cone penetration tests (cpt)
The benefits of CPT
Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) is one of the most commonly used and accepted methods of soil investigation to evaluate the soil conditions and properties.
CPT for geotechnical & site investigation has many benefits including high quality data, efficiency and speed, cost effective and minimal ground disturbance.
The Cone Penetration Test (CPT), also known as the cone penetrometer test, is an in-situ geotechnical investigation method used to assess 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 & friction ratio to determine soil stratigraphy, strength, and behaviour.
CPT tests do not require a borehole for the testing, so there are no boring, causing minimal ground disturbance.
CPTU tests are an advanced form of cone penetration testing that measures soil tip resistance, sleeve friction, and pore water pressure.
CPT & Magnetometer (Dual Cone)
We also offer CPT and Magnetometer probing. The CPT test can be carried out to asses the geotechnical strata variables and within the same test to detect for any ferrous anomalies. This is advantageous for site investigations.
