Interpretation of sensitivity and remolded undrained shear strength with full flow penetrometers

The estimation of undrained shear strength and remolded shear strength with full flow penetrometers requires the use of N values which are primarily derived experimentally. Four tests sites were studied to provide a basis for the evaluation of N. The data presented herein suggests trends relating N to sensitivity, liquidity index, and plasticity index. Intact and remolded N values are shown to be significantly different. Relationships between the ratio of intact and remolded penetration to sensitivity are presented.