3031 LIGHT WEIGHT DEFLECTOMETER (LWD)

Dynatest Light Weight Deflectometer (LWD) Model 3031 is a portable dynamic plate loading device designed Dynatest LWD is designed to determine the surface modulus (often termed stiffness)a response of the
for compaction quality assurance (QA) and determination of the modulus of unbound or partially bound material underlying structure, in terms of a transient deflection, to the dynamic stress applied through a circular
including thin asphalt layers, unbound granular aggregate base, partially stabilized base layers, subgrade soil bearing plate. Dynatest LWD is also capable of determination of the layer modulus using the Dual Plate
and etc. The LWD is suitable for testing in difficult to access areas, e.g. trenches, narrow channels, etc. System (DPS) and additional geophones.
 COMPLIANCE WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS
ASTM E2583-07 (2015) Standard Test Method for Measuring
Deflections with a Light Weight Deflectometer (LWD)
ASTM E2835-11 (2015) Standard Test Method for Measuring
Deflections using a Portable Impulse Plate Load Test Device
European Union specification CEN ICS 93.020
U.K. Interim Advice Note 73/06 Revision 1 (2009) Guidance for Road
Pavement Foundations
Italy: UNI11531-1
NCHRP 10-84 Modulus-Based Construction Specification for
Compaction of Earthwork and Unbound Aggregate
TPF 5(285) Standardizing Lightweight Deflectometer Measurements
for QA and Modulus Determination in Unbound Bases and
Subgrades
Minnesota and Indiana DOT specifications
KEY OPERATIONAL FEATURES
Precision load cell to measure the impact load-time history and peak
magnitude
10 kg standard weight or optional 15 kg or 20 kg drop weight setups
applying up to 15 kN impact force
Center seismic transducer (geophone) to measure the deflection time
history (by single integration of velocity) and peak value on materials
through a hole in the loading plate
Sensor locking plug feature optionally allows center geophone to
measure plate deflection
Dynatest offers 24/7 technical support
Dual plate system (DPS) for quick and easy switching between the
300 mm and 150 mm loading plate diameter
100 mm plate diameter is included, and an optional 200 mm plate is
available
Lever to ensure that the geophone is centered and seated correctly
Movable release handle and laser engraved scale on the weight
guide shaft for easy setting of the desired drop height
Handheld PDA with wireless Bluetooth connection to the device for
real-time graphs of deflection and force time histories and surface
modulus
Dust and splash proof (IP56) electronics for safe outdoor use
Lightweight with total basic configuration weight of 22 kg
Optional items:
Two external geophones
Transportation trolley for easy hauling of the LWD along the test site
Real time GPS
KEY FIELD SOFTWARE FEATURES
The data collection software, residing on the PDA, displays in real
time, the surface modulus and the time history graph from both the
geophone(s) and the load cell
Relevant information such as name, place and comments can be
added to the data file for each measuring point
Poissons ratio and stress distribution factor parameters may be
defined by the operator.
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With the use of a smartphone, data can be collected and e-mailed or
sent directly to a server.
KEY DYNATEST LWDMod ANALYSIS SOFTWARE
FEATURES
The Dynatest software package LWDmod offers advanced features
for data organization, analysis and reporting:
Imports data into a project database, allowing
organization of multiple files into one database
Graphical features to view test results, and to eliminate
selected drops or points from the file
Editing features for imported data (preserves original raw
data)
Automated selection of drops to be used in the analysis
and back-calculation
Back-calculation of layer moduli for multi-layer systems,
using the results of multiple tests with dual plate system
(DPS) and data from additional geophones
Calculation of subgrade non-linearity
Calculation of needed overlay thickness, based on design
surface moduli
Analysis of load/deflection time histories
Graphical presentation of all analysis results
Capability to export result tables and graphics for
reporting
Output in Highways England LWD format