Dynamic Cone Penetrometers (DCPs) were developed by the Army Corps of Engineers and provide a low-cost, efficient test method for quickly determining the in-situ CBR values of pavement base, sub base and sub grades. The shear strength of soils is especially important in its relation to the bearing capacity of soil used as a support for structures such as roads. Dual Mass Penetrometers can be used for depths from 30 inches to 6 foot and can measure in-place soil shear strength in road constructions with CBR values from less than 0.5 to 100%.

M&L Testing Equipment provides high quality penetrometer equipment and all the necessary components for accurate testing procedures.

Smart DCP for Dual-Mass Penetrometers – The SmartDCP makes collecting soil data with your Dynamic Cone Penetrometer much easier by automatically counting blows and eliminating the need for tape, pencils, paper and at times a second operator. It also provides vastly improved accuracy and ease of collecting and transferring data from the field to the office.

Dual-Mass Dynamic Cone Penetrometer, Threaded Ends – provide a low-cost, efficient test method for quickly determining the in-situ California Bearing Ratio values of pavement base.

Dual-Mass Dynamic Cone Penetrometer, Quick-Connect End – the same high quality Dual Mass DCP you expect from M&L Testing Equipment, with a quick connect design.

Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test Set – DCP Test Set with sleeved drive hammer for safer operation.

Pocket Type Soil Penetrometer – For use by field personnel to check visual classification of soils. The hand penetrometer can be used to make quick estimates of unconfined compressive strength of cohesive soils.