Description
Penetrometers are used to establish the thickness of different stratifications when investigating the suitability of a site for bridge, road or other construction works. In general if the ground is not too compact, penetration tests with this apparatus can be carried out to depths of about 8 to 12 m.
The apparatus includes:
- Anvil with driving rod
- 10 kg rammer, rammer fall 50 cm
- 11 sounding rods
- 1 grooved rod
- 2 drive points, 90°, 500 and 1000 mm2
- Lifting device for sounding rods
- Couplings
- Carrying case
- Case dimensions: 1160x370x220 mm
- Weight approx.: 71 kg
