Description

Swell Pressure developed by soil specimens moulded to desired densities at known moisture contents when soaked in water. The load applied to restrain the Swelling is Transferred on to a load measuring proving ring through a perforated swell plate and a load transfer bar. The proving ring is attached to the lead screw of the hand-operated load frame. A soaking tank is provided for saturating the specimen and the base of the mould provided has channels and radial grooves with connecting holes.

Accessories

• • • One loading unit Hand operated 5 Ton capacity with two rates of travel.
    • One Gun metal mould, 100 mm dia x 127.3 cm height X 1000 cc volume with base plate and collar.
    • One perforated swell plate 100 mm dia X 16 mm thick.
    • One spacer 100 mm dia X 12.7 mm thick.
    • Two porous stone of 100 mm dia X 12.7 mm thick.
    • One load transfer bar.
    • One steel ball & one soaking tank, 250 mm dia x 210 mm high.
    • Dial gauge 0.01 mm X 25 mm travel.
    • Proving ring of 2.5 KN capacity with calibration chart and carrying case.