29-3729
Category:
Bearing Capacity, Soils
Sub Category:
Soil Index Properties, Classification
Product Group:
Pocket Penetrometer, In-situ Testing
• Direct-reading scale in tons/sq. ft. and kg/sq. cm.
• Ground and polished stainless steel loading piston.
• Calibrated spring and penetrometer body plated for rust resistance and long life.
• Convenient belt-loop style carrying case.
• Optional Adapter Foot for testing very soft materials.
The Pocket Penetrometer was originally developed for use by field personnel in checking visual classification of soils. Data was compiled on several thousand unconfined compressive strength tests of silty clays and clayey soils against the penetrometer readings to develop the scale.
Important: the readings obtained from the pocket penetrometer do not replace laboratory test results due to the fact that a small area penetration test is inherently liable to give misleading results. The instrument should not be used for obtaining foundation design data.
| Description | Pocket Penetrometer |
| Dimensions, diameter x length, ” | 3/4 x 6-3/8 |
| Range | 0.25 to 4.5 tons/sq. ft. (kg/sq. cm). |
| Scale Divisions | 0.25 tons/sq. ft. (kg/sq. cm). |
| Load Piston | 1/4” (6 mm) diam.; stainless steel. |
| Carrying Case | Canvas; belt-loop style. |
| Dimensions | 3/4” diam. x 6-3/8” l. (19 x 162 mm). |
| Weight | Net 7 oz. (198 g). |
29-3741
Reads directly in pounds per square inch (psi). Manufactured in accordance with Corps of Engineers specifications. The C.O.E. Cone Penetrometer is the principal instrument used in evaluating soil trafficability. It consists of a 30 degree cone with a 1/2 sq. in. base area, proving ring, dial indicator, extension rod and a handle.
