Pocket Penetrometers and Shear Vane Devices

Pocket Penetrometers and Shear Vane Devices

STANDARDS: ASTM D2573

Pocket Penetrometers and Shear Vane Devices are portable field-testing instruments designed for rapid assessment of soil strength and consistency during geotechnical investigations and site inspections.

A pocket penetrometer provides a quick indication of soil resistance through controlled penetration, while a shear vane device is used to estimate the undrained shear strength of cohesive soils. Their compact and portable design makes them particularly useful for field engineers, geotechnical technicians and soil testing professionals.

Key Features

• Portable and easy-to-use field instruments
• Rapid assessment of soil strength and consistency
• Pocket penetrometer for penetration resistance testing
• Shear vane device for cohesive soil shear strength assessment
• Compact design for convenient field use
• Suitable for preliminary geotechnical investigations
• Useful for soil classification and site assessment
• Robust construction for regular field applications

For the classification of cohesive soft soils in terms of consistency, shear strength and approximate unconfined compression strength.
Direct value read in kgf/cm² on the graduated dial.
Range 0 - 6 kgf/cm² (0-588 kPa). Peak hold feature; zero setting by push button. Plunger Ø 6.35 mm

Applications

These instruments are suitable for:

• Soil strength assessment
• Undrained shear strength testing
• Cohesive soil testing
• Field soil investigation
• Geotechnical site inspection
• Soil consistency evaluation
• Construction site investigation
• Foundation site assessment
• Preliminary geotechnical surveys