The probe is an ultrasonic level monitor combining sensor and electronics in a single package. To make this possible, most probes have at least a meter or two of cable associated with them, as indicated in figure 12. The test is also known as pore pressure sounding or cptu. The jkr probe is a simple site investigation procedure that is relatively inexpensive.
The use of the mackintosh probe for site investigation in soft soils article in quarterly journal of engineering geology and hydrogeology 392. Trivar hc probe for high current45 probes test image more than 2000 probes possible all tests done using this type of probe head. Contact formation in wafer test probing fritting, breakdown, pad damage and conduction june 12 to15, 2011. Use of a perth sand penetrometer psp device to determine the engineering parameters of sands also, g. Pdf dynamic probing is a continuous soil investigation technique, which is. Correlations are developed between mackintosh probe results and those of the standard penetration test spt, as well as, undrained shear strength c u. I have checked out a couple of old threads but have not been able to glean any useful information from them. A user guide is available to download from the impact web site uk. Operating instructions model b100 and b100s bulletin 245. Mackintosh jkr probe test this is a dynamic penetrometer test used to check the consistency of the subsoil. This test found the sample contained a relatively high level of fines silt and clay content, which would indicate that this stratum is likely to have a potential for volume change but given the proportion this is likely to be low very low.
The mackintosh probe is a lightweight and portable penetrometer. One of the most common types of probing is mackintosh probe. Mackintosh probe apparatus, find complete details about mackintosh probe apparatus, mackintosh probe apparatus,soil probe,soil testing equipment from testing equipment supplier or manufacturernl scientific instruments sdn. Aug 07, 2007 a methodology for the use of the mackintosh probe is discussed and the repeatability of test results is studied. However, the objective of all probing is the same, namely to provide a profile of penetration resistance with depth, in order to give an assessment of the variability of insitu.
This part 75 cems field audit manual is the result of past u. It is not uncommon for users of fixed pattern probe cards to give little or no consideration to probe planarization. It is a tool that is light and easy to operate by a group of people consisting of. Disadvantages of probe machintosh penetration cone wrench probe machintosh mechine 1. Soil investigation ikpkt jabatan kerajaan tempatan. Instruction manual page 1 mmmmm english introduction the probe is an ultrasonic level monitor combining sensor and electronics in a single package. Pdf the use of the mackintosh probe for site investigation in soft.
However, if excess powder is to be lightly blown away, as is the procedure to reveal minute indications, the probe should remain energized while this procedure is. Nov 05, 2012 mackintosh probe which has 30 cone penetrometer while jkr probes has 60 conepenetrometer. A methodology for the use of the mackintosh probe is discussed and the repeatability of test results is studied. Pdf development of mackintosh probe extractor researchgate. Trapped air bubbles beneath the flange were minimized by placing the probe at a slight angle. Mackintoshjkr probe test this is a dynamic penetrometer test used to.
Retaining walls new project title john marshall associates unit 4, riverview business park station road, forest row east sussex, rh18 sfs. This is a light dynamic test and the cone is driven directly into the soil by driving a hammer 5 kg. A large number of probes, including dynamic penetrometers, are known for exploration and site investigation purposes. Turn the probe 90 degrees from the first test and repeat the process. Energize the probe and pass small parts through the area between the leg ends feet and withdraw to a distance of approximately two feet. All parker contour probes exceed the requirements of applicable magnetic inspection standards.
A borehole is used to determine the nature of the ground usually below 6m depth in a qualitative manner and then recover undisturbed samples for quantitative examination. Mackintosh probe apparatus, find complete details about mackintosh probe apparatus,mackintosh probe apparatus,soil probe,soil testing equipment from testing equipment supplier or manufacturernl scientific instruments sdn. It consists of a special spring dynamometer with pressure indicating scale on the stem of the handle. The 150a is typically placed between the emc probe and the spectrum analyzer. Epa had prepared an acid rain program cems field audit manual to assist with auditing continuous emission monitoring systems cems installed.
