The unit consists of an aluminum cast body, and a lever with the loading ratio of 1: 1 O. Loading yoke has self aligned bearing for proper transfer of load on the specimen. Beam is fitted with counter balance weight while the body has a screw jack, for jerk less loading on the specimen through the beam. Horizontal clearance have been so maintained that the unit accommodates cells with specimen up to 100mm diameter.
Bench type Consolidometer (Front Loading) Single Unit
Test is performed as per IS:2720 (Part-XV). It comprises:
Loading Unit 20 kg/cm2 capacity Consolidation cell – 1 No.
Consolidation cell 60mm x 20mm height – 1 No.
Dial gauge 10 x 0.002mm – 1 No.
Set of Weights (Stress - up to 10kg/cm2) – 1 No
Three Gang Bench Type Consolidometer (Front Loading)
It is same as above except that, the unit have 3 loading machines instead of one.
The unit comprises :
Loading Unit 20 kg/cm2 capacity – 3 Nos
Consolidation cell 60mm x 20mm height – 3 Nos.
Dial Gauge 10 x 0.002mm – 3 Nos.
Set of Weights (Stress – up to 10kg/cm2) – 3 Sets
