Tuesday 12 February 2008
08.30		Registration
09.00		Welcome and introduction: Frank Maartense, Deltares
09.15		Session A. Introduction to cone penetration testing: Frank Maartense, Deltares Introduction History Error sources and operational aspects Standards and definitions
10.45		Break
11:00		Session B. Geology and soil mechanics: Hans Brinkman, Deltares Introduction Basic characteristics Effective stress
12.30		Lunch break
13.15		Session C. Practicum on CPT equipment: Marcel Busink, Jan Buvens, Martien Goldschmeding, Frank Maartense, Wout Vrolijk, Deltares Fieldwork Performing a piezo CPT Operating different types of CPT vehicles
17.15		Adjourn
19.00		Participant's dinner
Wednesday 13 February 2008
09.00	Session D. Piezocone penetration testing: Frank Maartense, Deltares Piezo CPT Operating aspects, procedures and directions Dissipation testing Examples
10.15	Break
10.30	Session E. Soil mechanics: Hans Brinkman, Deltares Shear strength Consolidation Stability of a soil mass Earth retaining structures Shallow foundations Deep foundations
12.30	Lunch break
13.15	Session F. Visit to GeoMil Equipment
17.15	Adjourn
Thursday 14 February 2008
09.00	Session G. Logistics and other aspects: Robin van de Plassche, Fugro Sharing practical fieldwork experience
10.30	Break
10.45	Session H. Standards and special techniques: Wim Nohl, Fugro Differences in international standards Special techniques
11.45	Break
12.00	Session I. Offshore CPT operations and equipment: Leo Roos, Fugro Offshore investigation conditions Offshore CPT operations and equipment
12.45	Lunch break
13.30	Session J. Workshop CPT interpretation: Diederik Bouwmeester, Fugro CPT interpretation Corrections and unusual behaviour Soil identification and exercise
15.30	Break
15.45	Tour Deltares facilities and laboratories
16.45	Closing remarks and certifcate: Frank Maartense
17.00	Adjourn