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CCPPTT--pprroo - Powerful CPT graphing and interpretation software
for Geotechnical Engineers
CPT-pro is a multi-module program designed for complex
analysis, interpretation and presentation of CPT soundings,
and also for elaborating geotechnical documentation.
Methods of CPT sounding interpretation along with
formulae and graphs have mostly been extracted, with the
knowledge and consent of the authors, directly from the
monograph of:
Lunne, T., Robertson P.K. and Powell J.J.M.
Cone Penetration Testing in Geotechnical Practice.
Published by Blackie Academic & Professional. 1997.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS
CPT-pro consists of six modules:
1. [CPT Explorer]
for managing CPT data, containing:
- Browser with directory tree
- Map Project structure (tools and tree)
- Thumbnails with charts of selected parameter
- Header info with full selection of text
- Quick zoom
CPT Explorer window
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2. [Interpretation] module:
Sounding log with result of classification on Robertson’s chart.
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Main features and options of Interpretation module:
Creation of sounding sheets with basic
parameters and results of interpretation
Import CPT data of many different formats,
including exchange formats AGS and GEF
Conversion to Exchange formats AGS and
GEF
Analysis and correction of sounding results
Classification and evaluation of soil parameters
Interpretation and presentation of sounding
results
Presentation of soil samples
Presentation of open pipe piezometers
Export charts to DXF format
Sounding log with piezometers
Manual filtering of CPT data.
Removing unreliable measurements.
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Formula Editor
An add-on powerful
Formula Editor allows
user defined
interpretation
functions. Most of
mathematical
functions available.
Evaluations
implemented in Interpretation
module. Next ones in preparation.
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Different unit systems.
All parameters can be
presented in freely chosen
unit system.
Batch processing
Batch processing settings window. This
option allows batch interpretation and
reduction of as many CPT files as necessary.
Additionally, completion of all descriptions
(Location, project name etc.) is available at
the same operation.
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3. [Data Editor] NEW!
for creating database containing information on User‟s borehole logs and geotechnical parameters which have structure
[Value vs. Depth]. All results are saved in local database, however, due to structure of Data Editor, database file can be
shared in local network. Project structure included in Data Editor enables grouping of data sets, so data managing is
very easy and effective.
Each log and parameter value should include co-ordinates, thus it can be automatically presented on map
generated with Map module (as relevant symbol with description) and on geotechnical cross section generated with
Cross Section module (borehole log as a soil stick with symbol/color filling and parameter as a graph).
Borehole log edition.
All descriptions (soil type, consistency, moisture content etc.) are selected from User defined lists (see below),
so adding new borehole logs to database is very efficient. Each soil layer can be saved in database with own graphic
symbol and color, which are used on cross sections as a filings of soil sticks.
Water level values (initial and stabilized) are saved in database and can be presented on section with Cross
Section module.
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User defined list with colors
Geotechnical parameter edition.
All geotechnical parameters which have a structure [Value vs. Depth] can be saved in the same database as
a relevant values connected to investigation hole. Soil type description of such hole is not required, so parameters can
exist only as a „values on certain depths”.
Graphs of parameters can be automatically included to geotechnical cross sections generated with Cross Section
module.
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4. [Cross Section] for creation of geotechnical cross sections in any vertical and horizontal scale, containing:
Charts/diagrams of CPT parameters
Interpretation results of soil classification in the form of standard geological soil bar
Borehole logs from external sources (see Data Editor module)
Interpretation results of values of selected soil parameters in the form of charts of such parameters
Graphs of external soil parameters
Graphic objects representing separate geotechnical layers and structures
Presentation of soil samples
Additional description and comments
Additional graphic objects
Cross Section window
Cross section scales, vertical and horizontal, can be selected independently and arbitrarily. Built-in graphic functions
enable saving executed cross sections in *.WMF and *.EMF files which, in turn, enable “pasting” executed drawings
into other graphic programs, text editors and AUTOCAD, MICROSTATION type programs, etc.
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5. [Map]
enables presentation of CPT and VANE tests on map. Location of tests and other objects (boreholes, dynamic soundings
etc.) is generated automatically, based on co-ordinates saved in CPT and VANE data files. Both vector (DWG, DXF)
and image files (BMP, JPG, etc.) can be used as background. Map module is available in two versions LT and
Extended. Version Extended includes all necessary tools for edition of vector drawing (DWG and DXF formats). Own
vector maps grounded GPS surveys can be created.
CAD graphics of Map module.
