Shear wave velocities of gulf coast soils determined from crosshole and seismic cone penetration tests

This paper provides a summary of shear wave velocity data obtained from Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast soils using both crosshole test (CHT) and seismic cone penetration test (SCPT) methods. Both methods are described and a side-by-side comparison of the results from several sites where both methods were used is presented. The data collected were evaluated based on both soil type and geologic formation. Best-fit equations are listed for each material type relating shear wave velocity to various parameters.