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 metres.

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