Model:PANDA 2
Use:For soil investigation and compaction control.
Standard:NF P 94-105
The Panda has the ability to reach 4-6 metres depth in soils with a cone resistance of 20-30 Mpa. Easy to use, self contained, small and lightweight the Panda is a cost effective, high performance tool.
The test is carried out by driving a cone (2, 4 or 10cm2) on the end of a set of rods using a fixed weight hammer. For each blow of the hammer a microprocessor records the speed of impact of the hammer and hence calculates the amount of energy used. The microprocessor uses the depth of penetration and energy for each blow of the hammer to calculate the dynamic cone resistance (qd) using the Dutch Formula and records and displays the values for qd along with the corresponding depth. Studies have proved the reliability of the results obtained compared with standard in situ tests.
Integrated GPS
Color Touchscreen Display
Penetrograms and Reference Curves on Site
Anomalies Calculation Directly On Site
New associated software: Geosprint