CONSOLIDATION APPARATUS (THREE GANG MODEL)





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CONSOLIDATION APPARATUS (THREE GANG MODEL)

AS PER IS: 2720 (Part-XV), BS 1377. ASDTM D-2435

 

Introduction

  • Consolidation test is Uni-dimensional test considered extremely important in soil mechanics.
  • Sample taken from adjacent areas of a single site show different settlement even when tested using same techniques.
  • Soil of similar strength may show varying consolidation.
  • Samples are very carefully prepared and vertical settlement of the specimen in saturated or drained conditions carefully recorded when known load is applied.

 

General Description and Specifications:  The standard outfit comprises of the following items.

  • Loading unit: maximum capacity 20 kg/cm sq. having a loading yoke connected to a lever arm with a counter balancing adjustment and having a lever ratio of 1:1, the whole assembly being mounted on a sturdy steel frame stand. The loading unit is so designed that it can be used for 3 consolidation test assemblies mounted on a single frame.
  • 3 sets of Fixed ring type consolidometer (Odometer) cell assembly for testing 60mm dia x 20 mm thick specimen comprising:
    • Fixed ring for specimens 60 mm dia x 20 mm thick with guide ring.
    • Top and Bottom Porous stones for 60 mm dia specimen.
    • Perforated Pressure pad,
    • Channeled base with water inlet and Gasket.
    • Flanged Water Jacket, water reservoir with plastic tube and pinch cock.
    • 3 sets of weights to give a pressure of 10 kg/cm. sq. on 60 mm dia specimen, comprising:
      • 7 Nos. 0.05 kg/sq.cm.,
      • 5 Nos. 0.1 kg/sq.cm.,
      • 6 Nos. 0.2 kg/sq.cm.,
      • 6 Nos. 0.5 kg/sq.cm., and
      • 5 Nos. 1.0 kg/sq.cm.
  • Supplied complete as above but without dial gauge.

 

Standard Accessories:

  • Dial Gauge 0.002 mm x 10 mm.
  • Extension piece, 40 mm long.
  • Test forms pad of 50 for one Dimensional Consolidation. 

 

CONSOLIDATION APPARATUS (SIX GANG MODEL)

Same as above but six units mounted on a single frame.

 

 

Note: Electronic Consolidation Apparatus can also be supplied. In place of a dial gauge, a very sensitive LVDT transducer with a digital displacement meter is provided. Suitable for operation on 230 volt A.C.

 

 

 

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