A.    CBR Mould body plate steel, with both endsthreaded to fir the base or

               collar, 152 mm IDx 127 mm high

B.    Extension collar,152mm x id 50mm high

C.    Perforated base plate

D.    Solid base or top plate

E.     Cutting collar

F.     C spanner to mount and dismount the collar fromthe mould body. Two are required for the operation.

G.    Compaction plug with handle 150 mm x 50 mmhigh

H.    Annular surcharge weight 2 kg

I.      Split surcharge weight 2 kg

J.      Filter paper 150 mm dia No 1Fisherman(Pack of 100 circles)

BS1377-5,ASTMD2435

Specification:

Same as Consolidation Apparatus (FrontLoading Type) exceptthat the data is displayed andacquiredin thedigital electronicsystem.

BS1377:4

Automatic Soil Compactor BS EN Rammer the automatic soil compactors is designed to provide a fully automaticuniform compaction of standard / modified and CBR specimens assuring conformity withthereference standard.

Compactor is equipped with programmabledigital counter which allows machine to stop at the preset numbers of blows. The height and weight of therammeris adjustable to suit testrequirements. The drop weight is adjustableto 300 mm drop height and is also adjustableto 450mm drop height.The rammer is circular facedwitha50mmdiameterandisadjustableto2.5kg.or

4.5kg.

An automaticblow pattern ensures effectivecompaction for each layer of soil andtherammer travels across the mould. The table rotates the mould inequalsteps and the number of blows per layercan beset at the beginning of the testby the digital counter. Userdefined blownumberand in-outdistributionis alsoavailable.

A standard proctor / CBR switch,emergency stop and start push buttons are located beside the blow counter.220V, 50-60Hz,1Ph

D   rop Height (mm)-         300-450 (adjustable)

Rammer Weight (Kg)- 2.5-4.5

Dimensions(mm)-        640x340x1506

Weight(Kg)-               135

Power(W)-                  370

IS2720(PARTXXVIII)1966

This apparatus is used for the in placedetermination of thedry densityofcompact,lineandmediumgrainedsoilsandforlayers notexceeding500mmthickness.Thecompleteapparatus consistsoneeachofSmallsandpouringcylinder,3litrecapacity fitted with conical funnel and shutter. Cylindercalibrating container, internal dia 100mm and 150mm height.

Accessories:

Metaltray,300mmsquareand40mmdeepwithhole. Note:

SandpouringcylinderMedium(150mm)andLarge(200mm) as perIS 2720 (P-XXVIII) also available.

ASTMD1556-AASHTOT 191

Specification:

Usedtodeterminethein-situdensityoffinegrained compactedsoil. The test consist in digging a hole into the ground andthen collect, dry and weight the sampled soil. Theholeis thenfilledwithdrysandfromtheconecontainer.The apparatus consist of a double metal cone, oneplastic5ltsjar&a metaltraywithcentrehole.Sizeoftheconeis6(165.1mm) Note:

Onrequest12(305mm)SandDensity Cone Apparatus isalso suppliedatanextracost.

IS2720(PARTXIII)

Theapparatuscomprisesofthefollowing. Loading Unit:

Supplied with load yoke with direct andlever system for applying load. Normal stress capacity 8 kg/sq. cm. Load isapplied either directly or through a counter balanced detachable lever.Provision is made for the load to be appliedeither through a steel ball recessedin the loading pad or direct through a boss on theprecalibrated loading yoke. The loadingunitisprovidedwith Vstrips and roller strips forfrictionless movementof shear box housing.

ShearBoxAssembly:

Comprising direct shear box in twohalves for a square specimen size 60 x 60 x 25mm one pair of plain gripper plates, One pair of perforated gripperplates, one pair of porous stones, one top of loading pad.

ShearBoxHousing:

Accommodatesthedirectshearboxassembly.Complete withtwoballrollerstrips.

Specimen cutter: for cutting 60x 60 x 25mm. Specimen formlarger samples.Set of weightsto giveanormalstressof 3kg/sa.cm.Through larger as following:

Completesetasabovebutwithoutprovingring.Netweight 140 kg.

