UNCONFINED COMPRESSION TEST APPARATUS (SPRING TYPE AUTOGRAPHIC):

AS PER IS: 2720 (Part X) & (Part-V), ASTM D 2166, ASSHO T 208, BS: 1377

Introduction:

• Many a times it is essential to know unconfined compressive strength of soils saturated or nearly saturated.
• These results give an idea of the bearing capacities.
• Unconfined samples are uni-directionally loaded gradually till failure in this test.
• Spring type unconfined Compression Testing Apparatus can be used either in a laboratory or in field.
• This apparatus is as per the design of Building Research Station

General Description and Specifications: Consists of A spring operated load frame with arrangements for loading 38 mm x 76 mm samples, one set of four load springs of stiffness 0.2 kg, 0.4 kg, 0.8 kg and 1.6 kg/mm, a calibrated mask and one set of 50 charts, in a metal carrying case.

Spares & Accessories:

• Charts set of 50 Calibrated mask.
• Spring set comprising one each of stiffness 2 N/mm, 4 N/mm, 8 N/mm and 16 N/mm
• Coning toll for 38 mm sample (female).
• Coning toll for 38 mm sample (male)
• Tripod stand wooden, for using the instrument in field.