Dynamic cone penetrometer (DCP) 8 kg hammer, 57.5 cm drop

Technical Specifications

Standard: ASTM D6951-03

It is a portable device. The DCP (Dynamic Cone Penetrometer) has been correlated with CBR (California Bearing Ratio - Kleyn 1975) to obtain a direct assessment of the "in-situ" strength characteristics of road pavement layers.

Road Pavement Equipment

  • 8 kg sliding hammer (made of steel)
  • Impact anvil rod and clip, falling 575 mm
  • Steel rod, 16 mm diameter, up to 800 mm depth from surface
  • Auxiliary rod, 16 mm diameter (usable length 400 mm)
  • Tempered steel, 20 mm diameter, 60° cone angle N° 3 threaded cone tips
  • Adjustable scaled carrying plate and measuring rod (scaled in mm)
  • Wooden carrying case

Physical Properties

Dimensions: 1100 x 400 x 300 mm

Total Weight: 17 kg

All surfaces are zinc-coated to prevent corrosion.

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