The book "CONE-PENETRATION TESTING IN GEOTECHNICAL PRACTICE" by T. Lunne, P. K. Robertson, and J. J. M. Powell, published by SPON Press (Taylor and Francis Group), provides a comprehensive overview of cone-penetration testing in geotechnical engineering. This method is widely used to gather data on soil stratification and physico-mechanical properties at various depths, including continental shelves. The book addresses the diverse approaches to cone-penetration testing both nationally and internationally, emphasizing the need for harmonization of concepts, methods, and standards. Key topics covered include: - Testing equipment and procedures - Data interpretation with practical examples - Comparison between cone-penetration and laboratory test results - Application of test results in design and construction The book is useful for engineers, surveyors, students, instructors, and researchers, offering an educational textbook and an encyclopedia covering all aspects of cone-penetration testing. It includes reference information for international cooperation, such as international notations, conversion factors, and widely used terms. The book also features diagrams, tables, illustrations, and practical examples with universally accepted notations. First published in 1997, the book has been reprinted in Great Britain, Canada, and the United States. It includes chapters on introduction, application in geoeology, practical examples, and future prospects. Additionally, it provides a list of cited literature, an alphabetized directory, and appendices with international standard procedures and calibration chamber details.The book "CONE-PENETRATION TESTING IN GEOTECHNICAL PRACTICE" by T. Lunne, P. K. Robertson, and J. J. M. Powell, published by SPON Press (Taylor and Francis Group), provides a comprehensive overview of cone-penetration testing in geotechnical engineering. This method is widely used to gather data on soil stratification and physico-mechanical properties at various depths, including continental shelves. The book addresses the diverse approaches to cone-penetration testing both nationally and internationally, emphasizing the need for harmonization of concepts, methods, and standards. Key topics covered include: - Testing equipment and procedures - Data interpretation with practical examples - Comparison between cone-penetration and laboratory test results - Application of test results in design and construction The book is useful for engineers, surveyors, students, instructors, and researchers, offering an educational textbook and an encyclopedia covering all aspects of cone-penetration testing. It includes reference information for international cooperation, such as international notations, conversion factors, and widely used terms. The book also features diagrams, tables, illustrations, and practical examples with universally accepted notations. First published in 1997, the book has been reprinted in Great Britain, Canada, and the United States. It includes chapters on introduction, application in geoeology, practical examples, and future prospects. Additionally, it provides a list of cited literature, an alphabetized directory, and appendices with international standard procedures and calibration chamber details.