Description

Shrinkage limit is the maximum water content at which a reduction in water content does not cause an appreciable reduction in the volume of the Soil Mass. At shrinkage limit, on further reduction in water, air enters into the voids of soils and thus keeps the volume constant. The apparatus can be used to determine shrinkage limit and to calculate other shrinkage ratios, shrinkage index, and volumetric shrinkage.

Specifications :
Shrinkage limit is the maximum water content at which a reduction in water content does not cause an appreciable reduction in the volume of the Soil Mass. At shrinkage limit, on further reduction in water, air enters into the voids of soils and thus keeps the volume constant. The apparatus can be used to determine shrinkage limit and to calculate other shrinkage ratios, shrinkage index, and volumetric shrinkage. Set consists of one each:1. Porcelain evaporating dish2. Shrinkage dish3. Glass cup4. Perspex plate with three metal prongs5. Flexible spatula 100mm6. Glass cylinder7. 25ml x 1ml, supplied without mercury6. Plastic wash bottle 500ml