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TESTING EQUIPMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Drying, Weighing and Grading

Soil Testing

6th Edition
Rock and Aggregates
Catalogue

Concrete
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Cement

Steel

Asphalt

General
Contents
TESTING EQUIPMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Drying, Weighing and Grading 10 …………………page 16


11 ………………… 23
15 ………………… 30

Soil Testing 16 ………………… 40


19 ………………… 51
22 ………………… 53
24 ………………… 58
26 ………………… 62
27 ………………… 66
28 ………………… 70
30 ………………… 96
33 ………………… 103
34 ………………… 114
35 ………………… 127
38 ………………… 136

Rock and Aggregates 45 ………………… 140


47 ………………… 160
48 ………………… 166

Concrete 50 ………………… 178


54 ………………… 218
55 ………………… 226
58 ………………… 241

Cement 62 ………………… 266


63 ………………… 273
64 ………………… 279
65 ………………… 284

Steel 70 ………………… 298

Asphalt 75 ………………… 326


76 ………………… 342
77 ………………… 361
80 ………………… 371
81 ………………… 380

General 82 ………………… 398


83 ………………… 416
86 ………………… 420

List of stan List of Standards …………………… 434


Controls Copyright 2005
Analytical in Analytical index …………………… 442
No parts of this catalogue may be reproduced Code index Code index …………………… 462
without permission in writing of Controls General con General conditions of sale …………………… 476
Conversion f Conversion factors …………………… 478
Our Company Research & Development
A name, a meaning Our pride and joy
The growing demand for testing, prompted not only by all the
major works under construction (dams, highways, high speed railways
system, tunnels, bridges, etc.) but also by new Standards involving anti-
seismic construction, land protection, and building recovery, has crea-
ted new requirements for the automation of tests and the development
of advanced equipment.

The major contribution to this exceptional growth has been


given by our team of hardware and software specialists as, practically
all new machines and testing systems are electronically controlled.

During the months preceding March 1968, when the com-


pany was founded, we were involved, among other things, with fin-
ding a company name related to our business.
A name that could be understood in all languages, or almost all, and
also easy to pronounce: CONTROLS.

From the beginning, we wanted to operate both domestically


and internationally, in order to best utilize our technical skills and to
best serve the needs of the market. Milan, being strategically located
and having a particularly favourable climate for industrial and com-
mercial growth, was chosen as our base of operation.

At the same time, our international network was taking form,


with the creation of agents, distributors, branches in France, Mexico,
Spain and the United Kingdom, while our R&D Service was developing
new and sophisticated testing systems that have placed us in the fore-
front worldwide.

The recent acquisition of Wykeham Farrance UK, world leader


in the field of advanced geotechnical testing system, has further
strengthened our organization.

Now CONTROLS is an international group and the major


world producer of testing equipment.
Our R&D specialists,
often collaborating
actively with the
academic world, have
developed highly specialized
testing systems
and updated a number
of new products.

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Our Industrial Production Our Industrial Production
Quality and efficiency Quality and efficiency

CONTROLS since its beginning, has been the designer and


manufacturer of its testing machines and accessories which, after
nearly forty years of activity, now numbers several thousands.

This impressive number and the series production are the


way to good quality products at an acceptable cost. This is due to
our production organization based on complete internal standardi-
zation, real time inventory management and a rigorous acceptance
inspection of all parts ordered from outiside suppliers.

A team of expert assembly technicians and meticulous


testing of the final products complete our effort.

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Our Products Our Products
A dynamic reply to today’s testing requirements A dynamic reply to today’s testing requirements

The new VICAMATIC


digital recording
Vicat apparatus.
Up to 16 units can be
connected to PC
for remote control
and processing.

In this page we give you just few examples of some of our The automatic system
advanced products included in this catalogue. based on ADVANTEST 9
for testing under control of
The same attention is given to the quality of our thousands of load/stress, displacement
testing apparatus from the simple slump cone to the most sophistica- and strain.
ted cyclic testing machine. Particularly suitable for fiber
reinforced concrete,
shotcrete, concrete and
rock testing.

The ICT Gyratory Compactor


is one of the new apparatus for
road testing prescribed by Selection of electronic
SHRP/SUPERPAVE and instruments
EN Standards. CONTROLS is entirely designed and
the only European producer produced by our
of this machine. Electronics Department.
More than 12000 CONTROLS
compression testers are used all over the world.
AUTOMAX 5:
one of the best selling automatic compression tester.

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Commercial Organization The International Network
A constant presence in the market Wherever in the World

The worldwide distribution network is completed by the following con-


trolled companies which cover an important part of the world market.
All of them provide as the mother company a complete service to the
customers including after sales, calibration service and technical-commercial coo-
peration.

FRANCE MEXICO
CONTROLS S.à r.l. EQUIPOS DE ENSAYE CONTROLS S.A.

We feel our customers are reassured to know that in wha-


tever part of the world they may be, they can meet with one of our
distributors or agents and receive all the cooperation they need CONTROLS France covers CONTROLS Mexico covers the
concerning testing on construction materials. the home market and the African home market and some other
French speaking countries. countries of Central America.
Our company also offers this valuable service. In most
countries we are present not only with salesmen and specialists but
also with warehouses well-stocked with the equipment most com-
monly requested. Wykeham Farrance Ltd,
the world leader in
the field of soil mechanics
is now part of the
CONTROLS group.

SPAIN UNITED KINGDOM


EQUIPOS DE ENSAYO CONTROLS S.A. CONTROLS TESTING EQUIPMENT Ltd

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The Product Managers
CONTROLS Spain covers CONTROLS UK covers
A team of experts in testing
technology the home market and special the home market including
The Sales and Order Processing Team entirely devoted to the tech- projects in Central and South Ireland and the Commonwealth
This department follows orders nical assistance American countries countries
from their very beginning right up till their final of the clients
delivery. and interpretation
of their requirements.
Contact them for free
qualified support

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After Sales Organization Quality assurance system
An irreplaceable guarantee and Calibration Centre

The Quality assurance system

A quality assurance system conforming to ISO 9001: 2000 has been


installed to ensure full confidence in a range of quality products and tech-
nical support.
As the major supplier of testing equipment used for quality control
it is essential for CONTROLS to operate the same principles in our own pro-
cedure and production methods.

CONTROLS Calibration Centre


Thanks to the quality of our products the need for repair is Since November 1996 CONTROLS
not very frequent. However, in order to resolve such problems has been accredited as a calibration cen-
quickly and efficiently CONTROLS not only has an in house team of tre for compression testing machines
qualified technicians in Italy, France, Spain, Mexico and the UK, but conforming to EN 12390-4, BS 1610-
also has an extensive world wide network of distributors and agents 1881 by SIT which is a member of the
who also provide this service. EUROPEAN ACCREDITATION LABORATO-
RIES (EAL) which comprises

DENMARK : DANAK
FINLAND : FINAS
FRANCE : COFRAC
GERMANY : DKD
IRELAND : ILAB
ITALY : SIT
THE NETHERLAND : RVA
NORWAY : Norvegian Metrology
and accreditation service
SPAIN : ENAC
SWEDEN : SWEDAC
SWITZERLAND : SAS
UNITED KINGDOM : UKAS

Certificates and reports issued by bodies accredited by EAL


are considered to have the same degree of credibility and
are accepted by the above countries.

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The on-site training
Our team of skilled
professionals are available
The Service Team to carry out intensive
A group of experienced professionals on-site training.
who are capable not only to repair and install
the machines, but to suggest the best labora-
tory set up and train laboratory technicians.

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Introducing the Catalogue
TESTING EQUIPMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Drying, Weighing and Grading 10 / 11 / 15

Soil Testing 16 / 19 / 22 / 24 / 26 / 27
28 / 30 / 33 / 34 / 35 / 38

Rock and Aggregates 45 / 47 / 48

Concrete 50 / 54 / 55 / 58

Cement 62 / 63 / 64 / 65

Steel 70

Asphalt 75 / 76 / 77 / 80 / 81

General 82 / 83 / 86

14 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Drying, Weighing and Grading

INTRODUCTION

Ovens, balances and test sieves with related


accessories are common equipment that are indi-
spensable for all laboratories for construction mate-
rials. We propose a wide range of models which
satisfy the requirement of all main International
Standards and particularly the EN 932-5 “Tests for
general properties of aggregates – Part 5: Common
equipment and calibration.”
Contents
Drying, Weighing
and Grading
10 Drying Samples
Laboratory ovens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Hot plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Air drier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Microwave oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Melting pot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Climatic chambers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Muffle furnaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

11 Weighing Samples
Electronic analytical balances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Standard calibration masses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Mechanical balances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Specific gravity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

15 Sample grading
Sieves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Sieve shakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Riffle boxes and sample splitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Bar sieves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Testing equipment for the construction industry 17


10 Drying Samples
General purpose drying ovens DRYING, WEIGHING AND GRADING

GENERAL PURPOSE DRYING OVENS

General description

These ovens have been specially designed


for the testing laboratories of the construc-
tion industry. The interior is made from zinc
coated steel and the exterior is robustly con-
structed in enamelled steel insulated with
40 to 50 mm thick mineral wool.
Temperature control by precision analogue
or digital thermoregulator/indicator.
Supplied complete with 3 shelves.
The models we propose are available in the
following versions:
- 100 to 400 litres capacity
- Natural or forced convection
- Temperature range from ambient to
200°C
10-D1391/D
- Analogue or digital thermostat /indicator
- 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
or 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. on request.
General specifications

Nominal 100 l 220 l 400 l


capacity models models models

B Dimensions
- internal (mm) 436x435x500 984x435x500 984x435x935
- external (mm) 705x565x700 1235x565x700 1148x715x1320
Wattage (W) 1500 3000 4000
A Weight (kg) 75 125 185

Available models

 Code Capacity Natural Forced Digital Voltage*


litres convec- convec- thermostat/
Detail of the digital control panel
tion tion indicator

10-D1390 100 Yes - - 230V/50-60Hz


10-D1390/D 100 Yes - Yes 230V/50-60Hz
10-D1390/AD 100 - Yes Yes 230V/50-60Hz
10-D1390/A 100 - Yes - 230V/50-60Hz
10-D1391 220 Yes - - 230V/50-60Hz
10-D1391/D 220 Yes - Yes 230V/50-60Hz
10-D1391/AD 220 - Yes Yes 230V/50-60Hz
10-D1391/A 220 - Yes - 230V/50-60Hz
10-D1392/AD 400 - Yes Yes 230V/50-60Hz

* All single phase.

Spare parts

10-D1390
s10-D1390/1
Spare tray for 100 l cap. ovens

s10-D1391/1
Spare tray for 200 and 400 l cap.
ovens

18 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Drying Samples 10
DRYING, WEIGHING AND GRADING Laboratory ovens

HEAVY DUTY ALL STAINLESS STEEL General description


LABORATORY OVENS
Especially suited for soil, aggregate and
q STANDARD asphalt testing, this advanced model featu-
EN 932-5, EN 1097-5
res all stainless steel internal and external
lining, with 60 mm thick insulation, fast
ASTM C127, C136 - D558, D559, D560,
heat up, easy to read digital control and
D698, D1557, D1559 forced convection airflow for uniform tem-
BS 1377:1 - 1924:1 / UNE 103300 perature throughout the oven chamber. - Digital PID control system
- Over temperature protection
Easy to slide shelves. 200°C maximum tem-
- Stainless steel internal
perature. and external lining “linen patterned”
Three models available: - Forced convection airflow
- 250 l cap. (code 10-D1396) - 200°C max. temperature
- 450 l cap. (code 10-D1397) - High temperature uniformity
and precision
- 780 l cap. (code 10-D1398)

Detail of external stainless


lining: “linen patterned” resistant
to scratches and shocks

Spare parts

s10-D1396/1
Spare tray for 10-D1396 oven

s10-D1397/1
Spare tray for 10-D1397 oven

s10-D1398/1
Spare tray for 10-D1398 oven

10-D1397

General specifications

 Code Capacity Wattage Internal approx. External approx. No. of Weight


litres W dimensions dimensions doors / Trays approx. kg
mm (wxdxh) mm (wxdxh)

10-D1396 250 2000 600x600x700 800(1)x720x1000 1/3 70


10-D1397 450 3000 810x700x800 1015(1)x860x1130 2/3 100
10-D1398 780 4500 1000x650x1200 1200(1)x770x1500 2/3 160

Voltages: 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. except 10-D1398, 380 V, 50-60 Hz, 3 ph.
(1) Except control panel

Testing equipment for the construction industry 19


10 Drying Samples
Hot plates DRYING, WEIGHING AND GRADING

GENERAL UTILITY HOT PLATES

 10-D1402
Hot plate, 160 mm dia., multiposi-
tion switch. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

 10-D1402/A
Hot plate, 160 mm dia., bimetallic
thermostat. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

Used in the laboratory for a large variety of


applications. Two versions available: tempe-
rature control by a multiposition switch
(10-D1402) or by bimetallic thermostat
(10-D1402/A).
10-D1402, 10-D1402/A
Plate diameter: 160 mm
Wattage: 1000 W
AIR DRIER
B Overall dimensions:
260x260x135 mm  10-D1425
A Weight approx.: 3 kg Warm-air drier.
1100 W, 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.

Used to dry small quantities of soil and


aggregate particles and useful for other
general laboratory purposes. Specifically
used in the surface drying of aggregates. 10-D1425

A Weight approx.: 1.5 kg

CAST IRON RECTANGULAR HOT PLATES Specifications 10-D1401 10-D1401/A

 10-D1401 Plate dimensions mm 200x300 300x400


Max. temperature °C 400 400
Hot plate 200x300 mm. Power, W 1500 2400
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. Overall dimensions mm 200x300x200 300x400x200
Weight approx. kg 15 20
 10-D1401/A
Hot plate 300x400 mm.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

Strong and robust in construction. The cast


iron plate, non-deformable, feature long
lasting working life and better performances.
Fitted with bimetallic thermoregulator.

10-D1401/A

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Drying Samples 10
DRYING, WEIGHING AND GRADING Microwave ovens / Air drier
Melting pot / Climatic chamber

MICROWAVE OVEN MELTING POT CLIMATIC CHAMBERS

 10-D1424  10-D1403  10-D1428


Digital microwave oven, 30 litres Melting pot. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. Climatic chamber 700 litres capa-
capacity. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. city, temperature range –25 +60°C.
Used to melt wax and similar materials. The 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
Particularly suitable for high speed drying temperature is set and maintained at the
applications in the laboratory, such as desired value. Adjustable electronic ther-  10-D1428/A
drying, conditioning, pre-heating and moi- moregulator and pilot lamp fully isolated
Climatic chamber 700 litres capa-
sture determination. They provide a fast conforming to CE requirements. Supplied
complete with cover. city, temperature range –25 +60°C,
and accurate drying action.
humidity range from 10 to 95%
Output power: 90 W / 900 W Specifications
Used to condition the Duriez specimens.
Internal dimensions:
358x365x246 mm approx. Capacity: 5 litres approx.
General description and specifications
B Outside dimensions: Temperature range: +30 / +150°C
547x528x339 mm approx. Power: 700 W Stainless steel construction, isolation by
A Weight approx.: 26 kg B Dimensions: internal 200 mm dia. x high density polyurethane, 4 internal shel-
160 mm high, external 285 mm dia. x ves, max. capacity 60 kg each.
275 mm high
A Weight approx.: 2.7 kg Temperature range: -25 +60°C
Temperature accuracy: ± 1°C
Humidity range: from 10 to 95%
(10-D1428/A model only)
Humidity accuracy:
± 5% (10-D1428/A model only)
Control system: digital controller for
temperature and humidity (10-D1428/A
model only). Suitable for programming of
climatic cycles
Power: 2200 W approx.
B Dimensions (wxdxh):
- internal 600x670x1300 mm
- external 720x800x2020 mm
10-D1424 10-D1403
A Weight approx.: 180 kg

Accessories

s10-D1428/1 RS 232 serial output


for transmission of data

s10-D1428/A1 RS 232 serial out-


put for transmission of humidity data

10-D1428 10-D1428

Testing equipment for the construction industry 21


10 Drying Samples
Muffle furnaces DRYING, WEIGHING AND GRADING

 10-D1418/A
Muffle furnace 1200°C max. tem-
perature. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

 10-D1418/AZ
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

q STANDARD
EN 196-2

General description and specifications

Used for determining the loss on ignition


of cement and building lime.

10-D1418
Max. temperature: 1200°C
Inside dimensions:
210x280x145 mm (lxwxh)
MUFFLE FURNACES Power: 4.2 kW
 10-D1418 B Outside dimensions: 510x650x650 mm
Muffle furnace 1100°C max. A Weight approx.: 70 kg 10-D1419

temperature. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.


 10-D1419
Muffle furnace 1100°C max.
General description and specifications
temperature. High capacity, floor
Used for high temperature heating and mounting model.
drying. 220-380 V, 50-60 Hz, 3 ph.

Max. temperature: 1100°C Specifications


Inside dimensions:
Max. temperature: 1100°C
210x320x145 mm (lxwxh)
Inside dimensions:
Power: 3.9 kW
300x220x500 mm (wxhxd)
B Outside dimensions: 510x750x660 mm
Electronic thermoregulator and 24
A Weight approx.: 89 kg hour timer
Power: 9 kW
B Outside dimensions:
750x1650x1100 mm (wxhxd)
10-D1418/A
A Weight approx.: 400 kg

22 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Weighing Samples 11
DRYING, WEIGHING AND GRADING Balances and scales

Introduction

Balances are a general pur- How to select balances Minimum mass of sample
pose laboratory apparatus used for sieve analysis (1)
either for soil, aggregates, cement, Where not specified by the relevant stan- Nominal size Minimum mass
dards, the tables given below may be used to of material of sample
concrete and asphalt testing.
select the appropriate balance conforming mm kg
Controls supply a wide range of to the general specification for balances
models suitable for different appli- given in the ASTM D4753-95, BS 1377:Part 63 50
cations ranging from the central 1, and EN 932-5. 50 35
laboratories field use, educational Very often a single specification requires 40 15
etc. Electronic models are now balances having a readability and tolerance 28 5
20 2
recommended assuring better of 0.1% of the specimen mass to be mea- 14 1
performance, with simplicity in use sured which is another suitable choice cri- 10 0.5
for a reasonable cost. teria. 6 0.2
Battery operated models are Other standards covering aggregates and 5 0.2
particularly suitable for field use. We granular materials in general give informa- 3 0.2
tion about the quantity of aggregate to be <3 0.1
also propose a range of accessories
tested depending upon its size (UNI 8520
and calibration weights to periodi- part 5, BS 812: part 1, BS 598 etc.). The dif- (1) BS 812:1
cally check the balances. ferent standards give practically the same
recommendation so we have included this
information in a separate table.

Selection guide conforming to ASTM - BS - EN Standards

Weighing ranges Standards Readability Accuracy


(min. capacity) (scale interval (Tolerance)>
or digit)

20 to 200 g ASTM C114 0.2 mg ± 0.2 mg


(Cement Testing)

200 g ASTM D4753 (GP2) 0.1 g ± 0.2 g


BS 1377:1 0.001 g ± 0.005 g
EN 932-5 0.001 g ± 0.005 g

1200 g ASTM D4753 (GP2) 0.1 g ± 0.2 g


BS 1377 0.01 g ± 0.05 g
EN 932-5 0.01 g ± 0.05 g

2000 g ASTM D4753 (GP5) 1g ±2g


BS 1377 0.1 g ± 0.3 g
EN 932-5 0.1 g ± 0.3 g

5000 g ASTM D4753 (GP10) 5g ±5g


BS 1377 0.5 g ±1g
EN 932-5 0.5 g ±1g

10000 g ASTM D4753 (GP10) 5g ±5g


BS 1377 1g ±3g
EN 932-5 1g ±3g

25000 g ASTM D4753 (GP10) 5g ±5g


BS 1377 5g ± 10 g
EN 932-5 5g ± 10 g

50000 g ASTM D4753 (GP10) 50 g ± 50 g


BS 1377 10 g ± 20 g
EN 932-5 10 g ± 30 g˙

Testing equipment for the construction industry 23


11 Weighing Samples
Electronic analytical balances DRYING, WEIGHING AND GRADING
Electronic precision top loading balances

ELECTRONIC ANALYTICAL BALANCE ELECTRONIC PRECISION


TOP LOADING BALANCES
The model we propose is particularly suita-
ble for cement - heat of hydration testing - Single pan analytical balance
where a very high accuracy is requested.
digital reading
 11-D0613/B
The models we propose, very simple to ope-
Electronic analytical balance 210 g rate and ideal for central laboratories cover
capacity, 0.1 mg readability. a range from 330 g to 60000 g.
110-230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
General specifications

Zero tare for the whole range


by push button
Percentage display of the tare used
Built-in calibrated mass for automatic
full scale calibrating operation
Data output RS 232 C
Under balance weighing facility
comprising specific gravity software
Voltage: 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
Automatic changeover of scale
sensitivity (dual range models only)

11-D0613/B

General specifications

Capacity: 205 g
Readability: 0.1 mg
Tolerance: ± 0.3 mg
Tare range: by subtraction up to full 11-D0629 11-D0628
capacity
Display: LCD seven segments
n o t e
Data interface: bi-directional RS 232,
selectable baud rate For 110 V, 60 Hz voltage use adapter 11-D0628/3 (see accessories).
Facility for weighing underneath  Code Capacity Readability Pan Weight
the balance and tolerance dimension approx.
Power supply:
11-D0628 330 g 0.001 g 110 mm dia. 6.5 kg
230/115 V AC, 50-60 Hz
11-D0629 2200 g 0.01 g 160 mm dia. 6.5 kg
Pan dia.: 80 mm 11-D0629/A 4100 g 0.01 g 160 mm dia. 6.5 kg
B Dimensions: 194x325x315 mm 11-D0630 4500 g 0.1 g 160 mm dia. 6.5 kg
11-D0630/B 8000 g 0.1 g 190x210 mm 7.5 kg
A Weight approx.: 8.5 kg 11-D0631/B 12000 g 0.1 g 320x210 mm 8 kg
11-D0631/E 15000 g 1g 320x210 mm 8 kg
11-D0631/F 16000 g 0.1 g 320x210 mm 8 kg
11-D0631/C 30000 g 1g 320x210 mm 8 kg

24 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Weighing Samples 11
DRYING, WEIGHING AND GRADING Electronic precision top loading balances -
Dual range models / Electronic precision platform balance

ELECTRONIC PRECISION TOP LOADING BALANCES - DUAL RANGE MODELS


(AUTOMATIC CHANGEOVER OF SCALE SENSITIVITY)
ACCESSORIES
 Code Capacity Readability Pan Weight
and tolerance dimension approx. Serial printers

11-D0630/C 600/4500 g 0.01/0.1 g 160 mm dia. 7.5 kg These palm size light weight digital
11-D0630/D 800/5500 g 0.01/0.1 g 160 mm dia. 7.5 kg printers are ideal either for laboratory
11-D0631/G 1000/10000 g 0.1/1 g 190x210 mm 7.5 kg or field use. They are available in three
11-D0631/L 4500/30000 g 0.1/1 g 320x210 mm 8 kg versions:

 82-P0172
Digital printer mains operated
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
- All models fitted with RS 232 C data
output and under balance weighing  82-P0172/Z
facility and software (except platform
balances) Digital printer mains operated
110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

 82-P0172/A
Digital printer with rechargeable
internal battery or standard battery

 82-P0172/1
Cable for RS 232 connections

11-D0631/D 11-D0631/L

ELECTRONIC PRECISION PLATFORM BALANCE

 Code Capacity Readability Pan Weight


and tolerance dimension approx. 82-P0172

11-D0631/D 60000 g 1g 400x500 mm 12 kg General specifications

Note. The platform balance can be fitted with hydrostatic weighing attachment. Printing method: serial dot impact
See accessory 11-D0631/1
Font: 5x8 matrix
No. of columns: 24
Paper width: 57.5 mm
Interface: Serial RS 232 C
B External dimensions:
120x172x100 mm
A Weight approx.: 1 kg

 11-D0631/1
Hydrostatic weighing attachment
for platform balance 11-D0631/D

 11-D0628/3
11-D0630 with 82-P0172 printer Adapter for 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

Testing equipment for the construction industry 25


11 Weighing Samples
Battery operated balances DRYING, WEIGHING AND GRADING

BATTERY OPERATED TOP PAN AND PLATFORM BALANCES

These precise, economical and very easy to use balances are ideal for both central and site
laboratories. Most of them are fitted with RS 232 C output so they can be connected to
digital printers or PC to process data. Using the AC adapter they can also be mains opera-
ted. Strong and robust, fitted with strain gauge cells with large backlit display, they can
operate from 0 to 40°C. Other general specifications are given in the following table.

sCode Capacity Reada- Tolerance Pan dimension Weight Power RS 232 C


bility supply

11-D0641 600 g 0.01 g ± 0.02 g 115 mm dia. 0.9 kg (1) Yes


11-D0641/C 600 g 0.2 g ± 0.04 g 110 mm dia. 0.5 kg (1) No
11-D0641/E 1500 g 0.5 g ±1g 132x160 mm 0.5 kg (1) No
11-D0641/F 3000 g 0.1 g ± 0.2 g 115 mm dia. 0.9 kg (1) Yes
11-D0641/G 7500 g 0.1 g ± 0.1 g 200x200 mm 4 kg (2) Yes
11-D0643 10000 g 0.5 g ± 1.5 g 250x210 mm 3.5 kg (2) Yes
11-D0643/A 15000 g 0.5 g ± 1.5 g 210x210 mm 2.6 kg (2) Yes
11-D0643/B 20000 g 1g ±3g 250x210 mm 3.5 kg (2) Yes

Note. All models are supplied complete with AC adapter for 230 V, 50-60 Hz. The batteries are not included.
(1) Alkaline batteries and AC adapter (2) Rechargeable batteries and AC adapter

- Battery and mains operated


with adaptor

11-D0643/B 11-D0643

BATTERY OPERATED TOP PAN AND PLATFORM BALANCES

Strong and robust, fitted with strain gauge cells with large backlit display, they can opera-
te from 0 to 40°C. Other general specifications are given in the following table.

sCode Capacity Reada- Tolerance Platform Weight Power


bility dimension supply
11-D0641 11-D0645 30 kg 5g ±5g 330x450 mm 11 kg (1)
11-D0646 30 kg 10/20* g ± 10 g 300x330 mm 5.25 kg (1)
ACCESSORIES FOR BATTERY OPERATED 11-D0646/A 60 kg 20 g ± 20 g 360x450 mm 11.5 kg (1)
BALANCES AND SCALES 11-D0646/B 60 kg 5g ±5g 430x530 mm 13.2 kg (1) (3)
11-D0648 100 kg 10 g ± 30 g 430x530 mm 13.2 kg (2)
11-D0648/B 300 kg 50 g ± 150 g 500x600 mm 26.8 kg (2)
 11-D0640/1Z
AC adapter 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. (1) Alkaline batteries and AC adapter (2) Rechargeable batteries and AC adapter
(3) Complete with RS 232 C serial port for PC or printer
Note 1. Models 11-D0645 and 11-D0648 are supplied with vertical support for
digital display. Note 2. All models are supplied complete with AC adapter for 230 V,
50-60 Hz. The batteries are not included
* 10 g up to 15 kg and 20 g from 15 to 30 kg

26 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Weighing Samples 11
DRYING, WEIGHING AND GRADING Standard calibration masses

11-D0646/A

WOODEN BOX FOR WEIGHTS

 11-D0708
Wooden box for single weights up
to 500 g

 11-D0708/1
Same as above but for 1 kg weight

 11-D0708/2
Same as above but for 2 kg weight
11-D0648 fitted with vertical support 11-D0700/C - D0707/C
 11-D0708/3
Same as above but for 5 kg weight
STANDARD CALIBRATION MASSES

Used for the periodic checking of the balances. Class M1(1), brass weights tolerance ± 50  11-D0708/4
ppm at 1 kg level. Same as above but for 10 kg weight
The standard weights class M1 (code 11-D0700/C to 11-D0707/C) are supplied complete
with manufacturer certificate of conformity. The calibrated weights (code 11-D0700/C1 to
11-D0707/C1) are supplied complete with SIT (EAL) calibration certificate and wooden box.

Weight Class M1 Tole- Class M1


sCode rance complete with SIT (EAL) calibration
(mg) certificate and wooden box

50 g 11-D0700/C ±3 11-D0700/C1
100 g 11-D0701/C ±5 11-D0701/C1
200 g 11-D0702/C ± 10 11-D0702/C1
500 g 11-D0703/C ± 25 11-D0703/C1
1 kg 11-D0704/C ± 50 11-D0704/C1
2 kg 11-D0705/C ± 100 11-D0705/C1
5 kg 11-D0706/C ± 250 11-D0706/C1
10 kg 11-D0707/C ± 500 11-D0707/C1
11-D0708 - 11-D0708/4
(1) Other calibration masses class F1 and F2 available on request.

Note. These weights are supplied with manufacturer’s certificate of conformity spe-
cifying characteristics class and tolerances. The certificate is traceable to SIT standard.

Testing equipment for the construction industry 27


11 Weighing Samples
Mechanical balances DRYING, WEIGHING AND GRADING

MECHANICAL BALANCES

All these balances have been selected to meet the specifications concerning laboratories in
the construction industry. All models can be used for specific gravity determination.

sCode Description Capacity Accuracy Weight

11-D0600 Cent-O-Gram balance 311 g 0.01 g 2.5 kg


11-D0601 Dial O-Gram balance 310 g 0.01 g 3 kg
11-D0604 Harvard Trip balance 2000 g 0.1 g 3 kg
11-D0605 Triple beam balance 2610 g 0.1 g 3.5 kg 11-D0605
11-D0610 Heavy duty solution balance 20 kg 1g 20 kg

WEIGHTS FOR BALANCES

 11-D0750/1
Cast iron weight 0.5 kg

 11-D0750/2
Cast iron weight 1 kg

 11-D0750/3
Cast iron weight 2 kg

 11-D0750/4
Cast iron weight 5 kg

 11-D0750/5
11-D0610 and 11-D0604 Cast iron weight 10 kg

 11-D0750/6
Brass weight 50 g

 11-D0750/7
Brass weight 100 g

 11-D0750/8
Brass weight 200 g

11-D0601 11-D0600

11-D0750/1-D0750/8

28 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Weighing Samples 11
DRYING, WEIGHING AND GRADING Specific gravity / Density baskets

SPECIFIC GRAVITY
- Immediate calculation
q STANDARD and display of specific
EN 12390-7 / BS 812:2, 1881:114 / gravity at the
UNI 6394-2 touch of a button

 11-D0612/A
Specific gravity frame

General description and specifications

Used in conjunction with a suitable elec-


tronic balance for specific gravity determi-
nation of fresh and hardened concrete and
aggregates. A purpose built robust frame
designed to support the electronic balance.
The lower part of the frame incorporates a
moving platform, which carries the water
container allowing the test specimens to be
weighed in both air and water. The balance
is not included in the apparatus and must 11-D0612/A with accessories
be ordered separately.
Any type of electronic balance fitted with
an under-bench weighing facility can be
used.
The models listed as accessories below are
SPECIFIC GRAVITY  11-D0612/1
ideally suited for use with this specific gra-
DENSITY BASKETS AND TANK Same as above but 250 mm dia.
vity frame.
x 250 mm high
q STANDARD
B Overall dimensions:
500x500x1200 mm approx. ASTM C127 / AASHTO T85 / BS 812:2 /  11-D0612/2
NF P18-554
A Weight approx.: 50 kg Same as above but 200 mm dia. x
180 mm high conforming
Description to NF P18-554
Used in specific gravity tests. Made from  11-D0611/3
Accessories and suitable balances stainless steel. Complete with handles.
Fitted with 3.35 mm mesh size except the
Specific gravity tank
Made from plastic. Identical to that one fit-
s11-D0612/A1 NF model, ≤ 3 mm.
Cradle for holding specimens ted in the 11-D0612/A Specific gravity
 11-D0612 frame. Dimensions 400x400x330 mm
s11-D0630 approx. (lxwxh). Weight 1.7 kg approx.
Digital top pan balance 4500 g x Density basket 200 mm dia. x 200
0.1 g capacity mm high
s11-D0631/E
Digital top loading balance 15 kg x
1 g capacity

s11-D0631/F
Digital top pan balance 16 kg x 0.1 g
capacity

s11-D0631/C
Digital top pan balance 30 kg x 1 g
capacity

The above models incorporate a pro-


gram, which allows specific gravity
results to be calculated and displayed
immediately at the touch of a button.

11-D0612 11-D0611/3

Testing equipment for the construction industry 29


15 Sample grading
Testing sieves DRYING, WEIGHING AND GRADING

Introduction

SPECIFICATIONS STANDARDS b) American

We propose a complete range of full a) European The sieves are conforming to the following
depth testing sieves with 200 mm, standards:
8", 250 mm, 300 mm, 12", 315 mm Conforming to the new European EN stan-
and 450 mm dia., with woven wire dards all sieves for the construction indu- ASTM E11

cloth and perforated plate confor- stry are specified by the following stan- Wire-cloth sieves for testing purposes.
ming to the different standards. On dards:
Note. The sieve specifications are clearly
request we can also supply models marked on the label comprising the serial
EN 933-2
with round holes perforated plate number and other information for the
Test for geometrical properties of aggregates
from 1 to 100 mm dia. Determination of particle size distribution identification and traceability of the pro-
All frames except the 450 mm dia., Test sieves, nominal size of apertures duct as requested by the international spe-
and wire cloth sieves are manufactu- cifications. On request each sieve can be
red from stainless steel. Perforated ISO 3310-1 supplied with a calibration certificate.
plates are made from tinned steel. Test sieves of woven wire cloth
Sieves having the same nominal dia-
meter are designed to nest one in ISO 3310-2
each other. Using 200 mm (8") sie- Test sieves of perforated metal plate
ves it is possible to test up to 1000
ISO 565
g of aggregates and 3000 g with
Nominal size of openings for woven wire
300 mm (12") dia.
and perforated plate sieves.

The most common national standards


including BS 410, NF X11-504, DIN 4187-1,
UNI 2331 - 2333, UNE 7050 are practically
identical to the ISO 3310-1 and 2, except
for some missing openings which have
been included in the list for those users
who prefer to complete or substitute exi-
sting old sets. The new European standards
also specify that: "Sieves with aperture size
of 4 mm and above shall be perforated
plate square hole test sieves. Below that
size they shall be woven wire test sieves."

30 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Sample grading 15
DRYING, WEIGHING AND GRADING Test sieves

ISO 3310-1* TEST SIEVES OF WOVEN CLOTH


The new European standards also specify that: "Sieves with aperture size of 4 mm and above shall be perforated plate square hole test
sieves(1). Below that size they shall be woven wire test sieves."
Nominal sCode sCode sCode sCode sCode
aperture 200 mm dia. 250 mm dia. 300 mm dia. 315 mm dia. 450 mm dia.
38 µm 15-D2360/J 15-D2360/F 15-D3360/J 15-D3360/F 15-D4360
40 µm 15-D2355/J 15-D2355/F 15-D3355/J 15-D3355/F 15-D4355
45 µm 15-D2350/J 15-D2350/F 15-D3350/J 15-D3350/F 15-D4350
50 µm 15-D2345/J 15-D2345/F 15-D3345/J 15-D3345/F 15-D4345
53 µm 15-D2340/J 15-D2340/F 15-D3340/J 15-D3340/F 15-D4340
63 µm 15-D2335/J 15-D2335/F 15-D3335/J 15-D3335/F 15-D4335
75 µm 15-D2330/J 15-D2330/F 15-D3330/J 15-D3330/F 15-D4330
80 µm 15-D2325/J 15-D2325/F 15-D3325/J 15-D3325/F 15-D4325
90 µm 15-D2320/J 15-D2320/F 15-D3320/J 15-D3320/F 15-D4320
100 µm 15-D2315/J 15-D2315/F 15-D3315/J 15-D3315/F 15-D4315
106 µm 15-D2310/J 15-D2310/F 15-D3310/J 15-D3310/F 15-D4310
125 µm 15-D2305/J 15-D2305/F 15-D3305/J 15-D3305/F 15-D4305
150 µm 15-D2300/J 15-D2300/F 15-D3300/J 15-D3300/F 15-D4300
160 µm 15-D2295/J 15-D2295/F 15-D3295/J 15-D3295/F 15-D4295
180 µm 15-D2290/J 15-D2290/F 15-D3290/J 15-D3290/F 15-D4290
200 µm 15-D2285/J 15-D2285/F 15-D3285/J 15-D3285/F 15-D4285
212 µm 15-D2280/J 15-D2280/F 15-D3280/J 15-D3280/F 15-D4280
250 µm 15-D2275/J 15-D2275/F 15-D3275/J 15-D3275/F 15-D4275
300 µm 15-D2270/J 15-D2270/F 15-D3270/J 15-D3270/F 15-D4270
315 µm 15-D2265/J 15-D2265/F 15-D3265/J 15-D3265/F 15-D4265
355 µm 15-D2260/J 15-D2260/F 15-D3260/J 15-D3260/F 15-D4260
400 µm 15-D2255/J 15-D2255/F 15-D3255/J 15-D3255/F 15-D4255
425 µm 15-D2250/J 15-D2250/F 15-D3250/J 15-D3250/F 15-D4250
500 µm 15-D2245/J 15-D2245/F 15-D3245/J 15-D3245/F 15-D4245
600 µm 15-D2240/J 15-D2240/F 15-D3240/J 15-D3240/F 15-D4240
630 µm 15-D2235/J 15-D2235/F 15-D3235/J 15-D3235/F 15-D4235
710 µm 15-D2230/J 15-D2230/F 15-D3230/J 15-D3230/F 15-D4230
800 µm 15-D2225/J 15-D2225/F 15-D3225/J 15-D3225/F 15-D4225
850 µm 15-D2220/J 15-D2220/F 15-D3220/J 15-D3220/F 15-D4220
1 mm 15-D2215/J 15-D2215/F 15-D3215/J 15-D3215/F 15-D4215
1.18 mm 15-D2210/J 15-D2210/F 15-D3210/J 15-D3210/F 15-D4210
1.25 mm 15-D2205/J 15-D2205/F 15-D3205/J 15-D3205/F 15-D4205
1.4 mm 15-D2200/J 15-D2200/F 15-D3200/J 15-D3200/F 15-D4200
1.6 mm 15-D2195/J 15-D2195/F 15-D3195/J 15-D3195/F 15-D4195
1.7 mm 15-D2190/J 15-D2190/F 15-D3190/J 15-D3190/F 15-D4190
2 mm 15-D2185/J 15-D2185/F 15-D3185/J 15-D3185/F 15-D4185
2.36 mm 15-D2180/J 15-D2180/F 15-D3180/J 15-D3180/F 15-D4180
2.5 mm 15-D2175/J 15-D2175/F 15-D3175/J 15-D3175/F 15-D4175
2.8 mm 15-D2170/J 15-D2170/F 15-D3170/J 15-D3170/F 15-D4170
3.15 mm 15-D2165/J 15-D2165/F 15-D3165/J 15-D3165/F 15-D4165
3.35 mm 15-D2160/J 15-D2160/F 15-D3160/J 15-D3160/F 15-D4160
4 mm 15-D2155/J 15-D2155/F 15-D3155/J 15-D3155/F 15-D4155
4.75 mm 15-D2150/J 15-D2150/F 15-D3150/J 15-D3150/F 15-D4150
5 mm 15-D2145/J 15-D2145/F 15-D3145/J 15-D3145/F 15-D4145
5.6 mm 15-D2140/J 15-D2140/F 15-D3140/J 15-D3140/F 15-D4140
6.3 mm 15-D2135/J 15-D2135/F 15-D3135/J 15-D3135/F 15-D4135
6.7 mm 15-D2130/J 15-D2130/F 15-D3130/J 15-D3130/F 15-D4130
8 mm 15-D2125/J 15-D2125/F 15-D3125/J 15-D3125/F 15-D4125
9.5 mm 15-D2120/J 15-D2120/F 15-D3120/J 15-D3120/F 15-D4120
10 mm 15-D2115/J 15-D2115/F 15-D3115/J 15-D3115/F 15-D4115
11.2 mm 15-D2110/J 15-D2110/F 15-D3110/J 15-D3110/F 15-D4110
12.5 mm 15-D2105/J 15-D2105/F 15-D3105/J 15-D3105/F 15-D4105
13.2 mm 15-D2100/J 15-D2100/F 15-D3100/J 15-D3100/F 15-D4100
14 mm* 15-D2096/J 15-D2096/F 15-D3096/J 15-D3096/F 15-D4096
16 mm 15-D2095/J 15-D2095/F 15-D3095/J 15-D3095/F 15-D4095
18 mm* 15-D2091/J 15-D2091/F 15-D3091/J 15-D3091/F 15-D4091
19 mm 15-D2090/J 15-D2090/F 15-D3090/J 15-D3090/F 15-D4090
20 mm 15-D2085/J 15-D2085/F 15-D3085/J 15-D3085/F 15-D4085
22.4 mm 15-D2080/J 15-D2080/F 15-D3080/J 15-D3080/F 15-D4080
25 mm 15-D2075/J 15-D2075/F 15-D3075/J 15-D3075/F 15-D4075
26.5 mm 15-D2070/J 15-D2070/F 15-D3070/J 15-D3070/F 15-D4070
31.5 mm 15-D2065/J 15-D2065/F 15-D3065/J 15-D3065/F 15-D4065
37.5 mm 15-D2060/J 15-D2060/F 15-D3060/J 15-D3060/F 15-D4060
40 mm 15-D2055/J 15-D2055/F 15-D3055/J 15-D3055/F 15-D4055
45 mm 15-D2050/J 15-D2050/F 15-D3050/J 15-D3050/F 15-D4050
50 mm 15-D2045/J 15-D2045/F 15-D3045/J 15-D3045/F 15-D4045
53 mm 15-D2040/J 15-D2040/F 15-D3040/J 15-D3040/F 15-D4040
56 mm 15-D2035/J 15-D2035/F 15-D3035/J 15-D3035/F 15-D4035
63 mm 15-D2030/J 15-D2030/F 15-D3030/J 15-D3030/F 15-D4030
75 mm 15-D2025/J 15-D2025/F 15-D3025/J 15-D3025/F 15-D4025
80 mm 15-D2020/J 15-D2020/F 15-D3020/J 15-D3020/F 15-D4020
90 mm 15-D2015/J 15-D2015/F 15-D3015/J 15-D3015/F 15-D4015
100 mm 15-D2010/J 15-D2010/F 15-D3010/J 15-D3010/F 15-D4010
125 mm 15-D2005/J 15-D2005/F 15-D3005/J 15-D3005/F 15-D4005
Pan and cover 15-D2004/J 15-D2004/F 15-D3004/J 15-D3004/F 15-D4004
Pan only 15-D2003/J 15-D2003/F 15-D3003/J 15-D3003/F 15-D4003
Cover only 15-D2002/J 15-D2002/F 15-D3002/J 15-D3002/F 15-D4002
Frame only 15-D2001/J 15-D2001/F 15-D3001/J 15-D3001/F 15-D4001
Receiver/Separator 15-D2000/J 15-D2000/F 15-D3000/J 15-D3000/F 15-D4000
* Apertures conforming also to BS, NF, DIN, UNE, UNI standards. See introduction (1) See next page

Testing equipment for the construction industry 31


15 Sample grading
Test sieves DRYING, WEIGHING AND GRADING

ISO 3310-2* TEST SIEVES


OF PERFORATED METAL PLATE

- Each sieve
is supplied complete
with certificate
of conformity

Test sieves of perforated metal plate

Nominal sCode sCode sCode sCode sCode


aperture 200 mm dia. 250 mm dia. 300 mm dia. 315 mm dia. 450 mm dia.
4 mm 15-D2550/J 15-D2550/F 15-D3550/J 15-D3550/F 15-D4550
4.75 mm 15-D2545/J 15-D2545/F 15-D3545/J 15-D3545/F 15-D4545
5 mm 15-D2540/J 15-D2540/F 15-D3540/J 15-D3540/F 15-D4540
5.6 mm 15-D2535/J 15-D2535/F 15-D3535/J 15-D3535/F 15-D4535
6.3 mm 15-D2530/J 15-D2530/F 15-D3530/J 15-D3530/F 15-D4530
6.7 mm 15-D2525/J 15-D2525/F 15-D3525/J 15-D3525/F 15-D4525
7.1 mm 15-D2520/J 15-D2520/F 15-D3520/J 15-D3520/F 15-D4520
8 mm 15-D2515/J 15-D2515/F 15-D3515/J 15-D3515/F 15-D4515
9 mm 15-D2514/J 15-D2514/F 15-D3514/J 15-D3514/F 15-D4514
9.5 mm 15-D2510/J 15-D2510/F 15-D3510/J 15-D3510/F 15-D4510
10 mm 15-D2505/J 15-D2505/F 15-D3505/J 15-D3505/F 15-D4505
11.2 mm 15-D2500/J 15-D2500/F 15-D3500/J 15-D3500/F 15-D4500
12.5 mm 15-D2495/J 15-D2495/F 15-D3495/J 15-D3495/F 15-D4495
13.2 mm 15-D2490/J 15-D2490/F 15-D3490/J 15-D3490/F 15-D4490
14 mm 15-D2485/J 15-D2485/F 15-D3485/J 15-D3485/F 15-D4485
16 mm 15-D2480/J 15-D2480/F 15-D3480/J 15-D3480/F 15-D4480
18 mm* 15-D2479/J 15-D2479/F 15-D3479/J 15-D3479/F 15-D4479
19 mm 15-D2475/J 15-D2475/F 15-D3475/J 15-D3475/F 15-D4475
20 mm 15-D2470/J 15-D2470/F 15-D3470/J 15-D3470/F 15-D4470
22.4 mm 15-D2465/J 15-D2465/F 15-D3465/J 15-D3465/F 15-D4465
25 mm 15-D2460/J 15-D2460/F 15-D3460/J 15-D3460/F 15-D4460
26.5 mm 15-D2455/J 15-D2455/F 15-D3455/J 15-D3455/F 15-D4455
28 mm 15-D2450/J 15-D2450/F 15-D3450/J 15-D3450/F 15-D4450
31.5 mm 15-D2445/J 15-D2445/F 15-D3445/J 15-D3445/F 15-D4445
37.5 mm 15-D2440/J 15-D2440/F 15-D3440/J 15-D3440/F 15-D4440
40 mm 15-D2442/J 15-D2442/F 15-D3442/J 15-D3442/F 15-D4442
45 mm 15-D2435/J 15-D2435/F 15-D3435/J 15-D3435/F 15-D4435
50 mm 15-D2430/J 15-D2430/F 15-D3430/J 15-D3430/F 15-D4430
53 mm 15-D2425/J 15-D2425/F 15-D3425/J 15-D3425/F 15-D4425
56 mm 15-D2426/J 15-D2426/F 15-D3426/J 15-D3426/F 15-D4426
63 mm 15-D2420/J 15-D2420/F 15-D3420/J 15-D3420/F 15-D4420
75 mm 15-D2415/J 15-D2415/F 15-D3415/J 15-D3415/F 15-D4415
80 mm 15-D2416/J 15-D2416/F 15-D3416/J 15-D3416/F 15-D4416
90 mm 15-D2410/J 15-D2410/F 15-D3410/J 15-D3410/F 15-D4410
100 mm 15-D2402/J 15-D2402/F 15-D3402/J 15-D3402/F 15-D4402
106 mm 15-D2405/J 15-D2405/F 15-D3405/J 15-D3405/F 15-D4405
125 mm 15-D2400/J 15-D2400/F 15-D3400/J 15-D3400/F 15-D4400