EssentialAccessories:

Highsensitivitycompressionprovingring.Cap200kg. One consolidation dialgauge0.01mmx25mmandone straindial gauge 0.01mm x 25mm OptionalExtras:Additionalsetofweightstogiveanormalstressof5 kg/cm2. Soil sampler for 60mm x 60mm specimenandtestformspadof50.

Spares:

Porousstonefor60mmx60mmsizesampleavailable in pairs.

Unit is electrically operated togivethefollowing 12rates orstrains.1.25,0.625,0.25,0.125,0.05,

0.025,0.01,0.005,0.002,0.001,0.004and

0.0002mm/min.Theapparatusissuitableforoperationon230VoltsSinglePhaseA.C.Supply.

IS2720(PARTX)ASTMT 208

Thisis a motorized instrument fordeterminingtheunconfined compression strengthofsoilspecimensof dia. ranging from 38 to 100mm. Load on thesample is applied gradually by aloadframe andloads are measuredon a sensitive proving ring attached to the load frame.

Specification:

Comprises a screw operated load frame,cap.5000kg with a gear box and motor drivegiving1.25, 1.5, 2.5mm/min. Rates of strain, a pair of coneseating, adaptor for provingring,andstaindialgauge bracket.Supplied with one pair of male/female coning tools for38mmdiasamples butwithout ring and dial gauge. Suitable for operation on

230V,SinglePhase A.C.Supply. Accessories:

Coningtoolsinpairs(Male&Female)forsampleshavingdiameter38,50,75&100mm

ISSpecification:

Thisis used for determination of in situ dry density of natural or compacted finegrainedsoil,freefromaggregates.A cylindricalcutterisusedtoextractasampleofthesoilwiththehelpof adolly andrammer. From the weight, densityand themoisture,and dry density of the soilisreadycalculated.

Itconsistsoneeachof:cylindricalcorecuttermodeofsteel,127.3mm.Longand100mminternaldiameter.Steeldolly,25mm highwithaliptoenableittobelocatedontopofthe core cutter, rammer with detachable steel rod.

Spare,OptionalExtraandAccessories:

1.      corecutter100mmi.d.x175mmlong

2.      3.      Testformpadof50.

This apparatus is used for measuringpore water pressure and poreair pressurein soils. This is as per the principals outlined in the book" measurement of soil properties in triaxial tests byA.W. BISHOP and D.J. HENKEL. This is usedas an accessories for triaxialtest apparatus.

Specification:

Theapparatusconsistsofapanelforwallmountingonwhicharefitted

1.0 to 10kg/cm sq x 0.1kg cm. sq. apressure gauge, bourdontube type15cmdia.

Manometer: Glass u-tubemanometer for measuring low positive porepressuresnegative poremeasuresandcheckingzeroerrorof pressure gauge.It is provided with a mercury trap (mercury suppliedatextra cost.)NullindicatormadeoutofcleartransparentPerspexwithmercurytrap andcursortoindicatethemercurylevel.Burette:50mlburetteformeasuringthevolumechangeinthesoilspecimen. Pressure pump fitted with foursleevepackedvalves,operatedbymeansofahandwheelontheendofthepistonrod which is threadedthrough the pump cap and gives a smooth,fine adjustmentofpressure.

Coppercoilandwaterreservoirisfittedonboardwithcomplete  standassembly.Theunitistestedagainstleaksupto10kg/cmsq.

A.     CBRmould body complete with collar & perforated base plate. Plated Steel 6In.(152.4mm) Dia x    7 In. (177.8mm)Height

B.     SpacerDisc with T handle 515/16 In. Dia (150.8mm) x 2.416 In. (61.4mm)

Height

c.      Annularsurcharge weight2.27kg 

D Slotted surcharge weight2.27kg 

EFilterpaper150mmdiaNo1 Fisherman (Pack of 100circles)

Features:

  DetachableFrame

  Jewellamps indicating direction of motion

  Usefulfor Triaxial and CBR Tests

The LoadFrame consists of a cabinet which houses the gear system and motor with sturdyangle iron frame. the loading is done through the bottom loading platen, whichis carried on a lead screw, which advances upwards. the top load bracket, whichslides over two up right pillars, can be positioned at any desired height andlocked. It carries a screw adapter for standard Proving rings and Load Cells.

