{"product_id":"dynamic-cone-penetrometer-dcp","title":"Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe LabQuip Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) is an instrument designed for the rapid in-situ measurement of the structural properties of existing road pavements constructed of unbound materials.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe robust and simple design means that the DCP is quick and easy to use, portable and suitable for use in locations where access may be difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DCP was originally developed by the UK Transport Research Laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrelations have been established between measurements with the DCP and conventional in-situ CBR so that results can be interpreted and compared with CBR specifications for pavement design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA typical test takes only a few minutes and therefore the instrument provides a very efficient method of obtaining information which would normally require the\u003cbr\u003edigging of test pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethod of use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 8 kg free-fall hammer is lifted and dropped through a height of 575mm. The distance of penetration of the cone tip is then recorded and the cycle repeated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard kit allows continuous measurements to be made down to a depth of approx 850mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extension kit is available that when fitted allows works to a maximum recommended depth of 2 metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere sub-pavement layers have different strengths, the boundaries can be identified and the thickness determined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase size approx. 1100x250x150mm net weight 22kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Labquip","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53177353634130,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/8272\/2386\/files\/LabquipProducts_e827d277-41b5-4804-9531-6a9033c96519.png?v=1775838056","url":"https:\/\/labquipltd.co.uk\/products\/dynamic-cone-penetrometer-dcp","provider":"LabQuip","version":"1.0","type":"link"}