The Map module allows to run the following tasks:
To provide automatic display of selected CPT sounding, VANE-type tests, other soundings (SPT, DPT etc.) and bore-
holes as appended to the map project (see C.3.1.2.) against a background of area map. Vector maps in DWG and DXF
formats as well as maps stored as graphical files BMP, JPG, TIF etc., may be used as the map background.
To run full editing of vector maps stored in DWG and DXF formats (the option available in Extended version only).
To create DWG or DXF customer‟s own vector maps (the option available in Extended version only).
To print out the map on any printing device operating within Windows System.
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6. [VANE]
for reduction and interpretation of VANE shear test and creating logs of soundings. Rod friction can be easily estimated
just by moving crosshair cursor and taken directly to evaluation of shear force. Sounding log can be freely customized.
It can include user defined number of vertical graphs with following parameters: shear force maximum torque rod
friction both, for undrained and remoulded tests. Additionally, it can include horizontal graphs with results of
individual tests vs. angle or time.
VANE sounding log with menu [Settings] and interpretation results
Each individual test can be plotted vs. angle and vs.
time, depending on data file. Each graph include
automatically generated info on depth of test and
calculated values of basic parameters.
Single shear at chosen depth.
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7. [Sample Database]
for creating databases containing information on soil samples collected and results of their laboratory tests. Samples
collected, taking into account their locations and lengths, are presented on sounding sheets and cross sections in
[Interpretation] and [Cross Section] modules respectively. Entry into sample database occurs directly from a
sounding sheet and cross section using the mouse pointer.
Sample database module window
Presentation of samples in cross section (red
bars)
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WORK EFFICIENCY WITH CPT-pro.
CPT-pro is provided with a number of advanced
procedures facilitating and accelerating work involved
in creating documentation. They include:
Automatic procedures facilitating creation of
documentation:
Macros actuated by one pushbutton, containing
sequences of frequently executed procedures
Creation of repeatable interpretation standards
Batch processing
Batch printing
Report
Storage of the last program settings.
Effective customizations.
ADVANCED CPT-pro GRAPHICS.
Creation of high quality geotechnical
documentation.
Creation of own individual forms of
documentation:
Two types of sounding sheet
Specifying the number of graphic fields and
diagrams on the sounding sheet
Optional entry of information on water level
and collected soil samples on sounding sheet
and cross sections
Header information in table form
Optional cone description
Entry of own logo on sounding sheets and cross
sections.
Entry of graphic objects directly from graphic
files.
Selecting the colours of diagrams, texts and
graphic objects created.
CAD type graphics
Cooperation with all printers and plotters
operating in Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP.
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CPT-pro features and options
Int XS Map
General
Compatible with Windows 98/NT 4.0/2000/XP X X X
CPT-pro format of sounding sheet X
Dutch format of sounding sheet X
Off shore procedures X
Save last settings X X X
Templates X
User's page size X X X
CAD type graphics X
Own format of data file with extra attributes X X
File formats
Open different CPT formats X X
Compatible with Exchange Formats AGS and GEF X X
Easily convert to Exchange Formats AGS and GEF X
Convert CPT data to CSV format X
Export as DXF X X
Export as DWG X
Export as WMF/EMF X X
Edit DXF and DWG graphic files X
DXF, DWG and BMP files as background X
Inserting BMP graphics X X X
Units
Different distance units ( ft / m ) X X X
Different parameter units X X
Functions
CPT sounding sheet X
Data file management X X
Data filtering X
Automatic filling of header table X
Piezometers on sounding sheet X
CPT, dynamic tests and boreholes on map X
Water level symbol X X
Depth correction according to cone geometry X
Batch processing X
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Batch printing X
Depth adjustment according to inclination X X
Parameter evaluation procedures X
Own interpretation formulas (option) X
Result of evaluation on chart X X
Classification procedures X
Result of classification as soil bar X X
Soil bar edition X
Geotechnical cross sections X
Direct entry to CPT chart X X X
Simultaneous presentation of soil bar and charts X X
Automatic generation of map with location of tests X X
Edition of vector map (DXF and DWG) X
Vector map as background X
Bitmap as background X
Assign coordinates to bitmap X
Graphics
Own logo X X X
Zoom options X X X
Own background color X
Customizations
- freely chosen units X
- line colors X X X
- line widths X X X
- line styles X X X
- BMP graphics soil bar filling X X
- customizable color soil bar filling X X
- different, freely adjusted vertical (depth) scales X X
- different horizontal (parameter) scale X X
- independent horizontal distance scale X
- freely adjusted distance scale X X
- depth below ground level X X
- depth to reference X X
- customizable vertical grid X X
- customizable horizontal grid X X X
Additional descriptions X X X
Add polygon, polylines, symbols X X
Import of BMP graphics X X