5.6 Training on dynamic cone penetrometer design methods, Kenya
This report covers a training exercise, which applies the dynamic cone penetrometer (DCP) design method, to create a draft Kenya DCP manual. The DCP method helps designers use local materials for pavements more effectively. This can reduce the cost of upgrading gravel and earth roads to sealed road standards.
The training objectives covered include:
- Giving the trainees hands-on experience in carrying out the DCP testing in the field
- Showing correct handling of the equipment
- Determining acceptable tests and which tests to abort and/or reject
- Demonstrating the main features of the DCP software and giving the trainees hands-on experience in data entry and analysis.
It is evident that extensive training and guidance is needed for the successful application of the DCP design method. Therefore, this document would be especially useful to planners considering using that approach.
Issuing body: Africa Community Access Programme
Type: Report and analysis into paved rural road network training
Status: Final
Title: Training report on DCP design method D415 Muruka – Kandara, Muranga Region 03–07.12.2012. AFCAP/KEN/089
File type: PDF
File size: 1.16 MB
Year of publication: 2012
Number of pages: 24
