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Penetrometer Properties

Penetrometer properties specify the properties of the penetrometer to be used in an analysis.

Penetrometer Properties Fields and Buttons Table
Field or Button Description
Maximum head pressure [text box]

Enter the maximum head pressure. See Select a Penetrometer.

Constant [text box] Enter the penetrometer constant provided with the penetrometer. Verify the field contents if the Replace option has been used.
Correction Method [selection]

Blank. If using the blank correction method, click Browse to select a sample file. See Create Blank Correction File.

Formula. See Formula Correction.

None.

Mass [text box] Mass of the empty, assembled penetrometer (excluding the spacer).
Penetrometer [drop‑down box] Enter identifying information for this file.
Stem volume [text box] Enter the penetrometer stem volume provided with the penetrometer.
Volume [text box] Enter the volume of the penetrometer. This is required to calculate density or when using the blank correction formula. See Calibrate the Penetrometer.
  For fields and buttons not listed in this table, see Common Fields and Buttons.
 
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