Description
This test determines the rate and magnitude of consolidation of a soil specimen restrained laterally and subjected to a number of successive increments of vertical loads.
The oedometer consists of a rigid aluminium alloy frame to avoid any distortion under load. The lever arm assembly is supported in precision self- aligning bearings and has three hanger positions for 9:1, 10:1 and 11:1 ratio. The oedometers fit with linear potentiometric transducers, can be connected to Data acquisition unit.
The consolidation test can also be automatically performed with the Automatic Cmputerized oEdometer. Consolidation cells, dial gauge/displacement transducer, weight sets and bench are not included and have to be ordered separately. See accessories.
Technical Specs
Max loading (using 11:1 beam ratio): 1848 kg, corresponding to 9.061 MPa (92.40 kgf/cm2) on 20 cm2 specimen (50.47 mm dia.)
Overall dimensions: 500x200x750 mm (height less hanger xwidthx length)
Weight approx.: 21 kg
Accessories
Consolidation cells
To perform either standard or permeability test
Other Accessories
Weight sets
26-WF0230/C2
Weight set, 64 kg in total, including: 2×0.250, 1×0.500, 1×1, 1×2, 1×4, 7×8 kg weights.
26-WF0230/D2
Weight set, 80 kg in total, including: 2×0.250, 3×0.500, 1×1, 1×2, 3×5, 6×10 kg weights.
Slotted steel weights
Axial displacement dial indicators/linear transducers
30-WF6401
Dial gauge, 12 mm travel x 0.002 mm divisions, anticlockwise rotation.
30-WF6207
Linear potentiometric transducer, 10 mm travel
30-WF6042
Transducer extension cable, 6 m long
30-WF6044
Transducer extension cable, 12 m long
Permeability attachment
26-WF0338/A
Permeability attachment with 50 ml graduated burette . Complete with clamps, stand and rubber hose for connection to the cell. Weight 4 kg.
Consolidation bench
26-WF0312
Bench for up to three oedometers. Overall dimensions: 960x1000x700 (hxlxw)
Data acquisition and processing
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Data acquisition unit, GEODATALOG 8
Consolidation cells spare parts
