The standard outfit comprises fixed ring type of
consolidometer cell for testing specimens 60 mm dia x 20 mm 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 can be 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/cm3 on the specimen), but an
additional set of weights are 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 outfit is also
available as three-gang or six-gang in which three/six consolidometers are
mounted on a single frame. The consolidation may be measured by the
conventional dial gauges or using the transducers and electronic readout
unit in Digital Modals.
MILESTONE INSTRUMENTS offers the following models:
- Consolidation Apparatus 60mm specimen dia, single gang
- Consolidation Apparatus 60mm specimen dia, three gang
- Consolidation cell assembly
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