Standard penetration test spt to investigate the ground properties at. It is more important to utilise the strengths of this assessment. Correlation of jkr probe with undrained shear strength. Thus, the value of the bearing capacity will be referred to the standard bearing. The test is similar to the dutch deep sounding or piezocone test with the addition of a cone penetration element in the probe to measure water pressure.
To determine the bearing capacity of soil layer profile. Pdf dynamic probing is a continuous soil investigation technique, which is one of the simplest soil penetration test. Used for establishing the moisture contentpenetration resistance relationship of finegrained soils. Bqlzr 2mm step type multimeter test probe binding post banana jack socket panel mount pack of 10 3. Operating instructions model b100 and b100s series. Methods range from nonintrusive geophysics through to fully intrusive borehole installations. Jkr probe is slightly different with the mackintosh probe in terms of cone angle. The probes sensor viscosity sensor is sized and shaped according to the process specifications for greater sensitivity. Probe test yield is the net increased result of fine tuning all the various aspects of the probe test function. The study concludes that the application of the mackintosh probe for site investigation in soft deposits is appropriate. Test switch should be released after powder application. It is designed to measure liquid levels in closed vessels. The probe consists of a cased screwed onto the lower end of the rod.
The needle probe test, as a thermal conductivity measurement method, has become very popular in recent years. Soil strength and type is determined by monitoring tip resistance and sleeve friction when the cpt probe is advanced through the subsurface soil. The method depends on parameters such as depth, soil type and access to the site it is common for investigations. The mackintosh probe development was based on the principles stated by hvorslev 1948 for drive rods for sounding and sampling and recommended methods for static and dynamic sounding by european group subcommittee 1968. Probe 2 reading comprehension assessment probe 2 is an assessment resource that can help make these observations. Such data maybe adequate for the designs of foundations for lightly loaded structures as this provides a very economic method of determining the. Wk27337 new test method for pocket penetrometer test. The 150a emc probe amplifier is a lownoise, widebandwidth amplifier designed for use with the beehive electronics 100 series emc probes. Complete a working procedure for a fluke handheld dmm test your procedure using a.
The study concludes that the application of the mackintosh probe for site investigation in soft deposits is appropriate and cost effective. It is a considerablyfaster and cheaper tool than boringequipment especially when thedepth of exploration is moderate andthe soils under investigation are softor loose mackintosh probe which has 30cone penetrometer while jkr probeshas. Pdf use of a perth sand penetrometer psp device to. Jkr mackintosh probethe mackintosh probe is alightweight and portablepenetrometer.
Such data maybe adequate for the designs of foundations for lightly loaded structures as this provides a very economic method of determining the thickness of soft deposits such as peat. Kerja 2012 jabatan jkhsi jabatan kerja raya jabatan. Westlin introduction the installation requirements of the revised continuous monitoring perfoma nce specification 21 allow the use of a multihole stack ga s sampling probe. Pdf efficiency of the needle probe test for evaluation of. The sensor is pvdf or etfe, allowing the probe to be used in a wide variety of industries. Emc probe amplifier bundle picotest test solutions. Fluke will provide all materials needed to complete the course. The mackintosh probe test is a simple and economic testing method to gather preliminary data on sub surface conditions. Using fscs in a procedure examples of math and lib fscs examples of ieee, scpi and port fscs establishing uncertainty in metcal software complete a working procedure for a fluke handheld dmm test your procedure using a fluke calibrator full results table examples of uncertainty in a procedure using crystal. The probe is unable to penetrate into medium strength soil and gravelly ground. Mackintosh probe as an exploration tool springerlink.
