Cone Penetration Testing (CPT)
The benefits of CPT
Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) is one of the most widely accepted methods of soil investigation used to evaluate soil conditions and properties. The benefits of CPT for geotechnical testing and site investigation are numerous, including high-quality data, efficiency, speed, cost-effectiveness, and minimal ground disturbance.
The Cone Penetration Test (CPT), also known as the cone penetrometer test, is an in-situ geotechnical investigation method that assesses soil properties by pushing an instrumented cone into the ground at a constant rate (typically 2 cm/s). It measures parameters like tip resistance, sleeve friction, and friction ratio to determine soil stratigraphy, strength, and behavior.
CPT tests do not require a borehole for testing, which means there is no boring involved, resulting in minimal ground disturbance.
CPTU tests are an advanced form of cone penetration testing that measures soil tip resistance, sleeve friction, and pore water pressure.
Additionally, we offer CPT and Magnetometer probing. This dual approach allows the CPT test to assess geotechnical strata variables while simultaneously detecting any ferrous anomalies, making it particularly advantageous for thorough site investigations.