Pan and cover 15-D2004/J 15-D2004/F 15-D3004/J 15-D3004/F 15-D4004


Pan only 15-D2003/J 15-D2003/F 15-D3003/J 15-D3003/F 15-D4003
Cover only 15-D2002/J 15-D2002/F 15-D3002/J 15-D3002/F 15-D4002
Frame only 15-D2001/J 15-D2001/F 15-D3001/J 15-D3001/F 15-D4001
Receiver/Separator 15-D2000/J 15-D2000/F 15-D3000/J 15-D3000/F 15-D4000

* Apertures conforming also to BS and DIN standards. See introduction

32 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Sample grading 15
DRYING, WEIGHING AND GRADING Test sieves

ASTM E11 US SIEVE SERIES ASTM E11 US SIEVE SERIES


WOVEN WIRE CLOTH SIEVES (COARSE) WOVEN WIRE CLOTH SIEVES (FINE)
Aperture sCode sCode Aperture sCode sCode
mm/in. 8" dia. 12" dia. mm/in. 8" dia. 12" dia.
100 mm 4 in. 15-D0100/2J 15-D0100/3J 3.35 mm No. 6 15-D0124/2J 15-D0124/3J
90 mm 3½ in. 15-D0101/2J 15-D0101/3J 2.8 mm No. 7 15-D0125/2J 15-D0125/3J
75 mm 3 in. 15-D0102/2J 15-D0102/3J 2.36 mm No. 8 15-D0126/2J 15-D0126/3J
63 mm 2½ in. 15-D0103/2J 15-D0103/3J 2 mm No. 10 15-D0127/2J 15-D0127/3J
53 mm 2.12 in. 15-D0104/2J 15-D0104/3J 1.7 mm No. 12 15-D0128/2J 15-D0128/3J
50 mm 2 in. 15-D0105/2J 15-D0105/3J 1.4 mm No. 14 15-D0129/2J 15-D0129/3J
45 mm 1¾ in. 15-D0106/2J 15-D0106/3J 1.18 mm No. 16 15-D0130/2J 15-D0130/3J
37.5 mm 1½ in. 15-D0107/2J 15-D0107/3J 1 mm No. 18 15-D0131/2J 15-D0131/3J
31.5 mm 1¾ in. 15-D0108/2J 15-D0108/3J 850 µm No. 20 15-D0132/2J 15-D0132/3J
26.5 mm 1.06 in. 15-D0109/2J 15-D0109/3J 710 µm No. 25 15-D0133/2J 15-D0133/3J
25.0 mm 1 in. 15-D0110/2J 15-D0110/3J 600 µm No. 30 15-D0134/2J 15-D0134/3J
22.4 mm 7/8 in. 15-D0111/2J 15-D0111/3J 500 µm No. 35 15-D0135/2J 15-D0135/3J
19.0 mm 3/4 in. 15-D0112/2J 15-D0112/3J 425 µm No. 40 15-D0136/2J 15-D0136/3J
16.0 mm 5/8 in. 15-D0113/2J 15-D0113/3J 355 µm No. 45 15-D0137/2J 15-D0137/3J
13.2 mm .530 in. 15-D0114/2J 15-D0114/3J 300 µm No. 50 15-D0138/2J 15-D0138/3J
12.5 mm ½ in. 15-D0115/2J 15-D0115/3J 250 µm No. 60 15-D0139/2J 15-D0139/3J
11.2 mm 7/16 in. 15-D0116/2J 15-D0116/3J 212 µm No. 70 15-D0140/2J 15-D0140/3J
9.5 mm 3/8 in. 15-D0117/2J 15-D0117/3J 180 µm No. 80 15-D0141/2J 15-D0141/3J
8.0 mm 5/16 in. 15-D0118/2J 15-D0118/3J 150 µm No. 100 15-D0142/2J 15-D0142/3J
6.7 mm .265 in. 15-D0119/2J 15-D0119/3J 125 µm No. 120 15-D0143/2J 15-D0143/3J
6.3 mm 1/4 in. 15-D0120/2J 15-D0120/3J 106 µm No. 140 15-D0144/2J 15-D0144/3J
5.6 mm No. 3½ 15-D0121/2J 15-D0121/3J 90 µm No. 170 15-D0145/2J 15-D0145/3J
4.75 mm No. 4 15-D0122/2J 15-D0122/3J 75 µm No. 200 15-D0146/2J 15-D0146/3J
4.00 mm No. 5 15-D0123/2J 15-D0123/3J 63 µm No. 230 15-D0147/2J 15-D0147/3J
53 µm No. 270 15-D0148/2J 15-D0148/3J
45 µm No. 325 15-D0149/2J 15-D0149/3J
38 µm No. 400 15-D0150/2J 15-D0150/3J

Pan and cover 15-D0151/2J 15-D0151/3J


Pan only 15-D0152/2J 15-D0152/3J
Cover only 15-D0153/2J 15-D0153/3J
Frame only 15-D0154/2J 15-D0154/3J
Receiver/Separator 15-D0155/2J 15-D0155/3J

Woven wire cloth sieves (coarse) Woven wire cloth sieves (fine)

Testing equipment for the construction industry 33


15 Sample grading
Sieve shakers DRYING, WEIGHING AND GRADING

SIEVE SHAKERS ELECTROMAGNETIC DIGITAL SIEVE SHAKER for the following functions:
FOR SIEVES UP TO 315* MM (12") DIA. - Timer 0-99 min by 1 min steps or conti-
 15-D0409 nuous operation
Introduction Electromagnetic digital sieve shaker - Continuous or intermittent operation
We propose three different models (very important for critical products to
for sieves up to 315 mm dia.
which differ one to another, for the intensify the sieving action reducing the
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. duration of operation)
sieving motion:
- Vertical only for the 15-D0407/B - Adjustable vibration intensity
q STANDARD
model EN 932-5, ISO 3310-1 The shaker is also fitted with antivibration
- Vertical and rotational with con- dampers, which totally isolate the machine
tinuous or intermittent operation This new and advanced sieve shaker fully from work surfaces reducing the noise level.
and adjustable vibration intensity satisfy the standards, which require that
for the 15-D0409 model the test material on any given sieve pro- Specifications
- Vertical, orbital and jarring gresses over the surface of the sieve when
motion for the electromechanical it is agitated. Conforming to ISO 3310-1 it Sieve diameters and capacity: 200, 203,
model 15-D0411. can hold round sieves up to 315 mm dia. 250, 300, and 315 mm dia. up to 12 200
The 15-D0407/B can also be used, The main features of this shaker consists in mm dia. and 9 300-315 mm dia. sieves
removing the upper plate, as a vibra- the multiple vibration motion: plus pan and cover
- Vertical by the electromagnet
ting table for one concrete speci- Power: 400 W approx.
- Rotational by the three laminated
mens. suspension springs in both ways. B Overall dimensions (wxdxh):
The shaker is provided with a microproces- 420x405x1100 mm
sor digital control system with display unit A Weight approx.: 40 kg

Main features
- Multiple sieving motions
- Microprocessor digital control system
- Continuous or intermittent operation
- Adjustable vibration intensity
- Timer
- Antivibration damper system
- Fast clamping

15-D0409

34 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Sample grading 15
DRYING, WEIGHING AND GRADING Sieve shakers

SIEVE SHAKER, ELECTROMAGNETIC TRIPLE MOTION SIEVE SHAKER


MOTOR OPERATED - Vertical two way jarring action
 15-D0407/B - Orbital action
- Quick release clamps
Electromagnetic sieve shaker for  15-D0411 - Positive and efficient sieving motion
sieves up to 315 mm dia. Motorised sieve shaker for sieves up - Sieve timer
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. to 315 mm diameter.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
 15-D0411/Z
Motorised sieve shaker for sieves up
to 315 mm diameter.
110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

General description and specifications

An adaptable sieve shaker designed for use


where large batch sizes, large particle sizes
or varied sieve sizes are required.
This sieve shaker features a unique combi-
nation of jarring and orbital action,
allowing the most positive sieving and gra-
ding. Upper and lower crosshead are adju-
stable to receive and firmly lock the diffe-
rent sizes of sieves. Includes a 30 minute
timer and a continuous-stop-timer opera-
tion switch.
- Sieve capacity:
Ten 200-203 mm (8”) sieves plus pan and
cover
15-D0407/B Eight 250 mm sieves plus pan and cover 15-D0411 with sieves
Six 300 mm (12") or 315 mm sieves plus
General description pan and cover
- Max. sample weight: from 1500 to
The vertical sieving motion is provided by a 4500 g, depending on sieve sizes
very effective electromagnetic unit, which ACCESSORIES -
- Orbital action: 327 oscillations per minu- WET SIEVING ATTACHMENTS
is set to obtain the best result with sand te approx.
and aggregates. Complete with timer. - Jarring action: 40 vertical blows per Used for washing fine materials throu-
minute gh the sieves without any loss of sam-
Specifications - Power: 250 W ple. Applicable to all sieve shaker. It
consists of:
Sieve capacity: up to 12, 200 mm (8") B Overall dimensions:
and up to 8; 300/315 mm dia. sieves plus 540x372x1013 mm Cover combining the locking plate
pan and cover A Weight approx.: Net 75 kg and spray nozzle / Stainless steel
Power: 400 W approx. pan with spout drainage plate
B Dimensions: 496x406x946 mm Location plate / Watertight seals
A Weight approx: 30 kg
 15-D0400/A1
Wet washing sieve attachment
for 200 mm dia. sieves
 15-D0400/A2
Wet washing sieve attachment
for 203 mm dia. (8”) sieves
15-D0400/A1, 15-D0400/A2
A Weight approx.: net 2.5 kg

Testing equipment for the construction industry 35


15 Sample grading
High capacity screen shaker DRYING, WEIGHING AND GRADING

HIGH CAPACITY SCREEN SHAKER SCREEN TRAYS ASTM E11* Intermediate series
* EN/ISO sieve series are available on request
 15-D0420/A Woven wire cloth type sCode Sieve Alterna-
op. tive
High capacity mechanical screen mm
15-D0425 Coarse series
shaker. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
15-D0426/01 4.00 No. 5
 15-D0420/AZ sCode Sieve Alterna- 15-D0426/02 3.36 No. 6
op. mm tive 15-D0426/21 3.15 -
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
15-D0426/03 2.83 No. 7
15-D0425/01 101.6 4" 15-D0426/04 2.38 No. 8
Ideal for sizing large quantities of crushed 15-D0425/02 90.5 3½" 15-D0426/05 2.00 No. 10
stones, sand, gravel, slag, coal, coke, ores, 15-D0425/211 80.0 - 15-D0426/06 1.68 No. 12
15-D0425/03 76.1 3" 15-D0426/61 1.60 -
pellets and similar materials. The screen 15-D0425/04 64.0 2½"
shaker has a capacity of about 30 litres (1 15-D0426/07 1.41 No. 14
15-D0425/41 56.0 - 15-D0426/71 1.25 -
ft3) of sample. Enabling from two to seven 15-D0425/05 53.8 2.12"
separations simultaneously. The vibrating 15-D0425/06 50.8 (•) 2"
unit consists of interlocking spaces, which 15-D0425/07 45.3 1¾" Fine series
support and separate the screen trays. An 15-D0425/71 40.0 -
equal clearance among trays allows an 15-D0425/08 38.1 (•) 1½"
15-D0425/09 32.0 1¾" sCode Sieve Alterna-
independent removal of each tray. Holds six op. tive
screen trays and one dustpan. The screen 15-D0425/10 26.9 1.06" mm
shaker is supplied complete with one dust- 15-D0425/11 25.4 (•) 1"
15-D0425/12 22.6 7/8" 15-D0427/01 1.19 No. 16
pan tray. Screen trays have to be ordered 15-D0425/121 20.0 -
separately 15-D0427/02 1.00 No. 18
15-D0425/13 19.0 (•) 3/4" 15-D0427/03 0.841 No. 20
15-D0425/131 18.0 - 15-D0427/31 0.800 -
Tray dimensions: 457x660x75 mm 15-D0425/14 16.0 5/8" 15-D0427/04 0.707 No. 25
15-D0425/141 14.0 - 15-D0427/41 0.630 -
Power: 250 W 15-D0425/15 13.5 .530" 15-D0427/05 0.595 No. 30
B Dimensions: 584x787x850 mm 15-D0425/16 12.7 (•) 1/2" 15-D0427/06 0.50 No. 35
11.2 7/16"
A Weight approx.: net 170 kg 15-D0425/17
15-D0425/171 10.0 -
15-D0427/07
15-D0427/71
0.420
0.400
No. 40
-
15-D0425/18 9.51 3/8" 15-D0427/72 0.355 -
15-D0425/19 8.0 5/16" 15-D0427/08 0.354 No. 45
Accessories and spares 15-D0425/191 7.1 - 15-D0427/73 0.315 -
15-D0425/20 6.73 .265" 15-D0427/09 0.297 No. 50
15-D0425/21 6.35 1/4" 15-D0427/10 0.250 No. 60
s15-D0420/A1 Dust cover 15-D0425/22 5.66 No. 3½" 15-D0427/11 0.210 No. 70
s15-D0428/9 Dustpan tray 15-D0425/23 4.76 No. 4 15-D0427/111 0.200 -
15-D0427/12 0.177 No. 80
s15-D0428/10 Tray only (•) Standard set recommended by ASTM 15-D0427/121 0.160 -
(without mesh) 15-D0427/13 0.149 No. 100

- Can separate up
to 30 litres (1 ft3)
of aggregate
- Fine mesh trays reinforced

15-D0420/A with trays

15-D0420/A fitted with


15-D0420/A1 Dust cover

36 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Sample grading 15
DRYING, WEIGHING AND GRADING Sieves brushes / Wet washing sieves
Ultrasonic cleansing apparatus

Fine series with reinforcement mesh

sCode Sieve Alterna-


op. mm tive

15-D0428/01 0.125 No. 120


15-D0428/02 0.105 No. 140
15-D0428/21 0.100 -
15-D0428/03 0.088 No. 170
15-D0428/31 0.080 -
15-D0428/04 0.074 No. 200

SIEVES BRUSHES WET WASHING SIEVES

 86-D1672 Used for wet testing of fine granular mate-


Soft hair brush 3 mm dia. BS 812 rials. Two models available. Opening
0.075 mm. Weight approx. 1 kg net.
 86-D1673/G1
Double ended, brass and nylon bri- q STANDARD
stle ASTM E11

 86-D1675  15-D0160
Bristle round brush 30 mm dia. Wet washing sieve 8" dia. by 4"
high
 86-D1685
 15-D0160/1
Nylon sieve brush 33 mm dia.
Wet washing sieve 200 mm dia. by
 86-D1685/G 100 mm high
15-D0405
Double ended nylon sieve brush

ULTRASONIC CLEANSING APPARATUS

Used to achieve a thorough cleaning of test


sieves without causing distortion. This
apparatus is particularly suitable for fine
mesh sieves which could be damaged using
ordinary cleaning methods (brushes or
shocks on frame). Complete with timer,
sieve rack and lid. Two models available sui-
table for sieves up to 200-203 mm dia. and
15-D0160
up to 400 mm dia.

86-D1685, 86-D1675, 86-D1672,


86-D1673/G1, 86-D1685/G Specifications

Models Power Inner tank Voltage Weight


 code W dimension mm approx.
(dia. x h) kg

15-D0405 240 245x130 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 6


15-D0405/B 500 410x200 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 10

Accessories

s11-D0405/3 Cleansing liquid. 5 l cap.

Testing equipment for the construction industry 37


15 Sample grading
Riffle boxes (sample splitters) DRYING, WEIGHING AND GRADING

RIFFLE BOXES (SAMPLE SPLITTERS)

q STANDARD
EN 933-3, BS 812:1, 1377:2, 1924:1

sCode Max. size Slot width No. Capacity Weight MINI SAMPLE SPLITTER
sample (mm) (mm) of slots approx. (dm3) approx. (kg)
 15-D0431
15-D0438 5 7 12 0.24 1.5 Mini sample splitter No. 16x5 mm
15-D0438/A 10 15 12 2 5
15-D0438/B 20 30 10 4.6 19 chutes. Stainless steel.
15-D0438/C 40 50 8 14 23.5 Weight 1.4 kg approx.
15-D0438/D 13 20 10 3 5.5
15-D0438/E 20 25 10 3.9 19
15-D0438/F 25 38 8 9.6 19
15-D0438/G 50 64 8 21 27
15-D0438/H 40 45 8 11.3 23.5

Each riffle box is supplied with 3 metal pans

15-D0431

15-D0438 – D0438/H

16-D1179/A with 86-D1180/1

Accessories

s86-D1180/1 Soil mortar


s16-D1179/A Rubber headed pestle
s15-D0439 Quartering canvas ASTM
C702. Used to reduce field samples of
aggregate to testing size. Size 2x2 m

38 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Sample grading 15
DRYING, WEIGHING AND GRADING Large capacity sample splitter / Bar sieves

LARGE CAPACITY SAMPLE SPLITTER

 15-D0430
Large capacity sample splitter.
UNI, NF and CNR model

Specifications
For aggregate up to 150 mm size
Adjustable openings from: 12.5 mm
with 12.5 mm increments
Clam shell hopper 26 dm3 capacity
Complete with two pans
B Dimensions: Overall height: 991 mm
Hopper size: 737 mm long x 483 mm wide
A Weight approx.: 50 kg

Spare parts

s15-D0430/1 Spare material pan.


Weight 2.3 kg 15-D0430

DETERMINATION OF PARTICLE SHAPE


FLAKINESS INDEX

q STANDARD
EN 933-1 / Also conforming to NF P18-
561, UNI 8520-18, NLT 354

Bar sieves
Used to determine the flakiness index of
the aggregates. Aluminium frame and steel
bars.

sCode Aperture (mm)

47-D0418/01 2.50
47-D0418/02 3.15
47-D0418/03 4.00 47-D0418/1 to 47-D0418/13
47-D0418/04 5.00
47-D0418/05 6.30
47-D0418/06 8.00
47-D0418/07 10.00
47-D0418/08 12.50
47-D0418/09 16.00
47-D0418/10 20.00
47-D0418/11 25.00
47-D0418/12 31.50
47-D0418/13 40.00

A Weight approx.: 3 kg each

Testing equipment for the construction industry 39


Soil Testing

INTRODUCTION

In all sections of civil engineering and par- choice for supplying advanced and high level equip-
ticularly in soil mechanics, the engineer during the ment in the important field of quality control.
design stage must ensure that the analysis of soil The testing equipment in this catalogue has been
properties relate directly to the relevant foundation carefully designed and manufactured to conform to
or structure. Using procedures involving extracting, the most recent specifications and standards.
examining and testing representative samples the
engineer can compute a model very close to the real By combining this with improved skill levels
situation. In recent years we have seen a significant the engineer can reach a higher degree of accuracy
contribution to experimental analysis resulting from and repeatability of test results resulting in total
more sophisticated testing procedures, updating of confidence in the data produced.
many International Standards, and publication of
good testing manuals and procedures. Widely used in materials testing laboratories
around the world, the testing equipment of CON-
CONTROLS have been an active participant TROLS can also be seen in Universities and Technical
in this approach to excellence and are recognised Institutes for the training and education of tomor-
both in Europe and Internationally as the partner of row's geo-technical engineers and technicians.
Contents
Soil Testing
16 Field classification, sampling, and preparation
Soil sampling - Augers and samplers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
28 Geotechnical: Triaxial
Triaxial load frames and cells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Water level indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Oil and water constant pressure system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Pocket penetrometers and vane testers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Stress path triaxial tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Field inspection kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Pressure systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Dynamic penetrometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Pressure indicating panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Extruders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Bladder type air/water pressure system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Soil lathe and trimmers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 De-Airing tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Sample mixers and soil cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Volume change measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Null indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

19 Moisture content
Moisture determination balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Pore water pressure measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Automatic volume change apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Pressure panel assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Desiccators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Consolidation load frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Universal carbide meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Cyclic triaxial testing apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Speedy moisture testers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

22 Classification
30 Geotechnical soil testing data acquisition
Automatic data acquisition and processing system . . . . . .96
Specific gravity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Liquid, Plastic and shrinkage limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Sedimentation / Hydrometer and pipette methods . . . . . . .56
33 Soil compaction

24 Chemical Tests
pH Papers and meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Proctor rammers and moulds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Automatic compactors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Vibration compaction hammer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Chloride and Sulphate content determination . . . . . . . . . .58 Compaction penetrometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Water test kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Relative density test set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Soil colour charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Moisture condition Value (MCV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Determination of soil resistivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

26 Geotechnical: Consolidation
34 CBR
CBR equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Front loading oedometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Load frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Continuous consolidation apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Multispeed tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Field CBR apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

27 Geotechnical: Direct shear


Shear testing machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Accessories to perform Uniaxial and Unconfined
compression tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Impact soil tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Automatic digital shear box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Determination of strength of stabilised soil . . . . . . . . . . . .126

35 Field and laboratory density / bearing capacity


Sand replacement method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Balloon method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Surface soil sampler (core cutter) method . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Field density of undisturbed soil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Plate load testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Measurement of a rolling load deflection by the modified
Benkelman beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Dynamic deformation module of soils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

38 Permeability
Constant and falling head apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Compaction permeameters and stands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Determination of dispersibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Hydraulic conductivity test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Testing equipment for the construction industry 41


16 Field classification, sampling, and preparation
Field soil classification SOIL TESTING

SOIL SAMPLING - HAND AUGERS


AND SAMPLERS

The items we propose are used to obtain


samples that adequately represent each
surface material that is significant to the
project design and construction.

q STANDARD
ASTM D420, D1452 / AASHTO T86, T202 /
CNR a. VI n. 25

Used for general exploration in soil investi-


gation. Made of special plated steel. The "T" 16-T0005/A, 16-T0006/A, 16-T0007/A,
handle with 1 m rod has to be ordered 16-T0008/B, 16-T0008/C, 16-T0008/A, 16-T0010/6
separately.

sCode Description Weight approx. (kg)


Accessories
16-T0005/A Hand auger head 80 mm dia. 2
16-T0006/A Hand auger head 100 mm dia. 2.5
16-T0007/A Hand auger head 150 mm dia. 3 s16-T0005/1 "T" handle
16-T0008/A Spiral soil auger head 25 mm dia. 3
16-T0008/B Dutch soil auger head, Edelman model, s16-T0005/2 Extension rod 1 m
length
70 mm dia., for soft fine soils 2
16-T0008/C Gravel auger head 150 mm dia. 1.3 s16-T0005/3 Chisel
16-T0010/6 Stainless steel sample tube dia. 38x230 mm 0.3

 16-T0010/G s16-T0008/A  16-T0010


Soil prospecting kit Spiral soil auger head 25 mm dia. Sampling equipment to take undi-
s16-T0008/B Dutch soil auger head, sturbed soil sample 38 mm dia.
It comprises all the most popular auger and Edelman model 70 mm dia.
sampler housed in a practical carrying case.
It consists of: s16-T0008/C
Gravel auger head 150 mm dia.

s16-T0005/A Hand auger head 80 mm dia. s16-T0010/6 Stainless steel sample


tubes dia. 38x230 mm (No. 6 pieces)
16-T0010
s16-T0006/A Hand auger head 100 mm dia.
s16-T0010/7 Plastic end caps for sam-
s16-T0007/A Hand auger head 150 mm dia. ple tubes dia. 38x230 mm (No. 12 pieces) Used to take undisturbed soil sample in soft
and fine soils. The apparatus comprises T-
s16-T0010/3 Jarring link handle, Extension rod, Jarring link, Stainless
s16-T0010/8 Hand extruder for sample steel sample tube dia. 38x230 mm length.
tubes dia. 38x230 mm The sample is obtained by percussion, lif-
ting all the upper assembly which slides
s16-T0005/2 Extension rods, 1 m long inside the jarring link and forces the sam-
(No. 6 pieces)
ple tube into the soil.
s16-T0005/1 "T" handle
s16-T0005/5 A Weight approx.: 7 kg
Stillson wrenches (No. 2 pieces)

A Total weight: 50 kg approx.


Accessories

s16-T0010/7 Plastic end cap for


38 mm dia. sample tube

s16-T0010/8 Hand extruder for


38 mm dia. specimens. Weight 1 kg

16-T0010/8 with 16-T0010/6


16-T0010/G

42 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Field classification, sampling, and preparation 16
SOIL TESTING Field soil classification

AUGER POWER HEAD

 16-T0009/C
Auger power head, 1.5 kW
 16-T0009/D
Auger power head, 4.5 kW

Used in conjunction with sampling tubes to


obtain disturbed or undisturbed samples of
soils. The augers are not included and have
to be ordered separately. (See accessories)

Drilling hole dia.:


from 60 to 200 mm for model 16-T0009/C
and from 100 to 350 mm for model
16-T0009/D

A Weight approx.:
8.5 kg for model 16-T0009/C and 22.5 kg
for model 16-T0009/D

Accessories for both models

s16-T0009/C1 Auger 60 mm dia. x 16-T0009/D


1000 mm

s16-T0009/C2 Auger 80 mm dia. x WATER LEVEL INDICATORS


1000 mm
 16-E0096
s16-T0009/C3 Auger 100 mm dia. x
1000 mm Water level indicator, 50 m cable
s16-T0009/C4 Auger 150 mm dia. x  16-E0096/A
1000 mm
Water level indicator, 100 m cable
s16-T0009/C5 Auger 200 mm dia. x  16-E0096/B
1000 mm
Water level indicator, 200 m cable
s16-T0009/C10 Extension rod for
above
General description and specifications

Used for determination of the water level


in boreholes, wells and other open under-
ground structures. Drum mounted, with an 16-E0096
ON/OFF indicator and audio signal when
probe touches water. The sensing portion
of the probe has a stainless steel tip with
plastic shielding to prevent false readings.
Probe diameter of 10 mm allows an easy
passage through 1/2" tubing. Cable is
marked at 1 cm intervals.

Battery operated: 9 V DC
A Weight approx.: 6 kg

16-T0009/C

Testing equipment for the construction industry 43


16 Field classification, sampling, and preparation
Pocket penetrometers / Hand vane testers SOIL TESTING

POCKET PENETROMETERS

DIAL PENETROMETERS

They are offered in three different versions


as shown in the Table. The dial has a max.
value holding system with 0 setting by
push button.

Specifications

Dial diameter: 60 mm
Peak hold feature
16-T0161 16-T0160, T0162

sCode Range kgf/cm2 Plunger(s) dia. mm

16-T0160 0-5 6.35


16-T0162 3-15 6.35
16-T0161(1) 0-6 6.35 – 10 – 15 – 20 – 25

(1) Used for evaluating the angle of internal friction “ϕ” of sandy soils and the cohesion
“c” in clay soils. Dual scale: 0-6 kgf/cm2 for 6.35 mm dia. plunger and 0-11 kg.

STANDARD POCKET PENETROMETERS drying, etc. This penetrometer can be used POCKET HAND VANE TESTERS
both for field and laboratory measures on
 16-T0171 soils having UCS values (Unconfined  16-T0174/B
Pocket penetrometer Compressive Strength) between 0 and 10
Hand vane tester
kgf/cm2. Three different sizes of penetration
range 0-5 kgf/cm2
tips are available: the small one for hard soils,
the medium one for soft and medium soil, q STANDARD
Designed for making field classification of and the large one for soft soil. ASTM D2573
cohesive soils in terms of consistency, shear
strength and approximate unconfined A simple and portable instrument for use
compressive strength. Specifications
by the geotechnical engineer to determine
All stainless steel construction tip dia- in-situ shear strength of cohesive soils. The
B Dimensions: meters (interchangeable): 4.5 mm for device consists of a torque head with direct
20 mm dia. x 173 mm length very hard soil; 6.35 mm for medium and reading scale into which is fitted one of
A Weight approx.: 0.5 kg soft soil; 8.98 for soft soil. two vanes. A max. reading pointer makes
Supplied complete with plastic case. reading easy. The tester is supplied comple-
te with one 19 mm (range 0-120 kPa) and
Measuring range: 0 to 10 kgf/cm2 one 33 mm (range 0-28 kPa) vane.
Extension rods are available separately as
B Dimensions (assembled): 210 mm
accessories. A carrying case is also supplied.
16-T0171 length x 20 mm dia. approx.
A Weight approx.: 0.5 kg A Weight approx.: 2.5 kg

 16-T0163
Heavy duty pocket penetrometer - 3 interchangeable tips: 4.5 – 6.35 –
8.98 mm dia. Accessories
The pocket penetrometer is a world-wide - Long stem for up to 60 mm penetration
known instrument used by geotechnicians, - All stainless steel construction
geologists, agronomists, etc. to obtain s16-T0174/B1
Extension rod 300 mm long
quickly and easily an approximate measure
of the shear strength of cohesive and semi- s16-T0174/B2
Extension rod 1000 mm long
cohesive soils. The special feature of this
model is the design of the penetration rod,
which allows a relatively deep penetration
into the soil (up to 6 cm) thus reducing errors
16-T0163
and uncertainties typical of shallow measu-
res, which are often affected by remoulding,
44 Testing equipment for the construction industry
Field classification, sampling, and preparation 16
SOIL TESTING Hand vane testers / Field inspection kit

FIELD INSPECTION KIT

q STANDARD
ASTM D2573

 16-T0174/A
Field inspection testing kit
with case

Ideal for geotechnicians, geologists and


agronomists. It consists of the 16-T0163
Pocket penetrometer and of the 16-T0174
Field inspection pocket vane tester. The
16-T0174/B 16-T0174 instrument is contained in a practical
carrying case which has been designed to
 16-T0174  16-T0175/A contain other small accessories such as fol-
Pocket shear vane device ding rule, pens, note book, etc.
Field inspection pocket vane tester
B Case dimensions: 240x210x50 mm
Can be used either in the field or in the
q STANDARD A Weight approx.: 1.8 kg
laboratory, at the end of sample tubes, etc.
ASTM D2573
Supplied complete with:
This tester, designed to measure the Standard 25 mm dia. vane,
undrained shear strength (Cu) of cohesive range 0-10 N/cm2
soils, consists of a cylindrical body with a
torsional spring and three interchangeable Sensitive vane adaptor,
vanes of different sizes used depending range 0-2 N/cm2
upon the expected strength of the soil. High capacity vane adaptor,
The vanes have the following dimensions: range 0-25 N/cm2
- small size 32x16 mm (height x dia.) Plastic container
- medium size 40x20 mm (height x dia.) Instruction manual.
- large size 50.8x25.4 mm (height x dia.).
The height/diameter ratio of all vanes is 2.
During operation the vane is driven for 5-6
cm into the soil and then turned with the Spare parts
handle. Deep measures (i.e. on the top of
undisturbed samples) can be obtained s16-T0175/1
Sensitive vane adaptor 0-2 N/cm2
using the extension rod.
s16-T0175/2
Specifications High capacity vane adaptor
0-25 N/cm2
16-T0174/A
All stainless steel construction s16-T0175/3
Standard vane 0-10 N/cm2
Vane dimensions (height x dia.): 32x16
– 40x20 – 50.8x25.4 mm
Measuring range: 0 to 240 kPa
(0 to 24 t/cm2 approx.)
Torque value: 5 N·m
Extension rod: included
B Overall dimensions (assembled):
310x105 mm

The tester is supplied in a plastic case.

Accessories

s16-T0174/1
Extension rod 500 mm long

16-T0175/A Testing equipment for the construction industry 45


16 Field classification, sampling, and preparation
Dynamic penetrometers SOIL TESTING

DYNAMIC PENETROMETERS

 16-T0012/A
TRL* Dynamic Cone Penetrometer
(DCP)

The TRL DCP (Dynamic Cone Penetrometer)


is an instrument designed for the rapid in-
situ measurement of the structural proper-
ties of existing road pavements constructed
with unbound materials. Continuous mea-
surements can be made down to a depth of
approximately 850 mm or when extension
shafts are used to a recommended maxi-
mum depth of 2 m. Where pavement layers
have different strengths the boundaries can
be identified and the thickness of the layers
determined. Correlation’s have been establi-
shed in earlier work (Van Vuuren 1969,
Kleyn and Van Heerden 1983, Smith and
Pratt 1983) between measurements with
the DCP and CBR (California Bearing Ratio)
so that results can be interpreted and com- 16-T0012/A
pared with CBR specifications for pavement
design. A typical test takes only a few minu-
tes and therefore the instrument provides a
very efficient method of obtaining informa-
tion that would normally require the dig- Spare parts
ging of test-pits.
s16-T0012/1
*TRL-UK Transport Research Laboratory Spare cone for 16-T0012/A

s16-T0012/2 Upper extension shaft


General description and specifications 575
DROP
s16-T0012/3 Lower extension shaft
The design of the DCP is similar to that s16-T0012/4 Extension rod set
described by Kleyn, Maree and Savage 1965
s16-T0012/5 Spare anvil coupling
(1982) in that it uses an 8 kg weight drop-
ping through a height of 575 mm and a s16-T0012/6 Handle guard
60° cone having a diameter of 20 mm. It is s16-T0012/7 Handle
supplied with two 13-17 mm AF Spanners, 400
Tommy Bar, 3 mm AF Hex Wrench and a 10
s16-T0012/8 Hammer shaft
bottle of adhesive used for securing hand- s16-T0012/9 Standard shaft
le/top rod and bottom rod/cone joints.
s16-T0012/10 Clevis block complete
60° 1252
B Case dimensions: s16-T0012/11 Carry case
1200x350x200 mm approx.
A Weight approx.: 30 kg
Ø20
300
32

46 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Field classification, sampling, and preparation 16
SOIL TESTING Dynamic penetrometers (continued)

DYNAMIC PENETROMETERS

q STANDARD
DIN 4094

 16-T0013
Lightweight dynamic penetrometer.
Hand operated

Penetrometers are used to establish the


thickness of different stratifications when
investigating the suitability of a site for
bridge, road and other construction works.
In general if the ground is not too compact,
penetration tests with the lightweight 16-T0013
penetrometer can be carried out to depths
of about 8 to 12 m. This apparatus is sup-
plied complete with No. 11 sounding rods,
No. 1 grooved rod, No. 2 drive points 90°:  16-T0013/E
500 and 1000 mm2, lifting device for soun- Motor operated dynamic penetro-
ding rods, couplings and carrying case. meter, 20/30 kg drop weight Spare parts and accessories
for both 16-T0013 and
16-T0013/E penetrometers
Specifications The apparatus comprises a 4 stroke engine
which drives, through a flexible shaft, the
lifting mechanism, a 20 kg weight, a 10 kg s16-T0013/8 Drive conical point,
Weight of rammer: 10 kg 500 mm2 area, 25.2 mm dia., 90° angle
supplementary weight, 10 rods, 5 cones (for 16-T0013 model)
Rammer fall: 50 cm each of 500 and 1000 mm2 size, rod lifting
B Carrying case dimensions: device and carrying case. The heaviest part s16-T0013/9 Drive conical point,
1160x370x220 mm 1000 mm2 area, 35.6 mm dia., 90°
of this apparatus is 20 kg dropping weight angle (for 16-T0013 model)
A Weight approx.: 71 kg so it is very simple to use and easy to carry
on site. The apparatus satisfy DIN 4094 s16-T0013/10 Spare expendable
standards for medium weight test appara- conical point 500 mm2 area, 25.2 mm
tus 30 kg mass x 20 cm drop height. dia., 90° angle

s16-T0013/11 Spare expendable


conical point 1000 mm2 area, 35.6 mm
dia., 90° angle

s16-T0013/L Rod lifting device


s16-T0013/4 Sounding rod 22 mm dia.
s16-T0013/6 Grooved rod to take
disturbed sample

s16-T0013/7 Threaded nipple to


connect sounding rods

16-T0013/E

Specifications

1.9 kW 4 stroke engine


Driving rate: up to 45 blows/min
Fall height: 20 cm
16-T0013 assembled Drop weight: 20 or 20 + 10 kg
A Total net weight: 70 kg approx.
(without sounding rods and accessories)

Testing equipment for the construction industry 47


16 Field classification, sampling, and preparation
Extruding soil samples / Melting pot SOIL TESTING

EXTRUDERS General description

q STANDARD This apparatus can accommodate standard 16-T0082/A16


ASTM D698, D1587, D1883 U4 sample tubes and a range of adaptors to Extension
extrude soil samples 38, 101 and 151 mm fitted
BS 598:107, 1377:4, 1924:2 on the
dia. It can also be used to remove Marshall,
Proctor and CBR specimens. Appropriate 16-T0082/1
 16-T0082/A accessories and adaptors are listed below,
Hand operated universal extruder and must be ordered separately.

Specifications
16-T0082/1

Max. load capacity: 60 kN (6000 kgf)


Ram travel: 480 mm
B Dimensions: 1140x300x370 mm
A Weight approx.: 50 kg (without
accessories)

Adaptors for 16-T0082/A extruder

sCode For extruding a soil sample Ø mm

16-T0082/1 38 – 100 – 101.6 – 106 and 152.4, total length 280 mm approx.
16-T0082/3 38
16-T0082/4 Frame and adaptor only for extruding three 38 mm dia.
tubes from a U4 tube
16-T0082/A 16-T0082/5 106 (for extruding a soil sample from a U4 tube)
16-T0082/A16 Extension for extruding up to 450 mm long samples

MELTING POT
 16-T0080
Universal extruder  10-D1403
Mainly used to remove 4" and 6" Melting pot. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
samples from Marshall, Proctor and
CBR moulds. Used to melt wax to seal the soil samples
and other materials. The temperature is set
Capacity: 30 kN 16-T0010/8 with 16-T0010/6 and maintained at the desired value.
Ram travel: Adjustable thermostat and pilot lamp fully
197 mm (ram) + 68 mm screw  16-T0010/8 isolated conforming to CE requirements.
Supplied complete with cover.
A Weight approx.: 25 kg Hand extruder
for 38 mm dia. samples
Specifications
General description
Screw type, usable with the 16-T0010/6 Capacity: 5 l approx.
stainless steel, 38 mm i.d., 230 mm long Temperature range: +30 / +150°C
sample tube.
Power: 700 W
A Weight approx.: 1 kg B Dimensions: 200 mm internal dia. x
160 mm, 285 mm external dia. x 275 mm

16-T0080
A Weight approx.: 2.7 kg

Accessories

s86-D0805 Paraffin wax. 1 kg


s55-C0121/5 Ladle

10-D1403

48 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Field classification, sampling, and preparation 16
SOIL TESTING Extruding soil samples (continued) / Trimming and reducing samples

EXTRUDERS (CONTINUED) SAMPLE REDUCTION

 16-T0083/A The following items are used


Motorised hydraulic extruder. to gently crush individual particles for
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.* chemical tests.

General description
q STANDARD
BS 1377:2, 1924:1 / ASTM D421
Sampling tubes are held in place by an
adjustable "V" shape bearing which can  86-D1180/1
extrude either in the vertical or horizontal Porcelain mortar 125 mm dia.
position. Both the hydraulic cylinder approx.
assembly and the receiving table can be
easily lowered along side the machine to 16-T0083/A  16-D1179/A
save space when not in use. The machine is Rubber headed pestle
supplied without tube adaptors which have
to be ordered separately. See accessories. Accessories and adaptors
for 16-T0083/A
* Other voltages available on request
sCode For extruding
from tube Ø int.
Specifications
Max. load: 60 kN (6000 kgf) 16-T0083/A4 101.6 mm OD Shelby
Max. ram stroke: 900 mm 16-T0083/A5 100 mm OD Shelby
16-T0083/A6 88.9 mm OD Shelby
Max. external dia. of sample tubes: 160 mm 16-T0083/A7 83 mm OD Shelby
B Overall dimensions
- horizontal working position (lxwxh): Other sizes of extruder adaptors available
16-D1179/A, 86-D1180/1
2730x409x1180 mm on request.
- vertical working position (lxwxh):
1025x409x1080 mm
(without accessories)  16-T0028/A
16-T0028/A
A Weight approx.: net 160 kg Die cutting soil sampler

Used to cut and prepare soil specimens for


shear, consolidation and triaxial tests from
SOIL LATHE AND TRIMMERS 35x70 to 50x100 mm.
SAMPLE REDUCTION
Vertical daylight: 280 mm
 16-T0028 Rack travel: 200 mm
Soil lathe/trimmer and extruder for Plate dia.: 100 mm
soil samples from 35 mm to 100 B Dimensions: 220x300x430 mm
mm dia
A Weight approx.: 4 kg
General description
SAMPLING TOOLS
Soil samples from 35 mm to 100 mm dia.
can be trimmed and extruded with this
16-T0028
simple device. To reduce samples, an open
wire saw is required (model 16-D1689).

Specifications

Specimen lathe:
from 35x70 to 100x200 mm
Specimen trimming and extrusion: 16-D1690, 16-D1689, 16-D1691
from 35x70 to 50x100 mm
Vertical daylight: 260 mm  16-D1689 Open wire saw
B Overall dimensions:
 16-D1690 Wire saw
220x300x450 mm
A Weight approx.: 15 kg  16-D1691 Trimming knife

Testing equipment for the construction industry 49


16 Field classification, sampling, and preparation
Sample preparation: Sample mixers / Soil cutter SOIL TESTING

SAMPLE MIXERS and large aggregates as to avoid serious


damage to the machines.
 16-L0005/B
Laboratory mixer 5 litres capacity
complete with whisk. Operating principle
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
The planetary action ensures a complete
and uniform mixing of the material.
 16-B0072
Variable speed drive. When lifting the tran-
Laboratory mixer 10 litres capacity sparent cover, a safety switch cuts off the
complete with whisk. mixer to prevent accidents.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.

Used to mix soil samples and bituminous


mixtures for compaction studies. Model
described on this page are with 5 and 10 l
capacity. The full range of mixers up to 30 l
capacity is detailed in section 76 including 16-B0072
electrically heated models. Spares parts
All models are supplied complete with
whisk, which is ideal to mix granular mate- sCodes sCodes
rials as prescribed by BS 598 standards.
Other mixing paddles, beaters or hook are
available on order but we strongly recom- Spare bowl 16-L0005/2 16-B0072/6
mend not to use with granular materials Spare whisk 16-L0005/6 16-B0072/8

Specifications
SOIL CUTTER
Models 16-L0005/B 16-B0072
q STANDARD
NF P94-093
Capacity (litres) 5 10
Planetary 62-125 8 positions from
speeds (rpm) 50 to 150 rpm  16-T0004
Spindle 140-285 8 positions from Soil cutter 11 l cap.
speeds (rpm) 180 to 540 rpm 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
Power (W) 120 370
Overall dimensions (mm) 570x340x580 570x340x585
Weight approx. (kg) 38 32 Ideal to disgregate clay lumps to prepare
soil specimens to be compacted. Made in
anodised aluminium and stainless steel.

Power (W): 1500


B Dimensions (lxwxh):
680x515x430 mm
A Weight approx.: 45 kg

16-L0005/B
16-T0004

50 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Moisture content 19
SOIL TESTING Moisture determination balance / Calcium carbide meters / Desiccators

MOISTURE DETERMINATION BALANCE UNIVERSAL CARBIDE METERS DESICCATORS

 19-D0602/B q STANDARD  86-D1110


Moisture determination balance BS 6576 Desiccator 200 mm dia.
160 g capacity.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.  86-D1110/A
Desiccator 250 mm dia.
Automatically and simultaneously dries
and weighs solid samples for the determi-  86-D1111
nation of moisture content. Provides a con- Desiccator 300 mm dia.
tinuous direct readout for both weight and
percentage moisture loss through the enti-
re cycle. Built-in timer 99 minutes with 1  86-D1112 Vacuum type desiccator
minute intervals. 200 mm dia.

Specifications  86-D1112/A Vacuum type


desiccator 250 mm dia.
Capacity/Resolution: 160 g x 0.001 g
19-T0019  86-D1113 Vacuum type desiccator
Timer: 0 to 99 min 300 mm dia.
B Overall dimensions: The moisture content can be determined
194x340x235 mm using Moisture testers based on the cal- All models supplied with perforated plate.
A Weight approx.: 11.5 kg cium carbide method. The soil sample is
introduced in the bottle with the reagent.
The water reacts with calcium carbide and
develops a gas pressure, which is indicated
- Simultaneous drying and weighing of on the manometer and easily converted in
sample percentage of moisture.
This model is offered as alternative to the
Speedy testers and can be used when the
presumed humidity content exceeds the
20% as the sample weight can be varied
from 3 to 100 g for the complete reaction
with the calcium carbide contained in the
glass ampoule. Furthermore the reaction
86-D1113, 86-D1110/A
starts only when the bottle is closed and
shaken so the steel balls break the glass
ampoule containing calcium carbide with
no risk for the operator. Accessories

s86-D0819 Silica gel (desiccator


 19-T0019 salts). 1000 g
Standard moisture tester s19-D1113/A Desiccator cabinet.
Made from transparent plastic for a
19-D0602/B General description clear view of content. The unit inclu-
des adjustable shelves. Overall dimen-
The model 19-T0019 comprises the testing sions: 450x480x450 mm. Weight
bottle with manometer, small balance, 20 approx.: 30 kg
ampoules of reagent, wooden case and
accessories.

Weight on balance: from 3 to 100 g


depending upon the presumed water content
B Dimensions: 520x340x140 mm
A Weight approx.: 8 kg

Spare parts

s19-T0019/1 Spare reagent ampou-


les. Pack of 100 pieces 19-D1113/A

Testing equipment for the construction industry 51


19 Moisture content
Calcium carbide meters method (continued) / Speedy moisture testers SOIL TESTING

SPEEDY MOISTURE TESTERS

q STANDARD
AASHTO T217

A well established portable test method for


the determination of moisture content of
soils, sand and fine aggregates. The proce-
dure involves the reaction between water
and calcium carbide which when mixed
together give off a gas. The amount of gas
47-T0020/A
is directly proportional to the amount of
water present in the sample and results in
percentage moisture are taken from a pres-
19-T0024/A with 47-T0021
sure gauge. Accessories
Supplied complete with electronic balance,
brushes and measure in a plastic carrying s47-T0020/A Speedy calibration kit
case.
These models are available for moisture s47-T0021 Moisture tester reagent. 0.4 kg
determination on 6 and 20 g samples as s47-T0021/1 Special approved package
follows: for 47-T0021 reagent for up to 10 boxes

sCode 47-T0024/A 47-T0023/A


Model S 2000 L 2000

Range 0-20% 0-20%


Gauge divisions 0.2% 0.2%
Standard weight on balance g 6 20
Case dimension mm 510x380x200 510x380x200
Weight kg 5.5 6
47-T0023/A with 47-T0021

47-T0024/A with 47-T0021

n o t e
When this item is for export there are limi-
tations on the method of transportation.
For export orders the reagent has to be
ordered separately in special packs accor-
ding to international flight regulations.

47-T0023/A with 47-T0021

52 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Laboratory classification 22
SOIL TESTING Specific gravity and particle density

Soil classification  86-D2010 86-D1411/A

In view of the great diversity of soil Aspirator pump


materials caused by the different
process of formations, engineers General description and specifications
have long recognised a need to cha-
Used with water current to produce a
racterise them simply, so that physi-
moderate vacuum. It can be used on all
cal and mechanical properties may water pressures from approximately 0.7
be quickly assessed. For this purpose kg/cm2.
a series of “index” tests have been
properly developed and internatio- A Weight approx.: 100 g
nally standardised. By performing
proper classification tests it is possi-  86-D1411/A
ble to describe accurately a soil in 86-D1125, D1126, D1127 Circulating water bath. 20 litres
such a way that its characterisation cap. Digital. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
is recognised internationally.
Used for the determination of particle den-
SPECIFIC GRAVITY. sity, small pyknometer method conforming
PYKNOMETER METHOD to BS 1377:2.

q STANDARD Specifications
BS 1377:2, ASTM D854, AASHTO T100
NF P94 054 Working capacity (litres): 20
Specific gravity bottles Max. water depth (mm): 150-180
Power (W): 1400
Used to determine the specific gravity of Temperature range (°C) ambient to: +90
fine soils. Glass bottle complete with capil-
lary vent stopper. Three sizes available: Accuracy (°C): ±0.1
Inside dimensions (mm): 500x300
 86-D1125: 25 ml cap. B Outside dimensions (mm): 540x340
 86-D1126: 50 ml cap. A Weight approx. (kg): 15
86-D2010
 86-D1127: 100 ml cap.

