Function: Determination of CBR (California Bearing Ratio) test determination of the “California Support Index” (ISC), commonly called CBR. The purpose of the test is to determine the resistance to penetration in Soils, a parameter used in sizing pavements for roads, airports and other related works.

Provenance: Portugal

Date of entry into the LEC: 1980

Note: Equipment used in the construction of the Port of Praia, after which was donated to LEC.