Probe for determining soil properties
US11231350B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 20, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2038 |
Classification
- 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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