PARTICLE DENSITY  86-D1110 Accessories


LARGE PYKNOMETER METHOD Desiccator 200 mm dia. complete
with plate s86-D1408/A2 Cooling coil.
For connection to mains water
q STANDARD
BS 1377:2  86-D1112/A s86-D1407/A3 Adjustable tray
Vacuum desiccator 250 mm dia.
complete with desiccator plate

47-D0441

 47-D0441 86-D1112/A, 86-D1110


Large pyknometer 86-D1113/1

Used for the determination of specific gra- Accessories  86-T0050/4P6


vity of sands and fine aggregate. It consists Rubber tube dia. 8x5x2100 mm
of a glass jar 1 litre capacity, complete with s86-D1113/1 Safety cage for glass
metal cone and rubber seal. vacuum desiccators

s86-D0819 Silica gel (Desiccator salts)


A Weight approx.: 500 g

Testing equipment for the construction industry 53


22 Laboratory classification
Specific gravity and particle density (continued) / Liquid limit: cone method SOIL TESTING

PARTICLE DENSITY. GAS JAR METHOD DE-AIRING SYSTEM LIQUID LIMIT


CONE PENETROMETER METHOD
q STANDARD  22-D2050
BS 1377:2 De-airing stand, 4 place q STANDARD
BS 1337:2, NF P94-052-1
This method applies for soils containing up
to 10% of particles retained on a 37.5 mm Cone penetrometers
sieve.
Used to determine the moisture content at
 22-D0445 which clay soils pass from a plastic to a
End-over-end shaker. liquid state. Two versions available: the
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. standard one and the semiautomatic one
where the cone is allowed to free fall for a
Used to rotate two gas jars 22-D1132 at period of 5 seconds. The apparatus featu-
approx. 50 r.p.m. Weight: 20 kg approx. res:
A cast iron base with levelling feet
A 130 mm dia. dial calibrated in
22-D2050
with pycnometers
0.1 mm divs. with max. travel 40 mm
Electronic release mechanism
General description and specifications (22-T0029/A, model only)

A complete system for the evacuation of Accessories must be ordered separately.


air from volumetric flasks during the speci-
fic gravity test. Complete with all valves, A Weight approx.: 8.5 kg
tubing, fittings and manometer capable of
22-D0445 with
22-D1132 distributing and monitoring the vacuum  22-T0029 Penetrometer
 22-D1132 supply for up to 4 volumetric flasks.
Gas jar  22-T0029/A
Glass, 1 litre capa- B Dimensions: 920x590x1880 mm Semiautomatic penetrometer.
city, supplied com- A Weight approx.: 40 kg 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
plete with rubber
bung and glass
cover. Weight: 1.3 Accessories
kg approx.
s86-D2004 Vacuum pump Accessories
22-D1132 s86-D2064
Rubber tube for vacuum. 2 m length. s22-T0029/1 Penetration test cone
35 mm long, 30° angle

s22-T0029/2 Cone test gauge to


check the condition of the cone

s22-T0029/3 Penetration sample cup


55 mm dia. x 40 mm deep

s86-D1332 Penetration sample cup


75 mm dia. x 50 mm deep

Other test equipment to perform the test

s22-T0040/4
Glass plate 500x500x10 mm

s86-D1631
Flexible spatula 160 mm long

s86-D1172
Evaporating dish 160 mm dia.

s86-D1537 Wash bottle 500 ml cap.


s86-D1346 Lever lid tin 1 l cap.
22-T0029/A with 22-T0029/1 and 22-T0029/3 22-T0029 with 22-T0029/1, 22-T0029/2,
and 22-T0029/3 s82-D1231 Stop watch

54 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Laboratory classification 22
SOIL TESTING Liquid limit: Casagrande method

LIQUID LIMIT DEVICES

Used to determine the moisture content at Other test equipment to perform the test
which clay soils pass from a plastic to a
liquid state s22-T0040/4
Glass plate 500x500x10 mm
q STANDARD
ASTM D4318 / BS 1377:2 / NF P94-051 /
s86-D1630
Flexible spatula 100 mm long
DIN 18122 / UNE 7377, 7002 / UNI 10014
s86-D1631 Flexible spatula 160 mm
22-T0031/E long
General description and specifications
s86-D1537 Wash bottle 500 ml cap.
Comprises: removable brass cup, adjustable
crank and cam mechanism, blow counter,
22-T0030/E s86-D1171/A Porcelain dish 120 mm
dia.
and base. Different models are available
conforming to the various specifications in s86-D1329
Moisture content tin 75 mm dia. x
use. They are identical in shape and diffe- 30 mm
rent generally according to type of base
and cup weight. Two versions available:
hand operated and motor operated. The
grooving tool has to be ordered separately.

Hand operated models and corresponding grooving tool

sCode Standards Grooving tool sCode


22-T0030/E BS 1377:2 22-T0032/P
22-T0030/F ASTM D4318 22-T0032/AP
and UNE 7377 22-T0032/A 22-T0040/4, 86-D1171/A,
86-D1329, 86-D1630,
22-T0030/F UNI 10014 22-T0033
86-D1631, 86-D1537
22-T0030/G NF P94-051 22-T0032/A

Note. Grooving tool models 22-T0032/P and 22-T0032/AP are made of plastic
and supplied in pack of 10.

Motor operated models and corresponding grooving tool

sCode Standards Voltage Grooving tool sCode


22-T0031/E BS 1377:2 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. 22-T0032/P
22-T0031/F ASTM D4318 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. 22-T0032/AP
and UNE 7377 22-T0040/4, 86-D1631,
22-T0031/F UNI 10014 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. 22-T0033 86-D1172, 82-D1231,
22-T0031/FZ ASTM D4318 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. 22-T0032/AP 86-D1537, 86-D1346
22-T0032/A
22-T0031/G NF P94-051 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. 22-T0032/A

Spare parts and accessories

s22-T0034 Spare brass cup. For all


models

s22-T0034/1 Roughened cup. For


all models

22-T0033, T0034/1 22-T0032/A 22-T0032/AP 22-T0032/P

Testing equipment for the construction industry 55


22 Laboratory classification
Shrinkage limit / Linear shrinkage / Plastic limit / Particle size analysis SOIL TESTING

SHRINKAGE LIMIT PLASTIC LIMIT PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION


(CONTINUED)
q STANDARD q STANDARD
ASTM D427 / AASHTO T92 / UNE 103-108 ASTM D4318 / AASHTO T90 / BS 1377:2  22-T0062/5
UNI 10014 / NF XP94-060-1 UNE 103-104 / UNI 10014 / NF P94-051 Conical beaker 1000 ml

 22-T0035  22-T0041  22-T0062/2


Shrinkage limit set Plastic limit test set Pipette stand with millimetre scale

The set comprises: The set comprises: Used to precisely raise or lower the
Andreasen pipette to its required level
s22-T0035/4 Plastic carrying case s22-T0040/1 without disturbing the suspension under
Plastic limit plate 300x300 mm
s22-T0035/1 Shrinkage dish 45 mm dia. test.
x 12.7 mm high (Q.ty 2)
s22-T0040/2
s22-T0035/2 Crystallising dish 57 mm Stainless steel rod 3 mm dia. A Weight approx.: 10 kg
dia. x 31 mm deep
s86-D1171 Mixing dish 120 mm dia.
s86-D1630 Spatula  22-T0062/3
s86-D1329/A Moisture tin 75 mm dia. x Sedimentation cylinder 500 ml with
30 mm (Q.ty 6). rubber bung
Used to contain the test suspension during
Each item can be ordered individually. the pipette method particle size distribu-
tion test.
A Weight approx.: 1 kg
 22-T0058/A
Constant temperature water bath.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

22-T0062/1,
22-T0035 22-T0062/2,
22-T0058/A,
22-T0062/3
s22-T0035/3 Shrinkage prong plate.
Manufactured from transparent acrylic
and fitted with 3 metal prongs

s86-D1171 Evaporating dish


s86-D1630 Spatula 22-T0041

s86-D1001 Graduated cylinder 25 ml.


Each item can be ordered individually.
PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION
A Weight approx.: 2 kg BY THE PIPETTE METHOD

q STANDARD
LINEAR SHRINKAGE
BS 1377:2
q STANDARD
To perform the test the following specific
BS 1377:2
parts and apparatus are required:
 22-T0037
22-T0037  22-T0062/1
Linear shrinkage
Andreasen pipette
mould Used to extract precise quantities of the
soil suspension ready for analysis during
Internal dimensions:
the particle size distribution test.
140 mm long, 12.5 mm radius
A Weight approx.: 300 g A Weight approx.: 300 g
22-T0062/5

56 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Laboratory classification 22
SOIL TESTING Particle size analysis by the Hydrometer method

PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSIS OF SOILS PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION


HYDROMETER METHOD BY THE HYDROMETER METHOD
Accessories
q STANDARD q STANDARD: BS 1377:2
ASTM D422 / AASHTO T88 / UNE 103.102 s22-T0058/3 Cooling coil with clam- Substantially the test is very similar to that
ps. Weight: 22 kg
one conforming the ASTM/AASHTO stan-
To determine the particle size distribution
dards except for some specific test appara-
of very fine materials such as silt and clay.
tus that are listed below.
To perform the test the following appara-
tus is required which can be selected as
 22-T0062/A
single items or grouped in a complete set
(see 22-T0059/A). Soil hydrometer, long stem. 0.995 –
1.030 g/ml. BS 1377/NF
 22-T0059/A  22-D0445
Particle size analysis, hydrometer End-over-end shaker.
22-T0058/3 cooling coil fitted
method, ASTM D422 – AASHTO to the glass tank 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
T88, complete set.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.*
* 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. version available on order. Spare parts 22-T0062/A

Consisting of: s22-T0060/21 Glass tank for


22-T0058/A water bath
s22-D1006/A
Hydrometer jar 1000 ml (No. 6 pieces)

s22-T0060/31
Rubber bung for 22-D1006/A jar

s22-T0060/A
(1) NF HYDROMETER ITEMS
Soil hydrometer 151 H. 0.995 – 1.038 g/ml
q STANDARD NF P94-057
s82-D1199
Glass thermometer 0-50°C, div. 0.5°C
 22-D1007/A
s22-T0058/A Hydrometer jar 2500 cm3 cap., 85
Constant temperature water bath ±5 mm dia., graduated at 500,
Complete with heater, thermostat and cir-
1500 and 2000 cm3
culating unit. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.*
Capacity: up to 6 cylinders  22-T0062/A
B Dimensions: 600x300x380 mm Soil hydrometer 0.995 to 1.030 g/ml
 22-D1007/A1
Hand stirrer 600 mm long
s22-T0060/1 High speed stirrer, 10000 rpm,
with cup and baffle. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

s86-D0802
Sodium hexametaphosphate 1000 g

s86-D1073
Beaker 250 cc

A Total weight approx.: 25 kg

(1)
Soil hydrometer (alternative to 22-T0060/A)

 22-T0060/B
Soil hydrometer 152 H - 5 to 60 g/l

(*) 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. versions available on


22-T0059/A
order
Testing equipment for the construction industry 57
24 Chemical tests
pH Papers / Magnetic stirrer / Sulphate and Chloride content SOIL TESTING

PH PAPERS CHLORIDE CONTENT SULPHATE CONTENT DETERMINATION

 24-D1858/1 q STANDARD q STANDARD


pH Strips 1 to 12 pH BS 1377:3, 812:117 BS 1377:3

 24-D1858/2 This test method provides a measurement  24-D1840


pH Indicator papers 0 - 14 pH of water soluble chloride salts present in an Ion exchange apparatus
Supplied in 5 metre dispenser. aggregate. It is based on the Volhard
method. Pack of 50 strips.
General description and specifications
 24-D1859/1
Litmus paper red 5 - 8 pH This apparatus is used to determine the
Supplied in 5 metre dispenser. sulphate content of ground water and
aqueous soil extracts. It consists of an ion
exchange column 400 mm long and 10 mm
MAGNETIC STIRRER dia., a swan-neck outlet and a 1500 ml
round bottom flask to give a constant
 24-D0448 head. The apparatus is supplied assembled
Magnetic stirrer. on a stand.
Mixing capacity 1 l
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. B Dimensions:
200x100x600 mm approx.
 24-D0448/B A Weight approx.: 5 kg
Magnetic stirrer.
Mixing capacity 2.5 l 48-D0543, D0543/A
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
Accessories
Used for titration and stirring. Variable  48-D0543
speed. Magnetic teflon coated follower Quantab chloride titrator, type 1175 s24-D1840/1 Ion exchange resin 500 g
included. (711195), range 0.005% to 0.1%
Na Cl. Pack of 50 strips  24-D0852
B Dimensions:
Sulphate test strips. Pack of 100
120x120x45 mm approx. (24-D0448)  48-D0543/A
180x180x70 mm approx. (24-D0448/B)
Quantab chloride titrator, type 1176
A Weight approx.: 0.6 kg / 1.6 kg (711196), range 0.05% to 1% Na Cl.
Pack of 50 strips

A Weight approx.: 10 g

24-D0448

24-D1840

58 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Chemical tests 24
SOIL TESTING pH Meters

PH METERS

q STANDARD
BS 1377:3, ASTM D1067

 24-D1845
Laboratory pH / mV / °C meter.
Battery and mains operated
24-D1846
 24-D1846
Portable pH / mV / °C meter.
Battery operated

 24-D1847
Pocket electronic pH tester.
Battery operated

Specifications: see table.

24-D1847
24-D1845 with magnetic stirrer

Specifications

24-D1845 24-D1846 24-D1847

Range: pH 0.00 to 14.00 0.00 to 14.00 0.00 to 14.00


mV ±1999 (ORP) ± 400 to ± 1999 (ORP) -
°C 0.0 to 100.0 0.0 to 100.0 -
Resolution: pH 0.01 0.01 0.01
mV 1 (ORP) 1 (ORP) -
°C 0.1 0.1 -
Accuracy at 20°C pH ± 0.01 ± 0.01 ± 0.2
mV ±1 (ORP) ± 1 (ORP) -
°C ± 0.5 ± 0.4 -
pH calibration Automatic 1 or 2 points Automatic 2 points Manual 2 points
with 5 memorised buffers with 3 memorised buffers through trimmer
Temperature Automatic or manual from Automatic from 0 to 100°C -
compensation 0 to 100°C or manual without
electrode temperature probe
Power supply * 12 V DC with 230 V 1 x 9 V battery 2 x 1.4 V batteries
adapter included (100 hours use approx.) (3000 hours use approx.)
B Dimensions 240x182x74 mm 185x82x45 mm 66x50x25 mm
A Weight 1.1 kg 0.5 kg 70 g

* Note. For use with 110 V ask for the 24-D1845/1 Adapter

Accessories and spares

sCode sCode sCode


Combination pH electrode 24-D1845/2 24-D1846/2 24-D1847/2
pH 4.01 buffer solution 24-D1845/3 24-D1845/3 -
pH 7.01 buffer solution 24-D1845/4 24-D1845/4 -
pH 9.18 buffer solution 24-D1845/5 24-D1845/5 -
Temperature probe 24-D1845/6 24-D1845/6 -
Kit of 5+5 pH 4 and 7.5 - - 24-D1847/7
110 V adapter 24-D1845/1 - -
Magnetic stirrer 24-D0448 - -

Testing equipment for the construction industry 59


24 Chemical tests
Water test kits / Soil colour chart SOIL TESTING

WATER TEST KITS

 24-D1870/A
Acidity test kit

Acidity is the quantitative capacity of a


water sample to neutralise a base to a set
pH. Therefore the greater acidity the more
potentially corrosive the water.
The kit is supplied complete with 30 and
100 ml calibrated vessels, reagents, gradua-
ted syringe with pipette tip and instruc-
tions.

B Dimensions: 260x120x60 mm
A Shipping weight: 910 g
24-D1870/B and 24-D1870/C

 24-D1870/B SOIL COLOUR CHART


Chloride test kit
 24-D1860/A
Chloride ions are one of the major inorga- Soil colour chart. Set of 7
nic anions in water and wastewater.
The kit is supplied complete with 30 and  24-D1860/T
100 ml calibrated vessels, reagents, gradua- Tropical soil colour chart. Set of 2
ted syringe with pipette tip and instruc-
tions.
General description and specifications

B Dimensions: 200x120x60 mm Used by civil engineers, agronomists, soil

24-D1870/A
A Shipping weight: 460 g scientists etc. for the determination of soil
colour.
For 24-D1860/A the set consists of 7 con-
stant hue charts showing 196 colours.
 24-D1870/C Chart and diagram are fitted in a pocket
Hardness test kit size binder.
For 24-D1860/T the set consists of 2 charts
In history, water hardness was defined by which can be fitted into the binder of 24-
the capacity of water to precipitate soap. D1860/A.
The ionic species in the water causing the
precipitation was later found to be calcium B Dimensions: 140x190 mm approx.
and magnesium.
The kit is supplied complete with 30 and
A Weight approx.: 500 g
100 ml calibrated vessels, reagents, gradua-
ted syringe with pipette tip and instruc-
tions.

B Dimensions: 200x120x60 mm
A Shipping weight: 460 g

24-D1860/A

60 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Chemical tests 24
SOIL TESTING Determination of soil resistivity

DETERMINATION OF SOIL RESISTIVITY Apparatus Specifications

q STANDARD  24-D1872 Range: from 0.1 ohm to 1.1 megohm in 8


BS 1377:3 4-Pin soil resistance meter ranges with 10% overlap on all ranges
Sensitivity: two position operating switch
The resistivity value indicates the relative This meter is ideal for soil resistivity measu- for high and low balance sensitivity
capability of the soil to carry electric cur- rement. Wide range, high sensitivity, and Large 100 division dial:
rents from which the corrosiveness of the the latest in integrated circuit technology. for easy readability
soil can be deduced. It can be used with 4, 3, or 2-pin methods.
The unit is battery operated and has no Fully temperature stabilised: accuracy
moving parts. It is supplied complete with a maintained over temperature ranges
set of 4 steel pins, resistivity test reels, dri- encountered under all field conditions
Wenner probe method
ving head and rectangular compaction box. Insensitive to AC or DC ground cur-
This procedure enables the electrical resisti- rents: operates on 97 Hz for maximum
vity of an undisturbed or disturbed soil power line rejection
sample to be measured in the laboratory. Rugged, lightweight, weatherproof
Four probes are inserted into the sample, case: comes equipped with adjustable
the two outer are connected to the source snap-on carrying strap removable
of current and the resistance is measured Can be used with 4, 3, or 2 pin
across the two inner probes. The test is not methods
recommended for soils containing an
appreciable amount of gravel-size particles. Complete with 12 V lantern battery
(clamped in the lower case)
Open container method B Meter dimensions:
225x150x150 mm (lxwxd)
This procedure is for the measurement of A Weight approx.: 3.5 kg
the electrical resistivity of a soil such as fill
material that has been compacted to a  24-D1875
specified density and then saturated by
Steel probe electrodes.
adding water. It is suitable only for relati-
150 mm long. Set of 4
vely free-draining materials into which
water can percolate easily.
24-D1872

24-D1872 Complete set

Testing equipment for the construction industry 61


26 Geotechnical: Consolidation
Front loading oedometers SOIL TESTING

Introduction
This test determines the rate and
magnitude of consolidation of soil
when it is restrained laterally and
subjected to a number of successive
increments of vertical loads. This - Compact and robust design
measure is a requirement of the - 3 lever arm ratio
- Screw-jack support
foundation, road and soils engineer.

FRONT LOADING OEDOMETERS

q STANDARD Three oedometers 26-T0302,


complete with cell 82-P0330
BS 1377:5 / ASTM D2435, D3877, D4546 displacement electronic tran-
AASHTO T216 / NF P94 090-1, P94 091 sducer(1), and 26-T0312 con-
UNE 103-405, 103-601, 103-602 solidation bench.

(1) As alternative to the


 26-T0302 standard dial gauge in case
Front loading oedometer of connection to the data
acquisition and processing
system.
General description and specifications

The oedometer consists of a rigid alumi-


nium alloy frame to avoid any distortion
under load. The lever arm assembly is sup-
ported in precision self-aligning bearings
and has three hanger positions: 9:1, 10:1 CONSOLIDATION CELLS / n o t e
and 11:1 ratio. FIXED RING AND PERMEABILITY The oedometer is supplied without dial
gauge, consolidation cells and weights,
Max. loading using 11:1 beam ratio: General description and specifications which have to be ordered separately.
1848 kg corresponding to 90.61 kN/m2 See consolidation cells and accessories
(92.40 kgf/cm2) on 20 cm2 specimen The fixed ring models are open to the next page.
(Ø 50.47 mm) atmosphere, which permits the saturation
B Dimensions: 500x200x750 mm of the sample, whereas in the permeability
(height less hanger x width x length) cell models, the sample and the saturating
A Weight approx.: 21 kg water are sealed from the atmosphere.
Complete with reservoir, hose connection,
upper and lower porous discs, pressure pad
and stainless steel sample cutting collar.

Accessories
26-T0338/A fitted to the
s26-T0338/A Permeability attach- 26-T0302 with 26-T0320
ment with 50 ml graduated burette.
Complete with clamps, stand and rub-
ber hose for connection to the permea-
bility cell. Weight 4 kg
26-T0320 – 26-T0337
s82-D1252 Dial gauge 10 mm travel
x 0.002 mm subdivision

s82-D1255 Dial gauge 10 mm travel


x 0.01 mm subdivision

s82-P0330 Electronic displacement


transducer 10 mm travel

s26-T0312 Oedometer bench to


accept up to 3 oedometers. Supplied
complete with locking nuts

62 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Geotechnical: Consolidation 26
SOIL TESTING Front loading oedometers

CONSOLIDATION CELLS

Fixed ring Permeability Specimen Specimen Specimen Cell dim. Cell


sCode sCode dia. area height dia. x height weight

26-T0320 26-T0322 50.47 mm 20 cm2 20 mm 139x74 mm 1.3 kg


26-T0321 26-T0323 63.50 mm 31.67 cm2 20 mm 139x74 mm 1.3 kg
26-T0325 26-T0327 71.40 mm 40 cm2 20 mm 139x74 mm 1.3 kg
26-T0326 26-T0328 75 mm 44.16 cm2 20 mm 139x74 mm 1.3 kg
26-T0335 26-T0337 112.80 mm 100 cm2 25 mm 200x74 mm 3.0 kg
Spare parts

Standard cell code 26-T0320 26-T0321 26-T0325 26-T0326 26-T0335


Permeability cell code 26-T0322 26-T0323 26-T0327 26-T0328 26-T0337
Size 20 cm2 31.67 cm2 40 cm2 44.16 cm2 100 cm2
Upper Porous disc 26-T0320/4 26-T0321/4 26-T0325/4 26-T0326/4 26-T0335/4
Lower Porous disc 26-T0325/10 26-T0326/10 26-T0325/10 26-T0326/10 26-T0335/4
Cutting ring 26-T0320/3 26-T0321/3 26-T0325/3 26-T0326/3 26-T0335/3
Accessories
Calibration disc 26-T0320/9 26-T0321/9 26-T0325/9 26-T0326/9 26-T0335/9

SLOTTED STEEL WEIGHTS WEIGHT SETS

26-T0230/C2 26-T0230/D2
sCode Weight(1)
Including Including
27-T0270/A 0.250 kg
27-T0271/A 0.500 kg 2x0.250 kg 2x0.250 kg
27-T0272/A 1 kg 1x0.500 kg 3x0.500 kg
27-T0273/A 2 kg 1x1 kg 1x1 kg
27-T0274/A 4 kg 1x2 kg 1x2 kg
27-T0275/A 8 kg 1x4 kg -
27-T0276/A 5 kg 7x8 kg -
27-T0277/A 10 kg - 3x5 kg
- 6x10 kg
(1) The weights can be supplied on Total 64 kg Total 80 kg
request with traceable certificate both in
N and/or kg. 26-T0302 with cell and dial gauge

WEIGHT APPLICATION GUIDE

Cell model 26-T0320 - 26-T0322 26-T0321 - 26-T0323 26-T0325 - 26-T0327 26-T0326 - 26-T0328 26-T0335 - 26-T0337
Beam ratio(1) 1:10 1:11 1:10 1:9 1:10
Maximum pressure 32 kg/cm2 64 kg/cm2 20 t/ft2 40 t/ft2 16 kg/cm2 32 kg/cm2 16 kg/cm2 32 kg/cm2 8 kg/cm2 16 kg/cm2
Weight set 26- T0230/C2 T0230/C2 T0230/C2 T0230/C2 T0230/C2 T0230/C2 T0230/D2 T0230/D2 T0230/D2 T0230/D2
Additional weights - 8 x T0275/A - 8 x T0275/A - 8 x T0275/A - 8 x T0277/A - 8 x T0277/A
Total weight kg 64 128 64 128 64 128 80 160 80 160

(1) Hanger position on


the oedometer lever arm

Slotted steel weights

Testing equipment for the construction industry 63


26 Geotechnical: Consolidation
Front loading oedometers with electronic measurement SOIL TESTING
and data acquisition / Soil volume chage apparatus

TYPICAL CONFIGURATION OF AN ADVANCED TESTING SYSTEM WITH ELECTRONIC


MEASUREMENT AND DATA ACQUISITION
30-T0601/A connected to three oedometers complete
Note. For more information on the 30-T0601/A Data Acquisition and Processing with cells, linear transducers and accessories
System see page 96.
SOIL VOLUME CHANGE APPARATUS
sCode Description Q.ty

q STANDARD
ITEM LIST UNE 103-600
Consolidation apparatus
26-T0302 Front loading oedometer 3  26-T0375
26-T0320 Fixed ring consolidation cell for specimen 50.47 mm dia. 3 Soil volume change apparatus
26-T0312 Oedometer bench to accept up to 3 oedometers 1
27-T0230/C2 Set of slotted steel weights for 26-T0320 for pressure up to 3.2 MPa 3
General description and specifications
27-T0275/A Additional slotted steel weights for 26-T0320 for pressure
up to 6.4 MPa 24
This apparatus (originally developed by the
Permeability measurement U.S. Federal Housing Administration) is
26-T0338/A Permeability attachment with 50 ml graduated burette complete 3 used for the determination of volume
with clamps, stand and rubber tube change of soil when subjected to changing
26-T0322 Fixed ring consolidation cell for specimen 50.47 mm dia. for 3 moisture conditions, so it is ideal for eva-
permeability measurement (alternative to 26-T0320) luating the swelling or shrinking conditions
in clay soils.
Electronic measurements with data acquisition The apparatus consists of a 69.85 mm dia.
82-P0330 Electronic displacement transducer 10 mm travel 3 mould with porous stones and loading cap,
30-T0601/A Automatic data acquisition and processing system 8 channels cap. 1
a base and tie rods, a load ring 5 kN (or 500
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
30-T0601/KEY Software protection key 1 kgf) cap. and a compaction hammer.
30-T0600/30 Transducers extension cable 6 m long, 6 pin connectors 3
30-T0600/31 Transducers extension cable 12 m long, 6 pin connectors 3 B Overall dimensions:
(alternative to 30-T0600/30) 185 mm dia. x 394 mm high
30-T0601/P1 Consolidation test program, data acquisition and processing 1 A Weight approx.: 11 kg
30-T0601/R0 Additional software package for customised printout 1

Accessories for calibration of transducers


30-T0652 Calibration device for linear transducers 1

64 Testing equipment for the construction industry


26-T0375
Geotechnical: Consolidation 26
SOIL TESTING Continuous consolidation apparatus

CONTINUOUS CONSOLIDATION CONFIGURATION OF A COMPLETE SYSTEM


APPARATUS
sCode Description Q.ty
q STANDARD
ASTM D4186
ITEM LIST
 26-T0360 28-T0360 Consolidation cell 1
Continuous consolidation apparatus 28-T0360/1 Cutting ring and accessories for preparation of test specimen 1
for CRS* tests 28-T0401 Digital triaxial frame 50 kN, 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 1

Cell pressure and back pressure


* CRS = Constant Rate of Strain 28-T0452 Control panel for pressure measurements 0-1100 kPa 1
28-T0478/9 Air pressure regulator 2
28-T0477/2 2-way distribution valve 3
28-T0477/15 Aluminium panel 700x1000 mm complete with screws for wall fitting 1
28-T0478 Bladder air/water pressure cylinder 2
28-T0490 Nylon tubing 6x4 mm dia., 20 m coil 1
86-D2015 Laboratory air compressor – 10 bar max. pressure 1
28-T0478/6 Nylon tubing 12x6 mm dia., 10 m coil 1

De-aired water
28-T0491/A De-airing tank 7 litres cap. 1
28-T0492/A De-airing water apparatus. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 1
28-T0478/6 Nylon tubing 12x6 mm dia., 10 m coil 1

Data acquisition
82-P0330 Electronic linear transducer, 10 mm travel 1
28-T1048 Mounting bracket for displacement transducers 1
82-P0350 Pressure transducer 0-20 bar 1
28-T0477/4 De-airing block 1
82-P0375/T Strain gauge load cell 50 kN cap. with adapters for triaxial machine 1
30-T0601/A Automatic data acquisition system 8 channels
26-T0360 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 1
30-T0600/30 Extension cord, 6 m long, complete with 6-pins connectors 3
Main features 30-T0601/KEY Protection key 1
30-T0601/P3 Triaxial program UU, CU, CD for data acquisition and processing 1
- Designed to perform continuous consoli- 30-T0601/S1 Excel data sheet for processing and printout
dation tests in conjunction with a tradi- of CRS consolidation tests(*) 1
tional compression machine generally
used for triaxial tests (*) Excel software package is a Microsoft product and is not included
- Double chamber cell, so that two diffe-
rent and independent water pressures
Advantages
can be applied
- Pore pressure measured at the base of
- Continuous monitoring of test parame-
the specimen with a strain gauge tran-
ters (axial load, pore pressure, axial com-
sducer
pression) and detailed plotting of the
- Drainage circuit connected at the top of
consolidation curve
the specimen for consolidation
- Relatively short time to perform the test
- The unit must be connected to other
(less than half the time of a traditional
equipment and data acquisition and pro-
consolidation test, incremental loading
cessing unit (See configuration of com-
type)
plete system).
- More accurate and reliable evaluation of
consolidation and compressibility para-
meters
n o t e - Particularly suitable for cohesive satura-
ted soils.
For data processing a PC
and printer are requested.
Please see page 96 (30-T0601/A) Specimen size: 25.4x63.5 mm (hxdia.)
Max. working pressure: 1700 kPa
Max. piston load: 45 kN Some diagrams obtained by the data
Max. height: 410 mm approx. processing program
Max. length: 240 mm approx.
A Weight approx.: 10 kg
Testing equipment for the construction industry 65
27 Geotechnical: Direct / Residual shear
Shear testing machines SOIL TESTING

Introduction
This test covers the determination of
the consolidated drained shear
strength of a soil material in direct
shear. Two different models of stan-
dard shear strength machines are
available: electromechanical and
digital, plus the pneumatic automa-
tic model in which the application of - Reversable motor
for residual strength test
the vertical load is actuated by an - Infinitely variable speed
advanced pneumatic system. drive from 0.00001 to
11.00000 mm/min
- Compact ergonomic design
ELECTROMECHANICAL 27-T0225/A - Safety device to prevent
SHEAR TESTING MACHINES Beam loading overload and overtravel
device
q STANDARD
ASTM D3080, BS 1377:7, AASHTO T236
NF P094071-1/2

 27-T0206/A
Motorised direct residual shear
27-T0206/A with accessories
machine complete with test timer.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. 0.0087 to 0.133 mm/min; 3rd from 0.132
 27-T0206/AZ to 2 mm/min
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. Maximum shear force:
5000 N – (3rd range 2000 N)
 27-T0206/AY Maximum vertical load:
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. 500 N / 5500 N using 10:1 lever
loading device 27-T0225/A
General description and specifications B Overall dimensions:
This new machine can accommodate all 1050x250x1250 mm
standard specimens up to 10 cm square A Weight approx.: 120 kg
and 10 cm dia.
The vertical load is directly applied to the
specimen through a load frame carrying BEAM LOADING DEVICE
weights and can be increased using the
beam loading device 27-T0225/A.  27-T0225/A
27-T0206/7 Balancing frame to ASTM specs.
Beam loading device 10:1 ratio
Power: 70 W
Speed drive ratio: 4000:1 General description
Speed ranges (infinitely variable): 1st
Used to amplify the vertical load on the Accessories
from 0.0005 to 0.0088 mm/min; 2nd from shear testing machines. It can receive up to
50 kg of weight so that the total load on Shear box assembly (see page 67)
the specimen can reach 550 kgf or 5500 N.
This device is supplied without weights, s27-T1002/SA
which should be ordered separately. Load ring 2000 N capacity

A Weight approx.: 20 kg s82-D1255 Dial indicator for hori-


zontal displacement 10x0.01 mm

n o t e s27-T0230/C3 or 27-T0230/C4
See page 68
The machine is supplied with shear box
adaptor, vertical dial gauge, but without s27-T0225/A
Beam loading device, 10:1 ratio
load ring, dial gauge for horizontal displa-
cement, shear box apparatus, lever loa- s27-T0206/7
ding device 10:1 and weights. All these Balancing frame to ASTM specs.
items have to be ordered separately. See
27-T0206/A with accessories. Top view accessories.

66 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Geotechnical: Direct / Residual shear 27
SOIL TESTING Digital shear testing machine / Shear box assemblies

DIGITAL SHEAR TESTING MACHINE n o t e


The machine is supplied with shear box
 27-T0207 adaptor, but without load cell, linear tran-
Digital direct/residual shear sducer for horizontal displacement, shear
machine. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. box apparatus, lever loading device 10:1
and weights. All these items have to be
 27-T0207/Z ordered separately. See accessories.
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

General description and specifications


This modern machine is similar in shape to Accessories
the 27-T0206/A model but is driven by a
stepper motor and controlled by a micro- Extra to those listed for the 27-T0206/A
processor system. The machine, shown in model:
the picture with load cell and linear elec-
tronic transducers, can operate indepen- s27-P0376/S
Load cell 3 kN cap. with cable
dently to perform standard or cyclic tests 27-T0207 with accessories
programmable by the keyboard and obtai- s27-P0377/S Load cell 5 kN cap. with - Microprocessor controlled drive system
ning all data concerning load, vertical and cable (suggested for the 10 cm square
or round shear box) - Large LCD display
horizontal displacements from the display. - Test speed, travel and cycles program-
mable by the keyboard
For connection to our data acquisition and s82-P0330 Linear potentiometric - Rapid approach and automatic home
processing system model 30-T0601/A, the transducer 10 mm travel
positioning
machine keyboard is used to set the testing
speed and number of cycles. The accesso-
s82-P0332 Linear potentiometric - Infinitely variable speed drive from
transducer 25 mm. To be used with 0.00001 to 11.00000 mm/min
ries are the same as the model 27-T0206/A 10 cm square or round shear box - Three analogic channels for load cell and
two displacement transducers
and have to be ordered separately.
s82-P0332/AS - Serial port RS 232 C for data transmis-
Mounting bracket for 82-P0332 sion to PC in real time
Membrane keyboard - Standard load ring and dial gauges also
usable for manual recording
Display: 2x20 characters
RS 232 C output for connection to PC
SHEAR BOX ASSEMBLIES
Testing speed:
from 0.00001 to 2 mm/min General description
B Overall dimensions:
All shear box assemblies are constructed of
1050x250x1250 mm
non-ferrous and alloy metals and are desi-
A Weight approx.: 120 kg gned to contain water that surrounds the
specimen. They consist of a non-ferrous
square box with a rigid walled round or
ACCESSORIES square hole complete with adapter loading
LOAD RINGS FOR DIRECT SHEAR TEST pad, retaining plate, 2 grids, 2 perforated
Detail of load cell and linear transducer
grids and 2 porous plates.
The Controls load rings are supplied ready
for direct connection to the shear testing
machine. Electronic load rings (suffix SAE) sCode Size
are only compatible with our data acquisi- 27-T0215/A 6 cm
tion system 30-T0601/A. Gauges resolu- 27-T0216/A 10 cm
tion: 0.001 mm 27-T0217/A 5 cm Ø
27-T0218/A 6 cm Ø
Code Cap. Weight
(kN) approx. (kg) 27-T0219/A 6.35 cm Ø
27-T0222/A 10 cm Ø
27-T1001/SA 1 1.2
27-T1001/SAE 1 1.2 A Weight approx.: 4 kg
27-T1002/SA 2 1.5
27-T1002/SAE 2 1.5
27-T1003/SA 5 1.7
27-T1003/SAE 5 1.7 27-T1001/SAE fitted on a
shear testing machine as
The suffix SAE denotes a load ring, which alternative to the load
has the added feature of an electronic cell 27-P0376/S
transducer. Components of the square shear boxes

Testing equipment for the construction industry 67


27 Geotechnical: Direct / Residual shear
Shear box assemblies (continued) / Spare parts and accessories SOIL TESTING
Determination of shear strength

SPARE PARTS
Shear box models
Part description 27-T0215/A 27-T0216/A 27-T0217/A 27-T0218/A 27-T0219/ 27-T0222/A
and code 6 cm 10 cm Ø 5 cm Ø 6 cm Ø 6.35 cm Ø 10 cm

Loading pad 27-T0215/2 27-T0216/2 27-T0217/2 27-T0218/2 27-T0219/2 27-T0222/2


Retaining plate 27-T0215/3 27-T0216/3 27-T0217/3 27-T0218/3 27-T0219/3 27-T0222/3
Porous plate 27-T0215/4 27-T0216/4 27-T0217/4 27-T0218/4 27-T0219/4 27-T0222/4
Top grid 27-T0215/5 27-T0216/5 27-T0217/5 27-T0218/5 27-T0219/5 27-T0222/5
Perf. bottom grid 27-T0215/6 27-T0216/6 27-T0217/6 27-T0218/6 27-T0219/6 27-T0222/6
Sample cutter* 27-T0215/7 27-T0216/7 27-T0217/7 27-T0218/7 27-T0219/7 27-T0222/7
Extrusion dolly* 27-T0215/8 27-T0216/8 27-T0217/8 27-T0218/8 27-T0219/8 27-T0222/8

* Not supplied with the shear box. It must be ordered separately

SLOTTED STEEL WEIGHTS AND WEIGHT SETS (2)

sCode Weight(1) Set 27-T0230/C3 Set 27-T0230/C4


27-T0270/A 0,250 kg q.ty 2 -
27-T0271/A 0,500 kg q.ty 2 -
27-T0272/A 1 kg q.ty 2 q.ty 2
27-T0273/A 2 kg q.ty 3 q.ty 1
27-T0274/A 4 kg q.ty 3 -
27-T0275/A 8 kg q.ty 2 -
27-T0276/A 5 kg - -
27-T0277/A 10 kg - q.ty 3
Tot. 37.5 kg Tot. 34 kg

(1) The weights can be supplied on request with traceable certificate both in N and/or
kg. (2) The weight sets 27-T0230/C3 and 27-T0230/C4 are suitable for all shear boxes to 27-T0216/7,
apply the various load steps. 27-T0220/7

DETERMINATION OF SHEAR STRENGTH Code Description Q.ty for 1


BY DIRECT SHEAR shear box

q STANDARD ITEM LIST


BS 1377:7, 4 - ASTM D3080
Shear apparatus and accessories
NF P094071-1/2 27-T0207 Digital direct / Residual shear machine 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. 1
27-T0225/A Beam loading device 10:1 ratio 1
Typical configuration of an advanced
27-T0215/A Shear box assembly 6x6 cm square 1
testing system with electronic 27-T0215/7 Sample cutter for 27-T0215/A 1
measurement and data acquisition 27-T0215/8 Extrusion dolly for 27-T0215/7 1
27-T0230/C3 Set of slotted steel weights total 37.5 kg 1

Electronic measurements with data acquisition


27-P0376/S Load cell 3 kN cap. complete with adaptors to be fitted 1
to the shear machine
82-P0330 Electronic displacement transducer 10 mm travel 1
(for horizontal displacement)
82-P0330 Electronic displacement transducer 10 mm travel 1
(for vertical displacement)
30-T0601/A Automatic data acquisition and processing system 1
8 channels cap. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
30-T0601/KEY Software protection key 1
30-T0600/30 Transducers extension cable 6 m long, 6-pin connectors 3
30-T0600/31 Transducers extension cable 12 m long, 6-pin connectors 3
(alternative to 30-T0600/30)
30-T0601/P2 Direct/residual shear (multireversal) program, data acquisition 1
and processing
30-T0601/R0 Additional software package for customised printout 1

30-T0601/A connected to a 27-T0207 digital Note. For more information on the 30-T0601/A Data Acquisition and Processing System
shear testing machine with accessories
see on page 96.

68 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Geotechnical: Direct / Residual shear 27
SOIL TESTING Automatic digital shear testing machine

AUTOMATIC DIGITAL SHEAR


TESTING MACHINE
Vertical displacement transducer
 27-T0208/A
Automatic digital shear machine.
110-220 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
This new and advanced model micropro-
cessor based, is driven by a high resolution
stepper motor with epicyclic reduction
gear with a reduced backlash. Incorporates
a pneumatic closed loop system for the
application of the axial pressure by a high Load cell
performance pressure regulator. This
system also apply to different types of
automatic shear tests since it is possible to
control the different parameters measured
during the test, for example the constant
volume shear test where it is necessary to
control/maintain the vertical deflection to
zero during shearing. The automatic appli-
cation of the vertical load eliminates the Stepper motor (without
manual loading of the dead weight when transparent cover)
performing standard tests.
For more information ask our sales depart-
ment.
Pneumatic
Main features vertical
- Microprocessor based system loading
- High resolution stepper motor with assembly
epicyclic reduction gear with negligible
backlash
- Closed loop system for the application of
the axial load
- Pneumatic automatic loading
- Automatic control of parameters during
the test
- Performance of various shear test as the
constant volume test
- Variable speed from 0.00001 to
11.00000 mm/min. with horizontal loads
up to 5 kN
- Large graphic display 240x128 pixel
- User-friendly software 27-T0208/A Detail of control panel
27-T0208/A Top view
- RS 232 output for PC data downloading

Legend

 Stepper motor
 Horizontal loading assembly
 Compressed air supply
 Proportional valve to control
the vertical load
 Vertical loading assembly
 Vertical load air pressure transducer
 Vertical displacement transducer
 Horizontal displacement transducer
Shear box

Load cell

Machine frame

Control console
27-T0208/A automatic digital shear box apparatus. Schematic layout

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28 Geotechnical: Triaxial
General information SOIL TESTING

TRIAXIAL TESTS

q Standards
BS 1377:7, 8 / ASTM D2850, D4767, NF P94 070, P94 074
General information
The settlement of soil-supported foundations and the change in earth pressure due to small movement of retaining walls or other earth
supports, the yield of soil caused by local application of load, are determined by the relation between stress and strain in soils. The expe-
rimental investigation used to determine the stress-strain relation is usually carried out with a triaxial compression test. During the test,
the undisturbed soil samples are gradually stressed up to failure, which corresponds to the maximum shear strength. The test is perfor-
med placing a cylindrical soil sample, enclosed in a rubber membrane, in a triaxial cell and subjecting it to an isotropic fluid pressure.
An axial load is subsequently applied on the specimen through a loading piston in such a way that the soil sample is deformed at a con-
stant rate of strain. Generally speaking, the triaxial tests are performed to simulate different types of stress and drainage conditions that
can occur in the subsoil because of the effect of building constructions, excavations, tunnelling etc.
Three different triaxial tests are usually performed (see page 71) for total and effective stress measurement.

Our production of triaxial equipment


Controls manufactures a large sophisticated state of the art range of triaxial equipment which is detailed below. Automatic machines for
compression and extension tests, computerised and integrated systems have also been developed for advanced testing laboratories, where
not only conventional tests are carried out.

70 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Geotechnical: Triaxial 28
SOIL TESTING General information

TRIAXIAL TEST METHODS

Total stress measurement


Unconsolidated Undrained (UU) tests

With this method the shear strength is measured with respect to Piston
total stress. The soil specimen (assumed saturated) is not allowed
to consolidate, maintains its original structure and water content, a = porous stone
so that its resistance only depends on the level of geostatic stress b = rubber membrane
c = cell fluid
in the field.
Tests are usually carried out on three specimens of the same sam-
Lateral pressure
ple, subjected to different confining pressure. Provided that the
soil is fully saturated, the effective stresses at failure is the same SOIL
for each test.
The Mohr envelope, plotted with respect to total stress is horizon-
tal and the shear strength is constant and equal to Cu (undrained
shear strength).

Effective stress measurement


Consolidated Undrained (CU) tests
Piston
With this test method the shear strength is measured in terms of
a = porous stone
effective stress. At least three specimens are allowed to consolida- b = rubber membrane
te (i.e. to change its structure and water content) at different level c = cell fluid
of confining pressure before failure. Due to the fact that shear
strength increases raising the effective stresses the Coulomb’s Lateral pressure
model can be applied in terms of effective stress:
SOIL
τ = c′ + σ′n tg ϕ′
where: τ = shear resistance; σ′n = effective normal stress No drainage
c′, ϕ′ = parameters of Mohr envelope in terms of effective stress
During the failure stage the specimen is not allowed to drain and Pore pressure (transducer)
pore pressure is measured, so that the effective stresses are calcula-
ted as the difference between the total stress and the pore pressure.

Effective stress measurement Piston


Consolidated Drained (CD) tests
a = porous stone
This test method is similar to the “CU” test as the shear strength b = rubber membrane
c = cell fluid
can be related to the applied level of stress. At least three speci-
mens are allowed to consolidate at different levels of confining
Lateral pressure
pressure. The failure stage is carried out very slowly to prevent
the increase of pore pressure inside the specimen, which is SOIL
allowed to drain. The total and effective stresses are the same.
Mohr circles are drawn for effective stresses at failure and the drainage
parameters c′ and ϕ′ are determined from the Mohr envelope.

Pore pressure (transducer)

For typical configuration of complete test system:


Effective stress measurement
Effective stress measurement Consolidated Undrained (CU) and
Total stress measurement Consolidated Undrained (CU) and Consolidated Drained (CD) tests
Unconsolidated Undrained (UU) tests Consolidated Drained (CD) tests (electronic measurement). See pages 92.

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28 Geotechnical: Triaxial
Triaxial load frames SOIL TESTING

TRIAXIAL LOAD FRAMES

q STANDARD
BS 1377:8 / ASTM D2850, D4767
NF P94 070, P94 074

Two versions available: 50 and 100 kN


capacity. General specifications and featu-
res are identical except the capacity and
physical dimensions as specified.

