Consolidation apparatus (single gang model)
Consolidation test is unidimentional test considered extremely important in soil mechanics. Sample taken from adjacent areas of a single site show differential 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.
Specifications:
The standard outfit comprises of the following items. Loading unit, maximum capacity 20kg/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 consolidation cells of different diameters as well as different diameter floating ring type consolidation cells. Fixed ring type consolidometer (odometer) cell assembly for testing 60 mm dia x 20 mm thick specimen
Consolidation apparatus (three gang model)
Consists of 3 consolidation test assemblies mounted on a single frame. Complete with 3 sets of consolidometer cell assembly for 60mm dia samples and three sets of weights each giving 10kg/sq.Cm. On each sample.
Consolidation apparatus (six gang model)
Same as above but six units mounted on a single frame.
The direct shear apparatus we offer is designed as per is: 2720 (part-viii), astm d 3080 standards. Direct shear apparatus is extensively used for determining the direct shear strength of soils on specimen size 60mm x 60mm x 25mm. The direct shear apparatus we manufacture is electrically operated to give a 6 rates of strain of 1.25, 0.25, 0.05, 0.01, 0.002 & 0.0004mm/min and is suitable for 230v a.C. Specifications: the apparatus comprises of the following: Loading unit: The loading unit is provided with v strips and roller strips for friction-less movement of shear box housing. Supplied with load yoke with direct and lever system for applying load. Normal stress capacity 8kg/sq.Cm. Load is applied either directly or through a counter balanced detachable lever. Provision is made for the load to be applied either through a steel ball recessed on the pre collaborated loading yoke. Shear box assembly: Comprises direct shear box in two halves for a square specimen size 60 x 60 x 25mm one pair of plain gripper plates, one pair of porous stones, one pair of perforated gripper plates, one top loading pad. Shear box housing: It accommodates the direct shear box assembly. Complete with two ball roller strips. Specimen cutter: Used for cutting 60 x 60 x 25mm specimen from larger samples Set of weights to give a normal stress of 3kg/sq.Cm. Through leverage as follows. To give kg/cm.Sq. Qty. 0.05 - 4 nos. 0.1 - 1 no. 0.2 - 1 no. 0.5 - 3 nos. 1.0 - 1 no. Supplied with essential accessories: 1. High sensitivity compression proving ring cap 200kg 2. One consolidation dial gauge 0.01 mm x 25mm 3. One strain dial gauge 0.01mm x 25mm.