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9.5 The variability in N-values produced by different drill adjustment is given in Test Method 04633.
rigs and operators may be reduced by measuring that pan of
the hammer energy delivered into the drill rods from the 10. Keywords
sampler and adjusting N on the basis of comparative 10.1 blow count; in-situ test; penetration resistance: split-
energies. A method for energy measurement and N-value barrel sampling; standard penetration test

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