SAND CONE SET | ASTM D1556 • AASHTO T-191

▪ Used to determine the in-situ density of the fine grain compacted soil. The test consists of making a
hole in the compacted soil layer, filling it with known-density soil sample from the container (plastic jar/
sand pouring cylinder),then measuring the soil weight along with the water content.
▪ Contains a sand cone and a base plate that has an opening designed for the cone to sit into. The set
also contains a container (plastic jar/sand pouring cylinder)to be used during the test.