Description
Description
The 8 kg Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) is a rugged, portable in-situ soil testing device designed for rapid assessment of soil strength, compaction, and bearing capacity. Compliant with ASTM D6951 and widely used globally, this standard model delivers accurate penetration resistance data in minutes — ideal for civil construction, road works, and geotechnical investigations.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Hammer Weight | 8 kg (standard) |
| Drop Height | 575 mm (standard, fixed) |
| Cone Tip | 60° hardened steel cone, 20 mm base diameter |
| Portable | Yes – total weight ~20–22 kg |
| Operate | Easy – single operator, no power required |
| Setup Time | Ready to test within minutes |
| DCP Extractor | Included – for easy rod extraction |
| Design | Heavy-duty – vibration-resistant, corrosion-protected |
| Extension Rods | Graduated (marked in mm/cm), 1 m each, heat-treated steel |
| Carrying Case | Heavy-duty aluminum or polymer case with foam inserts |
| User Manual | Yes – step-by-step guide + CBR correlation charts |
Applications & Uses
Ideal for field engineers, contractors, and consultants in:
- Civil construction projects
- Clay & sandy soils
- Measuring soil penetration resistance (mm/blow)
- Evaluating soil compaction quality
- In-situ strength testing of:
- Granular subgrades
- Base courses
- Sub-base materials
Output: DCP Index → Convert to CBR (%), shear strength, or resilient modulus using standard correlations.
Advantages
- Fast: Full test in 5–10 minutes
- Accurate: Repeatable results, correlates with CBR
- No lab needed: Immediate on-site data
- Durable: Built for daily field abuse
- Cost-effective: Lower cost than CPT or lab testing
Kit Includes
- 8 kg sliding hammer with handle
- Anvil & coupler assembly
- 60° disposable cone tip (x2)
- Graduated extension rods (x4–6)
- Hand auger (for starter hole)
- DCP rod extractor jack
- Measuring scale & depth marker
- Heavy-duty carrying case
- User manual with correlation tables
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