Cone dial penetrometer

Used to determine the moisture content at which clay soils pass from a plastic to a liquid state (liquid limit).

The result can also be used to evaluate the undrained shear strength.

The cone penetrometer consists of:

-Aluminium base with levelling screws and spirit level
-Chromed vertical rod with micrometric displacement device
-Dial gauge Ø150 mm , graduated in 360°, division 0,1 mm
-Free fall slider, made of brass -Stop and release push button
-Automatic zero set -Stainless steel penetration test cone 35 mm long, 30° angle
-Weight 20 g
-Two brass cups Ø55×35 mm and 70×45 mm

Dimensions: 220x170x410 mm
Weight: 13 Kg