Dynamic penetrometer
- The test consists in driving into the soil by hammering the extension rods with one conical point at the end. The conical point can be recovered or loosed.
- This test provide a qualitative indication of the soil resistance, comparing with other soils known.
 Rod 32 |
 Points and head hammers |
| DYNAMIC PENETROMETER | |
| Description | Components |
| Rod 32mm x 500 with coupling | Point "Loss" 40 x 40 |
| Rod 32mm x 1000 with coupling | Point "Loss" DPSH-P ( 1 Cone ) |
| Rod 32mm x 1500 with coupling | Point "Heavy" DPSH-R, Recover |
| Rod 32mm x 3000 with coupling | Conical point light type |
| Coupling 22mm in treated steel. | Automatic head hammer |
| Rod coupling - Point ( any type) | Anvil |
| Ball safety clamp | Rubber anvil |
| Set wedge with ring | Washer anvil |
| Wedge ring | Ring seguer anvil |
| Wedge plate | |
| Hammer of 63,5 Kgs | |