Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)

Made in: Italy

Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) for rapid in-situ evaluation of soil strength, penetration resistance and relative soil conditions in geotechnical and pavement investigations.

Product Overview

Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)

TRL = TRANSPORT RESEARCH LABORATORY, UK.
STANDARD: ASTM D6951

The Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) is a portable field testing instrument used for the rapid assessment of soil penetration resistance and in-situ ground conditions. It is widely used in geotechnical investigations, pavement evaluation and soil strength assessment.

The DCP operates by driving a cone into the ground using a controlled hammer blow and recording the penetration achieved. The resulting penetration measurements can be used to evaluate changes in soil resistance with depth and assist in assessing subsurface conditions.

Key Features

Portable and suitable for field testing
Rapid assessment of soil penetration resistance
Simple mechanical operating principle
Suitable for in-situ soil investigation
Robust construction for demanding site conditions
Easy to transport and set up
Useful for identifying changes in soil conditions with depth
Suitable for geotechnical and pavement investigations
Made in Italy

This portable hand operated equipment is designed to obtain a direct and rapid in-situ evaluation of the structural strength of road pavement layers constructed with unbound materials.
The DPC Penetrometer results can be compared with CBR (California Bearing Ratio) as per sperimental Kleyn 1982 studies.
The test is performed with continuous penetrations at approx.
800 mm depth with max. depth of 2 m by using extension rods.
The equipment housed in carrying case, consists of:

Drop sliding hammer 8 kg weight, falling height of 575 mm
Impact anvil with driving rod
Penetration rod with conical 60° point and Ø 20 mm
Bar wrench, spanners, accessories.

Applications

The Dynamic Cone Penetrometer is commonly used for:

In-situ soil investigation
Soil strength assessment
Subgrade evaluation
Pavement investigation
Road construction projects
Geotechnical site investigation
Ground condition assessment
Compaction and soil uniformity studies
Civil engineering field testing

Key Features

Feature information is available on request.

Technical Specifications

This portable hand operated equipment is designed to obtain a direct and rapid in-situ evaluation of the structural strength of road pavement layers constructed with unbound materials. The DPC Penetrometer results can be compared with CBR (California Bearing Ratio) as per sperimental Kleyn 1982 studies. The test is performed with continuous penetrations at approx. 800 mm depth with max. depth of 2 m by using extension rods. The equipment housed in carrying case, consists of: - Drop sliding hammer 8 kg weight, falling height of 575 mm - Impact anvil with driving rod - Penetration rod with conical 60° point and Ø 20 mm - Bar wrench, spanners, accessories.

Accessories

Drop Sliding Hammer, Extension rod, 400 mm long, Spare Penetration conical point 60°