 28-T0401
Digital triaxial frame, 50 kN cap.
110-230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

 28-T0403
Digital triaxial frame, 100 kN cap.
110-230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

General description and specifications

This versatile digital loading frame features


a microprocessor controlled drive system
with an advanced stepper motor enabling
the operator to easily set any test speed via
the keyboard. The machine can be fitted
with an optional RS 232 port so it can be
remotely controlled. The upper and lower
limits of platen travel are set by use of
automatic safety cut-out switches and by
an audible overtravel alarm. Other impor-
tant features include pause and speed reset 28-T0401 with cell and accessories 28-T0403 28-T0401 with cell and accessories
during the test and the automatic self
check diagnostic. All load rings, cells, dial - Microprocessor controlled - Waterproof membrane keyboard
gauges, etc. have to be ordered separately. - Advanced stepper motor drive - LCD 4-row by 20 character display
- Infinitely variable speed from 0.00001 - Easy to operate via the membrane
to 9.99999 mm/min keyboard
- Audible overtravel alarm
- Automatic self check diagnostic

Specifications 28-T0401 28-T0403

Load capacity 50 kN 100 kN


Max. sample size 100 mm dia. 150 mm dia.
Rate of strain from 0.00001 from 0.00001
to 9.99999 mm/min to 9.99999 mm/min
Rapid approach speed 25 mm/min 25 mm/min
Horizontal clearance 380 mm 458 mm
Max. vertical clearance 850 mm 1060 mm
Platen dia. 160 mm 160 mm
Max. platen travel 100 mm 100 mm
Motor power W 250 250
Overall dimensions 1266x500x273 mm 1390x590x450 mm
Weight approx. 95 kg 150 kg

Note. Upon request the machines can be supplied with RS 232 C output.

72 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Geotechnical: Triaxial 28
SOIL TESTING Automatic Triaxial Machines 50 and 100 kN capacity

AUTOMATIC TRIAXIAL MACHINES


50 AND 100 KN CAPACITY Main features
- Servo controlled drive through stepper
q STANDARD motor
- Application for compression tests
ASTM D2850-95 / - Test velocity adjustment from 0.00001
BS 1377: Part 7, Part 8: 1990 to 9.99999 mm/min
NF P94 070, NF P94 074
Main advantages compared to the stan-
dard models 28-T0401 and 28-T0403
 28-T0401/AC - Stand alone machine (servocontrolled
Automatic digital triaxial frame with built in data acquisition unit)
- Automatically controlled rate of load
50 kN cap. 110-230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. - Automatic anisotropic consolidation
and failure
 28-T0403/AC - Large graphic display 240x128 pixel
- Data recording and display in phisical
Automatic digital triaxial frame 100 units in real time
kN cap. 110-230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. - Temporary connection to PC via RS
232 port to download recorded data
in phisical units
Intoduction - Special software available to down-
load and convert recorded data, to
This new series of automatic machine has be compatible with our GEOLAB
been designed to perform compression 2000 package
- Upgradable for extension tests (see
triaxial tests both in consolidation and fai- 28-T0403/UP1)
lure stage.
The consolidation stage can also be perfor-
med in anisotropic conditions, with k0 < 1 28-T0403/AC with triaxial
cell and accessories
(i.e. vertical stress higher than horizontal
stress).
All the tests are carried out automatically
either in controlled rate of displacement (as
the traditional compression machines) or in
controlled rate of load (particularly suitable
for consolidation stage) and terminated stage in anisotropic conditions
automatically at pre-set test conditions. (with K0 < 1)
The 28-T0403/AC machine can be upgra- - Failure stage in conditions of compres-
ded to perform also extension tests (exten- sion (increasing axial pressure)
sion-unload). See upgrading options. - Triaxial (UU, CU, CD) and unconfined
tests are carried out either in controlled
General description stress or in controlled strain conditions
and terminated automatically at pre-set
Two threaded column highly stable frame conditions.
with upper crosshead beam, adjustable in
height by means of a simple locking-nut
system, that assures correct application of
the axial stress within the triaxial chamber. Detail of some screens
The lower box of the compression machine play on the large display of 248x124 pixel
contains the stepper motor with servo con-
trol drive, the control panel with large
graphic displays, for input of servo control
parameters, test data and calibration fac-
tors, the display of recorded data in real
time, the battery backed data storage and
the serial output to PC. Stand alone model
for automatic triaxial tests control
(Unconfined UU, CU, and CD) with store of
test data and possibility to download via
serial port in real time or deferred time for
data analysis, processing and printing.
The following triaxial tests can be automa-
tically performed:
- Pre-axial load before the failure stage, to
recreate or carry out the consolidation

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28 Geotechnical: Triaxial
Automatic Triaxial Machines 50 and 100 kN capacity (continued) SOIL TESTING

TECHNICAL DATA
Same as model 28-T-T0401 and 28-T0403 shown on page 72

Characteristics common to both models 28-T0401/AC and 28-T0403/AC

Configuration -
servo controlled drive through stepper motor
Servo-control parameters -
Axial load (load controlled tests)
-
Axial displacement (displacement controlled tests)
Control Unit -
4 channel built-in stand alone digital unit for data acquisition and control
of stepper motor
- Microprocessored based design with 16 bit A/D converter
Control panel - Incorporates a large graphic display (240x128 pixel), a touch sensitive
10 keys membrane keypad
- Use of programmed keys F1, F2, F3, F4 allows different menu to be activated and
linked together at different levels for immediate access to the required functions
Digital display - display in real time of test data in physical units: axial load (N), axial displacement
(mm compression/extension), pore pressure (kPa), volume change (cm3)
Resolution - 1/65.000 full range
Connection of transducers a) To the compression machine
for data acquisition (1)
- Strain gauge load cell for axial load measurement
- Potentiometric transducer for axial displacement
b) To the triaxial cell
- Strain gauge transducer for pore pressure
c) To volume change control panel
- Potentiometric transducer for volume change measurement
Excitation supply of the transducers - built-in within the compression machine
Data storage - battery backed with real time clock
Scanning time of data - Data recording can pre-set by the operator:
- at intervals of time linear polynomial, exponential
- at intervals of recorded stress
- at interval of recorded displacement
Data maximum capacity - 2000 readings per channel for each test
Transducers calibration - Automatic linear calibration (5 points)
- Input of parameters of polynomial equation for non linear calibration
- Non-volatile storage of channels calibration data
RS 232 C Serial port - For temporarily connection to PC to download recorded data in physical units:
- with serial data communication program (e.g. Hyperterminal D Terminal code
82-P0800/TRM)
- with our Geolab 2000 dedicated software
(1) See accessories

Software application

The machine is fully automatic, controlled patible, is available for triaxial tests (see - Stress ratio vs. strain
via the front panel with digital display of Geolab 2000, code 30-T0601/P3). - Skempton’s A parameter vs. axial strain
test measurements (axial pressure, axial The following diagrams and printouts are (for CU triaxial tests).
displacement, pore pressure and volume available for a single or for a group of tests: A special section of the software is devoted
change) in real time. - Mohr’s circle plots and Mohr-Coulomb to the customised printout, 30-T0601/R0.
The computer is only temporarily connec- linear failure envelope The user can introduce all the information
ted for data transmission of stored data for - Stress path plots and failure envelope and general data to printout each test cer-
monitoring of the test in progress, proces- (according to MIT analysis) tificate (logo of the laboratory, name of the
sing and printing of results. - Axial stress vs. axial strain technicians involved in the tests, file of the
For complete processing according to the - Pore pressure vs. axial strain (for CU test, number of the certificate, reference
International standards (BS 1377, ASTM, triaxial tests) standards, etc.).
ISSMGE) and customised printout of test - Volume change vs. axial strain (for CD
reports a special software, Windows com- triaxial tests)

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SOIL TESTING Automatic Triaxial Machines 50 and 100 kN capacity (continued)
Compression and extension test

UPGRADING OPTIONS  28-T0403/UP1


COMPRESSION AND EXTENSION TESTS Upgrading system for the
(EXTENSION-UNLOAD) 28-T0403/AC machine to perform
extension test (extension-unload)
Introduction
Including firmware and the following
The 28-T0403/AC machine can be upgraded mechanical accessories:
to perform extension tests (extension-
Extension testing kit comprising:
unloaded), where the axial stress can be
- Bidirectional spherical seat for upper
reduced below the horinzontal stress.
crosshead
This condition (where the factor K0 is >1)
- Fast clamping device load cell/triaxial cell
can be automatically carried out either in
piston
the consolidation or in the failure stage, at
- Clamping device triaxial cell/lower platen
constant rate of stress. The maximum tensi-
to triaxial frame (suitable for models:
le capacity is 8 kN. Data recording, downloa-
28-T0410/A, 28-T0411/A, 28-T0416/A).
ding to PC, processing and printing are car-
The extension testing kit is also proposed
ried on in the same way described above.
when using the 28-T0403 machine for
stress path triaxial tests with the code 28-
T0403/A1. See page 84.

n o t e Accessory
To perform extension tests it is necessary Detail of the locking system of the triaxial cell
to substitute the porous caps model s28-T0403/A2 Triaxial cell piston for to the lower platen for extension tests
extension tests. It is interchangeable with
T0420/A3, T0422/A3, T0425/A3, T0428/A3, the standard piston part of 28-T0410/A,
T0432/A3 respectively with the following 28-T0411/A, 28-T0416/A cells
appropriate models: T0420/A3T,
T0422/A3T, T0425/A3T, T0428/A3T,
T0432/A3T, for dia. 35-38-50-70-100 mm.
Furthermore the modification of the upper
flange of the triaxial cell is also required.
This modification can be factory made on
your existing triaxial cells or programmed
in case of a complete laboratory supply.
For new modified triaxial cells ask for the
following codes:
28-T0410/AT Triaxial cell up to 50 mm dia.
28-T0411/AT Triaxial cell up to 70 mm dia.
28-T0416/AT Triaxial cell up to 100 mm dia.

28-T0403/A2

Detail of the triaxial cell and rigid connection to the piston for extension tests

Measurement accessories
Electronic transducer
Same as those shown on page 76.

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Automatic Triaxial Machines 50 and 100 kN capacity (continued) SOIL TESTING

ACCESSORIES FOR TRIAXIAL FRAMES Strain gauge load cells


Used to measure the axial force applied to the specimen in the triaxial cells:
Mechanical accessories
sCode Full scale Thread
s28-T1048 Mounting bracket to be con- 82-P0370/T 2.5 kN Female M20x1.5
nected to the ram of the triaxial cell for 82-P0373/T 10 kN Female M20x1.5
measurement of vertical strain.
Compatible with all models of transducers 82-P0375/T 50 kN Female M30x2.0
82-P0376/T 100 kN Female M30x2.0
s28-T0477/4 De-airing block for pore Note. All the load cells are supplied complete for connection to the upper beam of
pressure measurement transducer. It must the triaxial frame.
be connected to the tiaxial cell

s28-T0494/1 Panel with reversing valve


system, to reverse the water flow. Used in
conjunction with the 28-T0494 Automatic Pressure transducers Potentiometric transducers
volume change apparatus for pore pressure measurement for volume change measurement
sCode Max sCode Capacity
Electronic accessories 82-P0349 10 bar 28-T0494 100 cm3
82-P0350 20 bar
All the transducers are fitted with 6-pins Note. The 28-T0494 Volume change
male plugs for direct connection to the rear Note. They are connected to the triaxial transducer has to be used with the
panel of the compression machine. Linear cell by the de-airing block 28-T0477/4. 28-T0494/1 Panel with reversing valve
and polynomial calibration parameters can system.
be input directly via the keypad.

Displacement transducers
Used to measure the compression of the
specimen in the triaxial cells:

sCode Travel (mm)


82-P0332 25
82-P0334 50
82-P0336 100

Note. They are connected to the triaxial


cell by the accessory 28-T1048.
82-P0370/T, 82-P0375/T 28-T0494

PC software for data processing


sCode Description
30-T0601/P3 PC software Geolab: data acquisition and processing for
triaxial UU, CU, CD tests
30-T0601/R0 Additional software package for customised printout
82-Q0800/2 Serial cable for PC connection

PC software Geolab

82-P0334 fitted to the triaxial cell by the


28-T1048 mounting bracket and
82-P0370/T load cell fitted to the frame by the
spherical attachment

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SOIL TESTING Load rings / Submersible precision load transducers
Accessories for Triaxial frames

LOAD RINGS Detail of the


28-T1049 fit-
General description ted on top of
a load ring
All Controls load rings are supplied ready
for direct connection to the adapter sup-
plied with our triaxial load frames and by
the simple fixing of a 28-T1049 connector
can be adapted for use with our complete
range of triaxial cells.
82-T1001 to 82-T1009

Models sCode Max. load capacity kN

1 2 5 10 15 20 30 40 50
Standard 82-T1001 82-T1002 82-T1003 82-T1004 82-T1005 82-T1006 82-T1007 82-T1008 82-T1009
Electronic 82-T1001/E 82-T1002/E 82-T1003/E 82-T1004/E 82-T1005/E 82-T1006/E 82-T1007/E 82-T1008/E 82-T1009/E

AXIAL STRAIN MEASUREMENT

Accessories  82-D1257
Dial indicator 30x0.01 mm
s28-T1049 Connector with conical
seat for load rings. Screwed to the  82-D1259
lower base of the load ring to receive
the steel sphere. Weight approx. 50 g Dial indicator 50x0.01 mm

General description

58 mm dia. clockwise rotation. Supplied


complete with mounting bracket. For con- 82-D1257 fitted to the load ring
nection to load rings.

A Weight approx.: 200 g

SUBMERSIBLE PRECISION AXIAL STRAIN TRANSDUCERS


LOAD TRANSDUCERS AND MOUNTING BRACKET

82-T1001/E to 82-T1009/E Mounted inside the triaxial cells models  82-P0332


28-T0410/A, 28-T0411/A, and 28-T0416/A Axial strain transducer 30 mm
provide an electrical signal proportional to displacement
the axial load assuring accurate strength
measurement. Supplied complete with loa-  82-P0334
ding piston. Axial strain transducer 50 mm
displacement
A Weight approx.: 1 kg
 82-P0336
Axial strain transducer 100 mm
displacement
Accessories
 28-T1048
s28-T0418/5 Extension rod for appli- Mounting bracket for axial strain
cation of submersible transducer on
triaxial frames (required only for com- transducers
pression tests).
General description
28-T0418/1 with 28-T0418/5 fitted inside the
triaxial cell
The axial strain transducers are used to
measure the deformation of the sample
during the triaxial test. They need the
sCode Description Max. load
mounting bracket 28-T1048 to fit the
28-T0418/1 Submersible load transducer 10 kN triaxial cell.
28-T0418/2 Submersible load transducer 26.5 kN
A Weight approx.: 575 g

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Triaxial cells and accessories SOIL TESTING

TRIAXIAL CELLS FOR SPECIMENS Triaxial cells


UP TO 100 MM DIA.
sCode 28-T0410/A 28-T0411/A 28-T0416/A
General description and specifications
Max. specimen size (Ø x h mm) 50x100 70x140 100x200
The cell essentially consists of a transparent Max. working pressure(kPa) 1700 1700 1700
polycarbonate chamber, which has a piston Max. piston load (kN) 45 45 45
assembly fitted to the top and a double Max. height (mm) 380 440 515
Diameter (mm) 140 174 200
flange base fitted to the bottom. Three
Weight (kg) 4 7.3 14.3
simple thumbscrews are used to clamp the
upper part of the cell to the base, which
make assembly and disassembly a very
quick and simple operation.
The base of the cell has four inlet points for
top drainage/back pressure, cell pressure
and bottom drainage/pore water pressure.
Two of these are supplied with special no-
volume change valves.
The cell can receive the submersible tran-
sducer (see model 28-T0418 series), base
adaptors, plinths, top caps, porous discs,
rubber membranes and sealing rings (not
included). See accessories.

28-T0416/A, 28-T0411/A, 28-T0410/A

TRIAXIAL CELL ACCESSORIES

Specimen base adaptors

Each cell has to be completed with the base adaptor corresponding to the specimen size
as shown in the following table. All adaptors are perforated for bottom drainage/pore pres-
28-T0420/9 sure measurement and are supplied complete with a solid disc for use in undrained tests.
Specimen 28-T0410/A 28-T0411/A 28-T0416/A
dia. mm sCode sCode sCode
35 28-T0410/A1 28-T0411/A1 -
38 28-T0410/A2 28-T0411/A2 -
50 28-T0410/A3 28-T0411/A3 -
70 - 28-T0411/A4 28-T0416/A1
100 - - 28-T0416/A2

HAND SAMPLERS

Comprising cutter, wooden dolly and receiver.

sCode Size Spare cutter tube Spare dolly


(complete set) (dia.xh mm) sCode sCode
28-T0420/9 35x70 28-T0420/91 28-T0420/92
28-T0422/9 38x76 28-T0422/91 28-T0422/92
28-T0425/9 50x100 28-T0425/91 28-T0425/92
28-T0428/9 70x140 28-T0428/91 28-T0428/92
28-T0432/9 100x200 28-T0432/91 28-T0432/92

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28 Geotechnical: Triaxial 28
SOIL TESTING Triaxial cell accessories (continued)

TRIAXIAL CELL ACCESSORIES (CONTINUED)

Description For specimens


Ø 35 mm Ø 38 mm Ø 50 mm Ø 70 mm Ø 100 mm
Base adaptors 28-T0410/A1(1) 28-T0410/A2(1) 28-T0410/A3(1) 28-T0411/A4(1) 28-T0416/A2
28-T0411/A1 28-T0411/A2 28-T0411/A3 28-T0416/A1 -

sCode sCode sCode sCode sCode


Plain top cap 28-T0420/A2 28-T0422/A2 28-T0425/A2 28-T0428/A2 28-T0432/A2
Porous top cap 28-T0420/A3 28-T0422/A3 28-T0425/A3 28-T0428/A3 28-T0432/A3
Porous discs (2 pcs) 28-T0420/A4 28-T0422/A4 28-T0425/A4 28-T0428/A4 28-T0432/A4
Rubber membrane (10 pcs) 28-T0420/A5 28-T0422/A5 28-T0425/A5 28-T0428/A5 28-T0432/A5
Sealing ring (10 pcs) 28-T0420/7 28-T0422/7 28-T0425/7 28-T0428/7 28-T0432/7
Membrane stretcher 28-T0420/8 28-T0422/8 28-T0425/8 28-T0428/8 28-T0432/8
Filter paper drains (50 pcs) 28-T0420/A9 28-T0422/A9 28-T0425/A9 28-T0428/A9 28-T0432/A9
Split sand former 28-T0420/A6 28-T0422/A6 28-T0425/A6 28-T0428/A6 28-T0432/A6
O-ring placing tool 28-T0420/10 28-T0422/10 28-T0425/10 28-T0428/10 28-T0432/10
Drainage burette 28-T0420/11 28-T0420/11 28-T0420/11 28-T0420/11 28-T0432/11(2)
No-volume change valve(3) 28-T0420/12 28-T0420/12 28-T0420/12 28-T0420/12 28-T0420/12
Split mould 28-T0420/13 28-T0422/13 28-T0425/13 - -

Spares
Spare tube and connector 28-T0420/20 28-T0420/20 28-T0420/20 28-T0428/20 28-T0432/20
for porous top cap

(1) Depending upon cell model (2) 50 ml model (3) Complete with connection for 6 mm dia. plastic hose

Other accessories
s86-D0845
Water-repellent grease. 1 kg box
s86-D0822 Vaseline oil. 1 kg bottle
s28-T0420/15 Greaser for triaxial cell

Top view

 Base adaptor
PWL

 Porous top cap

 Porous disc

 Rubber membrane
PWU
 Sealing rings

 No-volume change valve

2 PWL

5
3

CW
4

5
1

PWL

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Triaxial cell accessories (continued) SOIL TESTING

TRIAXIAL CELL ACCESSORIES


(CONTINUED)

Legend  Filter paper drains


Used as side drains when specimens have
 Base adaptor low permeability. They are particularly use-
Used to adapt the triaxial cell for use with ful when saturating clays before consolida-
the selected sample size. Manufactured tion and shearing. Pack of 50.
from anodised aluminium. Supplied com-
plete with a plain base cap.  Split sand former
A specially designed piece of equipment for
 Porous top cap use when preparing non-cohesive soils
Used to evenly apply the loading over the which, otherwise could not be mounted in
whole cross sectional area of the sample a triaxial cell. Manufactured from a non-
when drainage to the top of the sample is ferrous alloy.
required. Manufactured from a light alloy.
Includes a nylon tube and connector for Drainage burette. 10 ml
the base drainage line. Used to prepare non-cohesive specimens
by applying a negative pressure to the base
 Porous disc of the specimen and for measuring draina-
Used as a filter ensuring that the passage ge into and out of the specimen when
of water into and out of the sample is testing with the specimen open to the
evenly spread over the whole cross sectio- atmosphere. Supplied with connections for
nal area. Two required. triaxial cell.
 Rubber membrane
O-ring placing tool
Provides a protective water proof sheath To fit the sealing ring with the minimum
around the sample. Made of rubber latex disturbance to the sample.
and supplied in packs of 10.

No-volume change valve


 Sealing rings Identical to the two valves supplied with
Used to seal the membrane against the the triaxial cells and used for measuring
plinth and the top cap at either end of the pore pressure and when fitting the draina-
sample. Supplied in packs of 10. ge burette.

 Membrane stretcher
Split mould
Used to pull open the membrane to allow it Used for trimming the ends of soil
to be easily placed over the specimen specimen.
without any disturbance.

 

 

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SOIL TESTING Pressure system

Introduction
The pressure system provides two
separate lines for the desired con-
stant pressure inside the triaxial cell
(cell pressure system) and in the spe-
cimen drainage line (back pressure
system).
A specimen volume change indicator
(burette or electric transducer type)
is also provided.
The system is completed by a de-
aired water apparatus and by all
other accessories such as tubing,
valves etc.
Different solutions are available
depending on the type of test to be
performed.

- Air/water bladder system actuated by


a pneumatic compressor
- Motorised oil and water system
- Automatic digital controllers
connectable to PC.

For clarity we propose first the most Triaxial pressure system for three triaxial cells (see also page 82)
common layout systems and then all
single components.
All single components can however
be combined to provide different
solutions conforming to the user’s
requirements.

Triaxial pressure system for one triaxial cell (see also page 82)

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Pressure systems and related apparatus (continued) SOIL TESTING

Typical configuration of a pressure system for Unconsolidated Undrained test (UU)

Item list

28-T0474/B Oil and water constant pressure apparatus complete


with precision test gauge 0-1700 kPa
28-T0490 Nylon tubing 6x4 mm dia. 20 m coil

Typical configuration of a pressure system


for Consolidated-Undrained and Drained test (CU/CD) on one specimen

Item list Q.ty

28-T0477/L Control panel for 1 triaxial cell 1


28-T0478 Bladder air/water pressure cylinder 2
28-T0490 Nylon tubing 6x4 mm dia. 20 m coil 1
28-T0490/1 Flaring tool 1
28-T0491/A De-airing tank 7 litres capacity 1
28-T0478/6 Nylon tubing 12x6 mm dia. 10 m coil 2
28-T0492/A De-airing water apparatus 1
86-D2018 Air compressor, working constant pressure up to 10 bar 1 Pressure system 28-T0474/B with triaxial
machine and cell
86-D2018/1 Auxiliary air reservoir 1
28-T0478/10 Quick coupling 1

Note. Digital pressure readout unit, pore pressure transducer and de-airing block
are all included on 28-T0477/L.
OIL AND WATER CONSTANT
PRESSURE SYSTEM

 28-T0474/B
Oil and water constant pressure
apparatus for pressures up to 1700
kPa. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.

 28-T0474/C
Oil and water constant pressure
apparatus for pressures up to 3500
kPa. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.

General description and specifications


This apparatus provides an infinitely variable
constant pressure using an adjustable spring
type dead weight pressure feedback system
connected in line with a pump and an
oil/water interchange vessel. The apparatus
comprises: hydraulic pump (motorised);
honed piston/spring assembly; cylindrical
oil/water interchange vessel; precision dial
gauge 100 mm dia.; valves; 2 kg of oil.

Pressure range: 0-1700 (model 28-T0474/B)


and 0-3500 kPa (model 28-T0474/C)
Power: 35 W
B Dimensions: 310x300x400 mm
A Weight approx.: 16 kg

Accessories

s28-T0475/2 High viscosity oil. 5 kg


Pressure system for CU/CD test on one specimen with triaxial machine and cell

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SOIL TESTING Pressure systems and related apparatus (continued)

Typical configuration of an advanced 3 cells Pressure System


for Consolidated-Undrained and Drained test (CU/CD) for connection
to Automatic Data acquisition and processing system
Item List Q.ty.

28-T0477/C Control panel for 3 triaxial cells (cell pressure and back pressure) 2
28-T0477/E1 Control panel for three burettes for volume change measurement
with distribution valves 1
28-T0477/E2 Control panel for automatic volume change measurement 1
28-T0478 Bladder air-water pressure cylinder 6
28-T0490 Nylon tubing 6x4 mm dia. 20 m coil 4
28-T0490/1 Flaring tool 1
28-T0491 De-airing tank 33 l capacity 1
28-T0478/6 Nylon tubing 12x6 mm. 10 m coil for compressed air
and water connection 2
28-T0492/A De-airing water apparatus 1
86-D2018 Air compressor 1
86-D2018/1 Auxiliary air reservoir 1
28-T0478/10 Quick coupling 1
82-P0349 Pressure transducer 0-10 bar 3
28-T0477/4 De-airing block 3

Typical pressure system for CU/CD tests on three cells (see layout on page 80)

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28 Geotechnical: Triaxial
Pressure systems and related apparatus (continued) SOIL TESTING

STRESS PATH TRIAXIAL TESTS  28-T0462  28-T0464


WITH AUTOMATIC PRESSURE Automatic air / water pressure Stress path control unit
CONTROLLERS controller. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

Introduction and application The unit includes: The unit includes:


- One air-pressure regulator 1000 kPa full - Conditioning unit of the transducers and
The automatic pressure controllers can be range with stepper motor control A/D converter.
used to control or to manage both cell - One pressure transducer 1000 kPa full - Interface for direct control of stepping
pressure and back pressure in the triaxial scale for the closed loop control motor of the compression machine, pres-
tests (UU, CU or CD), in order to perform - One RS 232 C serial port for remote con- sure regulating valves and on/off valves.
the different stages: saturation, consolida- trol - RS 232 C serial port for remote control
tion and failure. The controllers are associa- The unit can automatically provide an via PC.
ted to a triaxial compression machine to accurate control of the hydraulic pressure - Software packages for automatic tests
automatically control a complete test via a within a range of ± 0.5% via a remote con- management (compression machine
p.c. With this system it is possible to trol by PC. The unit must be connected to drive, pressure controllers, drainage val-
perform either compression or extension an air/water cylinder mod. 28-T0478. ves).
tests (varying horizontal or vertical stress
as well) on the soil specimen up to 100 mm A typical configuration of an automatic system
diameter, using standard type triaxial cells for stress path triaxial tests with standard triaxial cell consisting of:
(see page 75).
Proper application software packages are 1 28-T0403 100 kN Digital Triaxial machine
available to automatically perform the dif- 1 82-P0373/T 10 kN capacity load cell
ferent stage of triaxial tests. 1 28-T0403/A1 Extension testing kit
1 28-T0403/A2 Triaxial cell piston for extension test
1 28-T0411/A Triaxial cell for 70 mm dia. specimen with accessories, pore
MAIN ADVANTAGES pressure and displacement transducers
- Suitable for both compression or 1 28-T0428/A3T Extension porous cap for specimens 70 mm dia
extension tests 2 28-T0462 Automatic air-water controllers
- Easily mounted on a laboratory bench,
reducing the working space of the
2 28-T0478 Air / water bladders
traditional systems 1 28-T0463 Stress path control unit complete with software package
- Very accurate control and measure- 2 28-T0477/B1 Control panel with volume change transducer
ment of hydraulic pressures applied to 1 86-D2018 Air compressor 10 bar continuous working pressure
the soil samples 1 28-T0492/A System for de-aired water
- Completely automatic management of 1 28-T0491/A De-airing tank
the tests through p.c. 1 P.C.

Automatic test system. (Air compressor and de-airing tank not shown) General layout

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SOIL TESTING Pressure systems and related apparatus (continued)

BLADDER TYPE AIR/WATER


PRESSURE SYSTEM

 28-T0478
Bladder air/water pressure cylinder.

General description and specifications

For delivery of pressurised water to triaxial


cells up to 1000 kPa. The main advantages
from using this apparatus are: 28-T0453 28-T0452
- High degree of accuracy
- Extremely simple to operate
- Future expansion of system very easy and PRESSURE INDICATING PANELS for setting and measuring cell or back pres-
relatively low cost sures.
- Bladder enables the use of de-aired water Specifically designed for the measurement The unit comprises a steel panel onto
- Large reservoir to cope with long term of either confining or back pressure but which are mounted a 200 mm dia. preci-
tests and large samples. may be used for other pressure measuring sion gauge, five inlet/outlet no-volume
This unit acts as a reservoir/interface applications. change valves, a small reservoir, the screw
between compressed air, used as a pressure pump and three selector valves.
source, and water used as the pressurising  28-T0452
medium in the triaxial cell.
Pressure measurement panel B Dimensions: 540x340x92 mm

Max. pressure:
0-1100 kPa A Weight approx.: 7 kg

1000 kPa
General description and specifications
B Dimensions:
 28-T0454 Distribution panel
178 mm dia. The unit comprises a steel panel onto
x 297 mm which are mounted a 200 mm dia. preci-
height sion pressure gauge, and four inlet/outlet General description
A Weight approx.: no-volume change valves.
Consists of 5 no-volume change inlet/outlet
8 kg valves fitted on a wall mounted panel.
B Dimensions: 450x340x92 mm
A Weight approx.: 5 kg B Dimensions: 310x135x55 mm
28-T0478
A Weight approx.: 2 kg

Accessories  28-T0453
Pressure measurement panel with
s28-T0478/6 Nylon tubing 12x6 mm screw pump 0-1100 kPa
dia. 10 m coil. For connecting the labo-
ratory air compressor
General description and specifications
s28-T0478/10 Quick coupling. For
connecting 28-T0478/6 nylon tubing to
the distribution valves of the control Specifically designed for the measurement
panels of pore pressure where the built-in screw
28-T0454
pump is used to balance the pore pressure
s28-T0490 Nylon tubing 6x4 mm dia. generated inside the specimen and indica-
20 m coil. For connecting 28-T0478
air/water pressure cylinders to the ted by the null indicator. Through the use of
the selector valves the unit may also be used NYLON TUBING
distribution valves of the control panels

s28-T0490/1 Flaring tool for cutting  28-T0478/6 Nylon tubing 12x6 mm


nylon tubing dia. 10 m coil
s28-T0478/9 Air pressure regulators.  28-T0490 Nylon tubing 6x4 mm
To adjust the required air pressure up to
1000 kPa (see following pages: control dia. 20 m coil
panels)
 28-T0490/1 Flaring tool
Spare parts

s28-T0478/4 Spare rubber membra-


ne for 28-T0478. Pack of 6
28-T0478/9

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28 Geotechnical: Triaxial
Pressure systems and related apparatus (continued) SOIL TESTING

AIR COMPRESSORS AND ACCESSORIES Specifications 86-D2015 86-D2018


We propose two different models for con- Max. pressure (kPa) 1000 1400
tinuous working pressure up to 800 kPa Continuous working pressure (kPa) 800 1000
(model 86-D2015) or up to 1000 kPa Reservoir capacity (l) 50 8
(model 86-D2018). An auxiliary air reservoir Max. air delivery (l/min) 246 40
50 litres cap. is recommended for use with Dimensions (lxwxh) mm 850x355x620 510x270x400
the 86-D2018 model. The use of an Air Power (W) 1500 550
Weight (kg) 44 21
dryer (model 86-D2019) is also recommen-
ded to avoid damage to valves, machine
components etc.
 86-D2018/1 VACUUM PUMPS
Auxiliary air reservoir, 14 bar max.
pressure, 50 l cap.  86-D2001
Vacuum pump.
Air dryers 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

 86-D2019  86-D2001/Z
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
Compressed air dehumidifier,
350 l/min. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
Specifications
B Dimensions: 455x240x197 mm approx.
Free air displacement (l/min): 75
A Weight approx.: 18 kg
Ultimate vacuum (mbar): 0.1
86-D2015  86-D2019/Z Power (W): 180
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. B Dimensions (mm): 345x155x215
A Weight (kg): 12
 86-D2064
Rubber tube for vacuum
16.5 mm x 6.5 mm, 2 m long

86-D2018 and 86-D2018/1 86-D2019

Air compressors WATER TRAP

 86-D2015  28-T0491/2
Laboratory air compressor, 10 bar Water trap
max. pressure, 50 l cap. 86-D2001
To collect condensed water vapour. For use
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
with 28-T0491 and 28-T0491/A tanks in
conjunction with 86-D2001.
 86-D2015/Z
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

 86-D2018
Laboratory air compressor, 14 bar
max. pressure, 8 l cap.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.

 86-D2018/Z
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
28-T0491/2

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SOIL TESTING Pressure systems: water de-airing / Volume change measurement

Water de-airing systems DE-AIRING TANKS

We propose two different systems,  28-T0491


both completed with a de-airing De-airing tank 33 litres cap.
tank 7 or 33 litres cap.:
- Suitable vacuum pump and  28-T0491/A
water trap to collect condensed De-airing tank 7 litres cap.
water vapour. The water tank has
to be fitted at a high level to fill General description and specifications
the system by gravity.
- Integrated model incorporating Used in conjunction with a vacuum source
vacuum pump/compressor, and (ex. 28-T0492/A apparatus) this item provi- 28-T0491
valves. The vacuum pump is used des a very efficient and therefore quick
as a little compressor to force de- means of removing the air from water. The
aired water from the de-airing de-airing tank consists of a perspex cylin- VOLUME CHANGE MEASUREMENT
der fitted with a water spray inlet, an air
tank (that can be placed anywhe- We propose two different models: standard
outlet and a water outlet. A suitable
re) to the system (pressure panels, vacuum supply is connected to the air 28-T0459 and electronic 28-T0494 suitable
bladders etc.). outlet and water is sucked into the cylinder for connection to digital display or data
in a fine spray via the water inlet. The acquisition and processing system as for
vacuum draws the air out of the water. The example our model 30-T0601/A.
larger 28-T0491 model is suggested for 3  28-T0459
triaxial cell system.
Double burette volume change
A Weight approx.: 14 kg for model apparatus
28-T0491 and 3 kg for model 28-T0491/A
General description and specifications

The apparatus comprises two measurement


tubes, which have a 25 ml
burette mounted internal-
ly and an acrylic tube
externally. The burette
28-T0492/A tubes are connected direc-
tly to a reversing valve
system, which is used to
DE-AIRING WATER APPARATUS reverse the direction of
travel of the interface in
 28-T0492/A the measurement tubes
De-airing water apparatus. without affecting the
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. direction of flow of water
to or from the triaxial cell.
The unit also includes a
 28-T0492/AZ
by-pass valve system
De-airing water apparatus. when volume change
110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. measurement is not requi-
red. Max. working pressure
General description and specifications 10 bar.

This apparatus incorporates a vacuum B Dimensions:


pump compressor, a water trap and valves. 28-T0491/A
130x682x87 mm
It has to be connected to the De-airing A Weight approx.: 3 kg
tank (28-T0491 or 28-T0491/A). The double
function of this unit gives the important
advantage of placing the de-airing tank Accessories
anywhere and quickly filling the de-aired
water to the system by a simple valve. s28-T0459/5
Red dye hydrocarbon
soluble pack for
B Dimensions: 375x240x250 mm 500 ml
A Weight approx.: 10 kg 28-T0459

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28 Geotechnical: Triaxial
Pressure systems: volume change (continued) / Pore pressure measurement SOIL TESTING

VOLUME CHANGE MEASUREMENT LOW PORE PRESSURE MEASUREMENT DIFFERENTIAL MANOMETER


(CONTINUED)
NULL INDICATOR  28-T0457
 28-T0494 Differential mercury manometer
Automatic volume change apparatus  28-T0458 -100 to +100 kPa range
Null indicator
General description
q STANDARD
BS 1377:5 / ASTM D2435, D3877, D4546 / Used for measuring both small positive and
AASHTO T216 negative pressures. Particularly useful
when measuring small or negative pore
pressures. Consists of a “U” tube manome-
General description ter calibrated to read directly in kPa when
filled with mercury, fixed on a wall moun-
Used to act as a balancing manometer to ted steel panel. Supplied without mercury.
measure the pore pressure of the sample
without allowing any flow of water either
into or out of the sample. Generally used in A Weight approx.: 1 kg
28-T0494
conjunction with 28-T0453 Control panel
and 28-T0457 Differential mercury mano-
meter. Accessories
General description and specifications
B Dimensions: 95x70x40 mm s28-T0457/1 Mercury trap. When fit-
ted to 28-T0457 provides a safety trap
When connected with a suitable display or A Weight approx.: 120 g for mercury pushed out of the top of
data acquisition system provides an electri-
the manometer
cal signal directly proportional to the volu-
me of water flowing through the unit. The
apparatus comprises a piston connected to
a linear transducer and sealed against a
precision machined calibration chamber so
that the linear movement of the piston is
exactly proportional to the volume of
water in the calibration chamber.

Basic capacity: 90 cm3


28-T0458
Transducer input: up to 12 V DC
B Dimensions: 100x270x135 mm
A Weight approx.: 3 kg

Accessories

s28-T0494/1
Panel with reversing valve system
Used to reverse the water flow in the
28-T0494 apparatus and to measure
the water flow in both directions.
Consists of 4 no-volume change valves
fitted on a wall mounted panel.
Dimensions 135x310x55 mm. Weight 28-T0494/1
approx. 2 kg

Spare parts
28-T0457
s28-T0494/2
Spare rubber membrane

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SOIL TESTING Pore pressure measurement

- Programmable
in Imperial
or metric units
- Battery operated
- Peak function
(positive
and negative)

 82-P0349
Pressure transducer, 10 bar

 82-P0350
Pressure transducer, 20 bar

 28-T0477/4
De-airing block for pressure
transducer
28-T0461/B with three 82-P0350

PORE WATER PRESSURE MEASUREMENT  28-T0461/B


Pore pressure can be measured by the hand 3 channel digital readout system for
operated method comprising the Null indi- pore pressure measurement. Battery
cator 28-T0458 with the Differential operated
manometer 28-T0457 and the Pressure
measurement panel 28-T0453 shown on General description and specifications
page 85 or with the Electronic readout unit
28-T0461/B battery operated connected to This digital pressure gauge of new genera-
the pressure transducer 82-P0349 with the tion consists of a long term steady analogic
de-airing block 28-T0477/4 fitted directly section, and of a 16 bit converter A/D
to the triaxial cell. We recommend this last which guarantees 65000 internal divisions.
solution, which is more practical, modern The unit has internal batteries with 1 year
with a reasonable cost. autonomy which is also guaranteed by the
28-T0477/4
auto-power-off function, which activates
if in 30 minutes any measurement change
is not detected. It has to be connected to
a suitable pressure transducer such as our
model 82-P0349 with the de-airing block
28-T0477/4.
The 3 channel version 28-T0461/B is fitted
with a multiplexer selector switch.

Specifications

Displays:4 x 20 characters display


Measuring units (programmable):
mbar, bar, MPa, kPa, psi
Accuracy: ± 0.20% full scale
Scanning rate: 50 readings per sec
RS 232 C output: standard
B Dimensions (lxdxh): 120x130x75 mm

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28 Geotechnical: Triaxial
Pressure systems: pressure panel assemblies SOIL TESTING

Different type of panels are available - More attractive and functional n o t e


conforming to the measurement to be arrangement of all parts All panels with the exception of those fit-
performed, to the number of triaxial - Less time required to set up the ted with pressure regulator, which are sui-
cells and to the selected system: stan- laboratory table for the Bladder air/water method
dard or electronic. All parts are fitted - Verification and testing of all only, can be used with other pressure
on an aluminium panel. The main connected parts before delivery systems (e.g. oil/water).
advantages are the following: - Easy to use.
1 TRIAXIAL CELL CU/CD STANDARD SYSTEM MEASUREMENT
OF LATERAL PRESSURE, BACK PRESSURE, PORE PRESSURE, VOLUME CHANGE
 28-T0477/L
Control panel assembly
This assembly is designed for managing A Total weight: 21 kg approx.
triaxial tests with 1 cell and measurement
without automatic data recording. Note. Pressure transducer and de-airing
block have to be fitted to the triaxial cell.
Comprising:
28-T0452 No. 1 Pressure measurement panel
28-T0478/9 No. 2 Air pressure regulators
28-T0459 No. 1 Double burette volume change apparatus
28-T0461/B No. 1 3 channel Digital readout system for pore pressure measurement
82-P0349 No. 1 Pressure transducer, 10 bar for 28-T0461/B
28-T0477/4 No. 1 De-airing block for pressure transducer
28-T0477/2 No. 3 Two-way distribution valve
28-T0477/15 No. 1 Aluminium panel 700x1000 mm complete with screws
28-T0477/L and anchors for wall fitting

1 TRIAXIAL CELL CU/CD SYSTEM MEASUREMENT OF LATERAL PRESSURE,


BACK PRESSURE AND ELECTRONIC VOLUME CHANGE
 28-T0477/B
A Total weight: 20 kg approx.
Control panel assembly
This system is designed for managing Note. For connection to Automatic data
triaxial tests with 1 cell and measurement acquisition and processing unit (ex. 30-
with automatic data recording. T0601/A). Pore pressure measurement is
not included.
Comprising:
28-T0452 No. 1 Pressure measurement panel
28-T0478/9 No. 2 Air pressure regulators
28-T0494 No. 1 Automatic volume change apparatus
28-T0494/1 No. 1 Panel with reversing valve system
28-T0477/2 No. 3 Two-way distribution valve
28-T0477/15 No. 1 Aluminium panel 700x1000 mm complete with screws and
28-T0477/B anchors for wall fitting

3 TRIAXIAL CELLS CU/CD SYSTEM. ADDITIONAL PANEL


FOR ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT OF THE VOLUME CHANGE.
 28-T0477/E2
A Total weight: 10 kg approx.
Control panel assembly for automa-
tic volume change measurement Together with two Panels 28-T0477/C, and
one 28-T0477/E1, represents a system for
connection with the Data acquisition and
processing system 30-T0601/A. See also the
pressure system included in the general
Consisting of: layout on page 80.

28-T0477/3 No. 2 Three-way distribution valve


28-T0494 No. 1 Automatic volume change apparatus
28-T0494/1 No. 1 Panel with reversing valve system
28-T0477/16 No. 1 Aluminium panel 400x1000 mm complete
28-T0477/E2 with screws and anchors for wall fitting

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Geotechnical: Triaxial 28
SOIL TESTING Pressure systems: pressure panel assemblies (continued)

3 TRIAXIAL CELLS CU/CD SYSTEM WITH MEASUREMENT OF LATERAL PRESSURE,


BACK PRESSURE AND VOLUME CHANGE.
The system comprises three panels: two
28-T0477/C and one 28-T0477/E1 descri-
bed hereunder.

 28-T0477/C A Total weight: 20 kg approx.


Control panel assembly for three
triaxial cells
Comprising:

28-T0452 No. 1 Pressure measurement panel


28-T0478/9 No. 3 Air pressure regulators
28-T0477/2 No. 3 Two-way distribution valve
28-T0477/3 No. 1 Three-way distribution valve
28-T0477/1 No. 1 Two-way (180°) distribution valve
28-T0477/15 No. 1 Aluminium panel 700x1000 mm complete with screws and
28-T0477/C anchors for wall fitting

 28-T0477/E1
Control panel assembly for volume
change measurement of three
triaxial cells

A Total weight: 16 kg approx.

Comprising:
28-T0459 No. 3 Double burette volume change apparatus
28-T0477/2 No. 3 Two-way distribution valve
28-T0477/E1 28-T0477/15 No. 1 Aluminium panel 700x1000 mm complete with screws and
anchors for wall fitting

1 TRIAXIAL CELL SYSTEM FOR PERMEABILITY TEST

 28-T0477/M A Total weight: 20 kg approx.


