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Soil compaction measurement on moving platform

US7073374B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 2004
Grant dateJul 11, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/42
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and method are provided for the in-situ measurement of the stiffness of a surface. The apparatus includes a platform, which is movable relative to the surface. A stiffness measurement device is supported by the platform in a stationary position relative to the surface for a measurement period during movement of the platform along the surface.

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