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Base unit for “PIEZOCONE SYSTEM”

PIEZOCONE MACHINE GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS

1.0 The equipment will be use to identify and quantify the

elemental properties for the purpose of survey, research,
developement and services.

The supplier shall supply ONE (1) complete functional

PIEZOCONE SYSTEM E

The PIEZOCONE SYSTEM shall consists but not

limited to the following testing:

i. To perform cone penetration test. E

ii. To determine the stratigraphic profile of the soil. E
iii. To measure the shear strength parameters of the E
soil.

Supplier shall provide list of previous users both private E

and government institutions.
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2.0 Technical Requirements

2.1 Stand Alone Penetrometer Push Frame of 200kN

Capacity

i. Hydraulic Pusher with two vertical hydraulic E

cylinders cover to protect pistons.
ii. Minimum 200kN pushing force. E
iii. 260kN pulling force. E
iv. Piston stroke at least 1350mm. E
v. Hydraulic catching clamp integrated in sounding E
beam.
vi. Hydraulic control unit (Complete with connectors), E
for controlling all functions.
vii. Guiding tubes assembly (for CPT tubes & casing E
tubes), to be applied between the penetrometer and
ground level.
viii. Handle extension support tube. E
ix. Two mounting feet beneath the sounding beam. E
x. At least 20mm/sec calibrated speed for E
CPT/Piezocone Testing.
xi. At least 105mm/sec upwards unloaded speed. E
xii. At least 145mm/sec downward unloaded speed. E
xiii. The piezocone system must come with self- E
propelling track and power pack to operate the
system.
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2.2 Hydraulic Hoses

i. Length of at least 5m with leakage free flat face E

couplings x 2 units.
ii. Suitable for connecting penetrometer to power E
pack.

2.3 Automatic CPT/Piezocone Clamp

i. Automatic mechanical clamp for 200kN pushing E

frame suitable for 36mm diameter pushing rod.

2.4 Tubes and Friction Reducer

i. CPT Tube standard thread of 1m length x 30 units. E

ii. Friction reducer with standard thread 0.3m cams x E
2 units.

2.5 Data Acquisition System

i. Portable data acquisition system. E

ii. Water proof housing with IP65. E
iii. DC(12-24V) and AC(110-230V) powered. E
iv. RS232 and USB interface for computer. E
v. At least 16 bits resolution. E
vi. Notebook computer to operate the above system E
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and compatible with software for the system.

vii. Colour laser printer with scanner and copier. E

2.6 Depth Registration System

i. Depth registration system with proximity switch of E

at least 2m draw wire
ii. Comprises of optical encoder, junction box, cables E
and switches

2.7 Software

i. Acquisition software package for field work data E

acquisition
ii. Processing software package for post processing E
reporting work

2.8 Electrical Cones

i. 10 cm2 Cone with 100kN tip, 1000kPa friction, E

2000kPa pore pressure with biaxial tilt sensor of at
least 15 deg.
ii. Filter ring for 10cm2 cone made of HDPE porous E
plastic x 50 units.

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2.9 CPT Cables

i. CPT cables: E
a. 2m x 2 units.
b. 50m x 2 units.
ii. Coupling sleeve for CPT cables x 2units. E
iii. Adaptor for data acquisition system to CPT cable x E
1 unit

2.10 Saturation Kit For Piezocone

i. Saturation kit consisted of industrial vacuum pump, E

saturation chamber and silicone oil and necessary
tubing and connectors.

2.11 Accessories

The following accessories shall be provided by the supplier

to ensure smooth operation of the equipment:
i. Power Cable E
ii. All related tools to operate the equipment. (e.g. E
spanner set, screwdriver)
iii. Operating Manual E
a. The supplier shall list all the spare parts.

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iv. Others E
a. The supplier shall list other mandatory
accessories that able to operate the
equipment smoothly.
b. Consumables test kits.

3.0 Safety and Quality Standard

i. Supplier has to ensure that the Safety and Quality E

System confirms to International Standard and
Practice.
ii. Conformance certificate must be provided along E
with the equipment comply with ASTM D5778-12
and supplied with calibration certificate of MS
ISO/IEC Guide 17025, llac - MRA which granted
by Department of Standards Malaysia (DSM) and
by Laboratory Accreditation Scheme of
Malaysia:SAMM044.
iii. Supplier shall to ensure that all their trainer and E
technical support team are well trained and certified
by the relevent regulatory bodies.

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