            The loading part of the unit isdetachable from the main unit for ease of transport and to avoid damage to thetension rods.

Rates of Strain: 30 fixedspeeds between 0.00048 mm/min and 6.00 mm/min.

Suitablefor operation on 220 V, 50 Hz, single phase, AC supply.

ASingleburette,10ml.Capacity, graduated in

0.05 ml division.

BSingleburette,25ml.capacity, graduated in0.1ml.Division.

CTwinburette,50ml.Capacitygraduated in 0.2 ml divisions.

The unit consists of twoglass graduated burettes of 50ml. 0.2ml. Capacity enclosed in two Perspex tubessealed by two end caps

BS1377-2,ASTMD854

Specification:

Fordeterminingtheparticledensity

(SpecificGravity)of sand,fine aggregate &filler. Capacity25ml, 50ml,100ml,250ml,500ml&1000ml.

IS2720(PARTXV)

Consolidation test is un-dimensionaltest considered extremely important insoil mechanics.Sample taken from adjacent areas of asingle site show differentialsettlement evenwhen testedusing same techniques. Soil of similar strength mayshow varyingconsolidation. Samples are very carefully prepared andverticalsettlement of the specimen in saturated or drainedconditionscarefullyrecordedwhen known load is applied.

Specification:

The standard outfit comprises of thefollowing items. Loading unit, maximumcapacity20kg/cm2.Having a loading yoke connected to alever arm with a counter balancing adjustment and having a lever ratio of 1:1the whole assembly being mounted on asturdy steel frame stand. The loadingunit is so designed that it can be used for consolidation cells of different diameters aswell as different diafloatingringtypeconsolidationcells.

FixedringtypeConsolidometer(Odeometer)cellassembly for testing 60mm dia x 20mm thick specimencomprising: Fixedringforspecimens60mmdiax20mmthickwithguidering.  Topandbottomporousstonesfor60mmdiaspecimen.

Perforated pressure pad, channeled base with water in let andgasketFlanged water jacket, water reservoir with plastic tube and pinchcock.

Setofweightstogiveapressureof10kg/cm.sq.On60mmdiaspecimen,comprising : 7 nos. 0.05 kg/cm2, 5nos. 0.1kg/cm2,6nos. 0.5kg/cm2,and5 nos.1.0 kg/cm2.

Supplied complete as above but without dial gauge.Accessories :

Dialgauge0.002mmx5mm.Extensionpiece,40mmlong,consolidationtest formspadof50 for one dimensional consolidation.

TestingKit

B.     ChlorideTestKit

C.     HardnessTestKit

D.     E.     AlkalinityTestKit

Consists ofatorque headadjustableinheightby meansofalead screwrotatedby a drive wheel to enable the vane to beloweredinto the specimen.Rotation of the vaneis by mean so fanelectrically operated rateofrotatingis1/60 R.P.M.Suitable for operationon230VA.C.Single Phase which operates a wormgeararrangement turning the upper end ofa calibrationtorsionspring, vane dia, rod dia, vanesize & vane height are a sper ISspecifications.

The vane shaft is attached through thehollow upper shaft to a resettablepointer,whichindicatestheangleindicatestheangleof torqueon a dial graduated in degreethe dial reading multipliedby springfactorgivesthetorqueacontainerforsoilsampleisalso supplied&a sampling tube of 38mm. i.d. &150mmlongcanalsobeusedascontainer.

Suppliedwithsetoffoursprings,oneeachofapprox.

2 kgs/cm2, 4kgs/cm2, 6 kgs/cm2 abovein a wooden carrying case.

BS1377-2

Specification:

This method applies for soil containingupto 10% of particles retained on 37.5mm sieve. The equipment is usedto rotatetwogasjarsatapprox.50R.P.M..GlassJar is 1litre in capacitywithrubberbung.

