Abstract
At present, most cone penetration test experiments use cables to transmit data. The cables not only make the exploration operation very complicated, but also hinder the realization of automatic exploration. An excessively long cable can also bring about additional attenuation and noise during the transmission of probe signal. In order to simplify the procedures of exploration operation and to improve the detection accuracy, a cableless cone penetration test system is proposed in this study. It improved the system by using magnetic communication and converts the electrical signal into a magnetic signal at the connection of two adjacent probe rods for relay transmission. Exploratory experiments were carried out to evaluate the feasibility and accuracy of the new system. The experimental results show that the experimental data collected by the new system is more accurate than that collected by traditional CPT equipment with cable. The new system simplifies exploration operations and enables real-time data transmission to detect abnormalities in time. This anomaly usually means that the probe is pressed against hard rock. It is more convenient and accurate to use the new system for exploration.