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Standard Split Spoon Sampler Soil Sampling Tools / Soil Testing
Equipment
SPT Sampler
Split Spoon Sampler
SPT Split Tube Sampler
Standard Penetration Test Sampler
Split Spoon Sampler 2" for lithological description and chemical
analysis
Split Barrel Soil Sampler
SPT Sampler
Split Spoon
SPT Sampler
Split Spoon Sampler
Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
Standard Penetration Test Sampler
Geotechnical investigation
Standard penetration test
Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
The standard penetration test (SPT) is an in-situ dynamic
penetration test designed to provide information on the
geotechnical engineering properties of soil. The test procedure is
described in the British Standard BS EN ISO 22476-3, ASTM D1586 and
Australian Standards AS 1289.6.3.1. A detailed description of SPT
test and procedure can be found on the geotechnical data
Procedure:
The test uses a thick-walled sample tube, with an outside diameter
of 50 mm and an inside diameter of 35 mm, and a length of around
650 mm. This is driven into the ground at the bottom of a borehole
by blows from a slide hammer with a weight of 63.5 kg (140 lb)
falling through a distance of 760 mm (30 in). The sample tube is
driven 150 mm into the ground and then the number of blows needed
for the tube to penetrate each 150 mm (6 in) up to a depth of 450
mm (18 in) is recorded. The sum of the number of blows required for
the second and third 6 in. of penetration is termed the "standard
penetration resistance" or the "N-value". In cases where 50 blows
are insufficient to advance it through a 150 mm (6 in) interval the
penetration after 50 blows is recorded. The blow count provides an
indication of the density of the ground, and it is used in many
empirical geotechnical engineering formulae.
Purpose:
The main purpose of the test is to provide an indication of the
relative density of granular deposits, such as sands and gravels
from which it is virtually impossible to obtain undisturbed
samples. The great merit of the test, and the main reason for its
widespread use is that it is simple and inexpensive. The soil
strength parameters which can be inferred are approximate, but may
give a useful guide in ground conditions where it may not be
possible to obtain borehole samples of adequate quality like
gravels, sands, silts, clay containing sand or gravel and weak
rock. In conditions where the quality of the undisturbed sample is
suspect, e.g. very silty or very sandy clays, or hard clays, it is
often advantageous to alternate the sampling with standard
penetration tests to check the strength. If the samples are found
to be unacceptably disturbed, it may be necessary to use a
different method for measuring strength like the plate test. When
the test is carried out in granular soils below groundwater level,
the soil may become loosened. In certain circumstances, it can be
useful to continue driving the sampler beyond the distance
specified, adding further drilling rods as necessary. Although this
is not a standard penetration test, and should not be regarded as
such, it may at least give an indication as to whether the deposit
is really as loose as the standard test may indicate.
The usefulness of SPT results depends on the soil type, with
fine-grained sands giving the most useful results, with coarser
sands and silty sands giving reasonably useful results, and clays
and gravelly soils yielding results which may be very poorly
representative of the true soil conditions. Soils in arid areas,
such as the Western United States, may exhibit natural cementation.
This condition will often increase the standard penetration value.
The SPT is used to provide results for empirical determination of a
sand layer's susceptibility to earthquake liquefaction, based on
research performed by Harry Seed, T. Leslie Youd, and others.
Standard Penetration Equipment
In order to carry out the Standard Penetration Test (SPT) to BS
1377:Part 9:1990. The Auto Trip Hammer, SPT Drive Rods and a Split
Tube Sampler are worked together.
The basic operation of the complete set Standard Penetration
Equipment are like the following sketch shows.
Description of goods:
SPT Split Tube Sampler is for doing the Standard Penetration Test
(SPT). We manufacture it according to BS 1377: Part 9: 1990. A Top
ball valve Adaptor, a pair of Split Spoons, and an open SPT Shoe
compose a complete set of SPT Sampler. Both plastic type and steel
type basket retainers are available. The ball valve adaptor
prevents sample from being washed out of the sampler when the
sampler is withdrawn from the borehole. A 60 degree nose cone and
long solid rod with 60 degree point are available as well. The
screw connection on the top adaptor depends on the type of drill
rods being used to drive the sampler, but is most frequently 1.1/2"
B.S. Whitworth, NWY Rod, BW or AW Rod.
Composition:
Split Spoon compose of Sample Spoon Head, Split Tube, SPT Adaptor,
SPT Shoe, Basket Retainer.
Specifications:
The standard Split Tube Sampler is 2" (50.8 mm) OD x 1.3/8" (34.9
mm )ID x 18” (457mm)/ 24" (610 mm) long. For heavy driving
conditions, the Heavy-duty "Tuflok" design is available.
For more information, please contact:
ROSCHEN INC.
ROSCHEN GROUP LIMITED
ROSCHEN HOLDINGS LIMITED
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