It is a light weight aluminum derrickcan be dismantled fro ease of transpiration .DROPHAMMERANDGUIDEPIPEASSEMBLY

Weight65Kg.Completewithtwoendcapstogiveafreefallof75cmthedrophammer

in

12.5mm division and isusedwithneedlesof smaller areas. Needle pointsone eachof 0.25, 0.5,1.0,1.5,2.0,3.5and

 6.0sqcm. And one Tommy pin is supplied. Complete as above in a wooden carrying case

Entek Soil Testing Equipments are used for understanding andinvestigating the physical/mechanical properties, critical characteristicbehaviors, performance of soil, unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures duringcompression, shear or inner liquid flow under dynamic and vibrating loadingconditions. Soil characteristics are also used for decidingthemostsuitablemethodforexcavatingundergroundtunnels.The soil tests provide the engineering firms and construction companies withthe ability to predict the mechanical behavior of soils in order to designfoundations that ensure resistance to forces likely to act upon it, includingany unusual / extreme events such as earthquakes or hurricanes, thus providinga safe environment for peopleinoraroundthestructures.

 Entek Soil Testing Equipment's are used for understanding andinvestigating the physical/mechanical properties, critical characteristicbehaviors, performance of soil, unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures duringcompression, shear or inner liquid flow under dynamic and vibrating loadingconditions. Soil characteristics are also used for decidingthemostsuitablemethodforexcavatingundergroundtunnels.The soil tests provide the engineering firms and construction companies withthe ability to predict the mechanical behavior of soils in order to designfoundations that ensure resistance to forces likely to act upon it, includingany unusual / extreme events such as earthquakes or hurricanes, thus providinga safe environment for peopleinoraroundthe structures.

ENMethyleneBlueTestSet,210-240V50-60HZ

B     1 Filter Paper for Methylene Blue Test :125mm,100 Pcs. /Pack

Setconsistsof

• Highspeedagitatormotor,400/600r.p.m. 
• Stirringpropeller,70mm4flanks.
• Glassburette,50mlx0.1ml 
• Buretteholderandstand.

•                  Filterpaper,1pack(100pcs.), 125mmdia,95g/m2

                  0.20 mm thickness

• Glassrod,8x300mm 
• Plasticbeaker,1000ml 
• Methyleneblue,100g 
• Kaolinite,500g

Specification:

This is for thedetermination of the sub sieve particle distribution in a soil sample by mechanicalanalysis. An analysis of this kind expresses quantitythe proportions by weight of the various sizes ofparticlespresent in the soil. It is recommended as a standardprocedure to use dispersionagent to avoid flocculation.

The apparatus consists of a slidingpanel which moves up anddown by meansof a screw allowing Anderson pipette fixed to it to be raised or lowered vertically. A sedimentation tube is held by a laboratory clamp provided on the stand below the pipette. Thedepth of immersion is measured by a scale graduated in mm at theside ofthe sliding panel. Supplied completewith Anderson pipette10ml. At the side capacity made from glass, anda sedimentationtube also of glass of 500mlcapacity and 50nos.Testformpads.

Accessories&Spares:(onextracost)

1)           Pipette(Andersonpipette)25ml.

2)           tube100ml

3)           pipette10ml

4)           tube500ml

5)           Testformspadof50

The Concrete mixer has been designed formixing small quantities of concrete used in preparation of concrete cubes, fortesting in laboratories. The purpose of the mixer is to smear mechanically the aggregate surface with cement paste uniformly &produce a mix ofuniform consistency. This in turn gives consistentquality of cubes specimenswhen castedinthemoulds.

The Concrete Mixer developed is transportable onwheels. The designof mixing paddles ensure uniform & efficientmixing of cement & aggregatebothindry&wetconditions.Thismachineissuitable for aggregatesizeupto20mm.Theequipmentcanalsobeputtouseformixingofanyothermaterialindry/wet

conditions.ThearrangementhelpstheoperatorstoaccessthepanconEtentsconveniently&emptyingthemixtureafter completion of the operation. The drum is driven off the ribbedbasqe. The lid with mixing paddles clears off the topofthedrumtoprovidemaximumaccesstotheoperator.

MixingCapacity           :           60ltrs

OverallDimension       :           695x875x1200mm

Motor   :           3HP,1445RPM

Powersupply   :           440V,50Hz,3phaseAC   

IV)

Specification:

For determining the liquid limit of soils .This is specially useful to obtain reliable and accurate results of those soil which have low plasticity index. The percentage moisture contents determined when cone with half angle of 15-30 minutes under a total sliding weight of 148 gm penetrates 25mm gives the liquid limit.

