DYNAMIC CONE PENETROMETER

Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)

Product  Code  :  MSI 3026

Standard Used :  ASTM D6951 | IRC:37 

Manufactured to fully comply with international and Indian Road Congress specifications for rapid in-situ pavement asset evaluation and subgrade testing.

Product Description
The Multitech Scientific Instruments MSI 3026 Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) is a simple, robust, and highly portable field testing instrument designed for rapid in-situ measurement of the structural properties of road pavements. It offers a fast and efficient alternative to digging traditional test pits by providing continuous soil profiling data. The instrument evaluates soil resistance by driving a calibrated steel cone into the ground via a repetitive gravity drop hammer. Well-established empirical correlations link these DCP penetration index values directly to California Bearing Ratio (CBR %) percentages, making this apparatus indispensable for structural layer auditing and pavement design verification.

• Available Spare Parts & Configurations

  • Model MSI 3026A: Heavy-Duty Top and Bottom Plunger Rods

  • Model MSI 3026B: Ergonomic Comfort T-Handle

  • Model MSI 3026C: Calibrated 8 Kg Slotted Drop Hammer

  • Model MSI 3026D: Vertical 1-Meter Measurement Scale

  • Model MSI 3026E: Hardened 60-Degree Penetration Cone (20mm Diameter)

  • Model MSI 3026F: Solid Impact Steel Anvil block

• Features

  • Continuous Sub-Surface Profiling: Measures unbroken soil resistance layers up to a native depth of 800 mm, which easily expands to 1200 mm using specialized extension rod couplers.

  • Operator Frictionless Drop Zone: The 8 Kg drop hammer is engineered with a smooth internal guide cavity to slide perfectly without catching along the vertical rod path.

  • Hardened Tool-Steel Impact Anvil: Built with a high-mass steel anvil designed to absorb and distribute the massive shock reflections of repeated 575 mm drops without structural fatigue.

  • Direct CBR Interpretation Capability: Designed to output a continuous penetration rate (mm/blow) that maps cleanly into master pavement engineering design formulas.

• Application

  • Conducts rapid, non-destructive field structural strength auditing on existing highway asphalt pavement foundations, unpaved secondary roads, and airfield subgrades.

  • Replaces slow, resource-heavy excavation test pits by mapping structural soil integrity profiles in just a few minutes.

  • Deployed widely by highway contractors, state public works departments (PWD), national road authorities, and private geotechnical exploration firms.

• Technical Specifications

  • Drop Hammer Assembly Mass: 8 Kg.

  • Standard Free-Fall Height: 575 mm.

  • Penetration Cone Profile: 60-Degree apex angle featuring a 20 mm maximum diameter.

  • Native Testing Depth Range: Up to 800 mm (Up to 1200 mm with structural extension fittings).

  • On-Site Crew Requirement: Optimized for a 3-person field team (one holder, one hammer lifter, and one data recording technician).

  • Total Equipment Net Weight: 20 Kg (approximately).

  • Standard Kit Packaging: Supplied complete with native assembly wrench tools and a custom transportation case.

• Why Choose Multitech Scientific Instruments

  • Elite Industrial Geometric Alignment: Manufactured directly at our Anand Parbat industrial hub in New Delhi, ensuring the critical 8 Kg mass and 575 mm fall markers precisely meet ASTM D6951 structural thresholds.

  • Extreme Anti-Wear Metallurgy: Our 60-degree cone points undergo an advanced chemical hardening profile to minimize blunt tip wear when driving through compacted gravels and stony base materials.

  • Immediate Component Availability: Since we maintain our own manufacturing lines, we keep extensive stock levels of individual replacement cones, anvils, and scale rods to ensure your field crew stays operational.

  • Direct Factory Support Logistics: Fully backed by our direct manufacturer warranty alongside immediate field assembly instructions and layout guidance accessible via our corporate WhatsApp channel.