Sampling procedure with soil Sampling procedure with soil core samplercore sampler

The vertical soil core sampler is inserted into The vertical soil core sampler is inserted into

the soil using a heavy hammerthe soil using a heavy hammer

When the soil is hard or dry, a larger hammer is required to insert the soil sampler When the soil is hard or dry, a larger hammer is required to insert the soil sampler

In soft sandy soils, a smaller In soft sandy soils, a smaller hammer is neededhammer is needed

The handles are used to maintain vertical penetration of the The handles are used to maintain vertical penetration of the

sampler without risking injuries to the assistantsampler without risking injuries to the assistant

The soil sampler is completely inserted The soil sampler is completely inserted into the ground in about 1-2 minutesinto the ground in about 1-2 minutes

The U-shape jaw accessory is attached to The U-shape jaw accessory is attached to the soil sampler tube inside the ground. A the soil sampler tube inside the ground. A

good fit helps with extractiongood fit helps with extraction

Using the car jack, the soil sampler is Using the car jack, the soil sampler is easily retrieved in about 2 minuteseasily retrieved in about 2 minutes

Strong workers are not requiredStrong workers are not required

The work effort of the car jack is equivalent The work effort of the car jack is equivalent to lifting a passenger car for replacing a tireto lifting a passenger car for replacing a tire

A soil core is extracted from the tube by the A soil core is extracted from the tube by the

compactor (or a spatula, not shown)compactor (or a spatula, not shown)

The soil core is placed in plastic bags that are delivered for laboratory analysis The soil core is placed in plastic bags that are delivered for laboratory analysis

Example of an extracted soil coreExample of an extracted soil core

Now, build your own….Now, build your own….

Good luck and surely you will Good luck and surely you will enjoy the simplicityenjoy the simplicity