DPRG: Dynamic Probe Tests - General

• Class: Samples, Amalgamated Specimens and Laboratory Test Scheduling

Heading	Unit	Type	Example	Description
LOCA_ID		ID	327-16A	Location identifier
DPRG_TESN		X	1	Test reference
DPRG_DATE	yyyy-mm-dd	DT	20/03/2003	Test date
DPRG_TYPE		PA	DPL	Dynamic probe type
DPRG_METH		X	BS EN ISO 22476-2	Test method
DPRG_MASS	kg	0DP	50	Hammer mass
DPRG_DROP	mm	0DP	500	Standard drop
DPRG_CONE	mm	0DP	43	Cone base diameter
DPRG_ROD	mm	0DP	35	Rod diameter
DPRG_TANV		X		Type of anvil
DPRG_DAMP		X	None	Type of anvil damper
DPRG_TIP	m	2DP	8	Depth of cone if left in ground
DPRG_REM		X	Hole backfilled on completion	General remarks
DPRG_ANG	deg	0DP	90	Cone angle
DPRG_RMSS	kg/m	1DP	9	Rod mass
DPRG_PARF		X		Precautions against rod friction
DPRG_PDIU		X		Pre-drilling if used
DPRG_BCF		X		Blow count frequency
DPRG_GW	m	2DP	1	Groundwater level
DPRG_REET		X		Reasons for early end of test
DPRG_ENV		X	Heavy rain	Details of weather and environmental conditions during test
DPRG_CONT		X	ACME On-site Testing Ltd	Name of testing organisation
DPRG_CRED		X	UKAS 0000	Accrediting body and reference number (when appropriate)
TEST_STAT		X	Checked	Test status
FILE_FSET		X	FS25	Associated file reference (eg equipment calibrations)

Notes - 1

• The cone angle and rod mass (per unit length) have been included to provide additional test data for defining non-standard equipment such as the Mackintosh Probe.