Control panel assembly for one
Note. Pressure transducers and de-airing
permeability cell (1) with electronic blocks have to be fitted to the triaxial cell.
pressure measurement
(1) See page 138.
Comprising:
28-T0452 No. 1 Pressure measurement panel
28-T0478/9 No. 3 Air pressure regulators
28-T0477/2 No. 3 Two-way distribution valve
28-T0477/3 No. 1 Three-way distribution valve
28-T0477/1 No. 1 Two-way (180°) distribution valve
28-T0461/B No. 1 3 channels digital readout system for pore pressure
28-T0477/M measurement
82-P0349 No. 3 Pressure transducer, 10 bar for 28-T0461/B
28-T0474/4 No. 3 De-airing blocks
28-T0477/15 No. 1 Aluminium panel 700x1000 mm complete with screws and
anchors for wall fitting

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28 Geotechnical: Triaxial
Typical configuration of triaxial testing systems SOIL TESTING

Total and effective stress measurements

q STANDARD: BS 1377: Part 8: 1990 - ASTM D2850, D4767 - NF P04 070, NF P94 074

Typical configuration of triaxial testing systems with bladder type air/water pressure supply:
- For CU and CD tests with 1 or 3 triaxial cells - For UU tests with 1 triaxial cell

Code Description CU/CD tests UU test


1 cell 3 cells 1 cell

Triaxial cell and accessories


28-T0401 Digital triaxial frame 50 kN, 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 1 1 1
28-T1049 Connector with conical seat for load ring 1 1 1
82-T1002 Load ring 2 kN cap. 1 1 1
82-D1257 Dial gauge 30 mm x 0.01 mm with bracket 1 1 1
28-T0410/A Universal triaxial cell for sample sizes from 35 to 50 mm dia. 1 3 1
Typical configuration of a basic standard
28-T0410/A2 Base adaptor for 38 mm dia. samples 1 3 1
testing set for the determination of the
Undrained Shear Strength (Total stress - UU) 28-T0422/A2 Plain top cap for 38 mm dia. samples 1 3 1
in triaxial compression on 38 mm dia. speci- 28-T0422/A3 Porous cap for 38 mm dia. samples 1 3 -
mens. Oil and water pressure system. 28-T0422/A4 Pair of porous discs for 38 mm dia. samples 1 3 -
28-T0422/A5 Rubber membranes for 38 mm dia. samples (pack of 10) 1 3 1
28-T0422/A6 Split sand former dia. 38 mm 1 1 -
28-T0422/7 Seal rings for 38 mm dia. samples (pack of 10) 1 3 1
28-T0422/8 Membrane stretcher for 38 mm dia. samples 1 1 1
28-T0422/A9 Filter paper drain for 38 mm dia. samples (pack of 50) 1 3 -
28-T0422/10 O-ring placing tool 38 mm dia. 1 1 -
28-T0420/12 No-volume change valves 2 6 -
28-T0420/11 Drainage burette 10 ml 1 3 -
28-T0422/9 Hand sampler 1 1 1
28-T0490 Nylon tubing 6 x 4 mm dia. 20 m. coil 1 4 1
28-T0490/1 Flaring tool 1 1 1
86-D0845 Water-repellent grease. 1 kg box 1 1 -
28-T0420/15 Greaser for triaxial cell 1 1 -

De-airing water system


28-T0491/A De-airing tank 7 l cap. 1 - -
28-T0491 De-airing tank 33 l cap. - 1 -
28-T0491/2 Water trap 1 1 -
86-D2001 Portable vacuum pump, 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 1 1 -
Typical configuration of a testing set
86-D2064 Rubber tube dia. 16.5 x 6.5 mm, 2 m long, for vacuum pumps 1 1 -
for the determination of the Consolidated
Undrained (CU) and Consolidated Drained 28-T0478/6 Nylon tubing 12 x 6 mm dia. 10 m coil 1 1 -
(CD) triaxial test with measurement of pore
pressure and volume change. Bladder type Lateral and back pressure system with volume change measurement
air/water pressure system and de-airing 86-D2015 Laboratory air compressor. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. 50 l capacity 1 1 -
water system 28-T0492/A max. working pressure 800 kPa
86-D2018 Laboratory air compressor. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. 8 l capacity 1 1 -
max. working pressure 1000 kPa (alternative to 86-D2015)
86-D2018/1 Additional tank 50 l cap. for 86-D2018 1 1 -
28-T0478/6 Nylon tubing 6 x 10 mm dia. 10 m coil 1 1 -
28-T0477/L Control panel for 1 triaxial cell 1 - -
28-T0477/C Control panel for 3 triaxial cells - 2 -
28-T0477/E1 Three burette panel for volume change apparatus - 1 -
28-T0459/5 Red dye, hydrocarbon soluble pack for 500 ml 1 1 -
28-T0478 Bladder air-water pressure cylinder 2 6 -
28-T0478/4 Spare membrane for 28-T0478 (pack of 6) 1 1 -
28-T0478/10 Quick coupling for 28-T0478/6 1 1 -
28-T0474/B Oil/water constant pressure apparatus 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. - - 1
complete with precision test gauge 0-1700 kPa
28-T0460/B Air / water pressure system for cell pressure up to 1000 kPa - - 1
28-T0460/6 Foot pump for up to 700 kPa with connecting hose - - 1
Note: 28-T0460/B with 28-T0460/6 is alternative to 28-T0474/B

Pore pressure measurement


Typical configuration of an advanced
single cell Triaxial Testing System with 82-P0349 Pressure transducer 0-10 bar 1 3 -
electronic measurement and data 28-T0477/4 De-airing block 1 3 -
acquisition and processing. 28-T0461/B Three channels digital readout system for pore pressure 1 1 -
Bladder type air/water pressure system. measurement. Battery operated

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Geotechnical: Triaxial 28
SOIL TESTING Typical configuration of triaxial testing systems (continued)

Typical configuration of advanced triaxial testing systems with bladder type air/water pressure supply, electronic measure-
ment, data acquisition and processing:
- For UU, CU and CD tests with 1 or 3 triaxial cells
- For automatic stand alone UU, CU and CD tests with 1 triaxial cell
Code Description CU/CD tests UU test Automatic
Stand alone
1 cell 3 cells 1 cell UU/CU/CD tests
for 1 triaxial cell

Triaxial cell and accessories


28-T0401 Digital triaxial frame 50 kN, 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 1 1 1 -
28-T0401/AC Automatic digital triaxial frame 50 kN, 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. - - - 1
28-T1049 Connector with conical seat for load ring 1 1 1 1
28-T0410/A Universal triaxial cell for sample sizes from 35 to 50 mm dia. 1 3 1 1
28-T0410/A2 Base adaptor for 38 mm dia. samples 1 3 1 1
28-T0422/A2 Plain top cap for 38 mm dia. samples 1 3 1 1
28-T0422/A3 Porous cap for 38 mm dia. samples 1 3 - 1
28-T0422/A4 Pair of porous discs for 38 mm dia. samples 1 3 - 1
28-T0422/A5 Rubber membranes for 38 mm dia. samples (pack of 10) 1 3 1 1
28-T0422/A6 Split sand former dia. 38 mm 1 1 - 1
28-T0422/7 Seal rings for 38 mm dia. samples (pack of 10) 1 3 1 1
28-T0422/8 Membrane stretcher for 38 mm dia. samples 1 1 1 1
28-T0422/A9 Filter paper drain for 38 mm dia. samples (pack of 50) 1 3 - 1
28-T0422/10 O-ring placing tool 38 mm dia. 1 1 - 1
28-T0420/12 No-volume change valves 2 6 - 2
28-T0420/11 Drainage burette 10 ml 1 3 - 1
28-T0422/9 Hand sampler 1 1 1 1
28-T0490 Nylon tubing 6 x 4 mm dia. 20 m. coil 1 4 1 1
28-T0490/1 Flaring tool 1 1 1 1
86-D0845 Water-repellent grease. 1 kg box 1 1 - 1
28-T0420/15 Greaser for triaxial cell 1 1 - 1
De-airing water system
28-T0491/A De-airing tank 7 l cap. 1 - - 1
28-T0491 De-airing tank 33 l cap. - 1 - -
28-T0492/A System for de-airing water 1 1 - 1
28-T0478/6 Nylon tubing 12 x 6 mm dia. 10 m coil 1 1 - 1
Lateral and back pressure system
86-D2015 Laboratory air compressor. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. 50 l capacity max. working pressure 800 kPa 1 1 - 1
86-D2018 Laboratory air compressor. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. 8 l capacity 1 1 - 1
max. working pressure 1000 kPa (alternative to 86-D2015)
86-D2018/1 Additional tank 50 l cap. for 86-D2018 1 1 - 1
28-T0478/6 Nylon tubing 12 x 6 mm dia. 10 m coil 1 1 - 1
28-T0477/B Control panel for 1 triaxial cell with automatic volume change 1 - - 1
28-T0477/C Control panel for 3 triaxial cells - 2 - -
28-T0478 Bladder air-water pressure cylinder 2 6 - 2
28-T0478/4 Spare membrane for 28-T0478 (pack of 6) 1 1 - 1
28-T0478/10 Quick coupling for 28-T0478/6 1 1 - 1
28-T0474/B Oil/water constant pressure apparatus. - - 1 -
Equipment for anisotropic consolidation
28-T0493 Three place consolidation bench - 1 - -
28-T0493/1 Set of weights for specimens from 35 to 70 mm dia. - 3 - -
28-T0493/3 Beam loading device - 3 - -
82-D1257 Dial gauge 30 x 0.01 mm - 3 - -
28-T1048 Mounting bracket for dial gauges and displacement transducers - 3 - -
28-T0410/A4 Holding lock to maintain the piston of the triaxial cell in contact to the spec. - 3 - -
Electronic measurements with data acquisition
82-P0370/T Strain gauge load cell 2.5 kN capacity 1 1 1 1
82-P0332 Electronic displacement transducer 25 mm travel 1 1 1 1
28-T1048 Mounting bracket for dial gauges and displacement transducers 1 1 1 1
28-T0477/E1 Three burette panel for volume change measurement with - 1 - -
distribution valves for connection to automatic volume change 28-T0477/E2
28-T0459/5 Red dye, hydrocarbon soluble pack for 500 ml - 1 - -
28-T0477/E2 Automatic volume change apparatus panel with distibution - 1 - -
valves for connection to three burette panel 28-T0477/E1
82-P0349 Pressure transducer 0-10 bar 1 3 - 1
28-T0477/4 De-airing block 1 3 - 1
30-T0601/A Automatic data acquisition and processing system 8 channels cap. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 1 1 1 -
30-T0601/KEY Software protection key 1 1 1 1
30-T0600/30 Transducers extension cable 6 m long, 6 pin connectors 4 6 2 4
30-T0600/31 Transducers extension cable12 m long, 6 pin connectors (alternative to 30-T0600/30) 4 6 2 -
30-T0601/P3 Unconfined and triaxial test program UU, CU, CD data acquisition and processing 1 1 1 1
30-T0601/R0 Additional software package for customised printout 1 1 1 1
30-T0601/IMP Software to import data from 28-T0401/AC to get data compatibe - - - 1
with the 30-T0601/P3 software
82-Q0800/2 Serial cable for PC connection - - - 1
Accessories for calibration of transducers
30-T0652 Calibration device for linear transducers 1 1 1 1
82-P0402 Signal simulator for strain gauge transducers (pressure and load cells) 1 1 1 1
Note: For more information on the 30-T601/A Data Acquisition and Processing System see on page 96.

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28 Geotechnical: Triaxial
Specimens consolidation SOIL TESTING

SPECIMENS CONSOLIDATION
q STANDARD ASTM D4767-95,
D2850-95 / BS 1377:Part 7, Part 8: 1990 28-T0493 complete with
triaxial cells, dial gauges beam
 28-T0493 loading device and weights

Three places consolidation


load frame

General description
28-T0493 Detail of
This apparatus has been designed to redu-
the upper frame
ce the testing time for triaxial tests, where with the top knob
only one compression machine is available. to adjust and level
With this equipment it is possible to - To perform simultaneously the aniso- the position of the
tropic consolidation stage of three beam device
perform the consolidation stage of three triaxial specimens conforming to the
triaxial specimens at the same time - To reduce the testing time where only different triaxial
for CU and CD tests, where: one triaxial compression machine is cells. The base plate
- Vertical compression of available is also suitable for
- For triaxial cells up to 100 mm dia. other makes of
specimen must be measured
specimens triaxial cells provi-
- Anisotropic consolidation has to be - Ergonomic design for better use of ded that they are
performed. space in the laboratory equipped with a
It consists of a steel bench complete with centring hole
three load frames and centring platens, for 13 mm dia. by
all our triaxial cells (28-T0410/A, 3 mm deep
28-T0411/A and 28-T0416/A), for triaxial Accessories
specimens from 35 to 100 mm dia.
The apparatus can also be used for other Code Description
make of triaxial cells, provided that they are Slotted weights
equipped with a centring hole 13 mm dia. 28-T0493/1
x 3 mm deep. Each consolidation frame can Set of weights for specimen from 35 to 70 mm dia. Each set, suitable
be equipped with a beam loading device to for a single frame complete with beam loading device, consists
reduce the number of dead weights requi- of the following:
red for anisotropic consolidation (see acces- No. 4 27-T0270/A Slotted steel weight 250 g
sories). Weights can be placed on both the No. 4 27-T0271/A Slotted steel weight 500 g
centre hanger and on the lever hanger. No. 4 27-T0272/A Slotted steel weight 1 kg
The weights of the loading frames have No. 4 27-T0273/A Slotted steel weight 2 kg
been reduced to minimum so that a coun- No. 4 27-T0274/A Slotted steel weight 4 kg
terbalance of the frame is not required. 28-T0493/2
Additional set of weights for specimen up to 100 mm dia. Each set, suitable for a
Bench dimensions: 1300x585 mm single frame complete with beam loading device, is used in addition to the other
B Overall dimensions (hxdxl):
set of weights 28-T0493/1 for anisotropic consolidation of large size specimens. It
consists of the following:
1300x800x970 mm No. 4 27-T0275/A Slotted steel weight 8 kg
A Total weight: 145 kg approx.
Beam loading device
28-T0493/3
Beam loading device 10:1 ratio. Used to amplify the axial load to be applied on the
specimens contained in the triaxial cells. The lever is completed with a screw-jack
support with handle

Dial gauges and axial transducers


82-D1256/C Dial gauge 25x0.01 mm
82-D1259 Dial gauge 50x0.01 mm
82-P0332 Axial strain transducer 25 mm displacement
82-P0334 Axial strain transducer 50 mm displacement
28-T1048 Mounting bracket for dial gauges and axial transducers

Holding device
28-T0410/A4 Holding lock to maintain the piston of the triaxial cell in contact with
the specimen
Detail of the 28-T0493/3 10:1 beam loading device

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Geotechnical: Triaxial 28
SOIL TESTING Cyclic triaxial testing apparatus

CYCLIC TRIAXIAL TESTING APPARATUS cement transducers. Maximum force


± 10 kN. Stroke ± 50 mm fitted with fati-
q STANDARD gue rated load cell transducer ± 10 kN
capacity and servo-valve
ASTM D3999
- Pneumatic fittings, filters, regulator and
tubing to connect equipment to com-
Introduction pressor
- National Instruments E Series 16 bit A/D
This apparatus has been developed
multifunction I/O board for interfacing
for the determination of the modu- equipment to host computer.
lus and damping properties of soil in
either undisturbed or reconstituted
B Overall dimensions:
states by either load or stroke con- 850x350x320 mm (hxwxd)
trolled cyclic triaxial techniques.
The complete test system includes: A Weight approx.: 44 kg

 77-B0310/A
Servo-pneumatic testing frame

Base system capable of applying loads up Testing frame and triaxial cell
to ± 5 kN at frequencies up to 50 Hz com-
prising: n o t e
- Test frame Due to the diversities of the tests we will
- Pneumatic actuator with integral displa- be happy to quote to your individual
needs.

Applications
- Investigation of liquidification poten-
tial for sandy saturated deposits.
- Modulus and damping properties of
soils.
- Investigation of wave effects on off-
shore structures.
- Simulation of stress and strain condi-
tion of soil during earthquakes

- Load frequency up to 50 Hz
- Load up to ± 10 kN
- For specimens up to 100 mm dia.
- 6 channels data acquisition
- Closed loop control
- Graphics in real time
- Easy software management
- Force or displacement control
- Standard and user defined wave forms
- Compression and extension testing
- Isotropic and anisotropic stress condition

Layout of the dynamic triaxial apparatus complete


with data acquisition system

Testing equipment for the construction industry 95


30 Geotechnical: electronic instrumentation
30-T0601 Automatic data acquisition and processing system SOIL TESTING

AUTOMATIC DATA ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING SYSTEM


30-T0601/A

- 8 channels capacity expandable to 32


- Recording and monitoring in real time
of test data
- Easy calculation of test parameters
- Independent access to recorded data
from the different type of tests in pro-
gress at the same time
- Diagrams in real time of tests in pro-
gress
- Display and printout of test data and
graphs
- Transducer calibration by software by
polynomial equations
- Help key option available at any time
to provide screen display of instruction
- Export of recorded data in ASCII code
for further analysis
- Customised printout of test reports by a
proper dedicated graphical editor

Ask for the GEO2000-DEMO CD software


with customised printout

30-T0601/A
8 channels expandable to 32

connectable to

Controls make, Other makes of existing machines


new or existing machine with simple mechanical adapter

to perform

Consolidation
Direct shear
Multireversal residual shear
Unconfined
Triaxial UU-CU-CD
CBR

with suitable strain gauge, LVDT or potentiometric transducers


(supplied by Controls or any other compatible source)
To measure

Force
Displacement
Pressure
Volume change

with the

GEOLAB 2000 Processing


Software integrated system and printout of test
assuring the Highest flexibility certificates

96 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Geotechnical: electronic instrumentation 30
SOIL TESTING 30-T0601 Automatic data acquisition and processing system (continued)

30-T0601/A
AUTOMATIC DATA ACQUISITION
AND PROCESSING SYSTEM (CONTINUED)

General description and specifications

Hardware

- 8 measuring channels
- Compatible input signals: mV, V and mA
- Power output for transducers excitation:  30-T0601/KEY
10 V (mod. 82-P0908/A and 30-T0601/A)
Protection key.
or 2 V (mod. 82-P0908/B). If needed
power output can be adjusted at other specifically designed to incorporate the To be installed in the parallel port of
rates by jumpers setting majority of test procedures carried out PC to use the software.
- Individual jumper setting of transducer throughout the world according to the
type (differential or single ended) International Standards. i m p o r t a n t n o t e
- A/D converter ± 32000 divisions The system, which is housed in a special The new 30-T0601/A can be connected to
- Individual trimmer adjusting of zero console, is supplied as standard to accept the previous model 30-T0601 for a multi-
point and slope (gain) for each channel up to 8 signals coming from as many tran- ple system of up to 32 channels. Please
- RS 232 programmable serial output sducers. Each one of these signals can be contact our technical-commercial Dept.
- Real time clock and date independently calibrated and reset. The for more information.
- 256 kB data memory monitor shows graphically the course of
- 128 kB RAM memory each selected test.
- 128x64 pixel back-light graphic display n o t e
- Easy operation with 4 function keys and Complete configuration
The system 30-T0601/A, complete with
numerical keypad Geolab 2000 software package, requires a
- Rigid case isolated for H.F. electric noise The system is supplied for connection to a
personal computer where Windows
- PS/2 sockets for transducers connection high resolution graphic printing unit. A
package (from 95 Release) must be avai-
- Sampling rate: up to 3 Hz (3 readings per typical system comprises:
lable. The data transmission is carried out
channels per second) - Computer
via the serial port RS 232.
- Power supply 110-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. - Software programs. See 30-T0601/P1 to
All the recorded data and the general
30-T0601/R0
information of each test can be exported
Software: The new GEOLAB 2000 system The system can be expanded by up to four
in ASCII code in order to be compatible,
units connected through a serial cable, cor-
readable and processed by many software
All the available programs: from 30- responding to 32 channels. This new appa-
package MS-DOS or Windows compatible
T0601/P1 to 30-T0601/P10 described below ratus also has the advantage of being used
(Excel, Winword, Grapher, etc.).
have been designed conforming to the without PC for manual processing of data
A proper software package (see
latest requirement of the modern advanced or for using other processing systems. It is
30-T0601/R0) is devoted to customised
laboratories. possible:
printout of test reports, so that most high
They can be used for: - To select the unit for each channel (e.g.
resolution printers are compatible. The
Consolidation tests – Triaxial tests (UU, N, kPa, mm, etc.)
system has to be completed with the pro-
CU, CD) controlled at each step (satu- - To select full range of every channel thus
tection key.
ration, consolidation, failure) – Direct changing the transducer type
shear test – Residual shear test (multi- - To select different acquisition scanning
reversal test) – Unconfined compressi- - To monitor channels involved in each
ve strength – CBR test. test
The programs for the above tests have been - To print in real time the stored data of
each test
- To display stored data of each channel.
PC and printer are not included.

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30 Geotechnical: electronic instrumentation
30-T0601 Automatic data acquisition and processing system (continued) SOIL TESTING

failure stage (direct and residual) for


evaluation of peak and residual strength
4) Graphical representation of up to 6
shear/displacement curves from diffe-
rent shear tests
5) Plot of peak and residual shear stress
against normal stress for up to 6 diffe-
rent tests with evaluation of both peak
and residual failure envelopes formula-
ted on the video display.

 30-T0601/P3
CBR test Unconfined and triaxial test pro-
Unconfined test gram UU, CU, CD, data acquisition
and processing
1)Time/pore pressure data and diagram for
Triaxial tests each saturation stage of CU and CD tests
UU-CU-CD 2)Summary table of saturation data and
computation of Skempton's B
3)Time/pore pressure, parameter time/volu-
me change and time/settlement data
and diagrams for each consolidation
stage of CU and CD tests
4)Tabulated data for the failure stage of
UU, CU, CD tests
5) For up to 6 different specimens tested at
different effective (or total) confining
pressure of UU, CU and CD tests, plots of
the following data:
- Stress/strain
- Pore pressure/strain (CU tests)
- Volume change/strain (CD tests)
- Stress ratio/strain
- Stress path
Direct/Residual - Mohr’s circles
shear tests - Evaluation of the shear strength para-
Consolidation tests
meters with the failure envelope for-
mulated on the video display.

When used with 28-T0401/AC and


THE NEW GEOLAB 2000 SOFTWARE 4) Plot of the following final data 28-T0403/AC automatic triaxial machines,
- Vertical strain ε/log p' complete the software package with the
The software programs have been develo- - Void ratio e/log p' following:
ped and conform to the recommendations - Constrained modulus log M/log p'
of the most important International - Coefficient of consolidation  30-T0601/IMP
Geotechnical Institutions (eg.: UK Imperial log Cv/log p' Software to import data from auto-
College, MIT, ISSMFE, etc.) and provide the - Coefficient of permeability log K/log p' matic triaxial machines models
following diagrams and tables: - Coefficient of secondary compression 28-T0401/AC and 28-T0403/AC
Cα/log p' It is required to make data compatible with
 30-T0601/P1 the 30-T0601/P3 Software.
Consolidation test program, data  30-T0601/P2
acquisition and processing Direct/residual shear (multireversal)  30-T0601/P5
1) Time/settlement data for each consoli- program, data acquisition and pro- CBR test program, data acquisition
dation stage cessing and processing
2) Graphical representation of log time (or 1) Time/settlement data for each consoli- 1) Load and penetration table
square root time)/settlement data, inclu- dation stage 2) Graphical representation of load versus
ding the procedure to read off t100 (or t90) 2) Graphical representation of square root penetration with the facility of correc-
3) Summary table of consolidation para- time/settlement data, including evalua- tion of initial curve for determining CBR
meters calculated for each step of tion of t100 index at 2.5 and 5 mm.
load/unload 3) Displacement/shear stress data for the

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SOIL TESTING 30-T0601 Automatic data acquisition and processing system (continued)

 30-T0601/P10 ACCESSORIES
Hydraulic consolidation cell test,
data acquisition and processing CALIBRATION DEVICE
1) Summary table of volume change and FOR LINEAR TRANSDUCERS
pore pressure data
2) Graphical representation curve of volu-  30-T0652
me change and pore pressure versus log Calibration device for linear
time (or square root of time) including
transducers
the procedure to identify the end of
consolidation. It consists of a stainless steel frame with
two holders: one for the transducer and Displacement transducer 82-P0334 during
 30-T0601/R0 the other for the micrometer gauge head. calibration using the 30-T0652 device
Additional software package for The holder can receive transducers having
customised printout nominal diameter of 8, 12, 19 or 22 mm.
This package includes a dedicated editor Traceable calibration certificate available SIGNAL SIMULATOR
specially designed as a tool for customised upon request.
printout. The user can introduce and posi-  82-P0402
tion on each certificate all the subsidiary A Weight approx.: 1 kg Signal simulator
information and data that he requires to
print. E.g.: logo of the laboratory, name of For load cells and pressure transducers
the technicians, test code, certificate num- strain gauge type. It can be used for
ber, reference standards, different format EXTENSION CABLES checking the linearity of measuring instru-
and physical units of data, etc. ments with digital display (e.g. Digimax,
Different printout configurations can be  30-T0600/30 Datamatic, Dataloggers, etc.).
easily set up, stored and recalled for auto- The simulator applies four levels of unba-
Transducer extension cable, 6 m
matic customised printout. lance of Wheastone bridge in order to
The most important advantage of this simulate pressures or loads: 0 – 0.50 – 1.00
 30-T0600/31
package is that, provided the main softwa- – 2.00 mV/V.
re is displayed in English (or French, or Transducer extension cable, 12 m In this way it is possible to control the cali-
Spanish, or Italian), each single certifica- bration without applying any pressure or
te can be stored and printed in local load. Supplied complete with 6-pins adapter.
CONNECTION BOX
language directly by the user.
The package is supplied complete with  30-T0601/LINK A Weight approx.: 0.5 kg
examples of customised certificates that
for the majority of application do not need Connection box for multiple system
any change (only translation may be requi- Connection box and cable, to connect from
2 to 4 30-T0601/A Dataloggers to PC. Accessories
red by the customer).
s82-P0402/1 Adapter 5/6-pins suita-
ble for all our instruments

Note. Special adapters and connections


are available on order.

PC software sample screen

82-P0402

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30 Geotechnical: electronic instrumentation
30-T0601 Automatic data acquisition and processing system (continued) SOIL TESTING

SOFTWARE (CONTINUED)
EXAMPLES OF CUSTOMISED PRINTS

100 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Geotechnical: electronic instrumentation 30
SOIL TESTING 30-T0601 Automatic data acquisition and processing system (continued)

Testing equipment for the construction industry 101


30 Geotechnical: electronic instrumentation
Summary of transducers, accessories, software SOIL TESTING
and electronic instrumentation for geotechnical tests

Consolidation test with hydraulic cell


Consolidation test by oedometers
Direct and residual (multireversal) shear test
Triaxial test CD
Triaxial test CU
Triaxial test UU/unconfined
CBR test

Data acquisition Code


1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Automatic data acquisition 30-T601/A       
SUMMARY
and processing unit, 8 channels
Personal computer       
These items are needed to
High resolution printer       
complete the testing machines
Extension cable for transducer, 6 m 30-T600/30       
and apparatus for connection
Extension cable for transducer, 12 m 30-T600/31       
to 30-T0601/A Geolab 2000.
They can be fitted to all
Transducer
Controls apparatus and to
Electronic load ring for triaxial, 2 kN 82-T1002/E   
most other makes provided
Electronic load ring for triaxial, 5 kN 82-T1003/E   
that we receive the necessary
Electronic load ring for triaxial, 10 kN 82-T1004/E   
information.
Electronic load ring for CBR, 50 kN 82-T1009/E 
Strain gauge load cell for triaxial, 2.5 kN 82-P0370/T   
Strain gauge load cell for triaxial, 10 kN 82-P0373/T   
Strain gauge load cell for triaxial, 50 kN 82-P0375/T   
Strain gauge load cell for CBR, 50 kN 82-P0375 
Submersible load cell, 3 kN 28-T0418/1   
Submersible load cell, 5 kN 28-T0418/2   
Legend Submersible load cell, 10 kN 28-T0418/C1   
Submersible load cell, 26.5 kN 28-T0418/D2   
 Base apparatus Electronic linear transducer, 10 mm 82-P0330   
Electronic linear transducer, 25 mm 82-P0332     
 Alternative
transducer models and Electronic linear transducer, 50 mm 82-P0334    
accessories Pore pressure transducer, 10 bar 82-P0349   
Pore pressure transducer, 20 bar 82-P0350  
 Optional package for custo-
mised test certificate prin- Volume change apparatus, 90 cm3 28-T0494  
tout (also in local Elect. load ring for shear testing, 1 kN 82-T1001/SAE 
language) Elect. load ring for shear testing, 2 kN 82-T1002/SAE 
 Quantity depending upon Elect. load ring for shear testing, 5 kN 82-T1003/SAE 
measuring points Strain gauge load cell for shear testing, 3 kN 27-P0376/S 
Strain gauge load cell for shear testing, 5 kN 27-P0377/S 

Transducer accessories
Conical seat for triaxial load rings 28-T1049   
Mounting bracket for displacement transducers 28-T1048   
Panel with reversing valve system 28-T0494/1  
De-airing block for pressure transducer 28-T0477/4   
Extension rod for submersible transducer 28-T0418/5  
Mounting bracket for 25 mm displ. transducer 27-P0332/AS 
Mounting bracket for CBR displ. transducer 34-T0104/8 
Connecting adaptor for CBR load cell 82-P0375/C 

Software
CBR (California Bearing Ratio) 30-T0601/P5 
Triaxial (UU, CU, CD, Unconfined) 30-T0601/P3   
Direct and residual (multirev.) shear test 30-T0601/P2 
Consolidation (Oedometer) 30-T0601/P1 
Consolidation (Hydraulic cell) 30-T0601/P10 
Customised printout (1 common for all packages) 30-T0601/R0 
Protection key (1 unit common for all packages) 30-T0601/KEY 

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Soil compaction 33
SOIL TESTING Compaction

Introduction

When highway or railway defined level of compaction in the The new EN and pr EN standards:
earthworks, bases, subbases and field, several laboratory tests have pr EN 13286 Unbound and hydraulically
dams are constructed and subgrades been developed over the years; they bound mixtures. Test methods for labora-
are prepared, it is necessary to com- only differ for the different level of tory dry density and water content
pact the material mechanically, to energy applied to the soil sample. A number of new EN standards have
confer a high degree of density. The terms "percent compaction" been developed or are under deve-
This procedure increases the or "relative compaction" usually lopment covering this subject. The
shear strength, reduces the permea- refer to the ratio of the dry weight test methods are practically identical
bility and water absorption, and per unit volume of a field-compac- to those of the other standards
reduces the tendency to settle under ted soil, compacted with mechanical except for some dimension and spe-
repeated loading. equipment, to the maximum dry cification of testing apparatus. For
Compaction is therefore defined as weight per unit volume of the same this reason we prefer to propose
the process of increasing the density soil, compacted in the laboratory in separately all the EN testing appara-
of a material by mechanical means. accordance with a standard proce- tus even if, very often, they are iden-
To simulate the procedure adop- dure, at the "optimum moisture tical to those referring to other stan-
ted in the earthworks to obtain a content". dards.

Typical compaction diagram

2.40
γd(g/cm )
3

2.30

2.20
1
2.10

S = 100% (G=2.70)
2.00

1.90 2

1.80
3
1.70

1.60

1.50

1.40
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

W (%)

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33 Soil compaction
Moisture / Density relationship SOIL TESTING
pr EN 13286-2 Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures. Proctor compaction

PROCTOR MOULDS PROCTOR RAMMERS


Used for determining the relationship Used to compact the soil sample in the
between the moisture content and density Proctor moulds. Made of plated steel.
of compacted soil. Made of plated steel. Guide sleeve with vent holes. Different
Includes collar, mould body and base plate. models are available conforming to the
Different models are available conforming various specifications in use.
to the various specifications in use. They
are identical in shape and slightly differ in
diameter and capacity.

EN PROCTOR MOULDS

sCode Description Int. dia. mm Int. height mm Weight approx. kg

33-T0070/E EN Proctor mould 100 ± 1 120 ± 1 5


33-T0071/E EN Proctor mould (large) 150 ± 1 120 ± 1 8.9

EN PROCTOR RAMMERS

sCode Description Mass of Diameter of Height of


rammer kg base mm fall mm

33-T0075/E EN Proctor rammer, low energy 2.50 ± 0.02 50.0 ± 0.05 305 ± 3
33-T0076/E EN Proctor rammer, medium energy 4.50 ± 0.04 50.0 ± 0.05 457 ± 3

EN PROCTOR STEEL PLATES

sCode Description Diameter mm Thick mm Weight approx. kg

33-T0070/E1 EN Steel plate 99.5 10 0.6


33-T0071/E1 EN Steel plate (large) 149.5 10 1.3

Compaction equipment EN Compaction equipment

104 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Soil compaction 33
SOIL TESTING Moisture / Density relationship
Proctor compaction (continued)

PROCTOR MOULDS

sCode Description Standards Capacity Int. dia. Body Weight


cm3 mm height mm approx. kg
ASTM, AASHTO, CNR models

33-T0070 Standard Proctor ASTM D558, D698, 944 101.6 116.4 7


mould D1557 - AASHTO T99,
T134, T180 - CNR N°69
33-T0071 Modified Proctor ASTM D698, D1557 2124 152.4 116.4 9
mould AASHTO T99, T180
CNR N°69
33-T0073 Split modified / 2124 152.4 116.4 9.5
Proctor mould ASTM
NF models
33-T0070 Standard Proctor mould NF P94-093 944 101.6 116.4 7
33-T0072 Split standard NF P94-093 944 101.6 116.4 7.5
Proctor mould
34-T0089 Modified Proctor NF P94-093 2758 152 152 9
mould NF P98-231-1
34-T0089/1 Split modified NF P94-093 2758 152 152 10
Proctor mould NF P98-231-1
NLT – UNE models
33-T0071/C Modified NLT-108/91 2320 152.4 127 10
Proctor mould, NLT
33-T0070/C UNE Standard UNE 103-500 1000 102 122.4 7
compaction mould

BS model
33-T0070/B BS Standard BS 1377:4, 1924:2 1000 105 115.5 7
compaction mould

PROCTOR RAMMERS

sCode Description Standards Rammer Free fall Rammer Weight


mm dia. height mm weight kg approx. kg
ASTM, AASHTO, CNR models

33-T0075 Proctor Standard ASTM D558, D698, D1557 50.8 305 2.49 3
compaction rammer AASHTO T99, T134, T180
CNR N°69
33-T0076 Modified compaction ASTM D698, D1557 50.8 457.2 4.54 5.3
rammer AASHTO T99, T180, CNR N°69
NF models
33-T0075 Proctor Standard NF P94-078, P94-093 51 305 2.49 3
compaction rammer NF P98-231-1
33-T0076 NF modified NF P94-093, P94-078 51 457 4.535 5.3
compaction rammer
NLT – UNE models
33-T0075 Proctor Standard UNE 103-500 50.8 305 2.49 3
compaction rammer
33-T0076 NLT modified NLT-108/91 51 457 4.535 5.3
compaction rammer
BS models
33-T0075/B BS Standard BS 1377:4, 1924:2 50 300 2.5 3
compaction rammer
33-T0076/B BS modified BS 1377:4, 1924:2 50 450 4.5 5.3
compaction rammer

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33 Soil compaction
Moisture / Density relationship SOIL TESTING
Compacto 33-T8500 Series / Automatic Proctor/CBR compactors

COMPACTO 33-T8500 SERIES General description and specifications


Main features
AUTOMATIC PROCTOR/CBR COMPACTORS - Automatic control
The Compacto digital compactors provide a - Compaction cycles conforming to pr EN
Introduction fully automatic uniform compaction assu- ASTM, AASHTO, BS, NLT, CNR-UNI
ring repeatable test results and eliminating - User defined compaction sequence
any operator fatigue. The unique original - Protection guards for operator safety (CE)
This new and advanced digital model can - Noise reduction cabinet available
be supplied in two versions: lifting mechanism of the rammer features a - Digital touch button console
constant and precise fall height much more - Unique hammer lifting device to gua-
Standard models 33-T8502 (230 V, 50 Hz, reliable than models using the technique of rantee correct drop height
1 ph.), 33-T8503 (220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.), 33- the two rotating lifting discs causing fre- - Easy use and maintenance
- Modern and reliable design to ensure
T8504 (110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.) quent sliding effect. The high quality of
long working life
Programmable model 33-T8532 (230 V, materials particularly for those parts - Compaction energies and distribution in
50 Hz, 1 ph.) subjected to wear and the latest micropro- accordance with standards
cessor technology adopted assures long life
The two versions are identical except for of the Compacto digital compactors.
the digital control: the standard model is
factory programmed to perform all stan-
Technical specifications
dard compaction conforming American
ASTM/AASHTO and European pr EN, BS, NLT
whilst the programmable model can also be Usable for moulds diameter: from 100
set to suit special compaction cycles for to 102 and from 150 to 152.4 mm
research purposes and can perform the Selectable rammer drop: 300, 305, 450,
central compaction blows in the 6" (150 457 mm (adjustable)
mm) dia. moulds conforming the French NF Blow rate: 30 blows/min
and the Dutch RAV standards.
Power: 740 W
The 33-T8502, 33-T8503, and
33-T8504 compactors do not include B Overall dimensions:
the internal rammer, which has to be 490x340x1410 mm
ordered separately conforming the A Weight approx.: 150 kg
selected standards.
All models can be supplied complete with
noise reduction cabinet (See Upgrading
option code 33-T8500/XUP).
q STANDARD
pr EN 13286-2, -47
CNR UNI 10009 - CNR 69 - ASTM D698,
D1557 - AASHTO T 99, T 180, T 193 - BS
1377:4, 1990 - NF P94-093(2) - NLT 107/91,
33-T8502, 33-T8503, 33-T8504 models
108/91, 111/87 - DIN 18127(1) - RAV 2000(2)
I m p o r t a n t n o t e s
(1) Conforming to DIN, 100 mm dia.
moulds only a) The 33-T8502, T8503, and T8504 compac-
(2) With models 33-T8532 only tors have to be completed with the suita-
33-T8502, 33-T8503, 33-T8504. Detail of the ble rammer conforming to the selected
control panel. The display counts the number
STANDARD MODELS of blows selected by the operator, the number
standards. See compaction rammers.
of layers and the diameter of mould. An emer- b) All compactors can be supplied fitted
 33-T8502 gency stop button is included as standard. in the noise reduction cabinet (See
Digital automatic Proctor/CBR com- Upgrading option code
pactor (without rammer). 33-T8500/XUP).
Compaction rammers
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
 33-T8503 sCode Description Standards
Digital automatic Proctor/CBR com-
33-T8500/1 Rammer for 33-T8500 Series ASTM D698, D1557
pactor (without rammer). Automatic compactors, 50.8 mm dia., AASHTO T99, T180, T193
220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. 2495/4535 g weight CNR UNI 10009
CNR 69
 33-T8504 33-T8500/2 Rammer for 33-T8500 Series pr EN 13286-2, -47
Digital automatic Proctor/CBR com- Automatic compactors, 50 mm dia., BS 1377:4, 1990
pactor (without rammer). 2491/4535 g weight NF P94-093
110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. NLT 107/91, 108/91, 111/87
DIN 18127
RAV 2000

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Soil compaction 33
SOIL TESTING Moisture / Density relationship
Compacto 33-T8500 Series / Automatic Proctor/CBR compactors (continued)

PROGRAMMABLE MODEL models plus the performance of the central UPGRADING OPTIONS:
blow prescribed by the French NF and NOISE REDUCTION
 33-T8532 Dutch RAV standards. Furthermore the AND SAFETY CABINETS
Digital programmable automatic hand held control panel features a large
Proctor/CBR compactor. digital display of 240x128 pixel. The user  33-T8500/XUP
Complete with rammer 50 mm dia. friendly software is set out to follow logical
Noise reduction and safety cabinet
2491/4535 g weight. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. sequences to lead the operator through
each stage of the compaction. At the start for Compacto 33-T8500 and
of the test cycle the operator selects the 33-T8600 Series automatic compactors
General description Standard (ASTM, NF, etc.) and the mould
size and the test automatically proceeds. General description
This research model is substantially similar The display shows the current state of the
to the standard model except for the more test in real time. The end of each layer All compactors can be supplied complete
sophisticated compaction technique, which compaction is indicated by a visual and with the above cabinet, which is essential
features all methods of the standard acoustic signal. for use in the laboratory conforming to the
CE prescriptions. Selecting this option, the
compactor is supplied without safety
Extra features of the 33-T8532 program- guards, the control panel is fitted external-
mable model ly and the safety switch fitted to the cabi-
- User defined compaction sequence for net door.
research work The complete arrangement (compactor and
- Microprocessor controlled
- Hand held digital control panel cabinet) has to be factory installed. When
- Display in English, French, German, ordering the compactor, code number has
Spanish, and Italian to be followed by the code of this option.
- Central blow conforming to NF and Example: compactor model 33-T8502 plus
RAV standards
upgrading option Noise reduction and
safety cabinet 33-T8500/XUP.

33-T8532. Detail of the hand held control B Overall dimensions:


panel. The user-friendly software is set out in 820x820x2165 mm
A
an easy to follow logical sequence through
each stage of the compaction. The end of each Weight (cabinet only): 180 kg
compaction stage is indicated by a visual and approx.
acoustic signal.

Automatic compactor fitted in noise reduction


cabinet.

33-T8532 model

33-T8532. Detail of the large 240x128 pixel


display. The displayed information can be pre-
set in English, French, German, Spanish and
Italian. The above are just some of various
possibilities that the system offers.

Testing equipment for the construction industry 107


33 Soil compaction
Moisture / Density relationship SOIL TESTING
Compacto 33-T8500 Series / Automatic Proctor/CBR compactors (continued)

COMPACTO 33-T8500 SERIES (ALL MODELS). COMPACTO 33-T8532. DISTRIBUTION BY CENTRAL BLOW
DISTRIBUTION OF DROP PATTERN. REQUIRED BY NF AND SELECTABLE BY SOFTWARE.
Mould Mould Mould Mould
ø 101.6 – 105 mm ø 150 – 152.4 mm ø 101.5 mm ø 152 mm

33-T8500 Series with CBR mould. View with open doors. Closing the doors all moving parts are
shielded and micro switches prevent operation with the doors open. This design makes maintenan-
ce extremely easy. The upper frame housing the rammer mechanism moves automatically angularly
for the total surface compaction of the 152.4 mm dia. (6") moulded specimens. The rammer pick-up
has a cam system for accurate height release and is made of highly resistant material for trouble
free long life. The rammer portion is moved across the sample surface by a cogged gear whilst the
mould rotates on the lower table.

108 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Soil compaction 33
SOIL TESTING Moisture / Density relationship
Automatic compactors (continued)

COMPACTO 33-T8600 SERIES Technical specifications


AUTOMATIC PROCTOR/CBR(1) COMPACTOR Main features
Diameter of moulds that can be used: - Automatic control
- Protection guards for operator
q STANDARD from 100 to 102 mm and from 150 to
safety (CE)
Conforming to: 152.4 mm - Noise reduction cabinet version
ASTM D698, D1557 Selection of hammer drop height: available
300, 305, 450, 457 mm - Digital touch button console
AASHTO T99, T180, T193(1)
- Unique hammer lifting device
BS 1377:4, 1990(2) Drop frequency: 30 blows/min to guarantee correct drop height
NLT 107/91, 108/91, 111/87 - Easy use and maintenance
Power: 900 W approx. - Modern and reliable design features to
B Dimensions: 521x403x1438 mm ensure long working life
(1) Conforming to AASHTO T193 only
(2) For 100 mm dia. moulds only A Weight approx.: 140 kg

Available models

 33-T8612
Automatic Proctor/CBR digital com-
pactor conforming to ASTM/AASH-
TO complete with CE protection.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.

 33-T8613
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

 33-T8614
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

General description and specifications

Automatic compactors allow uniform and


correct compaction of Proctor and CBR (1)
samples. This new line of compactors assu-
res strict conformity to standards both in
terms of compaction distribution and ham-
mer drop height. All moving parts, the
hammer-lifting device and the rotating
mould table are fitted with safety guards
that, if open, stop the machine automati- 33-T8612 with CBR mould. Shown with protec- 33-T8612
cally for operator safety. tion guards open. Maintenance and use opera-
tions are very simple. When guard doors are
The operator can easily select, by the con- opened the machine stops automatically
trol panel, the number of drops in confor-
mity with the reference standard, or user
defined. The compactor is provided with a
2495/4535 g hammer with double inter-
changeable tip (50.8 mm circular face, for
4" moulds, and sector face, for 6" moulds),
conforming to ASTM/AASHTO standards
but it is possible to convert the 33-T8612
to BS and NLT standards (only for 100 mm
moulds) simply by changing the hammer
(33-T8500/2 – see page 106) and the drop
height.
The compactor can be used with all 4" and
6" Controls moulds, and the use of other
make is also possible, with a simple modifi-
cation of the mould base to fit the table of
the compactor. Detail of the mechanical rammer sector face Control panel of the Automatic Compactor
All models can be supplied complete with with the interchangeable circular face to com- 33-T8612. The display counts the number of
pact both 6" and 4" dia. moulds blows conforming to the select standard.
noise reduction cabinet. See upgrading
option code 33-T8500/XUP on page 107.
Testing equipment for the construction industry 109
33 Soil compaction
Moisture / Density relationship SOIL TESTING
Vibration compaction hammer / Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures

VIBRATION COMPACTION HAMMER


- New EN, pr EN
q STANDARD - also conforming to BS 1377:4
pr EN 13286-4
BS 1377:4-3.7, 1924:2

 33-T8700
Vibrating hammer.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.

General description and specifications

Used for the compaction of Proctor and


CBR soil specimens. Using the appropriate 33-T8700 with 33-T0087/7 and 33-T0087/8
tamping foot it can also be used for com-
pacting asphalt in the percentage refusal
density test (see page 349). Double insula-
ted motor, plastic trigger handle.
33-T8700 with 33-T0087, and 33-T0087/7,
33-T0087/8 and mould
Power: 750 W
Length: 445 mm
B Overall dimensions (wxlxh):
104x430x270 mm UNBOUND AND HYDRAULICALLY
A Weight approx.: 7 kg BOUND MIXTURES

The hammer is supplied without support Determination of compressive strength


frame and tamper which have to be orde-
red separately. q STANDARD
pr EN 13286-41, 12390-4

The compression test on soil-cement mix-


Accessories
tures cylindrical specimens can be perfor-
med with compression testing machines
s33-T0087 Supporting frame for normally used for cement or concrete
vibrating hammer. Weight 70 kg approx.
testing depending on the expected
s33-T0087/7 CBR tamping foot 145 strength. The following machines should be
mm dia. Weight 2.1 kg suitable to perform the test. Further
65-L12G2/C Compression testing machine
description and technical information are 250 kN cap.
s33-T0087/8 Shank 300 mm long given on pages 200 and 300.

70-S16C2 Compression testing machine 250 kN cap.


complete with 86-D2999 PC cabinet
110 Testing equipment for the construction industry
Soil compaction 33
SOIL TESTING Moisture / Density relationship
CBR mould and accessories

MOULD AND ACCESSORIES: PR EN 13286-4, BS 1377:4, 1924:2 VERSION

sCode Description Weight approx. (kg)

34-T0090/B1 CBR mould body, plated steel, with both ends threaded to fit the base 3
or collar. 152 mm ID. x 127 mm high
34-T0090/B2 Extension collar. 152 mm IDx 50 mm high 1
34-T0090/B3 Perforated base plate 1.8
34-T0090/B4 Solid base or top plate 1.8
34-T0090/B5 Cutting collar 1
34-T0090/B6 “C” spanner. To mount and to dismount the collar from the mould body. 1
Two are required for the operation
34-T0090/B7 Tool for base plate. To remove or mount the solid or perforated 1
base plate from the mould
34-T0091/B Compaction plug with handle. 150 mm dia. x 50 mm high 7.2
34-T0094/B Annular surcharge weight, 2 kg 2
34-T0095/B Split surcharge weight, 2 kg 2
34-T0095/C Tamping bar. 12.7 mm dia. x 380 mm long 0.4
86-D1800 Whatman filter paper or correspondent No. 1x150 mm dia. Pack of 100 /
34-T0099 Straightedge. 3x30x300 mm 0.3
82-D1694 Steel rule, 500 mm long /
16-T0080* Universal Proctor/CBR/Marshall extruder 25

* See description on page 48.

34-T0091/B

34-T0090/B1 34-T0090/B2

34-T0090/B5

34-T0090/B3

34-T0090/B4

34-T0094/B

34-T0090/B7

34-T0090/B6
34-T0095/B

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33 Soil compaction
Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures / Moisture/Density relationship SOIL TESTING
Relative density of cohesionless soil

VIBRATING TABLE q STANDARD The set comprises:


ASTM D4253, 4254
q STANDARD s33-T0063/1
Vibrating table. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
pr EN 13286-5  33-T0063 Weight: 180 kg approx. or
Relative density set.
 33-T0063/A 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. s33-T0063/1Z
Relative density test. Vibrating table. 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
Weight: 180 kg approx. or
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.  33-T0063/Z
This method covers the determination of Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. s33-T0063/1Y
Vibrating table. 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
the maximum dry density and water con- Weight: 180 kg approx.
tent of cohesionless materials when com-  33-T0063/Y
pacted using a vibrating table. Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. s33-T0063/2
Materials for which this method is applica- 0.1 cu. ft. relative density mould set
ble may contain up to 12% by mass fines Used for the determination of the relative Weight: 37 kg approx.
(< 0.063 mm). The maximum particle size density of cohesionless soil for which
of the materials to be tested is 80 mm. This impact compaction will not produce a well s33-T0063/3
0.5 cu. ft. relative density mould set
method applies to mixtures to be used in defined moisture-density relationship Weight: 106 kg approx.
road construction. curve and where the maximum density by
The test set comprises: the impact method will generally be less s33-T0063/4
than by vibratory method. Relative density gauge set
Weight: 2 kg approx.
s33-T0063/1 Vibrating table having the
following specifications:
- Vibration frequency: 3600 r.p.m. General specifications s33-T0063/5
- Amplitude range: 0.05 to 0.64 mm (see 33-T0063/A) 25 mm pouring device
(0.002 to 0.025 in.) Weight: 1 kg approx.
- Vibrator type: electromagnetic
- Separate amplitude control panel s33-T0063/6
- Table dimensions: 762x762 mm (30x30 12.5 mm pouring device
in.) Weight: 0.5 kg approx.
- Table capacity: 250 kg
Each part can be ordered individually.
s33-T0063/3 14200 cm
3
(0.5 cu. ft.)
mould set

s33-T0063/4 Relative density gauge set


s33-T0063/5 25 mm pouring device

A Total weight approx.: 289 kg approx.

35-T0063

33-T0063/5, 33-T0063/6

112 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Soil compaction 33
SOIL TESTING Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures / Moisture/Density relationship
Relative density of cohesionless soil

DETERMINATION OF COMPACTABILITY.
MOISTURE CONDITION VALUE. MCV
MOISTURE CONDITION
AND CHALK CRUSHING VALUE

q STANDARD
pr EN 13286-46
BS 1377, TRL approved

 33-T0064
Moisture condition apparatus

Used in the assessment of earthworks for


construction by comparison of compaction
characteristics at various moisture con-
tents, to determine “Moisture condition
value” and “Chalk crushing value”. A robust
33-T0165
apparatus designed for use in the con-
struction laboratory and incorporating
rammer, scale, counter, and mould.

