FIELD DENSITY SAND REPLACEMENT METHOD

STANDARDS: ASTM D1556 | AASHTO T191 | NF P94-061-3 | CNR N° 22 | UNE 7371

Used to determine the in-situ density of fine graned compacted soil and to verify the degree of compaction.

The test consists in digging a hole into the ground and then collect, dry and weight the sampled soil.

The hole is now filled with dry sand from the cone container and the volume of sand recorded.

Three versions are available Ø 4” 6.5” 12” each one suitable for different grain sized.

The S231KIT model Ø 12” is recommended for coarse grained soil and gravel (over 38 mm diameter).

The kit consists of:

Metal double cone assembly with valve, galvanized for rust protection.

Metal base with rimmed centre hole for cone housing, galvanized.

Two plastic jar, 5 litre capacity. (One jar only 15 litre capacity complete of cone fixing device for S231 KIT version)

Model Diameter Double cone Metal base Jar plastic Dimensions Weight Calibrating container inch / mm with valve with hole mm kg (optional accessory)

S234-10 KIT 4” (101.6 mm) S234-11 S234-12 V121 (2) 190x190x500 2.300 S234-13

S234 KIT 6.5” (165.1 mm) S234-05 S234-06 V121 (2) 305x305x600 3.350 S234-01

S231 KIT 12” (304.8 mm) S231-05 S231-06 S231-11 (1) 620x620x920 13.600 S231-01

The calibrating container is an accessory, to be ordered separately.