Used to establish the thickness of different strata, when testing compaction works and to determine the relative density of fills and naturally deposited non-cohesive soils. In general if the ground is not too compact, penetration tests can be carried of about 8 to 12 metres.

The penetrometer set, housed in carrying case, consists of:

• 10 Kg. drop rammer, 500 mm fall and anvil
• 11 sounding rod Ø 22 mm x 1 m length complete with threaded collar and guiding rod
• Grooved rod to extract samples
• 2 drive point 90°, 5 squre-cm and 10 square-cm surface
• Lifting device for sounding rod, accessories

Used to establish the thickness of different strata, when testing compaction works and to determine the relative density of fills and naturally deposited non-cohesive soils. In general if the ground is not too compact, penetration tests can be carried of about 8 to 12 metres.

The penetrometer set, housed in carrying case, consists of:

• 10 Kg. drop rammer, 500 mm fall and anvil
• 11 sounding rod Ø 22 mm x 1 m length complete with threaded collar and guiding rod
• Grooved rod to extract samples
• 2 drive point 90°, 5 squre-cm and 10 square-cm surface
• Lifting device for sounding rod, accessories