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Introduction The A.P. van den Berg CPT (Cone Penetration Test) truck is an ideal vehicle to provide a quick, cost-effective mobile platform for the high-production CPT operator in geotechnical and environmental soil investigations in capacitites from 140 to 230 kN. With CPT's often performed on difficult sites, the need for a robust off-road vehicle has been proven time and again. A.P. van den Berg's main goal has been to improve the CPT flexibility, quality and production rates, while providing economy, user-friendliness and ease-of-maintenance. Practice has proven the CPT truck has gained great popularity among CPT contractors, consulting engineers and project owners. |
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Truck
Over the years we have built numerous custom-made CPT trucks and have experience with many different trucks and models. The all-wheel drive 4x4 and 6x6 models have proven most popular among customers. Before installation of the CPT test cabin and equipment, a subframe is installed on the truck's own frame to absorb CPT reaction forces. The truck's weight is sufficient to provide the maximum pushing force eliminating the extra time and effort needed to set down reaction anchors. The truck's diesel engine powers the hydraulics for the CPT. The CPT work cabin and CPT equipment can be supplied with the truck at our factory in the Netherlands or assembled onto the truck at the customer's shop. |
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FCPT truck features Over 30 years of production, A.P. van den Berg has introduced several remarkable efficiency and economic features, like:
• Automatic truck jacking and levelling.
In addition to the standard test speed of 2 cm/s, the penetrometer provides higher speeds for pushing to test depth and pulling the rods. The cone damage protection option for automatic cut off on exceeding a pre set measured parameter, like tilt or tip force, and proportional/manual speed control reduces loss and damage of electrical cones. The use of the latest measuring, data acquisition and sampling techniques further reduces production time.
Quick-acting hydraulic levelling jacks Three or four hydraulic jacks are mounted to the subframe for raising and levelling the CPT truck. Operated in the same manner as the penetrometer, the jacks are controlled by push buttons or hand-operated valves and feature optional one-touch automatic levelling. |
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CPT work cabin A spacious and comfortable CPT work cabin is installed on the truck to protect the operators and CPT equipment. Made of steel, fibreglass or plywood laminates, the cabin is designed for maximum production, and features work benches, a desk, chairs, cabinets, equipment storage, electric power, phone, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, washing and cooking facilities, and more. Our cabin designs promote safe operations, offer reduced noise levels and permit high production rates.
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Accessories/Options
• Clamps for holding, pushing and pulling CPT rods and casing pipes.
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