very soft, Soft, Firm, Stiff, Very stiff, Hard.
- Granular soils: Very loose, Loose, Medium dense, Dense, Very dense.
- Rock: Very low strength, Low strength, Medium strength, High strength, Very high strength, Extremely high strength.
The strength shows as a line on the log. A depth range with no strength draws no line.
The empty tab says: "Add a strength for any depth range you want on the log." You can leave it empty if you do not need it.
To change or remove a strength, use the edit or delete button on its row.
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