Vicksberg Penetrometer (Proving Ring Type)

This is fork determining the bearing capacity of sub grades or for compaction control. It also used for rapidly of soils in shallow exploration work.
Specification :Consists of a study handle under. Which is fixed a sensitive proving ring. An extension piece is fixed to the bottom of the proving ring and carries a detachable penetration cone at its tip. Proving ring capacity 100 kg (1kn) and 0.002mm dial gauge provided indicates the penetration load applied.