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Probe for determining soil properties

US11231350B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 2017
Grant dateJan 25, 2022
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/24
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a probe arranged for subsurface penetration of a soil for measuring properties of the soil. The probe comprising a probe body and at least one fiber optical sensor. The at least one fiber optical sensor is arranged for measuring at least one of a cone resistance, sleeve friction, pore water pressure or inclination.

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