A Weight approx.: 55 kg COMPACTION PENETROMETERS

q STANDARD
ASTM D1558
Accessories
 33-T0165
s33-T0064/2 Fibre discs. Pack of 6 Proctor penetrometer

Used for establishing the moisture-pene-


tration resistance relationship of fine-grai-
ned soil.
33-T0166
Spring type model
Load scale: 0-55 kg, 1 kg subdiv. with
max. load indicator
Diameter of interchangeable needles:
28.55, 24.79, 20.22, 16.54, 12.83, 9.07,
6.40, 5.23, and 4.52 mm
Supplied in a wooden carrying case
A Weight approx.: 3.5 kg

 33-T0166
Load ring penetrometer

Used for measuring the bearing strength


and compaction degree of soils. The appa-
ratus consists of a "T" shaped handle con-
nected to a load ring 1 kN (100 kgf) cap.,
with max. load pointer and of an extension
rod with five 100 mm graduations. The 30
33-T0064
degree end cone has 645 mm2 area (1 sq.
in.). Supplied complete with calibration
chart.

A Weight approx.: 4 kg

Testing equipment for the construction industry 113


34 California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
CBR equipment SOIL TESTING

CALIFORNIA BEARING RATIO - CBR


This method is used for the laboratory evaluation of subgrade and subbase coarse materials in road construction. The apparatus compri-
ses moulds with accessories, compaction rammers (the automatic models are the same used for the compaction of Proctor moulds - see
Compacto 33-T8500 and T8600 Series) loading testing machines with accessories, etc. Different models are available conforming to the
various specifications in use.

pr EN version: Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures pr EN 13286-47

sCode Description Weight approx. (kg)

33-T0071/E Large Proctor mould 8.9


33-T0071/1 Perforated base plate 1
34-T0094 Annular surcharge 2.27
34-T0099 Straight edge 0.3

pr EN version
ASTM D1883 – AASHTO T 193 – UNE 103-502 – CNR UNI 10009

sCode Description Weight approx. (kg)

34-T0090 CBR mould complete with collar and perforated base plate. 7.8
Plated steel, 6 in. (152.4 mm) dia. x 7 in. (177.8 mm) body height
34-T0090/1 Split CBR mould complete with collar and perforated base plate.
Same dimension of 34-T0090. Split longitudinally on one side to
permit easy withdrawal of sample 8.5
34-T0090/3 Filter screen. Stainless steel woven mesh, No. 100 (150 µm),
144 mm dia. /
34-T0091 Spacer disc with "T" handle.
515/16 in. dia. (150.8 mm) x 2.416 in. (61.4 mm) high 7.5
34-T0091/1 Spacer disc conforming to UNE standards 7.5
34-T0094 Annular surcharge weight, 2.27 kg 2.27
34-T0095 Slotted surcharge weight, 2.27 kg 2.27
34-T0096 Sliding weight rammer. Rammer face 2 in. (50.8 mm) dia.
free fall height 18 in. (457.2 mm), sliding weight 10 lb. (4.54 kg) 8
34-T0098 Cutting edge 0.5
34-T0099 Straight edge. 3x30x300 mm 0.3
34-T0097 Solid CBR base 1
86-D1801 Whatman filter paper. No. 5x150 mm dia. Pack of 100 /

34-T0090 34-T0089 34-T0091/1


34-T0091
34-T0098 34-T0098

34-T0094

34-T0095/F
34-T0094/F
34-T0099
34-T0097 34-T0095
34-T0099
ASTM, AASHTO, UNE, UNI, CNR version NF version 34-T0096

114 Testing equipment for the construction industry


California Bearing Ratio (CBR) 34
SOIL TESTING CBR equipment (continued)

NF French version, NF P94-078, P94-093, P98-231-1

sCode Description Weight approx. (kg)

34-T0089 NF CBR mould. 2758 cm3 cap., complete 9


with collar and perforated base plate.
152 mm ID x 152 mm body height.
Plated steel
34-T0089/1 Split NF CBR mould, dimension as above 9
34-T0091/1 Spacer disc with handle. 4.5
151 mm dia. x 36 mm high
34-T0091/F Spacer disc 25.4 mm high 3.8
34-T0094/F Annular surcharge weight, 2.3 kg 2.3
34-T0095/F Split surcharge weight, 2.3 kg 2.3
34-T0098 Cutting edge 0.5
34-T0090/1, 34-T0089/1
34-T0099 Straightedge. 3x30x300 mm 0.3

BS Version, BS 1377:4, 1924:2

sCode Description Weight approx. (kg)

34-T0090/B1 CBR mould body, plated steel, with both ends threaded to fit the base 3
or collar. 152 mm ID. x 127 mm high
34-T0090/B2 Extension collar. 152 mm IDx 50 mm high 1
34-T0090/B3 Perforated base plate 1.8
34-T0090/B4 Solid base or top plate 1.8
34-T0090/B5 Cutting collar 1
34-T0090/B6 “C” spanner. To mount and to dismount the collar from the mould body. 1
Two are required for the operation
34-T0090/B7 Tool for base plate. To remove or mount the solid or perforated base plate from the mould 1
34-T0091/B Compaction plug with handle. 150 mm dia. x 50 mm high 7.2
34-T0094/B Annular surcharge weight, 2 kg 2
34-T0095/B Split surcharge weight, 2 kg 2
34-T0095/C Tamping bar. 12.7 mm dia. x 380 mm long 0.4
86-D1800 Whatman filter paper or correspondent No. 1x150 mm dia. Pack of 100 /
34-T0099 Straightedge. 3x30x300 mm 0.3
82-D1694 Steel rule, 500 mm long /
16-T0080* Universal Proctor/CBR/Marshall extruder 25

* See description on page 48.

34-T0091/B
34-T0090/B1
34-T0090/B2

34-T0090/B5

34-T0090/B3

34-T90/B4

34-T0094/B

34-T0090/B7

34-T0090/B6
34-T0095/B

BS version

Testing equipment for the construction industry 115


34 California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Immediate Bearing Index (IBI) SOIL TESTING
CBR equipment (continued) / CBR Loading frames and presses

SWELL TEST APPARATUS  34-T0100/B CBR LOADING FRAMES AND PRESSES


Large soaking tank
 34-T0092 q STANDARD
Perforated plate with adjustable pr EN 12286-47
In this plastic water tank the CBR moulds
stem (swell plate) are immersed during the swelling test. ASTM D1883
Supplied complete with supporting base, AASHTO T193
 34-T0092/F which allows free water circulation. NF P94-078
Same as above conforming to NF Capacity: 6 CBR moulds NLT 111
standards CNR-UNI 10009
B Dimensions: BS 1377-4
- ex. 800x600x550 mm
Placed on top of the soil sample to enable - in. 680x490x540 mm
monitoring of swelling. Manufactured from Introduction
plated steel except disc of 34-T0092/F in A Weight approx.: 9.1 kg The CBR penetration test
plastic with 3 mm dia. holes. can be performed with different
testing machines:
B Diameter: 34-T0092: 149.2 mm - Specific model 34-T0106 Series,
(5 7/8 in.); 34-T0092/F: 150 mm single speed
A Weight approx.: - Multispeed testing machine also
34-T0092: 1 kg; 34-T0092/F: 0.3 kg used to perform other tests (e.g.
Marshall test), 34-T0107 Series
(see page 120)
- Universal “Uniframe” tester
working either in speed or load
control 70-T0108/E Series (see
page 317)
- Universal high capacity
“Multiensayo” tester 70-S16 and
34-T0100/B with CBR moulds
70-S17 Series (see page 300)

All the above have to be


34-T0093 with 82-D1255, 34-T0092
completed by the suitable accesso-
ries, which may change conforming
to the standard in use and the level
 34-T0093 of sophistication preferred.
For instance, the specific model
Dial gauge tripod
Series 34-T0106 can be equipped
either with a standard load ring and
Used to support the dial gauge for monito-
ring the swelling of CBR samples. Made
dial gauge or with an electronic load
from a special non-corrodable alloy. cell, displacement transducer, digital
data acquisition and software for PC
A Weight approx.: 0.3 kg
connection.
The specific testing machine Series
34-T0106 is also proposed in the BS
version 34-T0106/BS with a testing
Accessories speed of 1 mm/min instead of 1.27
mm/min. Finally, to simplify your
s82-D1256 Dial gauge 25 mm range, selection we also propose the above
0.01 mm subdiv. or
models complete with CBR accesso-
s82-D1253 Dial gauge 1 in. range, ries in the analogic version (see 34-
0.001 in. subdiv. or
T0106/A and 34-T0106/B models).
s82-D1255 Dial gauge 10 mm range, Hand operated models for field use
0.01 mm subdiv. are also available (see page124).

34-T0106

116 Testing equipment for the construction industry


California Bearing Ratio (CBR) 34
SOIL TESTING Immediate Bearing Index (IBI)
CBR Loading press (continued)

CBR LOADING PRESS 34-T0106/BS-T0106/B with testing speed  34-T0106/B


of 1 mm/min. CBR mechanical loading press, 50
Versions The relevant standards are indicated in the
kN cap., testing speed 1 mm/min.
next page.
Complete with BS accessories.
Two versions available: 34-T0106-T0106/A
with testing speed of 1.27 mm/min. and 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
Frame only
Same as the 34-T0106/BS model plus the
(to be completed with CBR accessories) 34-T0103/10 Guide, 82-T1009 Load ring
and the 34-T0103/2 Penetration piston
 34-T0106 with gauge.
CBR mechanical loading frame, 50
General description
kN cap., testing speed 1.27
mm/min. Frame only. The machine features a rigid two-column
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.(1) frame with upper crossbeam, which can be
adjusted in height and locked in position
 34-T0106/BS with locknuts. The drive force is provided by
CBR mechanical loading frame, 50 a mechanical jack housed in the base cabi-
kN cap., testing speed 1 mm/min. net, which also accommodates the motor
Frame only. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. and the electric panel.

Frame and CBR accessories Specifications

(analogic version – see next page) Maximum load: 50 kN


Test speed: 1 mm/min (BS model),
 34-T0106/A
1.27 mm/min (ASTM/EN model)
CBR mechanical loading press, 50
Max. ram travel: 120 mm
kN cap., testing speed 1.27
Horizontal span: 270 mm
mm/min. Complete with CBR acces-
sories. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.(1) Power rating: 300 W
Same as the 34-T0106 model plus the B Dimensions (dxwxh):
82-T1009 Load ring and the 34-T0103/3 392x495x1194 mm
34-T0106/A with accessories and CBR mould Penetration piston and gauge A Weight approx.: 78 kg
(1) For 220 V, 60 Hz models add the
suffix /Y after the code number (e.g.
34-T0106/Y); for 110 V, 60 Hz models
add the suffix /Z after the code num-
ber (e.g. 34-T0106/Z).

34-T0103/1
Detail of
adjustable
piston

34-T0106/B with accessories and mould 34-T0106 with accssories listed next page (digital mode) and CBR mould

Testing equipment for the construction industry 117


34 California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Immediate Bearing Index (IBI) SOIL TESTING
CBR configurations / CBR Accessoires

CBR CONFIGURATIONS / ACCESSORIES

sMachine Conforming to CBR accessories


code standards Analogic mode Digital mode

34-T0106 pr EN 13286-47 82-T1009 50 kN load ring Common to the 34-T0106 and 34-T0106/BS models:
Frame only ASTM D1883 34-T0103/3 CBR penetration 34-T0103/10 Guide bracket and ball seating
AASHTO T193 assembly including 34-T0103/1 82-P0375/C Adapter to fit load cell
NF P94-078 Adjustable penetration piston, 82-P0375 Load cell 50 kN cap.
NLT 111 34-T0104/7 Dial gauge holder, 34-T0108/2 Connector load cell/accessory
CNR-UNI 10009 and 82-D1257 Dial gauge 34-T0103/1 Adjustable CBR penetration piston
34-T0104/8 Adjustable transducer holder
82-P0332 25 mm displacement transducer
76-Q0802/C(1) Digimax Plus data acquisition and
processing system
76-S0110/C CBR test, PC software (optional)

34-T0106/BS BS 1377-4 34-T0103/10 Guide bracket and


ball seating
82-T1009 50 kN load ring
34-T0103/3 CBR penetration
assembly including 34-T0103/1
Adjustable penetration piston,
34-T0104/7 Dial gauge holder,
and 82-D1257 Dial gauge

(1) For more information on the 76-Q0802/C Digimax Plus data acquisition and processing see page 122.

CBR ACCESSORIES

Description and specifications

 34-T0103/3
CBR penetration assembly including
34-T0103/1 Adjustable penetration
piston, 34-T0104/7 Dial gauge hol-
der, and 82-D1257 Dial gauge
The piston, 49.6 mm dia. with hardened
surface is fitted with a locking collar and a
threaded extension for the connection to
the load ring. The dial gauge holder can be
easily laterally adjusted to fit any type of
moulds or reference anvil.

A Weight approx.: 2.8 kg


34-T0103/10

34-T0103/3 including:
34-T0103/1, T0104/7 and 82-D1257  34-T0103/10
(all assembly) Guide bracket and ball seating
Cast aluminium with ball seating arrange-
ment. Required by the BS 1377-4 standards
but also suitable for the digital versions.

A Weight approx.: 1.5 kg

118 Testing equipment for the construction industry


California Bearing Ratio (CBR) 34
SOIL TESTING Immediate Bearing Index (IBI)
CBR Accessories (continued)

 34-T0103/1
Adjustable CBR penetration piston
49.6 mm dia. with hardened surface.
Comprising a locking collar and a threaded
extension for the connection to the load
ring or to the load cell connector.

A Weight approx.: 2.2 kg

 34-T0104/7
82-P0375/C, 82-P0375, and 34-T0108/2 Adjustable dial gauge holder
To fit the 34-T0103/1 Adjustable CBR pene- 82-T1009
tration piston or compression device and to
 82-P0375/C hold the dial gauge, which can be adjusted
conforming to the mould or to the referen-  82-T1009
Adapter to fit load cell
To connect the load cell with the ball sea- ce anvil. 50 kN load ring
ting arrangement of the 34-T0103/10 Fitted with high resolution dial gauge 0.001
guide bracket. A Weight approx.: 0.5 kg mm, accuracy ± 1%, supplied complete
with calibration certificate.

A Weight approx.: 0.2 kg


 34-T0104/8 A Weight approx.: 3.9 kg
Adjustable transducer holder
 82-P0375 To fit the 34-T0103/1 Adjustable CBR pene-
tration piston or compression device and to  82-D1257
Load cell 50 kN cap.
Dimensions 82 mm dia. x 110 mm length. hold the displacement transducer, which Dial gauge 30x0.01 mm
M30x2 thread. can be adjusted conforming to the mould 58 mm dia., complete with rear mount.
or to the reference anvil.

A Weight approx.: 4.45 kg A Weight approx.: 0.1 kg


A Weight approx.: 0.5 kg

 34-T0108/2  82-P0332
Connector load cell/accessory 25 mm displacement transducer
Linear potentiometric transducer, 25 mm
A Weight approx.: 1.3 kg travel, infinite resolution, accuracy ± 0.5%.

A Weight approx.: 0.15 kg

34-T0103/1, 34-T0104/8, and 82-P0332

Testing equipment for the construction industry 119


34 California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Immediate Bearing Index (IBI) SOIL TESTING
Loading frames and presses (continued)
Multispeed

MULTISPEED TESTER Specifications

q STANDARD Max. capacity: 50 kN


CBR Testing speed range: infinitely variable
pr EN 13286-47 from 0.1 to 51 mm/min
ASTM D1883, BS 1377:4, NF P94-078, Max. ram travel: 100 mm
UNI CNR 10009 Horizontal span: 380 mm
Marshall
Max. vertical span:
pr EN 12697-34
800 mm (without accessories) Detail of upgrading 34-T0107/UP
ASTM D1559, BS 598, NF P98-251,
DIN 1996, CNR No. 30
Power rating: 1100 W
B Dimensions approx.:
 34-T0107 500x570x1300 mm (dxwxh) Internal transducer option:
Multispeed compression tester 50 A Weight approx.: 110 kg The internal displacement transducer
kN capacity, testing speeds adjusta- As specified in the general description, the
ble from 0.1 to 51 mm/min. I m p o r t a n t n o t e
machine can be upgraded when used in the
Frame only. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.(1) Using the Multispeed 34-T0107 for the digital version, by a displacement transdu-
Marshall test too, to avoid accessories cer which has to be factory installed.
duplication see page 355. Choosing this option please specify when
General description
ordering:
The machine features a very rigid two-
column frame with the upper crossbeam,  34-T0107/UP
which can be adjusted in height and locked - Ideal for Road Testing labs Installation of the displacement
in position with locknuts. The base cabinet - Suitable for CBR, Marshall and various
other tests transducer, 100 mm travel, inter-
houses the load jack, D.C. motor and elec- - Fully variable test speed from 0.1 to 51 nally on the machine base cabinet
tronic controls. The machine, which is sui- mm/min This option has to be factory installed.
table for wide range of tests such as CBR, - High versatility: full range of accesso-
MARSHALL, QUICK TRIAXIAL, UNCONFINED, ries available
SPLITTING TENSILE TESTS, etc. can be com- - Digital or analogic sensors
- Digital versions connectable to PC
pleted with accessories in the analogic and - Various testing software available
digital version as shown in the pictures.
In the digital version, the load and displa-
cement transducers have to be connected
to the Digimax Plus 76-Q0802/C.
Furthermore, the displacement transducer
to measure the penetration (CBR) and flow
(Marshall) can be fitted in two different
ways:
- Internally to the machine (see Upgraded
option 34-T0107/UP)
- Externally (see accessories 82-P0332 and
34-T0104/8).
The internal option is more suitable for
general use including CBR and Marshall
tests but has to be factory installed and
specified at time of order.
The external option can be fitted at any
time to all CBR machines without arrange-
ments and/or modifications.
A limit cut-off switch stops the machine at
the maximum platen travel.

(1) For the 110 V, 60 Hz model add the suf-


fix /Z to the code (e.g. 34-T0107/Z).

34-T0107 34-T0107 with accessories and mould


conforming to ASTM and pr EN standards
120 Testing equipment for the construction industry
California Bearing Ratio (CBR) 34
SOIL TESTING Immediate Bearing Index (IBI)
Loading frames and presses (continued)
Multispeed

Multispeed 34-T0107 – CBR configurations / Accessories

Standards Analogic mode Digital mode


Accessories Accessories for all standards including BS 1377-4

pr EN 13286-47 82-T1009 50 kN load ring a) Version with internal displacement transducer


ASTM D1883 34-T0103/3 CBR penetration 34-T0107/UP Installation of the displacement transducer
AASHTO T193 assembly including 34-T0103/1 34-T0103/10 Guide bracket and ball seating
NF P94-078 Adjustable penetration piston, 82-P0375/C Adapter to fit load cell
NLT 111 34-T0104/7 Dial gauge holder, 82-P0375 Load cell 50 kN cap.
CNR-UNI 10009 and 82-D1257 Dial gauge 34-T0108/2 Connector load cell/accessory
70-T0103/1 Adjustable CBR penetration piston
76-Q0802/C(1) Digimax Plus data acquisition and processing system
76-S0110/C CBR test, PC software (optional)
b) Version with external displacement transducer
Same as the above version except for the 34-T0107/UP,
which is substituted by the following:
34-T0104/8 Adjustable transducer holder
82-P0332 25 mm displacement transducer

BS 1377-4 34-T0103/10 Guide bracket and


ball seating
82-T1009 50 kN load ring
34-T0103/3 CBR penetration
assembly including 34-T0103/1
Adjustable penetration piston,
34-T0104/7 Dial gauge holder,
and 82-D1257 Dial gauge

(1) For more information on the 76-Q0802/C Digimax Plus data acquisition and processing see page 122.

34-T0107 with accessories and mould 34-T0107 digital version fitted with accessories and mould (see above)
conforming to BS standard conforming to all standards
Testing equipment for the construction industry 121
34 California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Immediate Bearing Index (IBI) SOIL TESTING
Data acquisition and processing
for 34-T0106 and 34-T0107 CBR testing machines

Introduction Hardware specifications  76-S0110/C


The digital versions of the PC, CBR test software
above CBR machines include the 76- - Microprocessor Hitachi
- Chip clock calendar
Q0802/C Digimax Plus system, The Digimax Plus 76-Q0802/C can be con-
- 8 KB large permanent memory to store
which is fully described below. The test data and results nected to a PC by the RS 232 port and this
digital version can be completed by - No. 2 RS 232 serial ports for connection specific software is provided to process all
the 76-S0110/C CBR software for to PC and printer for real time transmis- data producing the test certificate and
use with PC. sion of data tables as shown in the examples. The
- No. 4 analogic channels: No. 2 for strain software is suitable for use with Windows
 76-Q0802/C gauge transducers and No. 2 for linear 95/98/ME 2000 and M2000/XP.
Digimax Plus, CBR/Marshall version transducers
- Resolution of each channel: 130000
points
As specified in the general description, the The Elaboration Menu allows to move
- Large graphic display 240x128 pixel the straight line on the graph (to set the
Multispeed 34-T0106 and the 34-T0107 can
- No. 10 keys membrane keyboard: No. 4 of origin of the penetration) and to discard
be fitted with load cell and displacement
which interactive with the specific a certain number of acquisitions at the
transducer connected to the Digimax Plus beginning of the test if containing
software
data acquisition and processing system. non-significant data
Load and penetration are displayed in real
time on the large graphic screen together Firmware
with the curve. The Digimax Plus can be
connected, by the RS 232 port, to a PC and - Choice of language: English, French,
printer to provide, using the specific Spanish, Germany, and Italian
software (code 76-S0110/C), the calculation - Input of operator name
of test parameters, the completion of the - Automatic or manual zeroing option.
test data (client name, weight and density Displacement reading taken only above
of the specimen) and the test certificate. the pre-load input value and simulta-
neous display of load and displacement
- Simultaneous display of load, displace-
ment and graph option
- CBR real time transmission of load and The Test Data Menu allows to enter
displacement by the RS 232 port (38400 the client name, the specimen volumetric
band) at 14 readings per second. Same as and swelling data
for general tests.
Marshall test: differed data transmission
at the end of test
- Permanent memory to store up to 30
CBR (or general) tests or 12 Marshall
tests including date, time, test number,
operator, test type, load and displace-
ment, and curves
- File management including test display,
print, test certificate to printer by the
dedicated serial port, downloading data
to PC by the RS 232 port, delete single or
all files
- Calibration function using different coef-
76-Q0802/C ficient for the two channels
Print preview

122 Testing equipment for the construction industry


California Bearing Ratio (CBR) 34
SOIL TESTING Immediate Bearing Index (IBI)
Universal testers suitable for CBR test (continued)

UNIFRAME CBR test accessories

 70-T0108/E sCode Description


UNIFRAME, digital universal com-
34-T0103/10 Guide bracket and ball seating,
pression tester 50 kN cap. strain 82-P0375/C Connecting adapter load cell/crosshead
controlled from 0.01 mm/min to 51 82-P0375 Strain gauge load cell 50 kN cap.
mm/min and load rate controlled 34-T0103/1 Adjustable CBR penetration piston
from 0.01 to 99.99 N/s. Frame only. 34-T0108/2 Connector load cell-accessory
110-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

The machine is fully described on Section


70, page 317.

MULTIENSAYO
Main features
- Load and displacement control by clo- Universal electromechanical testers 200
sed loop logic
- Two channel for load cells and 300 kN cap., load, elongation and
- Two channel for displacement transdu- displacement controlled. The machines,
cers available in different versions, can be
- Large graphic display 128x240 pixel equipped to perform the CBR test. For more
- Can store in memory up to 50 tests
- RS 232 port to download simultaneou-
information please see page 300.
sly to PC and printer
- Graphic display available in real time
- Unique low cost tester working on load - Suitable for any compression test strain
and/or displacement control and/or load controlled
- Extensive range of accessories and - Ideal for testing wires and reinforce-
dedicated software packages available ment bars in tension
- Built-in firmware for CBR, Marshall, - For testing cement, asphalt, plastics,
general load and displacement control wood, etc. in compression, flexure,
testing shear

70-T0108/E with accessories for CBR test 70-S16C2 with CBR accessories and 86-D2999 PC cabinet

Testing equipment for the construction industry 123


34 California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Loading frames and presses / Field CBR tests set SOIL TESTING

HAND OPERATED LOADING PRESSES FIELD CBR APPARATUS 34-T0115/3 Set of extension rods: 2x102
mm long; 1x305 mm long; 1x610 mm
long; 1x915 mm long;
q STANDARD q STANDARD 2 adapters. Total weight 33 kg
ASTM D1883, AASHTO T193, CNR-UNI, BS 1377:7, BS 1924:2, ASTM D4429,
BS 1377:4, NF P94-078, UNI 10009 UNI 10009, NF 34-T0115/41 Datum bar assembly inclu-
ding two tripod stands and a 1220 mm
length aluminium bar. Weight 7 kg
 34-T0114/A  34-T0115/A
82-D1257 Penetration dial gauge
CBR mechanical loading assembly, Field CBR test set 30x0.01 mm graduation
40 kN capacity
Used for the in-situ determination of the 34-T0115/5
This system is obtained by the assembly of bearing capacity of soils used in road con- 9 kg slotted surcharge weight
the conversion frame plus some compo- struction. 34-T0115/6
nents, which are part of the 34-T0115/A The complete set is housed in a strong 4.5 kg slotted surcharge weight
field CBR test set. carrying case and includes:
This apparatus represents the most practi- 34-T0115/7
cal and economical solution when both 4.5 kg annular surcharge weight
34-T0112 50 kN capacity mechanical
laboratory and in-situ CBR have to be jack. Weight 8.5 kg
performed. The assembly comprises the
34-T0112/1 Ball seating for 34-T0112
A Weight approx.: 70 kg
conversion frame 34-T0114, mechanical
jack 34-T0112, adapter 34-T0112/1, load 82-T1008 40 kN capacity load ring.
ring 82-T1008, 40 kN capacity, adjustable Weight 4 kg
penetration piston 34-T0103/1, penetration Accessories
34-T0103/1 Adjustable CBR penetration
dial gauge 82-D1257 and adjustable dial piston. Weight 2.2 kg
gauge holder 34-T0104/7. s34-T0115/9 Vehicle bracket. For
34-T0104/7 Adjustable dial gauge holder fixing loading jack to a vehicle
Specifications

Max. load: 40 kN
B Dimensions approx.:
360x240x1060 mm
A Weight approx.: 55 kg

34-T0112

34-T0114

34-T0115/A

34-T0114/A with CBR mould

124 Testing equipment for the construction industry


California Bearing Ratio (CBR) 34
SOIL TESTING Accessories for Uniaxial and Unconfined compression tests

 34-T0112 LOADING FRAMES ACCESSORIES:


50 kN capacity mechanical jack UNIAXIAL AND UNCONFINED
COMPRESSION TESTS
Used to perform in-situ CBR test, or to be
fitted to the 34-T0114 conversion frame for The load frames described in this catalogue
laboratory tests. The body, which is made can be equipped with many accessories to
from aluminium alloy, houses the worm perform different tests and for connection
and wheel. The plunger can be adjusted in to PC for data acquisition and processing. 34-T0103/10
height by a quick release device and the We describe as follows some of the most 34-T0104/9
load can be easily applied by rotating the important accessories.
handle. 34-T0104/4
Accessories to perform Uniaxial and 34-T0104/7
B Total height: 254 mm Unconfined compression tests using
A Weight approx.: 8.5 kg 34-T0114/A, 34-T0106, 34-T0107 and 82-D1257
70-T0108/E testing frames
34-T0104/4 with 34-T0104/9, 34-T0104/7,
Uniaxial compression test 82-D1257, 82-T1001/F

 34-T0114  34-T0104/3
Conversion frame for laboratory Lower and upper compression pla-
CBR test ten with spherical seat for compres- Various
Used to perform the laboratory CBR test sion tests
using part of the components of the 34- Used to perform unconfined compression  34-T0103/10
T0115/A field CBR test set. Made of steel tests on CBR and triaxial loading frames.
Consists of two platens made of plated Guide bracket and ball seating
protected against corrosion.
steel with a spherical seat fitted to the top
of the upper platen. Must be used with 34-  34-T0104/9
B Dimensions: 360x240x1060 mm T0104/9 extension collar. Extension collar
A Weight approx.: 26 kg Used to connect the load ring to the upper
B Platen dia.: 120 mm
compression platen for compression and
unconfined test. Made of plated steel.
A Weight approx.: 4 kg
A Weight approx.: 300 g
Unconfined compression test

q STANDARD  34-T0104/7
ASTM D2166, AASHTO T208, BS 1337:7 Adjustable dial gauge holder

 34-T0104/4  82-D1255
Upper and lower compression platen Dial gauge 10x0.01 mm

Used to perform compression tests on CBR  82-D1257


34-T0103/10 and triaxial loading frames. Consists of two Dial gauge 25x0.01 mm
platens made of plated steel. The lower one
is fitted with an adjustable datum disc for  82-T1001/F
use with the dial gauge. Must be used with
34-T1001/F 34-T0104/9 extension collar. Load ring 1 kN capacity complete
with stem brake device to hold the
34-T0104/3 B Platen dia.: 120 mm
max. reading
Used as alternative to the 30 and 50 kN
A Weight approx.: 5 kg models for uniaxial and unconfined tests.
34-T0104/3 with 34-T0103/10, 82-T1001/F,
34-T0104/9

Testing equipment for the construction industry 125


34 California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Impact soil tester / Strength of stabilised soil SOIL TESTING

IMPACT SOIL TESTER DETERMINATION OF STRENGTH


OF STABILISED SOIL
 34-T0168/A
Impact soil tester Two versions available: BS and NF.

Used to obtain an indication of the degree q STANDARD


of compaction of soil used in road con- pr EN 13286-53, BS 1924:2, NF P98-230-2
struction. Results can be directly correlated
to the CBR test. The unique microprocessor pr EN and BS version
in this Soil Impact Tester automatically 34-T0123, 34-T0124
checks all readings throughout the test and  34-T0123
displays the fourth reading as the Impact NF version
Stabilised soil mould test for fine
Value. No calculation and no need to
record any readings other than the final
and medium grained soils. Specimen
test result. An essential trench control tool size 100x50 mm dia. sCode Description
for all cable and pipe laying service con- 34-T0123/10 Mould
tractors.  34-T0124 dia. 50x50 mm high
Stabilised soil mould test for 34-T0123/11 Mould
medium and coarse-grained soils. dia. 50x100 mm high
B Dimensions:
34-T0123/12 End plug (two required)
140x140x700 mm approx. Specimen size 200x100 mm dia. 34-T0123/13 Set of two displacing
A Weight approx.: 6.5 kg Used to prepare specimens for determina- collars 25 mm high
tion of the Unconfined compressive 34-T0123/14 Set of two displacing
collars 12.5 mm high
strength of fine and medium grained soils. 34-T0123/15 Set of two displacing
The BS set comprises: collars 6 mm high
- Mould 34-T0123/16 Plunger
- Set of two end plugs 34-T0123/17 Specimen collector
- Set of two plug displacing collars
- Plunger
- Specimen collector.

A Weight approx.:
10 kg (34-T0123) and 53 kg (34-T0124)

NF version

 34-T0123/A
Stabilised soil mould test set for
fine and medium grained soils.
Specimen size 50x50 mm dia.

 34-T0123/B
Stabilised soil mould test set for 35-T0133
medium and coarse-grained soils.
Specimen size 100x50 mm dia.

34-T0168/A
The sets consists of the following: mould
(50x50 or 50x100 mm), two end plugs, two
displacing collars 25 mm high, two 12.5
mm high, two 6 mm high, plunger and spe-
cimen collector. Each item can be ordered
individually as proposed in the following
table.

35-T0128, 35-T0129

126 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Field and laboratory density / Bearing capacity 35
SOIL TESTING Field density
Sand replacement method

The verification of the SAND REPLACEMENT METHOD -


degree of compaction can be deter- Accessories BS VERSION
minate on site by a simple procedu-
re consisting essentially in removing
s35-T0127/1 Standard sand 0.4 – 2 q STANDARD
and weighing a part of compacted mm, CNR No. 22 BS 1377:9, 1924:2
soil and replacing it in the hole with
sand by a simple apparatus recor- s35-T0130/8 Calibrating container, Complete sets: pouring cylinder, cali-
6". For use with 35-T0129 apparatus.
ding the volume of sand and then Internal dia. 165 mm, depth 187 mm. bration container and metal tray.
calculating the density of the remo- Weight approx. 5 kg
ved soil. Two versions are available:  35-T0125
BS and ASTM. The principle of ope- 100 mm sand replacement
ration is the same but parts and complete set
sizes are different.
 35-T0125/A
SAND REPLACEMENT METHOD - n o t e
150 mm sand replacement
ASTM, AASHTO, CNR, NF VERSIONS In the 12", 35-T0133 model, the two cones
are connected by a valve with pouring complete set
q STANDARD hole 25 mm dia. The clear plastic 15 litres
container is fitted to the cone with two  35-T0126
ASTM D1556, AASHTO T191, CNR No. 22
clamps. Supplied complete with 700 mm 200 mm sand replacement
NF P94-061-3
dia. baseplate. This model is recommended complete set
for gravel and coarse-grained soil.
Complete sets: double cone, 2 plastic
sand jar(1) 5 l cap. and metal tray Description and specifications

 35-T0133 The sand pouring cylinder and calibration


 35-T0128
can are made of cast aluminium and preci-
4" (101.6 mm) sand density cone 12" (304.8 mm) sand density cone sely machined.
apparatus apparatus The tray is made of plated sheet steel. Each
part can be ordered individually.
 35-T0129 (1) Except the 12" model supplied with only
6.5" (165.1 mm) sand density cone 1 acrylic sand container
apparatus

Sand replacement set parts (ASTM, AASHTO, CNR versions)

sCode sCode sCode


Models (in./mm dia.) 4"/101.6 6.5"/165.1 12"/304.8

Complete set 35-T0128 35-T0129 35-T0133


Weight approx. kg 3 3 20
Double cone 35-T1028/1 35-T0129/1 /
Plastic sand jar 5 l cap. 35-T0130/2 35-T0130/2 /
Metal base plate with 35-T0128/2 35-T0129/2 /
flanged (rimmed) hole

35-T0125, 35-T0125/A, 35-T0126


Sand replacement set parts (BS versions)

sCode sCode sCode


Models (mm dia.) 100 150 200 Accessories
Complete set 35-T0125 35-T0125/A 35-T0126
Weight (kg) 7.7 13 27.5 s35-T0127 Standard sand 600/300
Sand pouring cylinder 35-T0125/1 35-T0125/A1 35-T0126/1 micron, 50 kg bag
Weight (kg) 4 7.5 16
Calibration can 35-T0125/2 35-T0125/A2 35-T0126/2
Weight (kg) 2.2 3.5 8.5
Density tray 35-T0125/3 35-T0125/A3 35-T0126/3
Size (mm) 305x38 300x40 457x38
Weight (kg) 1.5 2 3

Testing equipment for the construction industry 127


35 Field and laboratory density / Bearing capacity
Field density SOIL TESTING
Balloon method

The principle of operation is BALLOON METHOD: FRENCH VERSION


35-T0134
similar to the sand replacement but
the hole is filled by a rubber balloon q STANDARD
where water is pumped. The amount NF P94-061-2
of water can be easily determined by
the graduation of the cylinder model  35-T0134
35-T0131 or by the graduated stem 3000 ml balloon density apparatus
model 35-T0134 and 35-T0134/A
For the determination of the in-situ density
and then the density of removed
of well bonded soil according to French
soil. Two versions are available: the specifications. This method is similar to the
ASTM - AASHTO - CNR 1.6 litre ASTM D2167 apparatus but with a capacity
capacity for 35-T0131 and the NF of 3000 ml. A metal cylinder is filled with
version 3 and 6 litres capacity for water, which is then pumped into a rubber
35-T0134 and 35-T0134/A. membrane mounted on the base of the
cylinder. The water pressure is controlled by
a pressure gauge and the volume of the
balloon is measured on the graduated
piston stem. The apparatus is supplied
complete with base plate, 6 reinforced
 35-T0134/A
membranes and 3 locking clamps.
6000 ml balloon density apparatus
A Weight approx.: 9.5 kg
Similar as principle of operation and design
to the 35-T0134 model. Supplied complete
with base plate, 3 locking clamps and six
reinfored membranes.
Spare parts
BALLOON METHOD:
A Weight approx.: 11.5 kg
ASTM - AASHTO - CNR VERSION s35-T0134/2
Spare reinforced 3000 ml membranes.
Pack of 6
q STANDARD Spare parts
ASTM D2167, AASHTO T205, CNR No. 22
methods s35-T0134/A2
Spare 6000 ml reinforced membranes.
Pack of 6
 35-T0131
Balloon density apparatus
Used to determine the in-situ density of
compacted or firmly bonded soils. The test
set consists of a graduated cylinder 1596
ml capacity housed inside an aluminium
guard, a reversible rubber aspirator pump, a
density plate 9 inches square, and 12 rub-
ber balloons.

A Weight approx.: 6 kg

Spare parts

s35-T0131/1 Spare graduated cylin-


der 1596 ml capacity

s35-T0131/2 Reversible pump com-


plete with connections

s35-T0131/3
Density plate 9 inches square

s35-T0131/4
Rubber balloons. Pack of 12
35-T0131 35-T0134/A

128 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Field and laboratory density / Bearing capacity 35
SOIL TESTING Field density
Surface soil sampler (core cutter) method / Field density of undisturbed soil

In this method a sampling SURFACE SOIL SAMPLER (CORE CUTTER) FIELD DENSITY OF UNDISTURBED SOIL
tube is driven into the soil to take a METHOD: BS VERSION
standard volume sample, which is  35-T0164
then removed, trimmed and wei- q STANDARD Piston volumeter
ghed. Two different versions are BS 1377:9 An easy to use pocket device very useful to
available: the ASTM/CNR and the BS determine the in-situ density of undistur-
1377 apparatus.  35-T0137 bed soil. A stainless steel tube is driven into
100 mm dia. core cutter set the soil and the volume is read on the stem
marked from 0 to 30 cm3 .
SURFACE SOIL SAMPLER (CORE CUTTER)
 35-T0138
METHOD: ASTM AND CNR VERSION
150 mm dia. core cutter set A Weight approx.: 0.5 kg
q STANDARD
The core cutter is driven into the soil using
ASTM D2937, CNR No. 22
the driving rammer. Then the core cutter is
dug out, trimmed, weighed, and dried and
 35-T0135
the density and moisture content calcula-
Surface soil sampler ted. Made of plated steel.
Used to take a standard volume sample
from the ground in order to establish the The set 35-T0137 includes:
in-situ density of the soil. The apparatus
consists of a 5 kg sliding weight drop ham- s35-T0137/1 100 mm dia. x 130 mm
long core cutter. Weight 1 kg
mer, which falls freely onto the driving
head situated on top of the sampling tube. s35-T0137/2 Driving dolly for 100 mm 35-T0164 86-D1348
The sampling tube is 73 mm ID x 66 mm dia. core cutter. Weight 1 kg
high and is the thin wall type. Produced in
steel and plated for corrosion protection.
s35-T0137/3 Driving rammer for 100 FIELD DENSITY TOOLS
mm dia. core cutter. Weight 13.5 kg
Used to dig, level and remove the soil
during the field density tests.
A Weight approx.: 10 kg The set 35-T138 includes:

s35-T0138/1 150 mm dia. x 180 mm s35-T0140 Metal dibber. Weight 300 g


long core cutter. Weight 4.5 kg
Spare parts s35-T0141 Scraper. Weight 600 g
s35-T0138/2 Driving dolly for 150 mm s35-T0142
dia. core cutter. Weight 4 kg
s35-T0135/1 Spare thin wall sam- Steel pointed rod. Weight 100 g
pling tube. 73 mm int. dia. x 66 mm
long. Minimum order: 6 pieces s35-T0138/3 Driving rammer for 150 s35-T0143 Density spoon. Weight 150 g
mm dia. core cutter. Weight 16 kg
s35-T0144
A Weight approx.: 15.5 kg for 35-T0137
Rubber mallet 50 mm dia. Weight 1 kg
and 24.5 kg for 35-T0138 s35-T0145 Hammer 300 g

s35-T0145/G Club hammer. Weight 2 kg


s35-T0146 Density pick. Weight 1 kg
35-T0137
35-T0135 s35-T0147 Chisel 300 mm long x 25 mm
wide. Weight 1 kg

s86-D1348 Lever lid tin 5 litres cap.

35-T0140, 35-T0141, 35-T0142, 35-T0143,


35-T0144, 35-T0146, 35-T0147

Testing equipment for the construction industry 129


35 Field and laboratory density / Bearing capacity
Bearing Capacity - Plate load testing SOIL TESTING
Plate bearing test apparatus, 50/100 kN capacity

PLATE BEARING TEST APPARATUS,  35-T0116/A


50/100 KN CAPACITY Plate bearing test apparatus 50/100
kN capacity, 300 mm dia. plate, 1
q STANDARD dial gauge
ASTM D1194, D1195, D1196 – BS 1377:9 –
CNR No. 92 and No. 146 – DIN 18134 q STANDARD
CNR No. 146 method "a"
These test methods are used to estimate
the bearing capacity of a soil under field General description and specifications
loading conditions for a specific loading
plate and depth of embedment (ASTM Consisting of:
D1194) but also for load tests of soil and - Load plate 300 mm dia.
flexible pavement components for use in - Intermediate plate 160 mm dia. with
evaluation and design of airport and spherical seat
highway pavements (ASTM D1195, D1196 - - Hydraulic jack 100 kN cap.
BS 1377 - CNR No. 92 and No. 146 - DIN - Hand pump
18134). We propose a complete range of - Pressure gauge 200 mm dia., range 0-50
plate load testing equipment conforming kN, div. 0.25 kN (or 0-100 kN, div. 0.5 kN
to the different standards. as alternative - See accessories)
- Housing for centre dial gauge anvil
35-T0116/A: detail of dial gauge housing
- No. 1 dial gauge 30x0.01 mm
- Datum bar assembly 2.5 m long comple-
te with dial gauge support (packed sepa-
rately)
- Carrying case.

The apparatus can be easily converted


conforming to method "b" - three dial gau-
ges-removing the housing for centre dial
gauge anvil and requiring other two dial
gauges 30x0.01 mm with two dial gauge
supports. See accessory 35-T0116/49.
Supplied complete with wooden carrying
cases.

A Total weight: 70 kg approx.

Accessories

s35-T0116/11 Pressure gauge for 100


kN jack, range 0-100 kN, div. 0.5 kN

s35-T0116/49 Dial gauge 30x0.01


mm complete with support assembly
35-T0116/B, model with three dial gauges

130 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Field and laboratory density / Bearing capacity 35
SOIL TESTING Bearing Capacity - Plate load testing
Plate bearing test apparatus, 50/100 kN capacity (continued)

 35-T0116/B
Plate bearing test apparatus 50/100
kN capacity, 300 mm dia. plate, 3
dial gauges

 35-T0116/BE
100 kN digital apparatus for plate
bearing tests on 300 mm dia. plate.
Three linear displacement transdu-
cers 50 mm travel, pressure tran-
sducer fitted to pump and data log-
ger for data acquisition and display.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. or 12 V

q STANDARD
CNR No. 146 method "b" - BS 1377:9

The 35-T0116/B version is identical to the


35-T0116/A model but complete with 3 dial
gauges less the housing for centre dial
gauge housing.
The 35-T0116/BE digital version is fitted
with three displacement transducers 50
mm travel instead of the dial gauges, pres-
sure transducer connected to the pump
and the 82-P0908/A Datalog, 8 channels
for data acquisition and processing of load
and penetration data. The 82-P0908/A
Datalog can also be powered by the 12 V
car lighter. Supplied complete with wooden
carrying cases. Detail of the linear displacement transducers 50 mm travel with
support and adjustable reference anvil

A Total weight: 70 kg approx.

35-T0116/BE digital version with datalogger, power by 12 V via Auto cigar lighter

Testing equipment for the construction industry 131


35 Field and laboratory density / Bearing capacity
Bearing Capacity - Plate load testing SOIL TESTING
Plate bearing test apparatus, 200 kN capacity / Plate bearing test. Swiss method

PLATE LOAD TESTING (CONTINUED) q STANDARD acquisition and processing of load and
CNR No. 92 - ASTM D1195, D1196 penetration data. The 82-P0908/A can also
 35-T0116/D be powered by the 12 V car lighter. Both
Plate bearing test apparatus 200 kN models are supplied complete with wooden
General description and specifications carrying cases.
capacity, 300 mm dia. plate, 3 dial
gauges The 36-T0116/C model comprises:
- Set of loading plates 300, 450, 600, and PLATE BEARING TEST. SWISS METHOD
 35-T0116/DE 760 mm dia.
200 kN digital apparatus for plate - Intermediate plate 160 mm dia. with q STANDARD
bearing tests on 300 mm dia. plate. spherical seat SNV 70312
Three linear displacement transdu- - Hydraulic jack 200 kN cap.
- Hand pump  35-T0121
cers 50 mm travel, pressure tran-
- Pressure gauge 200 mm dia., range 0-
sducer fitted to pump and data log- 200 kN, div. 0.5 kN Plate bearing test apparatus,
ger for data acquisition and display. - Three dial gauges 30x0.01 mm 100 kN capacity, 300 mm dia.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. or 12 V - Datum bar assembly 5.5 m long comple- loading plate
te with dial gauge supports
q STANDARD - Carrying case (for all items excluding  35-T0121/B
CNR No. 146 method "b" - BS 1377:9 450, 600, 760 mm plates and datum bar Plate bearing test apparatus,
assembly). 200 kN capacity, 300 mm dia. loa-
The 35-T0116/D model is identical to the ding plate
35-T0116/B model but complete with a 200 The 35-T0116/CE digital version is fitted
kN cap. jack and 0-200 kN pressure gauge. with three displacement transducers 50 The main feature of this apparatus, which is
The 35-T0116/DE digital version is fitted mm travel instead of the dial gauges, pres- available in the 100 kN and 200 kN cap.
with three displacement transducers 50 sure transducer connected to the pump version, is the lightweight and practicality
mm travel instead of the dial gauges, pres- instead of the pressure gauge, and the 82- in use. Being the basic parameters of this
sure transducer connected to the pump P0908/A Datalog, 8 channels for data method identical to those of the ASTM, BS,
and the 82-P0908/A Datalog, 8 channels
for data acquisition and processing of load
and penetration data. The 82-P0908/A can Light alloy bridge for ease of location
also be powered by the 12 V car lighter.
Both models are supplied complete with
wooden carrying cases.

 35-T0116/C
Plate bearing test apparatus 200 kN
capacity, loading plates 300, 450,
600, and 760 mm dia.