The motivation for creating black insitu testing was a need for high quality cpt tests to aid accurate and economic geotechnical investigations in victoria. Probe mackintosh, moisture content, uitm seri iskandar, diploma in building, practical, students laboratory work. The mackintosh probe is one of most widespread penetrometers in use in saudi arabia. The result obtain from the test provides a rough estimation of the soil layer at a point. Mackintosh probe apparatus buy mackintosh probe apparatus. A trial run before the test is helpful in setting this rate. Probe, repeatability, site investigation, standard penetration test. In the present study, the efficiency of this methodology, for the case of composite. Geolab m sdn bhd is a specialist company that can provide guidance and management of the investigation process through all phases of study, ground investigation, testing and design. Proctor penetrometer, soil testing equipment, controls. The purpose of this paper is to present the capability and limitations of this probe. Telescopic extension rod with probe cable 3m probe cable 3m probe cable 10m profometer test block quick charger external battery complete selfadhesive protective film set of 3 chalk set of 10 profometer touchscreen universal probe with probe cart probe cable 1. Chapter 12testing of cement part 1 page 61 a bed of cement is prepared in special permeability cell and have exact porosity e 0,500 weight a quantity of cement.
Soil investigation probe mackintosh by aila nas on prezi. Does anybody have any info on how to interpret mackintosh probe results, in particular a relationship to bearing pressure. Theory the main purpose of the test is to provide an indication of the relative density of granular deposit, such as sands and gravels from which it is virtually impossible to obtain undisturbed samples. This test method provides a disturbed soil sample for moisture content. Jkr mackintosh probe test foundtest drilling sdn bhd. The use of the mackintosh probe for site investigation in. A wide range of dynamic and static penetrometers are available, with different types being used in different conditions of substrata materials. Bqlzr 2mm step type multimeter test probe binding post. It is a considerably faster and cheaper tool than boring equipment especially when the. The use of the mackintosh probe for site investigation in soft soils. Standard penetration test spt soil sampling and soil classification insitu field density test field cbr test plate bearing test mackintosh probe test dynamic cone penetration test moisture content test density test specific gravity test permeability test liquid limit test plastic limit test shrinkage test linear shrinkage test sieve analysis. This is a light dynamic test and the cone is drivendirectly into the soil by driving a hammer 5 kg. This test method is used to evaluate consistency and approximate unconfined compressive strength of soils by means of using a pocket penetrometer. Probe to probe planarization is one of the most important aspects of probe card assembly, inspection and maintenance.
This standard operating procedure sop is based on several technicalthis standard operating procedure sop is based on several technical. The boring rods and hammer are joint using therod coupling. Mackintosh probe mackintosh probe farmersgirl geotechnical op 30 jul 05 17. Kerja 2012 jabatan jkhsi jabatan kerja raya jabatan kerja. On large pieces, place the probe in the same position as inspection, energize the probe and lift from the work surface to a distance of approximately two feet. Probe mackintosh test geotechnical engineering soil scribd. Probing is carried out rapidly, with simple equipment. Mackintosh probe test is carried out to determine the bearing capacity which is the strength of the soil.
The range of specialised testing has been expanded to include dilatometer testing, seismic testing, pile driving analysis and plate load testing. The great merit of the test and the main reason for its widespread use is that it is simple and. Mackintosh probe which has 30 cone penetrometer while jkr probes has 60 conepenetrometer. Turn the probe 90 degrees from the first test and repeat the procedure. Probe is discussed and the repeatability of test results is studied. The optional sanitary version affords quick removal and. While probe 2 assist s teachers to determine a students reading level, the focus of attention should not simply be on a numerical outcome. This probe cable allows the oscilloscope to be left in a stationary position on a cart or bench top while the probe is moved from test point to test point in the circuit being tested. Its high gain and low noise improve the system sensitivity dramatically. Construction borehole markers, including exposed 50 mm diameter pvc pipe, concrete base 300mm x 300mm x 200mm, clear and permanent marking. Emission measurement center guideline document technical assistance monograph evaluation procedure for multihole sample probes by king k. The n2751a infiniimode differential probe is a new generation of lowcost 3. Mar 30, 2011 the mackintosh probe development was based on the principles stated by hvorslev 1948 for drive rods for sounding and sampling and recommended methods for static and dynamic sounding by european group subcommittee 1968.
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