IS2720(PARTXVII)

Specification:

Sameas butwithglass tubes of75mm,boretubeis providedwithover flow arrangement for constant headtests.The remaining tubesareusedforfallingheadtest.

It is a fast ,accurate method to derivedirect moisture % ina sample byLoss on Heating Method. Heating arrangementconsists ofa250watt heating lamp withasolid state power stat to control rate of drying and also temperature.

ASTMD4944AASHTOT217

Specification:

The unit consists of apressure vessel with clamp for sealing cap, capacity is 20 gms. Rubber sealing gasket, pressure gauge calibrated in percentage moisture content 0-25% x0.25% on the wet weight basis, anelectronic balance for weighing sample, a scoop for measuring carbide reagent, a bottle of reagent, one cleaning brush and a set of 4 steel balls for thorough mixing .Completein highly polishedwoodencarryingcasewithhandle.

ISSpecification:

The cell is useful for testing 38mm diax 76mm high soil specimen. Transparent Perspex chamber with anvil and loading plunger, the cell is easily opened byreleasing fournuts ofthe tie rods. It is leak proof up to 10kg/cm.sq.Fluidpressure.Anoil plug which can alsobe used as an air ventis provided for introducing a thin layer of oil over water. Thisprovideseffective sealing at the plunger for long durationtests. The cell is fitted withfour sleeve packed valves of novolume change type on the base. Thesevalvesareusedforcellpressure,porewater pressure, drainageorbackpressure.The loading plunger of the cell has dialgauge rest.

·       Loading padmade of Perspex for 38mm dia specimens.

·       Pair·       Split·       Sheath·       One·       For syntheticrubber·       Oneplasticdrainagetube.

A.     Waterlevelindicator50mcablelength

B.    Water level indicator100 m cable length 

C    Water level indicator 150 mcable length 

D    Waterlevelindicator200mcablelength

The water level indicators (electriccontact meters) are portable, easy-to-use and reliableinstrumentsfor measuring water level and total depth in bore holes, wells, observation pipes,reservoirs,aswellascontrolofpumpingtests.

Assoonas the measuring probe electrode touches the water surface,the signal indicatoron the instrument lights up with an audible alarm. Thewater level can be read on the measuringtapein meters(m)and centimeters(cm).

TechnicalSpecifications:

Measuring Range                 50m,100m,150m,200m

Accuracy                           1cmforaMeasuringRangeof100m

Reproducibility                    0.5cm

PressureTightness               10Bar(upto50VarPossible)

Probe                                  Chromium-platedBrassStandard

Version                              14mmDia.140 mmLong

Special Version                     10mmDia.320mmLong

Cable                                  Polyethylene with 2 steel cores(Anti-corrosive) with Polyamide-coatedsteel tape,Graduationin millimeters (mm), in centimeters (cm) andnumbering in decimeters In black color, the meters (m) figures are red coloron yellow-green base

Cable Drum                         Hard Rubber, Plastic Materialand TemperatureResistantPowerSupply     3v DC.2Baby-cells each 1.5v

This is fork determining the bearing capacity of subgrades or for compactioncontrol. It also used for rapidly ofsoils in shallow explorationwork.

Specification:                                                                                                                

Consists of a study handle under. Which is fixed asensitiveproving ring.Anextensionpieceisfixedtothebottomoftheprovingringand carries a detachable penetration cone at its tip.Proving ring capacity 100 kg (1kn) and0.002mm dial gaugeprovidedindicates thepenetrationloadapplied.

An optical viewer isprovided to facilitate reading the dial gaugeby the operator. Simplified for single personoperation.A calibration chart is provided for the proving ring. Instrument is complete in a woodencarryingcase

 To the other end of the pointer a plummet is hanged. Rack and pinion arrange mentis provide don the vertical rod for adjusting the height. Supplied with a chart showing relationship between "K and temperature of suspension of soils of varying specific gravity from 2.4 to 2.8 to help in solving stroke equation. Supplied complete with one Perspex plummet one measuring jar and one rider weight for zero adjustment and rider weight for adjusting the pointer to 100%.