 35-T0116/CE
200 kN digital apparatus for plate
bearing tests on 300, 450, 600, and
700 mm dia. plates. Three linear
displacement transducers 50 mm
travel, pressure transducer fitted to
pump and data logger for data 35-T0121
acquisition and display.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. or 12 V

Specifications sModels
35-T0121 35-T0121/B

Loading ram kN 100 200


Gauge range MN/m2 0 – 0.8 0 – 0.8
Dial indicator 30x0.01 mm 3 3
Load plate dia. mm 300 300
Carrying case dim. mm 1080x360x200 1080x360x200
920x360x200 990x360x250
35-T0116/C
Total weight approx. kg 68 85

132 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Field and laboratory density / Bearing capacity 35
SOIL TESTING Bearing Capacity - Plate load testing
Electronic instrumentation

CNR, etc. standards, and the typical “Y” ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION


measuring system well known worldwide, Main features
it may be used instead of the 35-T0116  82-P0908/A - 8 channels
Series apparatus even if the requirement - High stability of electric signals
DATALOG – 8 channels data acqui- - Individual electrical calibration of all
are slightly different.
sition and storing unit. 110-240 V, channels with trimmer correction of
50-60 Hz, 1 ph. slope (gain) and zero point
General description and specifications - Polynomial software calibration of all
channels assuring excellent precision of
The relatively lightweight and small dimen- General description and specifications the readings
- Large graphic display 128x64 pixel
sions of the apparatus make it very easy to - Data storage of readings and test para-
use and to move from one place to another. This advanced microprocessor apparatus is
meters
The measuring bridge made from alumi- part of the digital version of load plate. It - Multitasking operating way
nium alloy, is very light and has telescopic can operate at 12 V cc using a normal bat- - 4 languages: English, French, Italian,
extensions so it can be positioned in a few tery (see upgrading option 82-P0908/UP1) and Spanish
or mains. One channel is used for the pres- - Software available for PC data acquisi-
minutes with minimum effort. tion and memory download
The remote load control and gauge are sure transducer (load) and the others for - 256 KB data memory
mounted on the pump and it is not neces- penetration measurements or other purpo- - 128 KB RAM memory
sary to go near the platen for recording the ses. The unit can be connected to PC by the - RS 232 programmable serial output
load. RS 232 port to process all data by the 82-
The deformations are measured with three P0908/SOF software (see accessories).
dial indicators so it is possible to verify the
uniformity of deformation on 360°. B Dimensions: 295x260x150 mm
A Weight approx.: 1.7 kg
500 KN CAP. PRESSURE SYSTEM
FOR PLATE BEARING TEST

 35-T0116/33
500 kN capacity pressure system Accessories and upgrading option 82-P0908/A

Including hydraulic jack 500 kN capacity, s82-P0908/SOF Data soft software


spherical seat, hand pump and pressure and serial cable for connection to PC
gauge. This assembly can fit all standard
s82-P0908/UP1 Battery operated Characteristics
load plates, datum bar dial gauges and upgrading option allowing double
electronic equipment. See Table of the power supply 12 to 24 V battery and
Plate bearing test equipment. mains. Includes car cigar lighter cable Print method: impact with moving head
Supplied complete with wooden carrying Font: matrix 5x8
case. Columns: 24
Paper width: 57.5 mm
A Weight approx.: 40 kg  82-P0172/A Interface: serial RS 232
Serial printer B Dimensions: 120x172x100 mm
A Weight approx.: 1 kg

Accessories

s82-P0172/1
Connection cable for RS 232

35-T0116/33 less carrying case 82-P0172/A

Testing equipment for the construction industry 133


35 Field and laboratory density / Bearing capacity
Bearing Capacity - Plate load testing SOIL TESTING
Spare and accessories for plate bearing test apparatus

LOAD PLATES MEASUREMENT OF A ROLLING


LOAD DEFLECTION BY THE MODIFIED
sCode Dia. x thickness Weight approx. (kg) BENKELMAN BEAM

35-T0116/22 300x25 mm 17
35-T0116/23 450x25 mm 32 q STANDARD
35-T0116/24 600x25 mm 60 NF P94-117
35-T0116/25 760x25 mm 90
 80-B0180/B
Bearing plate 600 mm dia. and
PRESSURE SYSTEMS
Benkelman beam test set apparatus
Comprising hand pump, pressure gauge 200 mm dia., flexible hose and couplings. To be
connected to the appropriate jack. Used for the determination of the static
deformation of road pavement (EV2). The
apparatus consists of:
sCode Description For jack cap.
(kN)
s80-B0180/B1 An aluminium bearing
35-T0116/35 Hand pump with gauge range 0-50 kN 100 plate 600 mm dia. with reinforcing ribs.
35-T0116/36 Hand pump with gauge range 0-100 kN 100 Weight 30 kg
35-T0116/37 Hand pump with gauge range 0-200 kN 200
s80-B0180/B2 A hydraulic jack 200 kN
capacity. Weight 10 kg
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
DIAL GAUGES
s80-B180/B3 An adjustable extension
set with spherical seated foot.
sCode Description sCode Description Weight 12 kg

82-D1259 Dial gauge 50x0.01 mm 35-T0116/57 Linear displacement s80-B0180/B4 A hand pump with pre-
transducer, 50 mm travel cision dial gauge 150 mm dia. Calibrated
82-D1257 Dial gauge 30x0.01 mm in bar (0 to 3.5) and in daN (0 to 10000).
82-D1255 Dial gauge 10x0.01 mm 35-T0116/55 Pressure transducer,
0 – 700 bar Complete with connecting hose. Weight
82-P0908/A 8 channels data 11 kg
acquisition and
processing system s80-B0180/B5 A carrying case for all of
DATUM BAR (DEFLECTION BEAM) the above items except for the bearing
plate 80-B0180/B1. Weight 10 kg
Very rigid structure, complete with support for dial gauges. Supplied in two parts for easy s80-B0180/A Benkelman beam appara-
transport. tus. Weight 25 kg

sCode Description Weight (kg) s80-B0181 Wooden carrying case for


80-B0180
35-T0116/41 Datum bar, 5.5 m long with 3 dial gauge supports 40 Note. All parts can be ordered separately.

A Total weight approx.: 100 kg

80-B0180

80-B0180/B

134 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Field and laboratory density / Bearing capacity 35
SOIL TESTING Bearing Capacity - Plate load testing
Dynamic deformation module of soils

DYNAMIC PLATE LOAD TEST USING Advantages over the plate load tester
THE LIGHT DROP-WEIGHT TESTER
- Time-saving immediate evaluation of
each measurement
q STANDARD
- Testing in locations not readily accessible
As per “German technical test code for soil
- Low tester weight
and rock in road construction TP BF – StB - No vehicle required for loading.
part B 8.3/1997”
The dynamic plate load test using the Light
 35-T0120 drop-weight tester has been approved as 35-T0120
Light drop-weight tester an indirect test method for determining
the degree of ramming, in:
Introduction
ZTVE–StB 94
The dynamic plate load test employing the ZTVE–StB 95
Light drop-weight tester is used in ZTVE–StB 97
earthwork and road construction to deter- NGT 39
mine the soil bearing capacity and the
compaction or consolidation of soils and Function
non-cohesive subbases, as well as for soil
improvement applications. The test method Place the load plate on the prepared surfa-
is suited for coarse-grain and mixed-grain ce to be tested and position the loading
soils having a maximum grain size of 63 unit on the load plate. Connect the settle-
mm. The test method may be used to ment meter. The drop weight is allowed to
determine the dynamic modulus of defor- drop onto the spring element, the loading
mation of soil in the range Evd = 15 … 80 unit produces a defined impact load and
MN/m2. the overall amount of compaction (or set-
tlement) of the soil under the load plate is
Further fields of application include: measured. Once the measuring routine is
- Road construction started perform three impact cycles for the
- Testing of pavement bedding measurement. Following each cycle the Electronic gauge
- Quality assurance in canal construction meter displays the amount of settlement in
- Compaction test in ducts and trenches millimetres. Upon completion of a series of
Dimensions: 210x80x25 mm
- Backfill of foundations measurements, the settlement is averaged,
- Railway construction. and the dynamic modulus of deformation Settlement measuring range:
is determined and displayed. Results can be 0.10 – 2.0 mm ± 0.02 mm
The Light drop-weight tester being easy to printed out on a micro-printer or on a prin- Temperature range: from 0 to 40°C
handle is specifically suited for monito- ter connected to a PC as necessary. Power supply:
ring intra-company operations. 4xR6 (rechargeable) batteries
Specifications

Loading unit
Total weight: 15 kg
Drop weight: 10 kg
Max. impact force: 7.07 kN
Duration of impact: 18 ms
Spring element: cup springs

Load plate with integral 35-T0120/2


acceleration transducer

Diameter: 300 mm
Accessories
Plate thickness: 20 mm
Total weight: 15 kg s35-T0120/1 Transport cart
s35-T0120/2 Base plate with
magnet. Used for easy positioning
of the apparatus

35-T0120 with 35-T0120/1

Testing equipment for the construction industry 135


38 Permeability
Constant and falling head apparatus SOIL TESTING

Introduction  38-T0184/A1 FALLING HEAD APPARATUS


The soil permeability is a Constant head permeability cell
75 mm dia., 3 pressure points. This method is particularly suitable for
very important factor to study the fine-grained soils such as clay-like or silty
behaviour of soil in its natural condi- Weight approx. 2.7 kg
soils in the range of 1x10-2 to 1x10-6 cm/s.
tions with respect to water flow. The test is performed with a permeability
Two different methods of  38-T0184/B1
cell, which has to be connected to a mano-
testing are proposed: constant head Constant head permeability cell meter stand. During the test the cell is pla-
and falling head. The first one is par- 114 mm dia., 6+6 (blanked) pressu- ced in a soaking tank fitted with overflow
ticularly suitable for relatively coarse- re points. Weight approx. 2.7 kg tube. As an option the apparatus can be
grained soil such as sands and gravel completed with a suitable de-airing tank to
and the second is more appropriate fill the system with de-aired water along
with a vacuum control panel, water trap
for fine-grained soils such as clay-
and vacuum pump. All these items are
like or silty soils. Accessories
listed below.
s38-T0184/A2 Stand with 3 mano-  38-T0185/1
meter tubes. The metal stand comprises
3 constant bore tubes, metre scale, nip- Falling head permeability cell
ple and connecting tubing. Dimensions
1150x200x50 mm. Weight approx. 3 kg
General description and specifications
s38-T0184/A3 Constant level tank.
Manufactured from acrylic plastic. The cell is made of plated steel and has an
Complete with inlet, outlet, overflow, inside diameter of 100 mm. The base and
connecting tubing for the cell and atta-
chment for wall mounting. Dimensions the top cap are clamped with stainless steel
250x155x160 mm. Weight approx. 2.6 rods. Complete with 75 micron gauze. It
kg can be connected to a vacuum pump to
saturate the sample before testing.
s38-T0184/A11 Supplied complete with 2 m tubing.
Tamping rod dia. 8x300 mm

A Weight approx.: 4 kg

Accessories

s38-T0185/2 Stand with 4 manometer


tubes. The wooden stand panel is fitted
with four different glass tubes 1500 mm
long, having 21, 12, 5, and 3.5 mm inside
diameter. Panel dimensions 1680x280 mm
approx. Weight approx. 3.6 kg

s38-T0185/3 Soaking reservoir. Made


from plated steel, complete with overflow
tube. Dimensions 230 mm dia. x 230 mm
38-T0184/A3, 38-T0184/A2, 38-T0184/A1 high approx. Weight approx. 2.3 kg

s28-T0491/A De-airing tank 7 litres cap.


CONSTANT HEAD APPARATUS Made from transparent plastic and fitted
with spray water inlet, air outlet and water
outlet. Supplied complete with bracket for
q STANDARD wall mounting. Weight approx. 7 kg
BS 1377:5
s28-T0491/2 (1) Water trap. Used with
the de-airing tank 28-T0491/A and the
General description vacuum pump to collect the water con-
densation. Weight approx. 1 kg
The apparatus consists of a perspex per-
meability cell mounted on a detachable s86-D2001 (1) Portable vacuum pump.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
aluminium base and head. The cylinder has
pressure points at different levels, which s86-D2064 (1) Rubber tube 16.5x6.5
have to be connected to the manometer mm dia., 2 m long
stand and to the constant level tank. Two
models are available: 75 and 114 mm cell (1) As alternative the 28-T0492/A de-airing
nominal diameter. apparatus can be used. See page 87.
38-T0185/1 with 38-T0185/3 and 38-T0185/2

136 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Permeability 38
SOIL TESTING Determination of dispersibility / Compaction permeameters
and stands / Combined constant or falling head permeameter

DETERMINATION OF DISPERSIBILITY COMPACTION PERMEAMETERS


AND STANDS
q STANDARD
BS 1377:5, ASTM D4647  38-T0179/B
Permeameter stand, 4 cell capacity.
Certain fine-grained soils with high sodium Wall mounting
content are highly erodible by the water flowing
through them. The test is performed using the
General description and specifications
pinhole apparatus in which the flow of water
under a high hydraulic gradient through a Used to control the water supply in the
cavity in the soil is reproduced. constant or falling head permeability tests
on compacted soils. Aluminium panel,
 38-T0189/A
complete with perspex tubes and gradua-
Pinhole test apparatus ted rules for falling head permeability tests
and water tank adjustable in height for
It consists of a cylindrical metal container constant head permeability tests, including 38-T0179/B
fitted one end with water inlet and the plastic tubing and valves.
other end with an outlet connection, of a
standpipe tube with scale and a stand to Max. adjusting height of constant
support the pinhole apparatus. head tank: 3850 mm
B Dimensions: 1050x700x2000 mm
A Weight approx.: 3.5 kg A Weight approx.: 70 kg

Accessories  38-T0180
Compaction permeameter 4" dia.
s38-T0184/A3 Constant level tank 38-T0180

s38-T0184/A5 PVC tubing dia.  38-T0181


10x8 mm, 10 m coil COMBINED CONSTANT
Compaction permeameter 6" dia.
OR FALLING HEAD PERMEAMETER
General description and specifications  38-T0186
Used for determining permeability to water Combined constant or falling head
of soil specimens (clay, sand, gravel etc.). permeameter for 63.5 mm dia.
Comprising valve, water inlet or outlet, specimens
mould and collar, filter baseplate.
General description and specifications
A Weight approx.: 8 kg for model
38-T0180 and 16 kg for model 38-T0181 Used for both constant or falling head
methods for determining the soil permeabi-
lity. The apparatus consists of a two section
plastic chamber, a plated steel top with
gaskets, a plastic funnel reservoir 55 cm max.
head with reservoir upright, a 100 cc pipette,
100 cc max. head, and two porous stones
63.5 mm dia. x 12.7 mm thick, 300 micron
average pore size.

A Weight approx.: 4.5 kg

Spare parts

s38-T0186/1 Spare porous stone


63.5 mm dia. x 12.7 mm thick.
Pack of 5
Tamping rod dia. 8x300 mm

38-T0186
38-T0189/A and detail of 38-T0189/A
Testing equipment for the construction industry 137
38 Permeability
Hydraulic conductivity test SOIL TESTING
Determination of permeability in a triaxial cell

HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY TEST DETERMINATION OF PERMEABILITY PRESSURE CONTROL PANEL


IN A TRIAXIAL CELL
q STANDARD  28-T0477/M
ASTM D5126 q STANDARD Control panel assembly for one per-
ASTM D5084, BS 1377:6 meability cell with electronic pres-
Hydraulic conductivity, soil sorptivity and sure measurement
soil matrix flux potential are quickly calcu- Permeability testing system
lated from steady state waterflow rates
for water-saturated porous materials
measured from two constant head levels
using the Guelph permeameter.
This system has been developed for the
laboratory measurement of the hydraulic
 38-T0188/A
conductivity (coefficient of permeability)
Guelph permeameter test kit of water-saturated porous materials.
The test is performed using a special
The kit is supplied complete with permea- triaxial cell equipped with 5 no-volume
meter, tripod stand, soil auger, sizing auger, change valves: 2 for upper drainage, 2 for
well prep brush, vacuum test hand pump, lower drainage, 1 for cell pressure. The cell
water container, data sheets and carrying is connected with three independent pres-
case. sure system for the cell fluid, the drainage
line to the top of the specimen and the
A Shipping weight: 17 kg approx. drainage line to the base of the specimen.
The complete test system comprises:
- Permeability cell for 70 or 100 mm speci-
Accessories mens
- Pressure control panel
- Three burette panel
s38-T0188/A1 Extension kit. To add - Bladder pressure system
800 mm depth capability
- De-aired water system and accessories.
The test can also be performed using three 28-T0477/M
permeability cells. Please refer to the table Including:
for a complete list of items.
s28-T0452
Permeability cells No. 1 Pressure measurement panel

Two models available, for 70 and 100 mm


s28-T0478/9
No. 3 Air pressure regulators
dia. specimens. Supplied complete with 5
no-volume change valves, base adapter s28-T0477/2
No. 3 Two-way distribution valve
and porous top cap with two drainage con-
38-T0187/A
nections, platen set and two porous discs. s28-T0477/3
No. 1 Three-way distribution valve
 38-T0411/P
s28-T0477/1 No. 1 Two-way (180°)
Triaxial cell for permeability distribution valve
up to 70 mm dia. specimens
s28-T0461/B
No. 1 3 channels digital readout system
 38-T0416/P for pore pressure measurement
Triaxial cell for permeability 100
mm dia. specimens
s82-P0349
No. 3 Pressure transducer, 10 bar

s28-T0474/4 No. 3 De-airing blocks


38-T0416/P
s28-T0477/15 No. 1 Aluminium panel
Accessories 700x1000 mm complete with screws and
anchors for wall fitting
Description sCodes sCodes
for 38-T0411/P cell for 38-T0416/P cell A Total weight: 20 kg approx.

Rubber membrane. Pack of 10 28-T0428/A5 28-T0432/A5


Various
Sealing rings. Pack of 10 28-T0428/7 28-T0432/7
Membrane stretcher 28-T0428/8 28-T0432/8
O-ring placing tool 28-T0428/10 28-T0432/10 s28-T0490
Split sand former 28-T0428/A6 28-T0432/A6 Nylon tubing 6x4 mm dia., 20 m coil
Hand sampler 28-T0428/9 28-T0432/9

138 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Permeability 38
SOIL TESTING Determination of permeability in a triaxial cell (continued)

VOLUME CHANGE BURETTE PANEL Typical configuration of a system for permeability test
on one triaxial cell for 50 mm dia. spec.
 28-T0477/E1
Control panel assembly sCode Q.ty sCode Q.ty
for three triaxial cells 28-T0477/M 1 38-T0425/A3P 1
Comprising: 28-T0477/E1 1 28-T0425/A4 1
28-T0491/A 1 28-T0425/A5 1
28-T0492/A 1 28-T0425/7 1
s28-T0459 No. 3 Double burette volu- 28-T0478/6 2 28-T0425/8 1
me change apparatus
86-D2015 1 28-T0425/A6 1
s28-T0477/2 28-T0478/10 1 28-T0425/10 1
No. 3 Two-way distribution valve 28-T0490 2 28-T0425/13 1
28-T0478 3 28-T0425/9 1
s28-T0477/15 No. 1 Aluminium panel 28-T0411/P 1 28-T0420/12 3
700x1000 mm complete with screws and
anchors for wall fitting 28-T0411/A3 1

A Total weight: 16 kg approx.

CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY


FOR ONE PERMEABILITY CELL ACCORDING TO ASTM D5084

Vacuum Tap Water

Compressed Air De-aired Water

28-T0477/E1

AIR-WATER PRESSURE SYSTEM


Including:

s28-T0478 Bladder air-water pressure


cylinder (No. 3 needed for each permeabi-
lity cell)

s86-D2015 Laboratory air compressor


s28-T0478/6 Nylon tubing 12x6 mm
dia., 10 m coil

DE-AIRED WATER SYSTEM


Including:

s28-T0491 De-airing tank, 33 l cap. or Back Pressure

s28-T0491/A De-airing tank, 7 l cap.


s28-T0492/A De-airing water apparatus
s28-T0478/6 Nylon tubing 12x6 mm
dia., 10 m coil
n o t e
For more detail on the Air-water pressure
system and De-aired water system see
pages 85 and 87.
Testing equipment for the construction industry 139
Rock and Aggregates Testing

INTRODUCTION

Rock According to the “Committee on Rock fields of the construction industry to produce bitu-
Mechanics, National Academy of Sciences” rock minous mixtures, concrete, mortars to be used in
mechanics is a theoretical and applied science concer- structures, fill materials, railway ballast, etc. For this
ning the physical behaviour of rocks subjected to stress reason we have given particular attention to all
conditions of different origin. In general terms, rock testing methods. The new EN standards have grou-
mechanics involves the study of underground works ped all tests on aggregates in five main subjects:
such as tunnels, and surface construction such as open - Tests for general properties of aggregates - Tests
quarries or dam foundations. for geometrical properties of aggregates - Tests for
mechanical and physical properties of aggregates-
When a rock sample is subjected to defined stress Tests for thermal and weathering properties of
conditions in the laboratory, the stress-strain dia- aggregates - Tests for chemical properties of aggre-
gram can show behaviours of non linearity also for gate.
very small strains, hysteresis, anisotropy, fluage con- In the majority of cases the new EN Standards cor-
ditions, etc. All these phenomena can be mathema- respond to some existing National Standards and,
tically described. apart from a few exceptions there is almost no dif-
ference in the specifications of test apparatus.
Aggregates Mineral aggregates are used in all
Contents
Rock and Aggregates
Testing
45 Rock mechanics
Rock sampling and sample preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Strength and deformability tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Automatic tests systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Elastic modulus and strength characteristics
of rock specimens in uniaxial and triaxial conditions . . . . .146
Loading frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Hoek cells for triaxial tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Semi-automatic test systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Splitting tensile test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Slake durability index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Permeability of rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Measurement of shear strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Strength index. Rock classification hammer . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Roughness measurement. Profilometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

47 Aggregates
New EN standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Riffle boxes (sample splitters) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Sieving method. Test sieves, nominal size of apertures . . .162
Determination of particle shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Flakiness and elongation index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Shape index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Assessment of fines. Sand equivalent test . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Assessment of fines. Methylene blue test . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Determination of clay, silt, and dust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Determination of the efflux index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

48 Aggregates
Resistance to fragmentation (Los Angeles) . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Crushing resistance of lightweight aggregate . . . . . . . . . .166
Abrasion resistance of natural stones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Resistance to wear (Micro-Deval) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Aggregate crushing value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Deval apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Scratch hardness ASTM method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Aggregate impact value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Determination of the voids of dry compacted filler . . . . . .168
Determination of loose bulk density and voids . . . . . . . . . .169
Determination of the particle density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Determination of particle density and water absorption . .170
Aggregate density by water displacement. BS method . . . .170
Determination of the Polished Stone Value . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Skid resistance and friction tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Surface moisture of fine aggregate. ASTM method . . . . . .172
Moisture measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Determination of resistance to freezing and thawing . . . .173
Magnesium sulphate test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Boiling test for "Sonnenbrandt Basalt"
and disintegration of steel slag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Determination of drying shrinkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Determination of resistance to thermal shock . . . . . . . . . .174
Chloride content BS 812 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Organic impurities in fine aggregates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Carbonate content of aggregates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Potential reactivity of aggregates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Sample reduction. Laboratory crushers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

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45 Rock mechanics
Rock sampling / Sample preparation ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING

ROCK PICKS CORE TRIMMER AND CUT-OFF MACHINE

Used for preliminary rock  45-D0536 Accessories for 45-D0536


identification. Laboratory core trimmer and cut- core trimmer and cut-off machine
off machine, complete with water
 45-D1710 inlet. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. s45-D0536/1
Cooling recirculating pump complete
Rock pick pointed tip with reservoir. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
Fully polished, leather grip.  45-D0536/Z
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. s45-D0536/1Z
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
A Weight approx.: 650 g
 45-D0536/Y s45-D0536/1Y
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
s45-D0536/2
Diamond cutting blade. 200 mm dia. x
q STANDARD 2.7 mm thickness. Maximum cutting
ASTM D4543 area 110x70 mm

s45-D0536/3
Double-faced diamond cup wheel. 200
- Usable for both trimming and surface mm dia. x 16 mm thickness. Used for
grinding finishing sample ends parallel and at
- Usable to obtain cube specimens from right angles to the axis
45-D1710,
45-D1710, 45-D1711
45-D1711 irregular pieces
- Transparent protection cover confor-
ming to CE directive
s45-D0536/4
Clamping device for irregular pieces
 45-D1711 max. dim. 57x104x102 mm (length) and
Rock pick chisel edge core from 15 to 60 mm dia.
Fully polished, nylon vinyl grip.

A Weight approx.: 550 g

Detail of 45-D0536 with double-faced cup


45-D0536 with 45-D0536/4 wheel 45-D0536/3 during surface grinding of
cylindrical specimens ends

General description and specifications


45-D0529
Used to obtain rock samples perfectly
machined (cubes, prisms, etc.) from irregu-
 45-D0529 lar rock or core pieces. It is supplied com-
Mohs hardness scale set. plete with a proper vice to hold irregular
Mohs hardness scale set. pieces firmly in place up to 70x140 mm
approx. Another “V” vice is used to cut
cores to a maximum size 75 mm dia. x 140
mm height. Longer cores can be obtained
by turning the samples upside down in the
vice. It is supplied complete with cooling
Detail of 45-D0536 with cutting blade
water inlet. Blade cup wheel and water 45-D0536/2 during operation
pump must be ordered separately.

Power: 1100 W
Speed of the blade: 3000 r.p.m.
B Dimensions: 730x1050x590 mm
A Weight approx.: 100 kg

45-D0536/3, D0536/2
142 Testing equipment for the construction industry
Rock mechanics 45
ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING Rock sampling / Sample preparation

CUTTING SAWS CORING MACHINES AND BITS Models of core drill bits

 45-C0210/C  45-C0330 sCode D.C.D.M.A. Ø specimen


Rock and masonry saw. Laboratory coring machine, 2- mm inches
380 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph. speed, complete with water inlet. 45-C0342 EX 21.46 0.845
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 45-C0343 AX 30.10 1.185
 45-C0210/CZ 45-C0344 1.5 in. 38.10 1.500
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 3 ph.  45-C0330/Z 45-C0345 BX 42.04 1.655
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. 45-C0346 NX 54.74 2.155
General description and specifications
General description and specifications
This rock and masonry saw has been spe-
cially developed to cut rock or core sam- This machine is specifically used in the
ples. The machine is supplied complete laboratory for cutting core samples from
with a special clamp to allow irregular spe- hard material such as rock and concrete. A
cimens to be held firmly in place during the clamp is provided to firmly secure the
cutting operation. Supplied complete with material during the cutting cycle. A special
base frame, and water pump. The blade tool is also available (see accessories) to
must be ordered separately (see accesso- prepare rock samples from core pieces.
ries).
Power unit: 1800 W
Power: 2250 W Coring speed: 1485/2720 r.p.m.
B Dimensions: Coring range: dia. 8 – 60 mm
with base 1200x800x1400 mm
B Dimensions of the base tray assembly:
A Weight approx.: 125 kg 450x450x300 mm approx.
A Weight approx.: 80 kg
Accessories
Accessories 45-C0331
s50-C0211/1
Diamond blade 350 mm dia.
s45-C0331
s50-C0210/1 Clamping device for cores max. dia. 100
Diamond blade 450 mm dia. mm complete with transparent protec-
tion
s45-D1717
Clear safety goggles s45-C0342 to 45-C0346
Drill bits and spigot adaptors

45-C0330 with
45-C0330 with core bit taking
core bit taking sample from a large
sample from a rock core
large stone
Transparent
acrylic protection

45-C0210/C with 50-C0211/1

Testing equipment for the construction industry 143


45 Rock mechanics
Sample preparation / Dimensional verification ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING

SPECIMEN GRINDING The 45-D0534 Core face preparation jig SPECIMEN DIMENSIONAL VERIFICATION
can be easily fitted by the clamping ele-
q STANDARD ment supplied with the machine. q STANDARD
ASTM D4543 ASTM D4543, ISRM Sugg. Method
Table dimensions: 680x300 mm
 55-C0201 Grinding wheel dia.: 330 mm  45-D0539
Specimen grinding machine. Max. vertical daylight between table Rock sample verification apparatus
220-380 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph. and wheel head: 375 mm
Max. specimen size: up to 300 mm
 55-C0201/Z
cubes and cylinders or cores up to 350-
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 3 ph. 360 mm height
Vertical travel of the wheel head: 230 mm
General description and specifications Grinding wheel speed: 1400 r.p.m.
Used to grind and polish concrete speci- Automatic cross feed in both directions
mens, natural stones, ceramic materials, Grinding spindle motor: 1000 W
rock samples etc. Feed motor: 250 W
The cube cylinder and core specimens can
B Overall dimensions:
be easily locked on the table and the grin-
1300x1100x1500 mm (lxwxh)
ding head 330 mm dia. can be radially
moved either manually or automatically in A Weight approx.: 380 kg
both directions so the only manual opera-
tion requested is the lowering of the grin-
ding head by the top hand wheel. The Accessories
machine is supplied complete with chip
guard, coolant tank, motor pump, one set s55-C0201/2 Set of 8 diamond
impregnated sectors
of abrasive sectors and instruction manual. 45-D0539 with a supplementary
Diamond grinding sectors are available on s55-C0201/3 Clamping device for 82-D1250 gauge
request (see accessories). The machine is concrete cylinders from dia. 100x200 up
supplied complete with clamping element to dia. 160x320 mm
for 100, 150 and 200 mm cubes. Clamping General description and specifications
devices for cylinders are also available on Spare parts
request (see accessories). Used to verify the dimensional and shape
s55-C0201/1 Set of 8 abrasive sectors tolerances of rock core specimens up to 50
- Ideal for concrete specimens, for rock mm dia. by 100 mm length. The straightness
samples and concrete cores
- Accept cubes up to 300 mm size and of the cylindrical surface can be easily verified
cylinders and cores up to by the top dial gauge as well as flatness and
160x320/360 mm verticality of end surfaces by the same dial
- Automatic radial displacement gauge fitted to the lateral magnetic articula-
ted dial gauge holder.
The apparatus comprises a base support with
column and dial gauge holder that can be
adjusted precisely vertically, a precision dial
gauge 5x0.001 mm, a “V” block, a magnetic
45-D0534 articulated dial gauge holder and small circu-
lar magnets to fit the “V” block on the base.
 45-D0534
Support base dimensions:
Core face preparation jig
135x170x250 mm
General description and specifications Column height : 200 mm
“V” block dimensions: 45x45x100 mm
For preparation of parallel and flat core Dial gauge: 5x0.001 mm
faces using horizontal surface grinders (e.g.
55-C0201). Consisting of a 4 place locking A Weight approx.: 8 kg
device capable of clamping core samples
from 20 to 55 mm dia. It can be mounted
on most grinding machines with or Accessories and spares
without magnetic chuck.
s82-D1250 Dial gauge 5x0.001 mm
55-C0201 A Weight approx.: 6 kg

144 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Rock mechanics 45
ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING Strength and deformability tests

Strength and deformability tests


Triaxial test on rock materials with measurement of axial strains
Most of the information obtained Typical Failure Envelope (diagram τ νs. σ)
from laboratory tests are substan-
tially related to the stress and strain
characteristics of the tested mate-
rials.
The tests generally performed on
cylindrical rock samples are the fol-
lowing:
- Evaluation of the compressive
strength and strain in uniaxial
conditions
- Evaluation of the compressive
strength and strain in triaxial
conditions.

UNIAXIAL TEST TRIAXIAL TEST From the measurements recorded


during the test the following informa-
q STANDARD q STANDARD tion is obtained:
ASTM D3148, D2938 ASTM D2664, D5407 - Rate of stress versus axial and radial
ISRM: Suggested methods for determining ISRM: Suggested methods for determining strain
the uniaxial compressive strength and the strength of rock materials in triaxial - Maximum or failure stress
deformability of rock materials compression - Tangent and secant Young’s modulus
measured on the stress-axial strain
The uniaxial test is performed applying an The triaxial test is performed on test rock curve
increasing load at a constant rate of stress samples, contained in a rubber sealing - Rate of radial strain versus axial
between 0.5 and 1.0 MPa/s. Axial and radial membrane, placed within a triaxial cham- strain to obtain the Poisson’s ratio
strain are measured with high sensitivity ber and subjected to an isotropic pressure - Maximum stress versus applied cell
(about 5x10-6). Subsequent load-unload (generally between 5 and 60 MPa), kept pressure (in the triaxial tests) to
cycles are also carried out to obtain a cor- constant during the test. An axial load is define the failure envelope and the
rect evaluation of the compressibility pro- subsequently applied; tests and measure- corresponding properties (cohesion
perties. ments are carried on in the same way as for and friction).
uniaxial tests.
Another important parameter investigated
in the triaxial tests concerns the permeabi-
lity characteristics of rocks and rock beha-
Triaxial test on rock materials with measurement of axial strains viour when subjected to high water pressu-
Typical Peak Strength Envelope (diagram σ1 νs. σ3) re, especially for the study of dam founda-
tions, and generally for underground tun-
nels and cavities.

Testing equipment for the construction industry 145


45 Rock mechanics
Automatic test systems ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING
Determination of Elastic Modulus and strength characteristics
of rock specimens in uniaxial and triaxial conditions

Main features of the complete


system

- Automatic Uniaxial and


Triaxial compression tests
- P.I.D. closed loop control
- Control up to 4 different
hydraulic frames
- Tests performed under control of:
- Load/Stress
- Displacement
- Strain
- Easy access to graphical and
numerical monitoring in real
time of all the measurements:
axial load and displacement,
cell pressure, axial and hori-
zontal strain
- Automatic control of
cell pressure for triaxial tests
- Particularly suitable for
investigation of the past
failure behaviour of rocks
(displacement controlled tests)
- Real time variation of the
settings, including the control
method (load, displacement
or strain)

50-C5902/* Frame with Hoek cell, 50-C9842 ADVANTEST 9, 45-C7022/S SERCOMP 7, and 86-D2999 PC cabinet

DETERMINATION OF ELASTIC MODULUS code 50-C7022, has been specifically desi- axial and radial direction, so that Poisson’s
AND STRENGTH CHARACTERISTICS OF gned for rock testing (Uniaxial tests only) ratio and compressibility parameters are
ROCK SPECIMENS IN UNIAXIAL AND - Hoek triaxial cell to be selected confor- easily and properly evaluated during the
TRIAXIAL CONDITIONS ming the specimen size (Triaxial tests only) test.
- Strain gauges and accessories Axial load and cell pressure are also moni-
- Test software. tored by means of load cells and/or pressu-
q STANDARD
re transducers at high levels of sensitivity
ASTM D2664, D2938, D3148, D5407, ISRM
Operating principle and accuracy.
Sugg. Method All the test data are graphically displayed in
According to the reference standards, real time, and stored in ASCII files for further
Introduction during the test the compression load on analysis with appropriate software packages.
the rock specimen shall be applied conti-
Controls rock mechanics automatic test nuously without shock, in such a manner Note. For a complete list of suggested
systems are designed to test various mate- to produce a strain rate as constant as pos- items to perform Triaxial and Uniaxial test
rials from soft sandstone to high strength sible, so that failure will occur within 5-10 see Table on page 151.
basaltic samples. The complete test system min of loading or alternatively at a con-
includes: stant rate of stress, within the limits of 0.5- Interactive control
- Servohydraulic control console for 1.0 MPa/sec. Moreover, for triaxial tests, the of cell pressure and vertical load
load application conforming the relevant confining pressure has to be maintained
standards (see ADVANTEST code constant to within ± 1%. Our new System The remarkable performances of the
50-C9842) has been designed to completely fulfil Automatic Test System can be further
- High stiffness testing frame to be these strict specifications of the test proce- improved for research purposes, by a custo-
selected conforming to the size of the dures. The ADVANTEST 9 is driven by a mised software expansion concerning the
sample and the expected strength (see sophisticated micro-processed servo-control bi-directional communication between the
load frames from 50-C3600/* to and both uniaxial and triaxial tests can be ADVANTEST 9 and SERCOMP 7 units with
50-C6600/* model page 206) carried on at very stable rate of stress, interactive control of triaxial cell pressure
- Servohydraulic control console for displacement or strain. The SERCOMP 7 pro- and vertical load.
lateral pressure control (see SERCOMP vides the automatic control and managing
7 code 45-C7022/S). This unit which is of cell pressure within the limits prescribed
derived from the standard SERCOMP 7 by the Standards. Strain measurements are
performed by means of strain gauges
applied directly to the specimen, both in
146 Testing equipment for the construction industry
Rock mechanics 45
ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING Automatic test systems
Determination of Elastic Modulus and strength characteristics
of rock specimens in uniaxial and triaxial conditions (continued)

Example of displays
Hoek cell pressure

Triaxial test on rock core performed with


50-C9842 ADVANTEST 9 and 50-C7022/S
SERCOMP 7. Top diagram: axial load applied
to the specimen. Bottom diagram: example
Uniaxial test on rock core performed with 50-C9842 ADVANTEST 9. of lateral pressure application conforming
Results are shown both in graphical and numerical format. Top diagram stress vs. to a cycle programmable by the operator.
time; bottom diagram stress vs. strain

General specifications of the SERCOMP 7 and ADVANTEST 9 consoles I m p o r t a n t n o t e


(For more details and specifications see pages 208 and 214) * The SERCOMP 7 and ADVANTEST 9 con-
Sercomp 7 Advantest 9 soles can control respectively from to 2 up
45-C7022/S 50-C9842 to 4 loading frames for compression
and/or flexural tests on cement and con-
Hydraulic port 2* 4* crete (see page 208 and 214)
Power W 750 750
Max. working pressure, bar 700 700
Test performance with PID closed loop control with PID closed loop control
Resolution up to 1/65000 up to 1/262000
Current specs. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
or 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. or 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
(please specify) (please specify)
Overall specs. mm (lxdxh) 470x410x1000 470x410x1000 + PC
Weight approx. kg 120 140 (including PC and printer,
which are supplied with the unit)
Detail of rock sample fitted with strain gauges

ADVANTEST 9: • Particularly suitable to test


AN ADVANCED FLEXIBLE TESTING
Deformability and Ductility (from
SYSTEM IDEAL FOR STANDARD AND
post-peak test path) of
ADVANCED AUTOMATIC TESTS
- Rock samples
ON CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
- Fiber reinforced concrete
- Shotcrete
• P.I.D. Closed loop control - Concrete with polymer
• Control up to 4 different hydraulic fibre lining
frames • High flexibility: can control very
• Perform tests under control of: low capacity hydraulic frames up
- Load/Stress to 5000 kN
- Displacement • Advanced
- Strain Quality-Performance/Price ratio.
• For connection of pressure transdu-
cer, load cells, displacement and The system is fully described on page
strain transducers 214.

Testing equipment for the construction industry 147


45 Rock mechanics
Automatic test systems ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING
Determination of Elastic Modulus and strength characteristics
of rock specimens in uniaxial and triaxial conditions (continued)

UNIAXIAL AND TRIAXIAL TESTS: - Load and displacement Processing and printout
TEST SOFTWARE - Cell pressure (triaxial test only)
- Axial or radial strain (single strain We propose two MS EXCEL data sheets
- Set-up of load/displacement/strain ramp gauge or average). that, by the readings of the ADVANTEST 9,
and cycles - Easy calibration procedure and control perform:
- Diagrams in real time of: - Store of recorded data in ASCII file - Uniaxial tests
- Stress, displacement, average or single - Direct access during the test to the list of - Stress-strain analysis
strain vs. time the data recorded from the beginning - Poisson ratio vs. strain plot
- Stress vs. displacement - Possibility to pause the test, change set- - Secant and tangent modulus calculation
- Stress vs. strain up and continue with the new parame- - Triaxial tests
- Multi-diagrams display. ters. - Stress-strain analysis
- Display in real time of recorded data: - Poisson ratio vs. strain plot
- Failure envelope analysis.

UNIAXIAL TEST

400
350
300
250
200
150
Force (kN)

Diametral
m SStrain 100
50 Axial Strain
0
2

3
E-

E-

E-

E-

E-

E-

E-

-
5E

0E

5E
.5

.0

.5

.0

.5

.0

.5

0.

1.

1.
-3

-3

-2

-2

-1

-1

-0

Strain (mm/mm)
Uniaxial test: the test is performed on a cylindrical rock core with strain sensors Uniaxial test: detail of rock sample fitted with
measuring the vertical and diametral strain strain gauges

Uniaxial test: example of printout

ε1 ε3 P σ1 – σ3 ν
µε µε kN MPa -

1729 74 219.30 95.05 0.043


1858 101 239.53 103.82 0.054
1967 122 246.65 106.90 0.062
1968 128 253.55 108.89 0.065
2109 156 261.13 113.18 0.074
2216 158 273.78 118.66 0.071
2345 194 291.48 126.33 0.083
2463 225 302.97 131.31 0.091
2510 236 314.69 136.40 0.094
2567 253 316.30 137.09 0.099
2684 283 329.64 142.87 0.105
2792 308 342.05 148.25 0.110 Uniaxial test on a cataclasite rock specimen.
2796 310 345.96 149.95 0.111 The vertical cracks are typical of the post peak.
2918 338 357.22 154.83 0.116
2935 345 367.33 159.21 0.118
3039 348 371.70 161.10 0.115
3146 375 384.81 166.78 0.119

148 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Rock mechanics 45
ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING Automatic test systems
Determination of Elastic Modulus and strength characteristics
of rock specimens in uniaxial and triaxial conditions (continued)

TRIAXIAL TEST
Hoek cells for triaxial tests
The lateral pressure is increased by pro-
gramming steps and the corresponding 
Hardened steel spherical seat
axial load is determined. Substantially the 
failure point is continuously varied by
changing the lateral pressure.
Rock specimen
HOEK CELLS FOR TRIAXIAL TESTS  Rubber sealing sleeve

Oil inlet
General description and specifications
Strain gauges
Hoek triaxial cells are offered in four 
models of different size; each one consists
of the following: Cell body
- A cell body , complete with two quick

release self sealing couplings, for the
introduction of the hydraulic oil and cell 
pressure, and for air outlet and satura-
tion of the chamber respectively.
- Two end caps , screwed into the cylin-
drical cell body. Spare rubber sleeves
- Upper  and lower loading caps  with
spherical coupling
- Two female spherical seatings  connec- sCode D.C.D.M.A. Specimen size
reference d x h (mm)
ted to the loading caps  and  for the
correct transmission of the axial load 45-D0553/1 AX 30.10 x 60
from the loading frame of the compres- 45-D0554/1 1.5 in. 38.10 x 75
sion machine to the specimen. 45-D0555/1 BX 42.04 x 85
- A rubber sealing sleeve  to separate the 45-D0556/1 NX 54.74 x 100
specimen from the cell fluid.
Hoek cells for triaxial tests
Although each sleeve can be used for seve-
ral tests, an order of five spare sleeves is
recommended (see accessories). Hoek cells
Measurements of axial and radial strain are
carried out with the use of electric strain sCode D.C.D.M.A. Specimen size Weight Total height(1)
reference d x h (mm) (kg) mm
gauges , both in vertical and horizontal
direction, directly glued on the lateral sur- 45-D0553 AX 30.10 x 60 2.50 213
face of the specimen. The wiring connec- 45-D0554 1.5 in. 38.10 x 75 4.00 264
tions are passed within the rubber sleeve 45-D0555 BX 42.04 x 85 6.50 263
through the cell body and loading cap. 45-D0556 NX 54.74 x 100 13.00 304
Each strain gauge must be connected to a
proper electric device (see 82-P0070/1) to (1) Specimen plus loading caps plus spherical seatings
complete and balance the Wheatstone
bridge. The strain gauge measurements can
be performed by automatic testing systems
described on page 146 or by suitable
Datalog described on page 153. The cell Hoek cell pressure
pressure and saturation pressure for per-
meability tests are carried out by the use of
appropriate equipment (see page 156). Triaxial test on rock core performed
with 50-C9842 ADVANTEST 9
and 50-C7022/S SERCOMP 7.
Top diagram: axial load applied
to the specimen.
Bottom diagram: example
of lateral pressure application
conforming to a cycle
programmable by the operator.
Up to 100 pressure steps can be
programmed for consequent
automatic testing.

Testing equipment for the construction industry 149


45 Rock mechanics
Automatic test systems ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING
Determination of Elastic Modulus and strength characteristics
of rock specimens in uniaxial and triaxial conditions (continued)

LOADING FRAMES ACCESSORIES FOR UNIAXIAL AND 45-C9034


TRIAXIAL TESTS: STRAIN GAUGES
Various models of high stiffness frames
available ranging from 1500 to 4000 kN
capacity.  82-P0070/1
The model 50-C5902/* features four pre- Electric device to complete and
stressed column with strain gauge load cell compensate the Wheatstone bridge.
incorporated in the piston for very accura- For axial (or radial) strain measurements. A
te and precise load measurement. minimum quantity of 2 units is required.
All frames are tested for stability to EN/BS Used in conjunction with each strain
and are fitted with transparent safety gauge. Reusable.
guard, base (except 4000 kN model) and
connection kit for console.  82-P0354 Platen dimensions:
All frames have to be fitted with suitable 55 mm dia., 28 mm thick
Pressure transducer 0-700 bar
distance pieces depending on the size of Platen minimum hardness: 58 HRC
range
the specimens.
Vertical daylight: 112 mm
For more information see page 202.
 82-P0390 Total height: 250 mm approx.
Strain gauge grid width 4.53 x B Overall dimensions:
gauge length 9.53 mm. Pack of 10 145 mm dia. x 250 mm
A Weight approx.: 10 kg
 82-P0391
Strain gauge grid width 3 x gauge
length 20 mm. Pack of 10  45-C9098
Lower and upper platen compres-
 82-P0392 sion device for rock core specimens
Strain gauge grid width 2 x gauge 100 mm dia.
length 30 mm. Pack of 10
q STANDARD
 82-P0399/A ASTM D2938
Strain gauge application kit
Frame model 50-C5902/* General description and specifications
Comprising bonding and catalyst agent,
Detail of the electronic load cell incorporated
in the ram and assuring Class 1 accuracy star- thermocompensated wire (30 m coil), sol- This device comprises a lower and upper
ting from 1% of full scale. der and general accessories platen 105 mm dia., 55 mm thick, mini-
mum hardness 58 HRC and a clamping
device to fit the upper platen of the EN
ACCESSORIES FOR UNIAXIAL TESTS
 50-C3600/* series compression machines. The lower
1500 kN cap. EN compression frame  45-C9034 platen can be easily centred on the piston
or on a suitable distance piece instead of
Compression device for rock core
 50-C4600/* specimens 50 to 55 mm dia., 100 to
the standard compression platen of the
machine.
2000 kN cap. EN compression frame 110 mm high
 50-C5600/*
q STANDARD
A Weight approx.: net 5 kg
3000 kN cap. EN compression frame
ASTM D2938
 50-C6600/*
4000 kN cap. EN compression frame General description and specifications
 50-C5902/* The apparatus consists of a two-column
3000 kN cap. EN four prestressed frame fitted with an upper platen with
column compression frame with spherical seat that moves vertically sustai-
load cell incorporated in the piston ned by a spring. The lower platen is fitted
to the base.

