Field Density (Sand Cone / Core Cutter)
In-place dry density and degree of compaction by sand cone or core cutter, checked against the Proctor MDD and your specification.
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About this test
Check compaction on site: enter the sand-cone or core-cutter data, the moisture content and the lab MDD. The sheet gives the field dry density and the degree of compaction with a pass/fail against your requirement.
How it's calculated
- Hole volume = (sand used − sand in cone) ÷ sand density
- Dry density = wet mass ÷ volume ÷ (1 + w)
- Compaction % = field dry density ÷ MDD × 100
Results are calculated from the values you enter using standard formulas. Download the PDF to keep a record. For certified testing, design or construction, talk to our engineers.
Kataria Engineering & Consultancy Services (2026). Field Density (Sand Cone / Core Cutter) [online calculator]. https://katariaengineering.com/tools/field-density-test.html
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