penetrometry
Penetrometry is a method used to measure the resistance of a material to penetration. It involves forcing a probe, often a cone or a flat plate, into the material under controlled conditions. The force required to achieve a specific depth of penetration, or the depth achieved under a specific force, is then measured. This measurement provides information about the material's mechanical properties, such as its strength, hardness, and consistency.
The principle behind penetrometry is that different materials will resist the intrusion of a probe to varying
Penetrometry finds applications in a wide range of fields. In soil mechanics, it is used to assess