Density Drive Sampler

Applications

Catalog

The Density Drive Sampler is used to determine the in-place density of soil by driving a thin-walled tube to obtain a soil sample of known volume.

Description

The Sampler consists of a zinc plated steel drive head and sliding 10 lb hammer. The drive head is provided with a shock spring. Drive tubes are zinc plated.

Drive Tubes are available in two sizes:

  • 3 in x 2.75 in (0.01 ft3)
  • 4 in x 5 in (0.033 ft3)

Applicable Standards

ASTM D 2937, AASHTO T 204

Note: Because of the difficulty sometimes encountered with sample removal from the tube, swaged end tubes are not recommended in stiff soils.

density drive sampler being used in field
Density Drive Sampler
ModelDescription
S-103Density Drive Sampler w/3 in Head 22.0 lb
S-104Density Drive Sampler w/4 in Head 23.0 lb