CONSOLIDATION APPARATUS (THREE GANG MODEL)
AS PER IS: 2720 (Part-XV), BS 1377. ASDTM D-2435
Introduction:
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Consolidation test is Uni-dimensional test considered extremely important in soil mechanics.
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Sample taken from adjacent areas of a single site show different settlement even when tested using same techniques.
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Soil of similar strength may show varying consolidation.
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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.
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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.
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3 sets of Fixed ring type consolidometer (Odometer) cell assembly for testing 60mm dia x 20 mm thick specimen comprising:
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Fixed ring for specimens 60 mm dia x 20 mm thick with guide ring.
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Top and Bottom Porous stones for 60 mm dia specimen.
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Perforated Pressure pad,
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Channeled base with water inlet and Gasket.
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Flanged Water Jacket, water reservoir with plastic tube and pinch cock.
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3 sets of weights to give a pressure of 10 kg/cm. sq. on 60 mm dia specimen, comprising:
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7 Nos. 0.05 kg/sq.cm.,
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5 Nos. 0.1 kg/sq.cm.,
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6 Nos. 0.2 kg/sq.cm.,
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6 Nos. 0.5 kg/sq.cm., and
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5 Nos. 1.0 kg/sq.cm.
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Supplied complete as above but without dial gauge.
Standard Accessories:
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Dial Gauge 0.002 mm x 10 mm.
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Extension piece, 40 mm long.
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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.