consolidation apparatus

consolidation apparatus
Ref. Standards: BS: 1377, ASTM 02435
The standard outfit comprises of a fixed ring type of consolidometer cell for testing specimens of 60 mm dia x 20mm thick, but the unit is so designed that specimens of varying sizes from 50 mm dia to 100 mm dia can also be
tested. Besides, the same loading unit can be used with floating ring consolidometer cells, which are supplied at extra cost.
The standard outfit is supplied with a set of weights to give a total pressure of 10 kg/cm2 (besides a seating load of 0.05 kg/cm2 on the specimen), but an additional set of weights is required to reach the full capacity of 20 kg/cm2
• The necessary accessories to perform the permeability test of the 'Varying Head' type can also be provided at extra cost. The outfits for three-gang and six-gang are available in which three I six consolidometers can be mounted on a single frame. The consolidation may be measured by the conventional dial gauges or using the transducers and electronic readout unit.

This equipment consists of the following:
No. of Loading Units mounted on frame - 1 Qty
Consolidation cell Assembly which consists of the following :
Fixed ring with Guide ring - 1 Qty
Top Porous stone - 1 Qty
Bottom Porous stone - 1 Qty
Pressure Pad - 1 Qty
Channelled base with water inlet - 1 Qty
Gasket - 1 Qty
Water Jacket - 1 Qty