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EXPERIMENT NO.
NAME OF THE EXPERIMENT: DYNAMIC CONE PENETRATION TEST
AIM OF THE EXPERIMENT: To determine the in situ CBR value of
undisturbed soil using dynamic cone penetrometer.
TEST DESCRIPTION:
In this test the Dynamic Cone Penetrometer tip is driven in to the
undisturbed soil or compacted material by using the sliding hammer. The
total penetration for a given number of blows is measured and recorded in
mm/blow which is then used to find in- situ CBR strength. It is typically used
to assess material properties of soil down to a depth of 1000 mm.
The correlation of penetration per blow (DCP) is derived from the following
equation recommended by the US Army Corps of EngineersCBR value=
292
( DCP)1.12
APPARATUS USED:
1) Handle: The handle is located at the top of the device and is used to
hold the DCP shafts plumb and to limit the upward movement of the
hammer.
2) Hammer: The hammer is generally of 8 kg weight with a freefall of 575
mm and is used to transfer energy to the cone tip.
3) Upper shaft: It is a 16 mm diameter steel shaft on which the hammer
moves.
4) Anvil: It serves as the lower stopping mechanism for the hammer and
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Fig.1 DCPT
sketch
Fig.2 The
RELEVANT CODES:
ASTM D6951/D6951M-09: Standard Test Method for Use of the Dynamic Cone Penetrometer in
Shallow Pavement Applications, American Society for Testing and Materials
PROCEDURE:
Checking of the equipment: Before the test begins, the DCP device is
inspected for damaged parts especially the coupler, the handle, the drive rod
and replaceable point tip. All the joints should be securely tightened.
Basic operation: The operator holds the device by the handle in a vertical
and lifts and releases the hammer from the standard drop height. The
recorder measures and records the total penetration for a given number of
blows or the penetration per blow.
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Initial Reading: The DCP is held vertically and the tip seated such that the
top of the widest part of the tip is ush with the surface of the material to be
tested. An initial reading is obtained from the graduated drive rod or a
separate vertical scale/measuring rod. When testing materials underlying a
bound layer, a coring apparatus is used to provide an access hole to the
layer to be tested.
Testing Sequence:
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applications.
Refusal: If after 5 blows, the device has not advanced more than 2 mm
or the handle has deected more than 75 mm from the vertical
position, the test shall be stopped, and the device moved to another
test location.
PRECAUTIONS:
All the while the shaft should be kept vertical
Wear safety shoes
Care should be taken while handling with the hammer
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