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Automated Dynamic Cone Penetrometer System Truck

Automated Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Truck ISO 9001-2008 Certified

Truck Mounted

The ADCP can be mounted on lightweight, commercially available pickup trucks such as the Ford F-550s shown above. The ADCP utilizes a separate, self-contained power system to provide hydraulic power to the core drill. Because of the platform's light weight and small size, it does not require special permits, licenses, or increased insurance costs. In most states and counties it can be licensed as a pickup truck. This combination of small size and light weight makes it easy to access tight spots while providing economical operation and maintenance.

New ADCP Method

  • Virtually eliminates worker fatigue and eliminates the risk of muscle strain and hand or finger injuries
  • Mechanical lifting of the hammer delivers an accurate impact every two seconds, resulting in accurate data
  • One person operation, 7 to 14 tests per hour (typical), results in approximately 1/5 the labor cost of manual DCP
  • Data automatically collected, recorded, and available to the operator in real-time
  • Removal of ADCP shaft after test completion is automated and causes no damage to mechanism

Manual DCP Method

  • Induces worker fatigue, manual lifting and worker fatigue can result in irregular impact and inaccurate data
  • Two (or three) person operation, 2 to 5 tests per hour (typical), results in high labor costs
  • Data collected and recorded manually
  • Removal of DCP shaft after test completion is difficult and sometimes damages the mechanism

ISO 9001-2008 Certified