Static sounding platform

By installing horizontal and vertical pontoons on the static cone penetration test platform, combined with outriggers and ground anchors for fixation, the problems of stability and data accuracy of the static cone penetration test platform in the aquatic environment were solved, and efficient static cone penetration test operations were achieved.

CN223838034UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27ANHUI SURVEY & DESIGN INST OF WATER CONSERVANCY & HYDROPOWER
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Application Number
CN202520097690.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-15
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-15

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Technical Problem

When conducting static cone penetration tests in aquatic environments, traditional static cone penetration testing platforms suffer from insufficient stability due to buoyancy, resulting in inaccurate test data and low operational efficiency.

Method used

A static cone penetration test platform was designed, including an operating platform, outriggers, anti-slip plates, a protective tube, and buoys. The platform provides buoyancy and penetration reaction force through horizontal and vertical buoys, and is fixed to the riverbed by outriggers and ground anchors to ensure platform stability and data accuracy.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy and efficiency of static cone penetration test data, reduces construction costs, and enhances the stability and strength of the platform in aquatic environments.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a static sounding platform which comprises an operation platform, supporting legs, anti-skid plates, a mouth protection pipe and a buoy, the supporting legs are arranged at the four corner ends of the operation platform, the anti-skid plates are detachably arranged on the operation platform, and the mouth protection pipe is vertically fixed to the operation platform and penetrates through the operation platform; the float bowls comprise horizontal float bowls and vertical float bowls, the horizontal float bowls are arranged in the operation platform, the vertical float bowls are arranged at the four corner ends of the operation platform, and the upper ends of the vertical float bowls are open. The utility model has the advantages that the platform is simple in structure and quick to install, not only ensures the accuracy of survey data, accelerates the construction progress, improves the operation efficiency, and saves the cost.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of static cone penetration testing technology, specifically to a static cone penetration testing platform. Background Technology

[0002] Static cone penetration testing (CPPT) involves using a pressure device to press a probe with a probe tip into a test soil layer. By systematically measuring the penetration resistance, it determines certain fundamental physical and mechanical properties of the soil, such as its deformation modulus and allowable bearing capacity. In engineering surveys, CPPT is both an in-situ testing method and an important exploration technique. Compared to conventional exploration procedures such as drilling, sampling, and laboratory testing, it is faster, more accurate, more economical, and saves manpower. It is widely used for classifying soil layers, determining the engineering properties of each soil layer, and determining pile foundation parameters. However, when conducting CPPT operations in aquatic environments, the buoyancy of traditional CPPT platforms often makes it difficult to provide a sufficiently stable penetration force. Insufficient platform stability leads to inaccurate test data and low operational efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is how to ensure the accuracy of static cone penetration test data and improve work efficiency.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A static cone penetration test platform includes an operating platform, outriggers, anti-slip plates, a protective tube, and a float. Outriggers are provided at all four corners of the operating platform. Multiple sets of anti-slip plates are detachably installed on the operating platform. The protective tube is vertically fixed to the operating platform and passes through the operating platform.

[0006] The pontoons include horizontal pontoons and vertical pontoons. The horizontal pontoons are installed inside the operating platform, and the vertical pontoons are installed at the four corners of the operating platform. The upper end of the vertical pontoons is open.

[0007] The platform has a simple structure and is quick to install, which not only ensures the accuracy of survey data, speeds up construction progress, improves work efficiency, and saves costs.

[0008] Preferably, the operating platform includes two sets of sub-platforms and connecting parts. The two sets of sub-platforms are connected by the connecting parts. The anti-slip plate is detachably installed between the two sets of sub-platforms. Each sub-platform is provided with a support leg and a vertical float at both ends. Each sub-platform is provided with multiple sets of horizontal floats inside.

[0009] Preferably, the sub-platform is a frame structure composed of multiple sets of angle steel.

[0010] Preferably, the protective tube is vertically fixed to the connector and passes through the connector.

[0011] Preferably, the outrigger includes a fixed leg, an upper outrigger, and a ground anchor. The fixed leg is fixed to the four corners of the operating platform. The top of the fixed leg is threaded to the upper outrigger, and the bottom of the fixed leg is threaded to the ground anchor.

