Ask the Grounding Experts

What is the 4-Point Soil Resistivity Test? (Part 1)

April 13, 2021 E&S Grounding Solutions Season 1 Episode 8
What is the 4-Point Soil Resistivity Test? (Part 1)
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Ask the Grounding Experts
What is the 4-Point Soil Resistivity Test? (Part 1)
Apr 13, 2021 Season 1 Episode 8
E&S Grounding Solutions

In this episode, E&S Grounding Solutions President David Stockin discusses the Wenner four-point method for testing soil resistivity. Selecting proper spacing of the four test probes must be considered when measuring the resistivity at various depths into the earth. It is important to investigate how the measurements may differ between seasons and weather conditions. The results of a soil resistivity test employing the Wenner method are an essential part of the soil model used when studying how fault current dissipates in the earth through the grounding system, and how personnel can be protected from dangerous step and touch potentials. For a video of this podcast, please visit our YouTube Channel at E&S Grounding Solutions. For more information or to sign up for some of our world-renowned educational classes, please visit our website at www.ESgrounding.com

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In this episode, E&S Grounding Solutions President David Stockin discusses the Wenner four-point method for testing soil resistivity. Selecting proper spacing of the four test probes must be considered when measuring the resistivity at various depths into the earth. It is important to investigate how the measurements may differ between seasons and weather conditions. The results of a soil resistivity test employing the Wenner method are an essential part of the soil model used when studying how fault current dissipates in the earth through the grounding system, and how personnel can be protected from dangerous step and touch potentials. For a video of this podcast, please visit our YouTube Channel at E&S Grounding Solutions. For more information or to sign up for some of our world-renowned educational classes, please visit our website at www.ESgrounding.com

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