CONSOLIDATION APPARATUS
The consolidation apparatus is used to determine the consolidation characteristics of soils of low permeability.
In addition, tests are carried out on specimens prepared from undisturbed samples. Data obtained from these tests together with classification data and knowledge of the soils loading history enables estimates to be made of the behaviour of foundations under load.
The consolidation apparatus is rigidly constructed to ensure minimum frame distortion. The frame is designed to load the specimen through a lever arm assembly and one of three alternative beam ratios as 9:1, 10:1 and 11:1.
The beam is fitted with a counterbalance weight and beam support jack. The cell platform will accept the complete range of consolidation cells and is fitted with a central spigot to ensure accurate centring of the cell under the loading.
The fixed ring consolidation cells are manufactured from corrosion-resistant materials and conform to the requirements of the relevant standards. An integral water reservoir is incorporated in the cell which allows the specimen to be inundated when required. All cells are supplied complete with an upper and lower porous disc, pressure pad and cutting (specimen) ring.
The Front-Loading Oedometer (consolidation) set comes complete with, cast aluminium frame, the lever arm incorporates 9:1, 10:1 and 11:1 beam ratios. Consolidation cell, dial gauge or displacement transducer and data logger, bench, weights, apparatuses for prepare consolidation samples and calibration disc.
Technical specifications
Ordering info
SL 0772 Front Loading Oedometer (consolidation), cast aluminium frame, the lever arm incorporates 9:1, 10:1 and 11:1 beam ratios.
SL 0773 Consolidation cell for high pressure, 50 mm specimen dia., complete with an upper and lower porous disc, cutter ring and the cylinder wall.
SL 0774 Consolidation cell for high-pressure ASTM, 63.50 mm (2.5″) specimen dia., complete with an upper and lower porous disc, cutter ring and the cylinder wall.
SL 0775 Consolidation cell for high-pressure BS/EN, 75 mm specimen dia., complete with an upper and lower porous disc, cutter ring and the cylinder wall.
SL 0776 Bench for consolidation with 3 oedometer capacity
SL 0777 Calibration disc for 50 mm dia. consolidation cell, stainless steel
SL 0778 Calibration disc for 63.5 mm dia. consolidation cell, stainless steel
SL 0779 Calibration disc for 75 mm dia. consolidation cell, stainless steel
SL 0780 Set of Weights for consolidation, 16 kg comprising 2 pcs. 5 kg, 1 pcs. 2 kg, 2 pcs. 1 kg, 3 pcs. 0.5 kg, 2 pcs. 0.25 kg.
SL 0781 Set of Weights for consolidation, 32 kg comprising 1 pcs. 10 kg, 3 pcs. 5 kg, 2 pcs. 2 kg, 1 pcs. 1 kg, 3 pcs. 0.5 kg, 2 pcs. 0.25 kg.
Accessories
SL 0772-1 Set of Weights for consolidation, 50 kg comprising 3 pcs. 10 kg, 2 pcs. 5 kg, 3 pcs. 2 kg, 2 pcs. 1 kg, 3 pcs. 0.5 kg, 2 pcs. 0.25 kg.
SL 0772-2 Set of Weights for consolidation, 64 kg comprising 4 pcs. 10 kg, 3 pcs. 5 kg, 2 pcs. 2 kg, 3 pcs. 1 kg, 3 pcs. 0.5 kg, 2 pcs. 0.25 kg.
SL 0772-3 Set of Weights for consolidation, 80 kg comprising 6 pcs. 10 kg, 2 pcs. 5 kg, 3 pcs. 2 kg, 2 pcs. 1 kg, 3 pcs. 0.5 kg, 2 pcs. 0.25 kg.
SL 0772-4 Dial gauge
SL 0772-5 Digital Dial gauge
SL 0772-6 Displacement transducer
SL 0772-7 Data logger 4 Channel type.
SL 0772-8 Data logger 8 Channel type.
