Development of SPT and DCPT data Correlations for Foundation Design in Phnom Penh Capital City of Cambodia.
    1. Advanced Geotechnical Lab & Consultant Co., Ltd, #F9 (First floor), Concrete Road, Prey Pring Khang Tboung 1 Village, Sangkat Chaom Chau 2, Khan Por Sen Chey, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
    2. Faculty of Geo-resources and Geotechnical Engineering, Institute of Technology of Cambodia, Russian Federation Blvd., P.O. Box 86, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Received: November 03,2025 / Revised: July 29,2026 / / Accepted: October 31,2026 / Available online: October 31,2026

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 The Standard Penetration Test (SPT) and Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) are widely used in geotechnical site investigations to evaluate subsurface soil properties and foundation design parameters. In Cambodia, particularly within Phnom Penh Capital City, DCPT is often preferred for its simplicity and low cost, while SPT remains the standard reference test for design. However, the lack of reliable local correlations between SPT and DCPT results limits the practical application of DCPT data in engineering design. This study aims to develop empirical correlations between SPT-N60 and DCPT-N10 values for the typical soil conditions of Phnom Penh. Data SPT and DCP were collected from multiple boreholes where both tests were performed under the same site located about 0.5m from eachother. Statistical regression analyses were conducted to establish relationships between the two penetration resistance values, considering variations in soil type and depth. The results indicate strong linear and power-type correlations, with the coefficient of determination (R2) ranging between 0.80 and 0.85 depending on soil classification. The developed equations allow the estimation of SPT-N60 values directly from DCPT-N10 data, providing a practical tool for foundation design in areas where only DCPT results are available. These local correlations contribute to more cost-effective and reliable geotechnical assessments within Phnom Penh’s urban environment.