Sand Density Cone Apparatus Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-STLE-13009
Quick Answer: The Sand Density Cone Apparatus is used to determine the in-place density and unit weight of fine grained compacted soil: a hole is dug, the soil from it is collected, dried and weighed, and the hole is then filled with dry sand from the cone container.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Determines the in-place density and unit weight of soil
- Used for fine grained compacted soil
- Hole dug into the ground to collect the soil sample
- Sampled soil dried and weighed
- Hole filled with dry sand from the cone container
About This Product
The sand replacement method finds the field density of soil. A small hole is dug, the soil removed from it is dried and weighed, and the hole is filled with dry sand of known density from the cone container, so that the volume of the hole can be worked out. The weight of soil divided by that volume gives the density. The method is used to check how well soil has been compacted in civil engineering and soil mechanics classes. The Sand Density Cone Apparatus can be supplied for export orders from Iran, Brunei, Guinea, Maldives and Vanuatu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What does the Sand Density Cone Apparatus determine?
It determines the in-place density and unit weight of fine grained compacted soil.
Q2. How is the test carried out?
A hole is dug into the ground, and the soil collected from it is dried and weighed. The hole is then filled with dry sand from the cone container.
Related: Soil Testing Lab Equipment, Sand Pouring Cylinder, Proctor Compaction Test Apparatus, Rapid Moisture Meter.
For a quotation on the Sand Density Cone Apparatus, contact School Lab Equipment India.