25-0390
Category:
Soils
Sub Category:
Manual Consolidation
Product Group:
Soil Volume Change Meter
Soil Volume Change Meter
| Description | Soil Volume Change Meter |
| Water Required, oz | 5 |
| Mould Assembly | Includes porous stones and loading cap. |
| Proving Ring | 1,000 lb. (4.5 kN) capacity; dial indicator. |
| Other Components | Loading pistons; compaction hammer. |
| Specimen Ring | 2-3/4” (70 mm) diam. |
| Water Required | 5 oz. |
| Charts | Convert readings to lbs./sq. ft. and then to PVC (Potential Volume Change) rating. |
| Dimensions | 7-1/4” diam. base x 15 -1/2” h. (184 x 394 mm). |
| Weight | Net 25 lbs. (11 .3 kg). |
25-0380
• Completely self-contained and compact design.• Accurate to 0.0001” (0.002 mm).• Testing time of 24 hours or less on cured soil specimens.The Expansion Index Test Apparatus is a completely self-contained apparatus designed for use in determining the expansion index of soils. Using the new consolidation apparatus, contractors and laboratory technicians can conduct an expansion test on a cured soil specimen in 24 hours or less.The apparatus is designed to control all of the variables that influence the expansive characteristics of a particular soil while still performing a practical test for general engineering use.