Soil Thermal Resistivity Testing Equipment

Soil Thermal Resistivity Testing Equipment

Our Soil Resistivity Meter Kit has everything you need to test soil resistance and soil resistivity.

The 4-terminal resistance meter such as the Miller 400A analog meter or Miller 400D digital meter is all you need to do the Wenner Four-Pin Method as outlined in the ASTM G57-06 Standard and the Soil-Box Method.

Note: M.C.Miller resistance analog meter is sold separately from the kit but each single meter fits in the carrying case.

Includes:

• Large soil box (280 ml) (Item #37008)

• Soil container test leads set (2 red, 2 black) (Item #37010)

• 4-Pin Test reel leads Set (4ft Long) (1.22 m) (Item #44698)

• 4-Pin soil resistivity test reel (Item #44900)

• Stainless steel T-handle soil pins, 18 inches (45.72 cm) long, 3/8 inches (0.95 cm) diameter (quantity of 4) (Item #44720)

• Carrying case for meter (Item #CAS0152)

• Proctor Penetrometer Set – measures penetration resistance for soil analysis

• Dynamic Penetrometer Cone, Complete Kit

• Sand Cone Density Apparatus Set

• Static Cone Soil Penetrometer

The provided masonry drill bit makes drilling precise holes for hard samples easy.

The needle has a thin heating wire and temperature sensor within a steel tube. The sensor is sealed within the steel tube for precise measurements.

What is Soil Testing?

Soil testing is the process of understanding the thermal properties of soil, including thermal conductivity and thermal resistivity. This involves measuring the ability of soil to conduct or dissipate heat, which is important in construction, geology and materials science. Accurate soil testing can be done with various equipment including portable meters and resistivity meters which gives reliable results.

Soil testing results are used to determine soil resistance values which is critical in designing and installing underground electrical cables. Soil testing also measures thermal conductivity, the ability of a material to conduct heat. The process involves inserting a needle into the soil sample, which is then heated with a constant current source. The temperature rise is measured over a defined period and the results are used to calculate thermal conductivity and thermal resistivity.Soil testing is an important step in understanding the thermal properties of soil and is used in various industries, construction, geology and materials science. The process is user friendly and gives accurate and reliable results, making it a must have for researchers and engineers. Soil testing is done according to international standards, ASTM and IEEE standards to ensure highest level of accuracy and reliability.

Specifications

Soil Resistivity Meter Kit is designed to measure soil resistivity by human. The heart of the meter kit is a high accuracy resistivity meter that measures 0.01 to 1.1 megaohms so it can handle all types of soil. It's powered by 12-volt battery so it's field ready. The corresponding testing parameters are automatically loaded for accurate measurements.

The meter has a USB connection to export measurement results. It also allows users to save results and transfer to computer for further analysis.

Soil Resistivity Meter Kit has many features and benefits that makes it a must have for professionals. Includes:

• Accurate: For all applications

• Easy to use: Quick testing

• Meter is built to last

• Versatile: For all types of soil

• Standards: ASTM G57 and AASHTO T 288 compliant. Accredited. Guaranteed. ?️️

• Everything you need: soil box, Resistivity meter, stainless steel electrodes and soil box

Applications of the Soil Resistivity Meter Kit

Soil Resistivity Meter Kit is versatile and can be used in many applications, including those involving bulk resistivity tests on concrete surfaces using a Bulk Resistivity Accessory or the Proceq Resipod Concrete Resistivity Meter.

Applications:

• Corrosion Protection: Resistance values are critical for designing corrosion protection systems.

• Grounding Systems: Soil resistivity meter measurements are critical for designing and installing grounding systems.

• Geotechnical Engineering: To plan and execute construction projects.

• Soil Moisture and Salinity Monitoring: To monitor soil moisture with the meter and salinity for agricultural and environmental studies.

• Soil Surveys and Mapping: To do soil surveys and mapping to understand soil characteristics and distribution.

• Soil and soft materials and rigid samples: Suitable for testing materials as well as samples.

Why Soil Resistivity Testing Equipment

Using soil resistivity testing equipment like Soil Resistivity Meter Kit has many benefits that will make your soil testing more efficient and accurate.

• Accurate: For all applications

• Easy to use: Quick testing with the meter

• Affordable: High value for the price

• Versatile: For all types of soil and applications

• Complete soil analysis: To determine soil resistance values and understand soil properties. Decide smartly. Analog Resistance Meter Miller 400A ?️

• Accredited: ASTM G57 and AASHTO T 288

So, do you need help to determine soil resistance values? Now let's put it all together. ?️️️️️️️️️️️️️️

Common Challenges and Solutions

One of the common challenges in soil testing is ensuring accurate contact between the sensor needle and the soil sample. This challenge can be overcome by using thermal contact grease, which enhances contact between the needle and the soil sample. Another common challenge is testing hard samples, which can be addressed by using a drill bit to drill into the sample, ensuring the sensor needle is fully inserted.