G-200 Fall Cone Apparatus - Fast, Simple and Accurate Measurements
The G-200 Fall Cone Apparatus is a laboratory instrument for rapidly determining the undrained shear strength and sensitivity of undisturbed and remoulded clays, using a calibrated cone that penetrates the sample under its own weight.
- Range
- 0.01 to 200 kPa undrained shear strength (0.001-20 t/m²)
- Cone options
- 4 cones: 10g/60°, 60g/60°, 100g/30°, 400g/30°
- Penetration
- 4-20 mm depending on cone used
Overview
In detail
How it works
A calibrated cone, suspended by a permanent magnet, is released to fall freely into a prepared clay sample. The depth the cone penetrates over a fixed time relates directly to the sample's undrained shear strength, giving a fast, repeatable alternative to more elaborate strength tests.
What's included
The apparatus is supplied as a complete portable kit with four interchangeable cones of different weights and apex angles, covering a wide range of shear strengths, housed in a robust transport case suited to field use.
Reach out and say hi
Let us help. Tell us the site, the range you expect and what it has to talk to, and we’ll work out the right variant, cable and mounting — and quote it.
Specifications
Technical specifications
- Range
- 0.01 to 200 kPa undrained shear strength (0.001-20 t/m²)
- Cone options
- 4 cones: 10g/60°, 60g/60°, 100g/30°, 400g/30°
- Penetration
- 4-20 mm depending on cone used
- Included
- Robust transport case for field use
Related
Often specified alongside
Geosystems
Vibrating Wire Strain Gauge SM-5
- Range
- 3000 µε
- Accuracy
- +/- 0.5% F.S.
- Temp
- −20 to +80°C
- Range
- 200 to 35,000 kPa (standard steps up to 35,000 kPa)
Ready to specify?
Add G-200 Fall Cone Apparatus - Fast, Simple and Accurate Measurements to your enquiry
Build a list, add your site notes, and an ESS engineer will quote the lot — cables, mounting and calibration included.
