The vertical soil core sampler is inserted into the soil using a heavy hammer

When the soil is hard or dry, a larger hammer is required to insert the soil sampler

In soft sandy soils, a smaller hammer is needed.

The handles are used to maintain vertical penetration of the sampler without risking injuries to the assistant

The soil sampler is completely inserted into the ground in about 1-2 minutes

The soil sampler is completely inserted into the ground in about 1-2 minutes

Using the car jack, the soil sampler is easily retrieved in about 2 minutes

Using the car jack, the soil sampler is easily retrieved in about 2 minutes

Using the car jack, the soil sampler is easily retrieved in about 2 minutes. Strong workers are not required

Using the car jack, the soil sampler is easily retrieved in about 2 minutes. Strong workers are not required

The soil core is placed in plastic bags that are delivered for laboratory analysis

Example of an extracted soil core

Example of an extracted soil core