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Have questions about your materials testing equipment? We have the answers to these questions and much more right here! Check back monthly for long-form blog posts, how-to guides, and more. We’ll address industry insights, the operation and maintenance of specific equipment, and our product line recommendations, all designed to better serve you.

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The Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP): Applications and Equipment

The Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP): Applications and Equipment

May 08, 2024

<div><a href="/blog/dcp-test"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2024/may/dcp-testing.jpg" alt="DCP Testing Article" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>The dynamic cone penetrometer (DCP) is an efficient tool used to perform soil strength assessments of fine-grained soils, pavement base courses, and more. Learn about the advantages of this tool compared to other penetration testing methods and how to perform penetration tests using the dynamic cone penetrometer.</p>

Tags: Testing Insights , Product Insights , Field Testing , In-situ Testing , Soil Testing , DCP , Dynamic Cone Penetrometer
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California Bearing Ratio Test: CBR Values & Why They Matter

California Bearing Ratio Test: CBR Values & Why They Matter

October 01, 2020

<div><a href="/blog/cbr-testing"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2020/October/cbr-test2025.jpg" alt="CBR Testing Article" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>In this blog post we discuss why it is important to perform strength tests of soil subgrades for pavement design, and also review what is needed for each type of test method whether it be in the lab or out in the field including the DCP test.</p>

Tags: CBR , Soil Testing , Geotechnical , Field Testing , LBR , DCP , Laboratory , Strength Testing , Compaction , Resource Guide , Testing Insights
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