CiviLab 2027 · In-situ tests

Dynamic penetrometer test

The dynamic penetrometer test is an in-situ geotechnical test used to measure soil properties. It simulates pile driving and determines the dynamic resistance the ground offers to penetration. It consists of driving a string of smooth rods fitted with a cone of known cross-section into the ground. Driving is performed by a mass, called a hammer, falling from a set height

For the dynamic penetrometer test, CiviLab applies the following standards:

  • NF P 94-114;
  • NF P 94-115;
  • NF EN ISO 22476-2;
  • BS EN ISO 22476-2:2005;
  • NA 5204;

With our soil software "CiviLab", you can easily perform the calculations and plot the penetrometer test profiles. CiviLab also produces high-quality reports and archives them properly


CiviLab allows you to:

  • Calculate the dynamic cone resistance qd and the unit resistance Rd;
  • Plot the following profiles;
    • Blow count versus depth;
    • Dynamic cone resistance versus depth;
    • Unit resistance versus depth.
  • Produce high-quality reports;
  • Archive reports properly.

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