DCP - Dynamic cone penetrometer

Product Description

A Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) is a portable, hand-operated instrument used for rapid in-situ assessment of soil and pavement material properties. It's an essential tool in civil engineering, road construction, and geotechnical investigations.

Principle of Operation: The DCP operates on the principle of measuring the resistance of soil to penetration. It consists of a steel rod with a hardened, cone-shaped tip, which is driven into the ground by repeatedly dropping a standard weight hammer from a fixed height onto an anvil. The depth of penetration per blow (or per a set number of blows) is measured and recorded, providing a direct indication of the soil's strength and compaction characteristics.