Dynamic Cone Penetrometer

Dynamic Cone Penetrometer

PRODUCT CODE

PRS-ZE0095 Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)

The PRS-ZE0095 Dynamic Cone Penetrometer is used for the rapid, in situ measurement of structural properties of existing road pavement constructed with unbound materials.

it incorporates an 8 kg weight dropping through a height of 575 mm and 60® cone having a diameter of 20 mm. with the standard DCP measurements can be made down to a depth of approximately 850 mm or when extension shafts are used to a recommended maximum depth of 2 m.

Readings are usually taken after a set number of blows, changing the number according to the strength of the layer being penetrated.

A typical test takes only a few minutes,
therefore the instrument provides a very efficient method of obtaining information that would normally require the digging of test pits.

The penetration hammer assembly consists of 8 kg hammer, hammer shaft, anvil with plastic plate coupling for ruler and handle.


The Dynamic Cone Penetrometer is supplied complete with;

• A hammer assembly,

• Penetration rod,

• 2 piece 60® cone,

• Metal plate coupling for ruler,

• Segmented adaptor for extension rods,

• Segmented upper extension rod,

• Segmented lower extension rod,

• 2 piece 13-17mm AF spanners,

• 3mm AF hex wrench,

• Tommy bar,

• A bottle of adhesive,10cc,

• Users Manual

• Steel ruler,

• Carrying Case, heavy-duty wooden