Description
Key Features DCP Test Machine Price in BD.
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer DCP Bangladesh – Soil Testing Equipment by SRM Trading Corporation
- Lightweight, portable single-operator design for rapid field deployment
- Standard 60° cone angle with 20 mm diameter tip as per ASTM D6951 and BS 1377
- 8 kg drop hammer with a fixed 575 mm drop height for consistent energy per blow
- Graduated steel rod with clear millimeter markings for precise penetration readings
- High-grade alloy steel construction resists corrosion in wet and dusty field conditions
- Modular rod sections allow operators to extend depth coverage easily
- Compatible with standard CBR correlation charts and international testing norms
- Minimal maintenance requirements — no power supply, motor, or hydraulic system needed
Applications Soil Penetrometer Price in Bangladesh
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Dynamic Cone Penetrometer DCP Bangladesh used for soil strength assessment in road construction and geotechnical investigations.
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Road and highway subgrade strength verification before paving
- Airport runway pavement design and maintenance assessment
- Earthwork compaction quality control on embankments and fills
- Geotechnical site investigation for building foundations
- Bridge approach and abutment soil evaluation
- Flood control levee and embankment inspection
- Military and emergency route traffic-ability assessment
- Research and academic soil mechanics experiments
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ DCP Machine Price in BD
- What does the DCP Index tell you?
- The DCP Index (mm/blow) measures how far the cone penetrates the soil per hammer blow. Engineers convert this value directly into an estimated CBR percentage using standard correlation equations. A lower DCP Index means the soil resists penetration strongly, which indicates higher bearing capacity.
- Does one operator run the machine alone?
- Yes. The DCP Testing Machine is a single-operator device. One person lifts the hammer to the drop guide, releases it, and reads the rod scale after each blow. No assistant, no power source, and no heavy equipment support are necessary.
- Which standard does this machine follow?
- This machine conforms to ASTM D6951 and BS 1377 Part 9. Both standards specify the 8 kg hammer, 575 mm drop height, and 60° cone geometry that this unit delivers.
- How deep can the machine test?
- Each rod section extends testing depth by 1000 mm. Users add sections sequentially. Most field tests cover 0–800 mm per extension. For deeper profiles, they add additional rod sections to reach layers beyond 1 meter.
- Does astzbd provide after-sales support in Bangladesh?
- Yes. Provides full after-sales service including spare parts, replacement cone tips, calibration certificates, and technical guidance for operators across Bangladesh. Buyers in Dhaka, Chittagong, and other regions access support through our service team directly.
- Can the DCP Test replace a laboratory CBR test?
- The DCP test delivers a field-correlated CBR estimate rather than a laboratory-measured value. Engineers use it to screen large sites quickly and to verify compaction uniformity. For detailed pavement design work, they often combine DCP field results with laboratory CBR tests for maximum accuracy.
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