SAND CONE BASE PLATE-165 MM HOLE-ASTM D1556

Comprises with following International Standards :

ASTM D1556, AASTHO T191

Application :

The Sand Cone Apparatus is used to determine the in-place density and unit weight of any soil that can be excavated to a stable condition with hand tools.

Construction Details :

1. The Density Base Plate provides a stable base for the Sand Cone. A center flanged 6 ½ in (16.5 cm) diameter hole receives the standard Sand Cone Funnel in it.
2. The flanged Density Base Plate also helps in preventing loss of soil removed from the test hole.
3. The density base plate is also made from corrosion resistant material.