[0012] Preferably, the fixed legs are welded to the four angles of the operating platform using plain round steel bars.

[0013] Preferably, each of the four corners of the operating platform is welded with a pontoon frame, and the vertical pontoon is set inside the pontoon frame.

[0014] Preferably, the protective sleeve is composed of multiple sets of galvanized protective sleeves connected coaxially.

[0015] Preferably, the anti-slip plate is a galvanized steel grating anti-slip plate.

[0016] Preferably, it also includes a submersible pump for filling or pumping water into the vertical pontoon.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] 1. By setting up horizontal and vertical pontoons, buoyancy and necessary penetration reaction force are provided to the platform to ensure the accuracy of test depth and data.

[0019] 2. The overall operating platform is composed of two sets of sub-platforms, which enhances the stability and strength of the platform and enables it to maintain a horizontal state in the water environment.

[0020] 3. With the outriggers installed, the platform can be firmly fixed to the bottom of the river or ditch, thus stabilizing the platform. The weight of the water filling the vertical pontoons serves as the penetration reaction force, and the ground anchors transfer the upper load to the bottom of the river or ditch, making the platform highly balanced and improving operational efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a front view of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the operating platform of an embodiment of the present utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To facilitate understanding of the technical solution of this utility model by those skilled in the art, the technical solution of this utility model will now be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0025] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0026] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise expressly and specifically limited.

[0027] See Figures 1 to 3 This embodiment discloses a static cone penetration test platform, including an operating platform 1, outriggers 2, anti-slip plates 3, a protective pipe 4, a float 5, and a submersible pump (not shown in the figure). Outriggers 2 are provided at each of the four corners of the operating platform 1. Multiple sets of anti-slip plates 3 are detachably installed on the operating platform 1. The protective pipe 4 is vertically fixed on the operating platform 1 and penetrates through the operating platform 1. The protective pipe 4 provides an axial channel for the probe rod of the static cone penetration test equipment to pass through, which is used to guide the static cone penetration test equipment into the soil and protect the static cone penetration test equipment from damage.

[0028] The pontoon 5 includes a horizontal pontoon 51 and a vertical pontoon 52. The horizontal pontoon 51 is installed inside the operating platform 1, and the vertical pontoon 52 is installed at the four corners of the operating platform 1. The upper end of the vertical pontoon 52 is open. The submersible pump is used to fill or pump water into the vertical pontoon 52. The horizontal pontoon 51 and the vertical pontoon 52 provide buoyancy to the platform and the necessary penetration reaction force during penetration, ensuring the accuracy of the test depth and data.

[0029] In this embodiment, the float 5 has a capacity of 200L, a diameter of 600mm, a height of 980mm, a loading port diameter of 470mm, and a weight of 10.5kg; the submersible pump has a flow rate of 8m³ / h. 3 / s, water loading can usually be completed in 10 minutes.

[0030] The operating platform 1 includes two sets of sub-platforms 11 and connecting parts 12. Each sub-platform 11 is composed of a hollow frame structure made of multiple sets of angle steel. The two sets of sub-platforms 12 are connected by multiple sets of connecting parts 12. The anti-slip plate 3 is detachably installed between the two sets of sub-platforms 11. Each end of each sub-platform 11 is provided with a support leg 2 and a vertical float 52. Each sub-platform 11 has multiple sets of horizontal floats 51 arranged side by side. The two sets of sub-platforms 11 form an overall operating platform 1, which enhances the stability and strength of the platform and enables it to maintain a horizontal state in the water environment.

[0031] Furthermore, each of the four corners of the operating platform 1 is welded with a pontoon frame 101, and the vertical pontoon 52 is set inside the pontoon frame 101.

[0032] In this embodiment, the operating platform 1 is 2500mm long and 2500mm wide, and the sub-platform 11 is welded from a 20×20×3mm angle steel frame and HPB300 round steel bars with a diameter of 6mm in the shape of a 2500×994×610mm cuboid.

