QEST Platform 5.7 Documentation
Applies to QESTLab

There are a number of elements common to every dynamic cone penetrometer test in QESTLab. This article describes the functionality of these elements. For differences between specific standards or test method bodies please refer to the article specific to that test method or standards body.

Worksheet Layout

Equipment

Equipment label	Qest ID	Notes
Cone Penetrometer	30053	The following values will be imported from the selected mold's calibrated values (if these exist): Hammer Mass (kg) will be imported into Mass of Penetrometer Hammer (kg) on the worksheet. Drop Height (mm)

Equipment label

Qest ID

Notes

Cone Penetrometer

30053

The following values will be imported from the selected mold's calibrated values (if these exist):

Hammer Mass (kg) will be imported into Mass of Penetrometer Hammer (kg) on the worksheet.
Drop Height (mm)

Imported Data

The following data is imported onto this test from other tests.

Moisture Content

The Moisture Content (%) can be imported from a moisture content test.

Result	Allowable Test Methods	Found by	Imported To	Used for
Moisture Content	All moisture content tests	Drop-down of tests on work order	Moisture content field for the soil layer	Reported for the specific soil layer

Data Entry

Soil layers

To set a soil layer, double click the end depth penetration reading row. The soil layer will be reported with a start depth of the previous soil layer's end depth. Double-clicking an existing soil layer will remove it.

Calculated Results

To calculate the equivalent California Bearing Ratio value for each layer:

Select a Cone Penetrometer equipment item.
If the Mass of Penetrometer Hammer (kg) and Drop Height (mm) are imported, check that they are correct. Otherwise record values for these.
Select the Testing tab and record the number of Readings Per Site.
The number of Blows are automatically populated.
Record a Penetration (mm) reading for each number of Blows.
The Depth (mm) and Penetration (mm) /Blows are calculated for each reading.
Double click any of the rows to set it as a layer.
The Thickness (mm) and Insitu CBR are calculated for each layer.
All readings will be plotted on the graph. The layer readings will be emphasized.

Optional:

Record a Depth at Commencement of Test (mm).
Check the Add to Readings checkbox.
The calculated Penetration (mm) and Thickness (mm) for each reading will now include the Depth at Commencement of Test (mm).

Bulk Entry

This test type requires

A significant amount of data entry
Across an arbitrary number of readings
A chart to calculate results

Due to the above, it is not possible to carry out data entry for these test types on the bulk entry screen. Bulk entry screens for dynamic cone penetrometer test methods, therefore, show the results from the test in a read-only format.

Reporting

The results from this worksheet can be reported on the following test reports.

Insitu CBR Test Report

This report is added as a child of the test. Only the penetration readings set as layers will be reported.

Properties

QESTID	10547
Name	Insitu CBR Test Report
Child Of	Test

Reported Values

The exact reported values and resolution of these will differ per test method and are explained in the documentation for specific test methods.

Test Methods

Differences from or additional functionality to that described above are captured in the following articles.

AASHTO Test Methods

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ASTM Test Methods

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Australian Standards Test Methods

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Queensland TMR Test Methods

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Q114B: Insitu California Bearing Ratio - dynamic cone penetrometer

RMS Test Methods

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Contents

Worksheet Layout

Equipment

Imported Data

Moisture Content

Data Entry

Soil layers

Calculated Results

Bulk Entry

Reporting

Insitu CBR Test Report

Properties

Reported Values

Test Methods

AASHTO Test Methods

ASTM Test Methods

Australian Standards Test Methods

Queensland TMR Test Methods

RMS Test Methods

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