Lightweight Dynamic Penetrometer

Lightweight Dynamic Penetrometer

Description of Lightweight Dynamic Penetrometer

Used to establish the thickness of different strata, when testing compaction works and to determine the relative density of fills and naturally deposited non-cohesive soils.

In general if the ground is not too compact, penetration tests can be carried of about 8 to 12 meters.

The Penetrometer Set Consists Of:

• 10 Kg. drop rammer, 500 mm. fall and anvil
• 11 sounding rod Ø 22 mm.x 1 m. lenght complete with threaded collar and guiding rod
• Grooved rod to extract samples
• 2 drive point 90°, 5 cm2 and 10 cm2 surface
• Lifting device for sounding rod, accessories
• Carrying case
• Dimensions: 1080 x 360 x 220 mm
• Weight: 72 Kg