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    Dynamic cone

    Penetration Test For


    Subgrade Assessment
    Contents
     Introduction
     Dynamic Cone Penetration test
     Principle of DCPT
     DCPT Equipment/Apparatus
     Procedure
     Relationship between Penetration Index (PI) and CBR
    Values
     Application of DCPT

     Dynamic Cone Penetration test Apparatus


    IS:4968(P-1)-1976

     Limitations
     Conclusion
    Introduction

    The performance of pavements depends to large


    extent on the strength and stiffness of the
    subgrades. Subgrade strength (CBR) plays a
    major role in pavement design. Since
    determination of CBR value in field requires need
    of equipment and also time consuming,
    alternatively one can be predict CBR value of
    subgrade in field from other soil support tests
    namely Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Index
    (DCPI).
    Dynamic Cone Penetration test
     The dynamic cone penetration test (DCPT) was developed in
    Australia by Scala (1956). The current model was developed
    by the Transvaal Roads Department in South Africa
    (Luo,1998).
     DCPT is a penetration test, performed by dropping a
    hammer from a certain fall height measuring penetration
    depth per blow for a certain depth.
     It is used to asses in-situ strength of undisturbed soil and
    compacted material (or both).
     The method helps reconnaissance survey of wide areas in a
    shorter time which enable selective in situ testing or
    sampling for typical profile.
    Principle of DCPT
     The basic principle involved in the operation of this apparatus
    is the measuring of the resistance offered by the pavement
    layers to the penetration of a standard cone with a diameter of
    20 mm (with 600 apex angle) driven by an 8 kg hammer freely
    falling through a height of 575 mm. The amount of penetration
    (in mm) of the cone is generally reported in terms of the
    average penetration per blow, DCPI60 (mm/blow).

     Note: Greater the value of DCPI60 indicates a softer material


    and vice versa.

    IRC:37-2012
    DCPT Equipment/Apparatus
     A standard cone with a diameter of 20 mm (with 600 apex
    angle).
     Hammer of mild steel having weight of 8kg.
     A vertical scale graduated using increment of 1.0mm, or
    measuring rod longer than the largest drive rod if the drive
    rod are not graduated.
     Optional sliding attachment for use with scale or graduated
    rod.
     A 16 mm dia. Steel drive rod with a replaceable point or
    disposable cone tip.
     Coupler assembly, guide rod and handle.
     Tools for assembling DCP, thread locking compound and
    lubricating oil.
    Structure of Dynamic Cone Penetrometer
    Dynamic cone penetrometer
    Procedure
     In order to run the DCPT, two operators are required. One person
    drops the hammer and the other records measurements.
     Basic Operation- The instrument is held vertically on subgrade and
    penetration depths with number of blows are recorded.
     Set the instrument as per requirement.
     Record the initial reading on the dynamic cone penetrometer scale.
     Calculate the value of penetration (in mm) for each blow by subtracting
    the previous recorded reading (i.e. reading on scale) from the current
    reading.
     Calculate the cumulative depth of penetration (in mm) for each blow by
    adding all the previous individual depth of penetrations.
     Draw a chart using the data of cumulative depth of penetration and
    number of blows.
     This step is about identifying the depth of each layer. Identify the slope
    change of the penetration curve. Every change in slope represents a
    change in layer type.
     After identifying each slope change, calculate the average
    penetration/blow for each slope change and calculate the thickness of
    each layer.
    Relationship between Penetration
    Index (PI) and CBR Values
     As per IRC:37-2012 and ASTM-D6951-09, CBR can be
    calculated using following equations-

    Log10(CBR) = 2.465 – 1.12 x Log10(PI)

    where CBR = California Bearing Ratio; PI = DCP Penetration


    Index (mm./blow).

     The above equation is used for all soils except for CL soils below
    CBR10 . For these soils following equation can be used-

    CBR = 1/(0.017019 x DCP)2 for CL soils wit CBR 10.


    Graphical representation- blow vs.
    penetration depth
    Application of DCPT

     To control quality of construction.


     To determine in situ CBR value.
     To evaluate quality of flexible pavement.
    Dynamic Cone Penetration test
    Apparatus IS:4968(P-1)-1976

     For determining the resistance of different soil strata to


    dynamic penetration of a 50-mm cone and thereby
    obtaining an indication regarding their relative strengths or
    density or both.
     The method helps reconnaissance survey of wide areas in
    a shorter time.
     In some cases, especially if the depth is greater, it may be
    difficult to put out the cone after the completion of test .
    Hence the cone without threads should be used in case of
    deep soundings as it may be left in ground.
     For shallow depth, generally upto 15m, if the condition
    permit, the cone with threads may be used.
    EQUIPMENT
     Dynamic cone plain 50mm bore dia & cone angle of
    600.
     Cone adapter, with steel threads for type A drill rod
    coupling.
     Dynamic cone threaded for type A rod
    coupling,600 cone angle, 50mm bore dia.
     Stand for keeping the rod vertical.
     Tripod with built in ladder.
     Drive weight steel 65kg, bore 45mm.
     A type drill rod 1m.
     Manila rope 19mm dia 10m.
    LIMITATIONS
     The maximum depth to which the cone should be driven will
    depend upon the type of soil, the position of the water table
    and the purpose of the test.
     CBR values derived indirectly from DCP tests do not
    compare well with Laboratory soaked-CBR results. There are
    a number of reasons for this anomaly viz.:
    i) Difference in density and moisture content of the soil in
    the two tests.
    ii) Greater influence of confining pressure in the DCP test.
    iii) Influence of minor obstructions, such as pieces of gravel,
    in the DCP test
    iv) DCP is a dynamic test while the laboratory CBR is a
    static test.
    Conclusion

    Dynamic cone penetration test or DCPT is a quick,


    simple and it is extensively used by many agencies
    around the globe to measure the strength of compacted
    material of unbound granular and sub grade layers with
    reasonable accuracy.
    Thank you

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