[0033] The outrigger 2 includes a fixed leg 21, an upper outrigger 22, and a ground anchor 23. The fixed leg 21 is welded to the four angles of the operating platform 1 using plain round steel bars. Specifically, the fixed leg 21 is welded to both ends of each sub-platform 11. The top of the fixed leg 21 is threaded to the upper outrigger 22, and the bottom is threaded to the ground anchor 23, allowing the outrigger 2 to be detachably installed for convenient transportation of the platform. The ground anchor 23 can be firmly fixed to the bottom of the river or ditch, thus securing the platform. Utilizing the weight of the water filling the vertical buoy 52 as a penetration reaction force, the ground anchor 23 transfers the upper load to the bottom of the river or ditch, resulting in strong overall balance and high working efficiency of the platform.

[0034] The anti-slip plate 3 is a galvanized steel grating anti-slip plate. The grating mesh size of the galvanized steel grating anti-slip plate is 20×100mm, and the size of a single steel grating plate is 508×1382mm, with a height of 20mm. By laying the anti-slip plate 3 on this platform, it has the advantages of anti-slip, strong load-bearing capacity, good corrosion resistance, ventilation and light transmission, easy cleaning, and aesthetics and durability, while also reducing the overall weight of the platform.

[0035] The protective tube 4 is vertically fixed to and passes through the connector 12. In this embodiment, the protective tube is composed of multiple sets of galvanized protective tubes coaxially connected. During the penetration of the probe rod of the static cone penetrometer, the protective tube 5 can provide lateral restraint force to prevent the probe rod from breaking and increase the penetration depth.

[0036] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows: First, the anti-slip plate 3, buoy 5, and sub-platform 11 are assembled and fixed on the riverbank, completing the construction of the operating platform 1. The distance from the river surface to the hard layer of the riverbed is measured, and a fixed leg 21 of appropriate length is selected. Then, the device is transported to the river, and the support legs 22, ground anchors 23, and protective pipes 4 are installed. The ground anchors 23 are fixed to the riverbed, and the submersible pump is turned on to fill the vertical buoy 52 with water to increase the load, thus beginning the hydrostatic cone penetration test. At the end, the water in the vertical buoy 52 is pumped out, the probe is pulled out using the hydrostatic cone penetration test equipment, and the device is towed back to the shore for disassembly, cleaning, and maintenance, thus ending the test.

[0037] In summary, this embodiment features a simple structure and quick installation, which not only ensures the accuracy of survey data and accelerates construction progress but also improves work efficiency and saves costs.

[0038] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this invention, and no reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0039] The above-described embodiments are merely examples of implementation methods of the utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. For those skilled in the art, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A static cone penetration testing platform, characterized in that: It includes an operating platform, outriggers, anti-slip plates, protective tubes, and floats. Outriggers are provided at all four corners of the operating platform. Multiple sets of anti-slip plates are detachably installed on the operating platform. The protective tubes are vertically fixed to the operating platform and penetrate through the operating platform. The pontoons include horizontal pontoons and vertical pontoons. The horizontal pontoons are installed inside the operating platform, and the vertical pontoons are installed at the four corners of the operating platform. The upper end of the vertical pontoons is open.

2. The static cone penetration platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The operating platform includes two sets of sub-platforms and connecting parts. The two sets of sub-platforms are connected by the connecting parts. The anti-slip plate is detachably installed between the two sets of sub-platforms. Each sub-platform is equipped with outriggers and vertical floats at both ends. Each sub-platform is equipped with multiple sets of horizontal floats inside.

3. A static cone penetration platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sub-platform is a frame structure composed of multiple sets of angle steel.

4. A static cone penetration testing platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: The protective tube is vertically fixed to the connector and passes through the connector.

5. A static cone penetration testing platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outriggers include fixed legs, upper outriggers, and ground anchors. The fixed legs are fixed to the four corners of the operating platform. The top of the fixed legs is threaded to the upper outriggers, and the bottom of the fixed legs is threaded to the ground anchors.

6. A static cone penetration testing platform according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fixed legs are welded to the four angles of the operating platform using plain round steel bars.

7. A static cone penetration testing platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The operating platform has pontoon frames welded to each of its four corners, and the vertical pontoons are set inside the pontoon frames.

8. A static cone penetration testing platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective sleeve is composed of multiple sets of galvanized protective sleeves connected coaxially.

9. A static cone penetration testing platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-slip plate is a galvanized steel grating anti-slip plate.

10. A static cone penetration testing platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a submersible pump used for filling or pumping water into the vertical pontoon.