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Cone penetration test

The cone penetration test is an in-situ geotechnical test used to determine the stratigraphy and mechanical properties of a soil. It consists of pushing a penetrometer cone into the ground at a constant rate by means of a string of push rods. During penetration, the cone resistance qc and the local sleeve friction fs are measured and the results recorded.


For the cone penetration test, CiviLab applies the following standards:

  • ASTM D5778−20;
  • BS EN ISO 22476-1;
  • NF EN ISO 22476-1;
  • NF P 94-113.

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:

  • Perform the test calculations;
  • Plot the penetrometer profiles;
  • Produce high-quality reports;
  • Archive reports properly.

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