Soil compaction measurement on moving platform
US7073374B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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