Device and methods for use of a dynamic cone penetrometer for evaluating soil compaction
US7617718B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/24
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention includes a device and method for more particularly evaluating the compaction of soil by automating the use of a prior art dynamic cone penetrometer such that user error and error caused by field conditions are eliminated. Recordation of penetrometer data previously not recorded is made more precise by the present invention such that standardized measurement results. The device further includes means for facilitating the determination of compaction of soils through keyhole openings and a means for automating the collection and processing of the generated compaction data.
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