RAPID CHLORIDE PENETRATION/ PERMEABILITY TEST APPARATUS FOR 3- CELL:

AS PER ASTM - 1202 - 05

Introduction: Concretes incorporating fly ash or silica fume are less permeable to deleterious elements and thus are more durable than conventional concretes. The Rapid Chloride-ion Permeability Test (RCPT) is designed to assess the resistance of concrete to the penetration of chloride ions, an indicator of its permeability.

General Description and Specification:

• Each RCPT cell will be made up of transparent acrylic material of 150 * 150mm* 50mm thick as per ASTMC 1202.
• It will hold the concrete specimen of 100mm dia 50mm thick.
• It will be provided with rubber gasket and washers for achieving leak proof.
• Stainless steel bolts with washers and nuts will be provided to hold the specimen rigidly.
• The power supply will be applied to each cell through banana sockets and the current will be distributed through the brass mesh.
• Each cell will be provided with openings in top for pouring chemicals and the temperature sensors. The openings can be closed with lids.