CONSTANT VOLUME MOULD:

AS PER BS 1924

Introduction: Often in the laboratories it is required to quickly prepare remoulded soil specimen for Triaxial and Unconfined tests. Constant volume moulds are used for this purpose, using either dynamic or static compaction. The moulds are available in different sizes.

General Description and Specifications:

• For specimen size 38 mm dia x 76 mm long comprises.
• Split mould 38 mm dia x 126 mm long.
• Ends plug 38 mm dia x 25 mm long pair.
• Split collar interchangeable.
• Ejecting plunger 38 mm dia x 126 mm long.

Accessories: split mould 38 mm dia x 76 mm long and Split mould 38 mm dia x 86 mm long.

Also Available in: BS 1924 for 50 mm dia x 100 mm long specimen comprises of Split mould 50 mm dia x 178 mm long. End plugs 50 mm dia x 39 mm long pair. Split collar and Ejecting plunger 50 mm dia x 178 mm long.

Note: Constant volume moulds as per BS 1924 for specimen size 75 mm dia, 100 mm dia and 150 mm dia are also available.