45-C9098

150 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Rock mechanics 45
ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING Automatic test systems
Determination of Elastic Modulus and strength characteristics
of rock specimens in uniaxial and triaxial conditions (continued)

ACCESSORIES FOR HOEK CELLS: jacket thus avoiding to empty the confi-
ROCK SAMPLE EXTRUDER ning fluid. It consists of a steel frame with
a rack and pinion mechanism. Supplied
 45-D0577/A without adapters, which should be ordered
separately. See adapters set.
Specimen extruder
Used to extrude the rock sample from its
A Weight approx.: 11 kg
Extruder adapters set
Comprising back plate adapter, two support cell body and shaft head.
45-D0577/A
Adapter For specimen For use Weight
set code size with cell approx. (kg)

45-D0577/1 AX 45-D0553 1.7


45-D0577/2 1.5 inch. 45-D0554 1.7
45-D0577/3 BX 45-D0555 1.5
45-D0577/4 NX 45-D0556 1.5

PC ACCESSORY TYPICAL CONFIGURATION OF AN AUTOMATIC SYSTEM FOR UNIAXIAL


AND TRIAXIAL TESTS ON ROCK SPECIMENS
PC cabinet Reference Standards: ISRM Suggested methods; ASTM D2664, D2938, D3148, D5407

 86-D2999
PC cabinet for testing systems.
sCode Description Q.ty
TX UNX
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. ITEM LIST

Automatic system
50-C5902/* 3000 kN cap. four series prestressed columns frame for 1 1
cubes up to 200 mm and cylinders up to
160x320 mm. Strain gauge load cell. Vertical daylight 352 mm
50-C9083 Distance piece dia. 200x68 mm 2 -
50-C9082 Distance piece dia. 200x50 mm 1 -
50-C9080 Distance piece dia. 200x30 mm 1 -
45-C9098 Auxiliary platens for rock specimens 100 mm dia. - 1
45-C9034 Compression device for rock specimens 50-55 mm dia. - 1
x 100-110 mm height
45-C9842 ADVANTEST 9 servohydraulic control console for load application 1 1
45-C7022/S SERCOMP 7 Automatic control console for constant 1 -
pressure system in triaxial rock testing
45-D0558 Low friction pressure maintainer for constant cell pressure 1 -
(alternative to 45-C7022/S) complete with
high pressure flexible hose with 90° quick coupling 3 m long

Hoek cells for triaxial test


45-D0556 Hoek triaxial cell NX 54.7 mm dia. – total height 304 mm 1 -
86-D2999 45-D0556/1 Spare sealing sleeve for 45-D0556 5 -
45-D0556/A Pair of load spreaders (15 mm thick) 1 -
45-D0556/B Distance pad (25 mm thick) 1 -
This PC cabinet is a purpose built accessory
for use in many laboratory applications, System for load cell pressure and strain measurements
where a PC is required in a testing environ- 82-P0070/1 Compensation device for the Wheatstone bridge 4 4
ment. It is designed to provide PC system 82-P0392 Strain gauge 30 mm gauge length (pack of 10) 1 1
protection from airborne contamination 82-P0399/A Strain gauge application kit 1 1
such as cement dust. Filtration is achieved 82-P0070/3 Excel data sheet for stress-strain analysis and elastic moduli 1 1
by two vented filters in the cabinet. The processing for uniaxial tests
monitor can be fitted on top of the cabinet 82-P0070/4 Excel data sheet for stress-strain analysis and failure envelope 1 -
and three extractable shelves holds key- for triaxial tests
82-P0354 Strain gauge transducer 700 bar cap. for cell pressure 1 -
boards, printer and mouse. measurement
82-P0354/C 1/4 " bonded sealing rings (set of 10 pieces) for connecting 1 -
B Overall dimensions: 82-P0354 to 45-C7022/S or to 45-D0558
500x550x915 mm (lxdxh)
A Weight approx.: 55 kg
Testing equipment for the construction industry 151
45 Rock mechanics
Elastic modulus and strength characteristics ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING
of rock specimens in uniaxial and triaxial conditions (continued)

MANUAL LATERAL
PRESSURE SYSTEMS

 45-D0558
Low friction manual pressure main-
tainer for lateral pressure in the
Hoek triaxial cells

Used for maintaining constant the desired


lateral pressure in the Hoek triaxial cells.
The unit comprises a hand pump connec-
ted to a special oil reservoir, a precision
pressure gauge, a pressure maintainer and
a flexible hose 3 m long with 90° quick
release coupling.

Max. working pressure: 70 MPa


A Weight approx.: 15 kg

50-C46B2 with 82-P0908/B, 45-D0558,


Hoek cell and accessories for triaxial test

SEMI-AUTOMATIC TEST SYSTEM COMPRESSION TESTING MACHINE,


DISTANCE PADS AND LOAD SPREADERS
q STANDARD
ASTM D2664, D2938, D3148, D5407  50-C46B2
ISRM Sugg. Methods 2000 kN cap. compression machine
complete with Wizard digital display
Introduction and processing system.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
The above test can be performed combi-
45-D0556/A, 45-D0556/B
ning the following apparatus: This machine is used to apply the axial load
- Compression testing machine of suffi- with fine control for accurate load pacing.
cient capacity (e.g. our digital model Fitted with the Wizard digital display fea-
50-C46B2 2000 kN cap.) with additio- turing high resolution (32.000 points),
nal pressure transducer 64x128 pixel large graphic display, large
- Manual or automatic lateral pressure memory and RS 232 serial port for PC or
system (e.g. our models 45-D0588 or printer. Other models of compression
45-D7022/S Sercomp 7) machines may be suitable for the same
- Stress and strain rock measurement application (see Section 50).
device by electric strain gauges (e.g.
Hoek cell
82-P0908/B Datalog with accessories,
 45-D0556/A (1)
pressure transducer, electric strain gau-
ges, etc.) Pair of load spreader for uniform
- Hoek cell with distance pads and load load distribution
spreaders (e.g. 45-D0553, 45-D0556/A,
45-D0556/B, etc.).  45-D0556/B (1)
The uniaxial test conforming to ASTM Distance pad to reduce the vertical
D3148 and D2938 is performed without clearance of the compression
the lateral pressure system. machine

sCell model No. of 45-D0556/B (1) Please refer to the right hand sketch to
pieces required define the number of required parts depen-
ding on the Hoek cell size.
45-D0553 4
45-D0554 2
45-D0555 2 Schematic view of the Hoek cell with load
45-D0556 1 spread and distance pads within the compres-
sion platen of the testing frame

152 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Rock mechanics 45
ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING Elastic modulus and strength characteristics
of rock specimens in uniaxial and triaxial conditions (continued)

 82-P0391
Strain gauge grid width 3 x gauge
length 20 mm. Pack of 10

 82-P0392
Strain gauge grid width 2 x gauge
length 30 mm. Pack of 10

 82-P0399/A
Strain gauge application kit
Comprising bonding and catalyst agent,
thermocompensated wire (30 m coil), sol-
der and general accessories

 82-P0070/3
Excel data sheet for stress strain
STRESS AND STRAIN MEASUREMENT Accessories analysis and elastic moduli proces-
AND RECORDING sing in uniaxial tests
 82-P0908/SOF For printout of test data and processing the
 82-P0908/B Software for PC data acquisition following diagrams:
8 channel automatic data acquisi- and graphical display compatible - Stress strain curves with axial, radial and
with Windows ‘98 and later ver- volume strain
tion and conditioning unit.
- Secant and tangent moduli vs. axial
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. sions. Complete with serial cable
strain
- Poisson’s ratio vs. axial strain
This system is used to measure stress and  82-P0070/1
- Radial strain vs. axial strain.
strain characteristics of rock samples. In the Electric device to complete and
standard configuration 6 channels are set compensate the Wheatstone bridge.  82-P0070/4
for strain measurements with electric strain For axial (or radial) strain measurements. A
gauges; 2 channels are set for load/pressure Excel data sheet for stress strain
minimum quantity of 2 units are required.
measurements with transducers. Used in conjunction with each strain
analysis and failure envelope for
Supplied complete with RS 232 serial com- gauge. Reusable. triaxial tests
munication cable. For printout of test data and processing the
same data of the 82-P0070/3 data sheet
No. of channels: 8 plus the following:
RS 232 serial output for data tran- - Strength values vs. confining pressures
smission to PC and strength envelope
- Mohr circles and failure envelope.
Display: 4 rows of 20 digits
Resolution: 1 µε for strain
measurements; 20000 digits full scale
for load/pressure
Keyboard: numeric with
6 function keys
Transducers/extensometers supply: 2 V DC
B Dimensions: 320x250x110 mm Detail of rock sample fitted with strain gauges

 82-P0354
Pressure transducer 0-700 bar
range

 82-P0390
Strain gauge grid width 4.53 x
gauge length 9.53 mm. Pack of 10

Testing equipment for the construction industry 153


45 Rock mechanics
Elastic modulus and strength characteristics ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING
of rock specimens in uniaxial and triaxial conditions (continued)

TYPICAL CONFIGURATION OF A STANDARD SEMIAUTOMATIC SYSTEM FOR UNIAXIAL


AND TRIAXIAL TESTS ON ROCK SPECIMENS
Reference Standards: ASTM D2664, D2938, D3148, D5407
ISRM Suggested method

Equipment for Uniaxial tests:


- with measurement of maximum strength only (1)
- with evaluation of elastic modulus and stress-strain parameters (2)

sCode Description Q.ty


(1) (2)

Reference Standards ASTM ASTM


D2938 D3148
Hydraulic compression machine
50-C46B2 2000 kN cap. compression machine for cubes up to 1 1
200 mm and cylinders up to 160x320 mm, with
WIZARD digital display unit. Vertical daylight 350 mm
50-C46B2 with 82-P0908/B, 45-D0558, 50-C9083 Distance piece dia. 200x68 mm 2 2
accessories and rock core specimen
50-C9082 Distance piece dia. 200x50 mm 1 1
with strain gauges for triaxial tests
50-C9080 Distance piece dia. 200x30 mm 1 1
45-C9098 Auxiliary platens for rock specimens 100 mm dia. 1 1
45-C9034 Compression device for rock specimens 50-55 mm dia. 1 1
x 100-110 mm height

Stress and strain measurements


45-R0023 High pressure “T” attachment for testing machine/transducer - 1
82-P0354 Strain gauge transducer 700 bar cap. for axial - 1
load measurement
82-P0070/1 Compensation device for the Wheatstone bridge - 4
82-P0392 Strain gauge 30 mm gauge length (pack of 10) - 1
82-P0399/A Strain gauge application kit - 1
82-P0908/B 8 channels Datalog for strain gauge measurement complete - 1
with RS 232 serial port communication cable to PC
82-P0800/TRM Terminal software for capture of testing data - 1
82-P0070/3 Excel data sheet for stress-strain analysis and elastic - 1
moduli processing in uniaxial tests

Additional equipment for Triaxial tests (1) (2)

Reference Standards ASTM ASTM


D2664 D5407
Hoek cells for triaxial tests
45-D0556 Hoek triaxial cell NX 54.7 mm dia. – total height 304 mm 1 1
45-D0556/1 Spare sealing sleeve for 45-D0556 2 2
Semi-automatic uniaxial test system 45-D0556/A Pair of load spreaders (15 mm thick) 1 1
comprising 50-C46B2 machine, 45-D0556/B Distance pad (25 mm thick) 1 1
82-P0908/B Datalogger and accessories
System for constant cell pressure
45-D0558 Low friction pressure maintainer complete with 1* 1
flexible tubing 3 m long with 90° quick coupling
82-P0354 Strain gauge transducer 700 bar cap. for cell pressure - 1
measurement
82-P0354/C 1/4" bonded sealing rings (set of 10 pieces) - 1
for connecting 82-P0354 to 45-D0558

Stress and strain measurements


82-P0070/4 Excel data sheet for stress-strain analysis and failure - 1
envelope for triaxial tests

154 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Rock mechanics 45
ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING Splitting tensile strength / Classification tests

SPLITTING TENSILE TEST


OF INTACT CORE SPECIMENS

q STANDARD 70-T0108/E equipped


ASTM D3967 with the 50-C9032 device
for splitting testing
of rock disk
Introduction

This test method has been developed to


measure the uniaxial tensile strength of
rock specimens by the diametral compres-
sion of a disk. The splitting tensile strength
is calculated as follows:

2 P
σt = ___ · _________
π L· D

where:
P maximum compressive force
L, D thickness and diameter of rock disk.

The test specimens shall be a circular disk


with a thickness-to-diameter ratio (L/D)
between 0.2 and 0.75. The diameter of the
specimen shall be at least 10 times greater
than the largest mineral grain constituent.
A diameter of 54 mm (NX) will generally
satisfy this criterion. We propose, as an
accessory to a suitable compression frame,
the 50-C9032 Compression device.
Considering the average splitting strength
value of different types of rock ranging
CLASSIFICATION TESTS: General description and specifications
from 3 to 14 MPa, a load frame of 50 kN
max. capacity should be suitable. SLAKE DURABILITY INDEX
This test method has been developed to
A suitable testing machine is our Universal
assess the deterioration of rocks over a
tester 70-T0108/E, 50 kN cap. that can ope- q STANDARD period of time when subjected to water
rate either with load or displacement con- ASTM D4644 immersion. The apparatus consists of a
trol.
motorised drive unit which is mounted on
Our Sales Dept. is at your complete dispo-  45-D0546 a baseplate and which can rotate two or
sal for any assistance you may need.
Slake durability apparatus. four drums at a speed of 20 r.p.m. The tank
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. assemblies are filled with water to a level
20 mm below the drum axis. The test drums
 50-C9032
 45-D0546/Z are manufactured from 2.00 mm mesh, 140
Compression/splitting device for 54 mm dia. x 100 mm long.
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
mm dia. rock specimens
This apparatus can be used for splitting
tensile strength on rock disk 54 mm dia.  45-D0546/Y A Weight approx.: 15 kg
Platen dia. is 75 mm. Total height 188 mm. Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
Accessories
A Weight approx.: 8 kg
s45-D0546/1 Pair of mesh drums,
complete with coupling and tanks

45-D0546

Testing equipment for the construction industry 155


45 Rock mechanics
Permeability of rock ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING

PERMEABILITY OF ROCK.
CONSTANT HEAD TYPE

Introduction
This test is performed to measure
the water flow through the rock spe-
cimen contained in the Hoek cell
and subjected to high confining
pressure. The hydraulic gradient
within the rock sample is supplied by
a constant pressure apparatus and
the water permeating the sample is
collected in a burette. A couple of
end caps are also necessary to fit the
Hoek cell. 28-T0474/C with Hoek cell, permeability end caps, burette, support base and metal/glass sleeve

Typical configuration of a Rock permeability test set

CONSTANT PRESSURE APPARATUS sCode Description Q.ty

Rock permeability within Hoek cells


 28-T0474/C 28-T0474/C Oil and water constant pressure apparatus for pressure 1
Oil and water constant pressure up to 3500 kPa. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
apparatus for pressure up to 3500 28-T0490 Nylon tubing 6x4 mm dia., 20 m coil 1
kPa. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. 45-D0556 (1) Hoek cell NX size 1
45-D0556/3 (1) Permeability end caps for NX Hoek triaxial cell 45-D0556. 1
Set of two
General description and specifications 86-D1160 (1) Graduated glass burette 25 ml cap. x 0.1 ml div. 1
86-D1445 Support base 200x130 mm complete with rod 10 mm dia. 1
This apparatus provides an infinitely varia- x 500 mm long
ble constant pressure and is used in 86-D1451 Double sleeve metal/glass 1
conjunction with the Hoek cell fitted with 45-D0558 (2) Low friction pressure maintainer or 1
the permeability end caps, for the investi- 45-C7022/S (2) Automatic control console for constant pressure system 1
gation of the permeability of rock at high in the Hoek triaxial cell. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
(alternative to 45-D0558, suggested for long term tests)
confining pressures in the laboratory.
The apparatus comprises: motorised
(1) Or other sizes (2) Normally required/available for the triaxial test (see pages 147 and 152)
hydraulic pump; honed piston/spring
assembly; precision test gauge 0-3500 kPa
range; cylindrical oil/water interchange
vessel; valves; 2 kg of high viscosity oil.

Pressure range: 0-3500 kPa


B Dimensions: 310x300x390 mm
A Weight approx.: 16 kg

Accessories
45-D0588 45-C7022/S

s28-T0474/5
Connecting hose to the Hoek cell PERMEABILITY END CAPS GLASS BURETTE AND ACCESSORIES

s28-T0475/2 High viscosity oil. 5 l can s45-D0553/3 s86-D1160


Permeability end cap AX size Graduated glass burette 25 ml cap. x 0.1
ml div.
s45-D0554/3
Permeability end cap 1.5 in. size s86-D1445
Support base 200x130 mm
s45-D0555/3
Permeability end cap BX size s86-D1451
Double sleeve metal/glass
s45-D0556/3
Permeability end cap NX size
HOEK CELLS (SEE PAGE 149)
156 Testing equipment for the construction industry
Rock mechanics 45
ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING Behaviour of joints

Another important section of rock


mechanics involves the study of Typical roughness profiles
discontinuities within the rock mass,
where the compression and shear
strength is lower.
The behaviour of joints is particu-
larly investigated: they are origina-
ted from geological failures,
breaking off the rock mass conti-
nuity, along which no sliding
mechanism is shown.
From the rock mechanics point of
view the discontinuities are charac-
terised by mechanical strength lower
than the original rock matrix and
require detailed test investigations.

STRENGTH OF THE JOINT WALLS


It is conventionally investigated with the
Schmidt Hammer (L model). A series of 10
measurements is performed both on the
joint walls and on a new failure surface.
From the 10 values obtained the 5 lower
are rejected and the compression strength
is given by the average value of the last 5.
This parameter is generally indicated as JCS
(Joint Wall Compressive Strength), expres-
sed in MPa.

SURFACE ROUGHNESS OF THE JOINT


This parameter is defined on the joint sur-
face with the Barton comb (Profilometer
45-D0556) used to reproduce the rough-
ness profile. The line obtained is compared
with a scale of roughness profiles, proposed
by Barton, each of them is specified with a
classification number JRC, variable from 0 Therefore the shear test is performed:
ϕR angle of residual shear friction (obtai-
to 20 (JRC = Joint Roughness Coefficient). - on a smooth joint to directly obtain
ned from the shear test)
σ normal pressure acting on the joint the shear friction angle ϕ
TILT TEST
surface, generated by the weight of - on a rough joint to calculate ϕ from
An empirical method for an immediate the upper piece of the sample JCS and JRC.
evaluation of the JRC index is obtained JCS joint resistance (measured with the
with the tilt test (model 45-B0096). It Schmidt Hammer) From the above expression it is interesting
essentially consists of a horizontal plane, to observe that, when the normal stress σ
upon which the two parts of the sample equals JCS (compression strength of the
are placed, laid one upon the other along joint itself), ieff becomes 0. The mechanical
the joint surface. Then the plane is gradual- explanation is that, when the joint walls
ly tilted until the relative displacement of SHEAR STRENGTH OF THE JOINT are fractured for the applied high normal
the upper piece of the sample on the lower It is obtained from the direct shear test. pressure, the shear resistance of the rock
one is observed. The peak resistance of a rough joint is cal- only depends from the shear strength
culated from the following relationship angle ϕ and not from the surface rough-
The equipment is fitted with a lower edge, (Barton, 1973): ness of the joint.
to stop the lower specimen from sliding, For the measurement of the residual shear
and one goniometer. The tilting angle strength of the joint the direct shear test is
measured is related to the JRC index with τ = σ · tg (ϕ + ieff) also used. The mathematical expression
the following: representing the behaviour of residual
with strength is the Coulomb’s linear failure
envelope without cohesion:
α - ϕR JCS
JRC = ______________ ieff = JRC · log ______
τ = σ · tg ϕR
Log (JCS/σ) σ

Testing equipment for the construction industry 157


45 Rock mechanics
Behaviour of joints ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING
Measurement of shear strength
Roughness measurement. Profilometers / Tilt test

MEASUREMENT OF SHEAR STRENGTH


q STANDARD ASTM D5607 (1)
ISRM: Suggested method for determining
shear strength (1974)

(1) To perform the test conforming to


ASTM standard, four dial gauges for verti-
cal displacement are requested. See acces-
sory 45-D0548/10

 45-D0548
Rock shear box apparatus.
One of the pumps is
Hand operated fitted with a pressure
maintainer to assure
General description and specifications auniform load during
the test
This apparatus was originally developed at
Imperial College, London, by Professor E. Hoek. 45-D0548
It is a simple and practical method of determi-
ning the strength and slope stability of rock,
both in the field and in the laboratory. The TILT TEST
apparatus consists of a shear box designed to
accept rock samples not larger than 115x125  45-B0096
mm, or alternatively cores up to 102 mm dia. Apparatus for measurement of the
The shear box consists of two halves, the joint roughness coefficient (Tilt Test)
upper being connected to two rams for rever-
sible shearing action and the lower connected
to a ram for normal load application. The loads
are recorded by Bourdon tube load gauges.
The normal loading system is complete with
an adjustable low friction pressure maintainer Detail of the shear box apparatus fitted with
to absorb volume changes of the specimen the 45-D0548/10 accessory to perform the test
during the shearing action and to ensure a conforming to the ASTM D5607 standard.
constant vertical stress.
The apparatus is supplied complete with two ROUGHNESS MEASUREMENT.
50 kN pumps and manometers and two PROFILOMETERS
mould forms used for the correct alignment
of the sample before the test with cementa-
tion. Used for measurement of the roughness
profile of rock samples.
Gauge range: 50 kN x 1 kN 45-B0096
 45-D0566
B Dimensions: 460x250x600 mm
Profilometer (Barton comb).
A Weight approx.: 45 kg 300 mm length
General description and specifications

A Weight approx.: 1 kg It is used to calculate the JRC of a rock or


of a joint. The equipment consists of an
 45-D0566/A adjustable inclined plane, on which the
Accessories Profilometer (Barton comb). 150 rock sample (100 mm dia. max.) is placed,
separated along the surface where the rou-
mm length
s45-D0548/9 High alumina cement ghness is to be measured. Then the plane is
for the cementation of the sample in A Weight approx.: 0.5 kg slowly tilted until sliding of the upper part
the shear box. 50 kg bag of the sample on the lower one occurs.
45-D0566 From the measured inclination angle it is
s82-D1256 Dial gauge 25 mm travel possible to evaluate the roughness index.
x 0.01 mm

s45-D0548/10 Set of 4 dial gauges Inclination angle: 0-50°


10x0.002 mm complete with mounting
brackets B Overall dimensions:
Spare parts 265x170x260 mm
A Weight approx.: 4 kg
s45-D0548/8 Mould former
s45-D0548/1
Load gauge, range 0-50 kN x 1 kN

158 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Rock mechanics 45
ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING Classification
Classification tests: Compression strength / Strength index

STRENGTH INDEX
- Light and
q STANDARD portable unit
- Sample size up to
ASTM D5731 - ISRM: Suggested method. 102 mm dia.
- Accepts irregular
 45-D0550/D shaped samples
- High resolution
Digital rock strength digital display
index apparatus battery operated
- Resistant
to failure shocks
General description and specifications

This apparatus, also named Franklin Press


(1970), is used to obtain quick information
concerning rock strength. A rock core piece
is subjected to a compression load along its
diameter with two opposite conical pla-
tens. The index of rock strength is calcula- 45-D0550/D
ted from the following:
P
IS = __ COMPRESSION STRENGTH
D2  58-C0184
where P is the maximum applied load and q STANDARD: ASTM D5873 Calibration anvil
D the core diameter. ISRM: Suggested method
The apparatus consists of a load frame 60 kN q STANDARD
capacity with a hydraulic loading ram actua-  45-D0561 EN 12504-2
ted by a hand pump. The frame is adjustable Rock classification hammer (Schmidt ASTM C805, D5873
to allow for testing sample up to 102 mm hammer – Low impact energy model)
dia. A ruler assembled on the frame allows
for direct measurement of the distance D Used for calibration of concrete test ham-
between the conical platens before and after General description and specifications mer (models 58-C0181/N) and Rock classi-
the test. The compression load is measured fication hammer (model 45-D0561). Made
Used to measure the rebound index on rock of special alloy steel and supplied comple-
by a pressure transducer with an advanced
cores and samples. The apparatus is simple, te with traceable hardness certificate. It is
digital display unit assuring the best accu-
easy to use, and is similar to the one used for essential for the periodical laboratory veri-
racy and resistance to the failure shocks. The
testing concrete. The level of impact energy fication of the Rock classification hammer.
machine, fitted with the accessory 45-
only is different: 0.74 Nm. Rock cores are
D0550/D5, can also be used for compression
positioned horizontally and the rebound B Dimensions:
tests on small cores or cylindrical specimens.
index is obtained from the average of seve- 150 mm dia. x 230 mm height
The apparatus is contained in an easyly tran-
ral measurements performed perpendicu-
sportable plastic case.
larly to the longitudinal axis. The unit is sup- A Weight approx.: 16 kg
Load range: 0-60 kN plied complete with carrying case.
B Dimensions of case:
Resolution: 65.000 div.
78 mm dia. x 335 mm 45-D0561
Accuracy: ± 1% with 45-D0562/A
B Case dimensions: 800x500x280 mm
Accessories
A Weight approx.: 15 kg
 45-D0562/A ASTM rock cradle

Accessories Universal model, can hold all standard rock


core sample from EX to NX size (21.46 to
s45-D0550/D5 Set of lower and 54.74 mm dia.) and even more. The appara-
upper platen 52 mm dia. with spherical
seat for compression tests tus comprises a vertical hammer guide fit-
ted to a steel plate of minimum mass
s45-D1717 Clear safety goggles conforming to ASTM D5873, and a magne-
tic “V” block that can be easily fitted to the
Spare parts steel plate.

s45-D0550/A7 Set of hardened coni- B Dimensions:


cal platens
220 mm dia. x 420 mm high approx.
s45-D0550/A8 Set of gaskets for A Weight approx.: 27 kg
cylinder and pump

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47 Aggregates
New EN European Standards ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING
and relation with the existing National Specifications

y the time this catalogue has been printed a number of new European Standards concerning aggregates will have been published and
B the correspondent National Standards are automatically superseded.
The new EN Standards for aggregates have been grouped in five main subjects:
Standards
- Tests for general properties of aggregates from EN 932-1 to EN 932-6
- Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates from EN 933-1 to EN 933-10
- Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates from EN 1097-1 to EN 1097-10
- Tests for thermal and weathering properties of aggregates from EN 1367-1 to EN 1367-5
- Tests for chemical properties of aggregates from EN 1744-1 to EN 1744-3

In the majority of cases the new EN Standards correspond to some existing National Standards and, apart from a few exceptions there is
almost no difference in the specifications of test apparatus.
In order to allow clients the choice to update, if necessary, their laboratory equipment, we list below all the new EN Standards with cor-
responding National Standard.
Considering that in many countries outside Europe the National Standards such as BS and NF will still be adopted, we continue to sup-
ply the relative apparatus.

EN Correspondent or comparable Title


National Standards

EN 932-1 BS 812, 1377, 1924 Tests for general properties of aggregates.


ISO 4847-78 Methods for sampling
UNI 8520-3
CNR No. 93
ASTM C702
NF P18-551, 552, 553
UNE 83 109
EN 932-2 BS 812, 1377, 1924 Tests for general properties of aggregates.
ISO 4847-78 Methods for reducing laboratory samples
UNI 8520-3, CNR No. 93
ASTM C702
NF P18-551, 552, 553
UNE 83 109
EN 932-5 BS 812 Tests for general properties of aggregates.
Common equipment and calibration
EN 932-6 NF ISO 5725 Tests for general properties of aggregates.
Definitions of repeatability and reproducibility
EN 933-1 UNI 8520-5* Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates.
BS 812 Determination of particle size distribution.
ASTM C136 Sieving method
UNE 7050
NF P18-560
EN 933-2 UNI 8520-5* Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates.
BS 812 Determination of particle size distribution. Test sieves,
ASTM C136 nominal size of apertures
UNE 7050
NF P18-560
NF X11-504
EN 933-3 NF P18-561* Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates.
UNI 8520-18* Determination of particle shape. Flakiness index
BS 812, NLT 354
EN 933-4 DIN 4226 Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates.
CNR No. 95 Determination of particle shape. Shape index
NLT 354
EN 933-5 Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates.
Assessment of surface characteristics.
Percentage of crushed and broken surfaces in coarse aggregates
EN 933-7 BS 812 Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates.
Determ. of shell content. Percentage of shells in coarse aggregates
EN 933-8 ASTM D2419* Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates.
NF XP18-598, NF P18-597 Assessment of fines. Sand equivalent test
UNI 8520-15*, CNR No. 27*
UNE 83131

160 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Aggregates 47
ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING New EN European Standards
and relation with the existing National Specifications (continued)

EN 933-9 NF P94-068 Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates.


UNI 8520-15*, UNE 83 130 Assessment of fines. Methylene blue test
EN 933-10 Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates.
Assessment of fines. Grading of fillers (Air jet sieving)
EN 1097-1 NF P18-572 Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates.
CNR No.109, UNE 83 115 Determination of the resistance to wear (Micro-Deval)
EN 1097-2 ASTM C131* Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates.
NF P18-573* (1) Impact testing machine only
UNI 8520-19*, CNR No. 34* Methods for the determination of resistance to fragmentation
DIN 52115-1(1), UNE 83 114
EN 1097-3 BS 812* Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates.
ISO 6782*, UNI 8520-6* Determination of loose bulk density and voids
CNR No. 62*, 63*, 64*
NLT 156
EN 1097-4 BS 812, CNR No.123 Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates.
NF P18-565, NLT 177 Determination of the voids of compacted filler
EN 1097-5 BS 812 Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates.
NF P18-554 Det. of the water content by drying in a ventilated oven
EN 1097-6 ISO 6783, UNI 8520-13*, 16* Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates.
NF P18-555, NLT 154 Determination of particle density and water absorption
EN 1097-7 BS 812 Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates.
NF P18-558, NLT 155 Det. of the particle density of filler. Pyknometer method
EN 1097-8 BS 812, CNR No. 105, 140 Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates.
NF P18-575, NLT 174 Determination of the Polished Stone Value
EN 1097-9 Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates.
Method for the determination of the resistance to wear by
abrasion from studded tyres: Nordic test
EN 1097-10 Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates.
Determination of water suction height
EN 1367-1 ASTM C682* Tests for thermal and weathering properties of aggregates.
UNI 8520-20*, CNR No. 80* Determination of resistance to freezing and thawing
BS 812
EN 1367-2 UNI 8520-10* Tests for thermal and weathering properties of aggregates.
ASTM C88, UNE 7136 Magnesium sulphate test
EN 1367-3 Tests for thermal and weathering properties of aggregates.
Boiling test for "Sonnenbrandt Basalt" and disintegration of steel slag
EN 1367-4 BS 812 Tests for thermal and weathering properties of aggregates.
Determination of drying shrinkage
EN 1367-5 Tests for thermal and weathering properties of aggregates.
Determination of resistance to thermal shock
EN 1744-1 BS 812* Tests for chemical properties of aggregates.
UNI 8520-11*, 12*, 14* Chemical analysis
NF P18-582, 583, 584,
585, 586, 587, 588
EN 1744-3 Tests for chemical properties of aggregates.
Preparation of eluates by leaching of aggregates
EN 12620 NF P18-541, NF P18-101 Aggregates for concrete
EN 13043 Aggregates for Bituminous mixtures and surface treatments
EN 13055-1 Lightweight Aggregate for concrete
EN 13055-2 Lightweight Aggregate for bound and unbound
EN 13139 NF P18-101 Aggregates for mortar
EN 13179-1 Tests for filler aggregate used in bituminous mixture.
Delta ring and ball test
EN 13179-2 Tests for filler aggregate used in bituminous bound.
Bitumen number
EN 13242 Aggregates for unbound and hydraulically bound materials
for use in civil engineering work and road construction
EN 13383-1 Armour stone – Part 1: Specification
EN 13383-2 Armour stone – Part 2: Test methods
EN 13450 Aggregates for railway ballast

Legend
EN = European Standard (Mandatory); BS = British Standard; ASTM = USA Standard; NF = French Standard; DIN = German Standard;
UNE = Spanish Standard; NLT = Spanish "Norma de Laboratorio Transporte"; UNI = Italian Standard; CNR = Italian Road Standard; ISO
= International Organization for Standardization
Note. The asterisk * after the National Standard means that the testing apparatus does not completely correspond to the EN Standard.

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47 Aggregates
General and Geometrical properties ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING
Methods for sampling / Sampling tools
Riffle boxes (sample splitters)

RIFFLE BOXES (SAMPLE SPLITTERS)  15-D0430


q STANDARD Large capacity sample splitter
EN 932-1, 932-2 – ASTM C702

To divide aggregates into a representative


sample increment for testing.

15-D438 to 15-D438/G
Riffle boxes

sCode Max. size Slot width No. Capacity Weight


sample (mm) (mm) of slots approx. (dm3) approx. (kg)

15-D0438 5 7 12 0.24 1.5


15-D0438/A 10 15 12 2 5
15-D0438/B 20 30 10 4.6 19
15-D0438/C 40 50 8 14 23.5
15-D0438/D 13 20 10 3 5.5
15-D0438/E 20 25 10 3.9 19
15-D0438/F 25 38 8 9.6 19
15-D0438/G 50 64 8 21 27 15-D0430
15-D0438/H 40 45 8 11.3 23.5

Each riffle box is supplied with 3 metal pans Specifications


For aggregate up to 150 mm size
SAMPLING TOOLS Adjustable openings from: 12.5 mm
with 12.5 mm increments
 86-D1645 Shovel
Clam shell hopper 26 dm3 capacity
A Weight approx.: 1.6 kg Complete with two pans
Round aluminium scoops B Dimensions: Overall height: 991 mm
Hopper size: 737 mm long x 483 mm wide
sCode Capacity Size A Weight approx.: 50 kg
(approx.)

86-D1601 325 ml 245x80 mm


86-D1602 1000 ml 335x120 mm Spare parts
86-D1603 2600 ml 420x160 mm
Woven cloth sieves
s15-D0430/1 Spare material pan.
Weight 2.3 kg
SIEVING METHOD. TEST SIEVES,
NOMINAL SIZE OF APERTURES

q STANDARD
EN 933-1, 933-2

Please refer to the Section 15 concerning


ISO 3310-1 and 3310-2 test sieves and
86-D1601 to 86-D1603 sieve shakers. Conforming to the above
standards the following openings should
be used:

Woven cloth sieves ISO 3310-1


0.063 – 0.125 – 0.250 – 0.500 – 1 – 2 mm

Perforated metal plate sieves ISO 3310-2


4 – 8 – 16 – 31.5 – 63 – 125 mm
Perforated metal plate sieves

86-D1645

162 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Aggregates 47
ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING General and Geometrical properties
Flakiness and elongation index / Efflux index

DETERMINATION OF PARTICLE SHAPE. FLAKINESS AND ELONGATION INDEX.


FLAKINESS INDEX BS 812 METHOD. EFFLUX INDEX

q STANDARD  47-D0415
EN 933-1 / Also conforming to NF P18- Flakiness sieves test set
561, UNI 8520-18, NLT 354
General description and specifications
Bar sieves
Used to determine the flakiness index of Used to determine if aggregate particles
the aggregates. Aluminium frame and are to be considered flaky, i.e. their thick-
stainless steel bars. ness is less than 0.6 of their nominal size.
Each sieve is made from heavy gauge steel
and each one can also be ordered separa-
sCode Aperture (mm) tely.
47-D0415
The set comprises the following sieves:
47-D0418/1 2.50
47-D0418/2 3.15
47-D0418/3 4.00 Flakiness sieve set
47-D0418/4 5.00
47-D0418/5 6.30 sCode Slot width Slot length Passing/Retained
47-D0418/6 8.00 (mm) (mm) (mm)
47-D0418/7 10.00
47-D0418/8 12.50 47-D0415/1 4.9 30 10/6.3
47-D0418/9 16.00 47-D0415/2 7.2 40 14/10
47-D0418/10 20.00 47-D0415/3 10.2 50 20/14
47-D0418/11 25.00 47-D0415/4 14.4 60 28/20
47-D0418/12 31.50 47-D0415/5 19.7 80 37.5/28
47-D0418/13 40.00 47-D0415/6 26.3 90 50/37.5
47-D0415/7 33.9 100 63/50
A Weight approx. : 3 kg each
A Weight approx. : 15 kg (total set)

 47-D0540 Thickness gauge SHAPE INDEX

Description q STANDARD
EN 933-4
Used to determine if aggregate particles Also conforming to DIN 4226, CNR No. 95,
are to be considered flaky, i.e. their thick- NLT 354
ness is less than 0.6 of their nominal size.
 47-D0542
A Weight approx.: 200 g Aggregate shape gauge

 47-D0541 Length gauge

Description

Aggregate particles are considered elonga-


ted when their length is more than 1.8 of
47-D0418/1 to 47-D0418/13
their nominal size.
47-D0542
A Weight approx.: 1.1 kg Used to determine the shape factor of
aggregates.

B Dimensions: 320x160 mm
A Weight approx.: 450 g

47-D0541, D0540

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47 Aggregates
Geometrical properties ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING
Assessment of fines. Sand equivalent test

ASSESSMENT OF FINES. SAND EQUIVALENT SHAKERS


SAND EQUIVALENT TEST
 47-T0056/B
q STANDARD: EN 933-8 Motorised sand equivalent shaker.
Also conforming to NF P18-598, 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
UNI 8520-15, UNE 83131, CNR No. 27
 47-T0056/BZ
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
 47-T0050/B
Sand equivalent test set EN model 47-T0056/B  47-T0056/BY
EN 933-8 Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
 47-T0050/C
The set comprises: four measuring cylin- Sand equivalent test set ASTM
ders, two rubber stoppers, measuring can, D2419 - AASHTO T176 model  47-T0056/C
irrigator tube, siphon assembly with bottle, Motorised sand equivalent shaker
weighted foot, funnel, graduated rule 1 l Same as the 47-T0050/B except the four
with safety cover (CE directive).
bottle of stock solution (packed separately) measuring cylinders which are totally gra-
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
and plastic carrying case. duated.
Each item can be ordered individually. All  47-T0056/CZ
items are housed in the 47-T0050/10 Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
Plastic carrying case except the Siphon
assembly with bottle 47-T0050/5 which is Accessories for both  47-T0056/CY
packed separately. Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
47-T0050/B and 47-T0050/C models
A Weight approx.: 12 kg To provide a completely uniform shaking
s47-T0056/B Motorised shaker
action at the specified rate and also elimi-
s47-T0056/C Motorised shaker with nating any operator fatigue. Supplied com-
safety cover
plete with timer.
s47-T0050/7 Sand equivalent stock
solution, 1 l bottle
Stroke: adjustable 200 ± 10 mm
s47-T0050/7B Sand equivalent stock Rate: 175 strokes/min
solution, 125 cc bottle. Pack of 20
B Dimensions: 720x420x450 mm
s47-T0050/8 Clamp stand set. Holds A Weight approx.: 20 kg
syphon assembly in place during the
test
In the model 47-T0056/C the machine
s47-T0050/11 Tube brush stops automatically when the safety cover
is opened.

47-T0050/C with 47-T0050/7

Spare parts for 47-T0050/B


and 47-T0050/C apparatus

sCode Description

47-T0050/1 Measuring cylinder (ASTM)


47-T0050/1A Measuring cylinder (EN)
47-T0050/2 Rubber stopper
47-T0050/3 Measuring can 47-T0056/C
47-T0050/4 Irrigator tube
47-T0050/5 Siphon assembly
with bottle
47-T0050/6 Weighted foot (ASTM)
47-T0050/61 Weighted foot (EN)
86-D1546 Funnel
82-D1694 Graduated rule, 500 mm
47-T0050/10 Plastic case

47-T0050/B with 47-T0050/7

164 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Aggregates 47
ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING Geometrical properties
Assessment of fines. Methylene blue test / BS 812 sedimentation method
Shape index

ASSESSMENT OF FINES.
METHYLENE BLUE TEST

q STANDARD
EN 933-9
Also conforming or comparable to NF P94-
068, UNE 83 180, UNI 8520-15

The test is performed for determining the


clay content in the fines fraction of the
aggregates.

47-D0439/A with 47-D0439/1


 47-D0439/C
Methylene blue test set.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
DETERMINATION OF CLAY, SILT, AND
DUST IN FINE AND COARSE AGGREGATES. Comprising:
BS 812 SEDIMENTATION METHOD
s47-D0439/C1
 47-D0439/A 50 cc burette with stopcock
Bottle roller. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. s47-D0439/C2
Used for rotating the glass bottle contai- Support base with clamp 47-D0439/C (Sieves not included)
ning samples as described in BS 812 at a
speed of 80 ± 20 r.p.m. s47-D0439/C3
Filter paper. Pack of 100 discs

Power: 90 W s47-D0439/C4 DETERMINATION OF THE EFFLUX INDEX


Glass rod 300x8 mm dia. OF FINE AGGREGATES
B Dimensions:
424x195x275 mm (lxwxh) s47-D0439/C5
3000 ml cap. plastic beaker q STANDARD
A Weight approx.: 8.5 kg EN 933-6
s47-D0439/C9 NF P18-564, CNR No. 113
Methylene blue. 250 g
Accessories s47-D0439/C10  47-D0516
Kaolinite. 1000 g Efflux index apparatus
s47-D0439/1
Airtight glass container 1 litre capacity s47-D0439/C11
Electric agitator, 400 to 700 r.p.m., 75 mm Used to obtain information about the
dia. impeller. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.(1) shape and the angularity of grains of the
Complete with support base and double 0.075 – 4 mm fraction of aggregates. It
sleeve. consists essentially of a container, which
 47-D0439/B
Andreasen pipette ends in a funnel 12 or 16 mm dia. with 60°
Each item can be purchased individually. opening. Supplied complete with both fun-
25 ml capacity
nels.
Used to extract precise (1)
Other voltages available on request.
quantities of suspen-
sion ready for analysis. B Dimension approx.:
Made from glass. 200x200x420 mm
Accessories
A Weight: 9 kg approx.
A Weight approx.:
700 g s47-D0439/C13 Automatic bottle
top dispenser 0-10 ml, 0.1 ml gradua-
tions complete with glass bottle.
 22-T0062/2 Note: replaces the 47-D0439/C1 and
Pipette stand 47-D0439/C2 burette with support base
Used to precisely adju-
st the vertical move-
s47-D0439/C15 Plastic pan 47-D0516
ment of the
Andreasen pipette. For
full details please refer
to the Soil Section 22.

22-T0062/2 with 47-D0439/B

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48 Aggregates
Mechanical and physical properties ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING
Determination of the resistance and fragmentation

DETERMINATION OF RESISTANCE CRUSHING RESISTANCE


TO FRAGMENTATION (LOS ANGELES) OF LIGHTWEIGHT AGGREGATES

Los Angeles q STANDARD


EN 13055-1

q STANDARD
EN 1097-2  48-D0512
Also conforming to NF P18-573, UNE 83 Apparatus for the determination
114, UNI 8520-19, CNR No. 34, ASTM C131 of the crushing resistance
of lightweight aggregate
 48-D0500/D
Los Angeles abrasion machine. Made of steel
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. B Total height: 260 mm approx.

 48-D0500/DZ A Weight approx.: 15 kg


Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
48-D0500/D with 48-D0505

 48-D0500/DY
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. Upgrading option
– Soundproof and security cabinet
General description and specifications
 48-D0500/XUP
The machine consists of a rolled steel drum Soundproof and security cabinet
having an inside diameter of 711 mm and
internal length 508 mm. The drum is rota- General description and specifications
ted by a speed reducer driven by an electric
motor at a speed of between 31 and 33 This option includes the supply of the cabi-
r.p.m. The machine is equipped with an net for the Los Angeles machine. The cabi-
automatic counter, which can be preset to net is manufactured from sheet steel lined
the required number of revolutions of the internally with soundproofing material to
drum. The unit is supplied without the reduce noise and electric safety device, 48-D0512
abrasive charge, which has to be ordered which automatically stops the rotation of
separately depending on the standard in the drum when opening the door confor-
use. ming to the CE directive. The control panel
Conforming to the CE directive, the machi- is fitted externally. 48-D0500/XUP
ne should be housed in a soundproof and Detail of
protection cabinet. B Overall dimensions: the external
control panel
Our standard model can be upgraded for 933x1052x1250 mm
this requirement by the 48-D0500/XUP A Weight approx. (less Los Angeles):
Soundproof and protection cabinet, which 180 kg
has to be specified at time of order and
factory installed. See Upgrading options.

Power: 740 W
B Dimensions approx.:
- 48-D0500/D: 975x785x937 mm
A Weight approx.: 350 kg

Abrasive charges

s48-D0505 Set of 12 abrasive char-


ges conforming to ASTM/UNI/CNR
Standards

s48-D0505/A Set of 11 abrasive


charges conforming to EN Standards

48-D0500/D upgraded with the 48-D0500/XUP cabinet

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Aggregates 48
ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING Mechanical and physical properties
Methods for the determination of resistance to wear and fragmentation
(continued)

ABRASION RESISTANCE OF NATURAL


STONES AND CONCRETE TILES FOR - Stainless steel jars
- Preset revolution
EXTERNAL PAVING counter
- Safety guard (CE)
q STANDARD
EN 1341, 1342, 1343

 48-D0471
Abrasion testing machine for natu-
ral stones and concrete tiles.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. AGGREGATE CRUSHING VALUE.
BS METHOD

General description and specifications


q STANDARD
This machine has been developed for BS 812:110
determining the resistance to 48-D0524
abrasion/wear of natural stones and con-  48-D0510
crete products. Easy to use, electronic con- DETERMINATION OF THE RESISTANCE Standard aggregate crushing value
trol of the disc speed with auto shut-off of TO WEAR (MICRO-DEVAL) apparatus. 150 mm dia.
the machine at the selected number of
revolutions. Complete with aspirator to q STANDARD
EN 1097-1
 48-D0511
collect powders. The abrasion disc wheel is
Also conforming to NF P18-572, P18-576, Aggregate crushing value apparatus.
70 mm thick. Supplied complete with 5 kg
of white corundum FEPA grit size 80. CNR No. 109, UNE 83 115 75 mm dia.

 48-D0524 General description and specifications


B Overall dimensions:
Micro-Deval testing machine.
620x670x850 mm
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. The aggregate crushing value provides a
A Weight approx.: 85 kg relative measure of the resistance of an
General description and specifications aggregate to crushing under a gradually
applied compressive load. Supplied com-
Accessories Used to determine the resistance to wear of plete with cylinder, plunger, base plate,
aggregates. The machine consists of a steel tamping rod, and measure.
s48-D0471/1 Abrasive white corun- frame, four stainless steel cylinders, and 25
dum sand 80 grade. Pack of 5 kg kg of 10 mm diameter stainless steel sphe-
res. The machine stops automatically at the
A Weight approx.: 16.5 kg for
48-D0510 and 3.5 kg for 48-D0511
preset number of revolutions. The machine
can also be supplied without stainless steel I m p o r t a n t n o t e
spheres. Ask for code 48-D0524/A.
The ACV test can be performed with our
Power: 1100 W automatic test systems. See page 144.
B Dimensions: 1000x450x920 mm
A Weight approx.: 130 kg

Accessories and spares

s48-D0524/1 Steel spheres, 30 mm dia.


Pack of 10. Conforming to NF P18-576

s48-D0524/2
Steel spheres, 18 mm dia. Pack of 50.
Conforming to NF P18-576

s48-D0524/4
Spare standard cylinder. Stainless steel

s48-D0524/5
Steel spheres, 10 mm dia. Pack of 25 kg 48-D0510, D0511
48-D0471
s48-D0524/6
Stainless steel cylinder 200 mm dia. x 400
mm length. Conforming to NF P18-572

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48 Aggregates
Mechanical and physical properties ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING
Methods for the determination of resistance to wear and fragmentation (continued)
Determination of the voids

DEVAL APPARATUS

q STANDARD
NF P18-577

 48-D0523
Deval attrition test machine.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.

General description and specifications

Used for testing the abrasion resistance of


aggregates. The machine consists of a rota-
ting frame to support two steel cylinders 48-D0523
complete with covers and locking device.
The rotating frame is driven by a
motor/speed reducer and an automatic AGGREGATE IMPACT VALUE. DETERMINATION OF THE VOIDS
counter is included to preset the required BS AND NF METHODS OF DRY COMPACTED FILLER
number of revolutions.
q STANDARD q STANDARD
Rotation speed: 33 r.p.m. BS 812 - NF P18-574 EN 1097-4. Also conforming to BS 812,
Motor: 736 W CNR No. 23, NLT 177
B Dimensions: 1500x500x700 mm  48-D0515
 48-D0447
A Weight approx.: 190 kg Impact testing machine.
Filler compaction apparatus
General description and specifications

SCRATCH HARDNESS. ASTM METHOD This machine is robustly designed to deter-


mine the aggregate impact value of aggre-
 48-D0518 gate, which provides a relative measure of
Scratch hardness test apparatus the resistance of an aggregate to sudden
shock or impact. Manufactured from plated
steel for protection against corrosion and
q STANDARD provided with an automatic counter to
ASTM C235 check the number of blows delivered to the
sample. Supplied complete with cylindrical
General description and specifications measure and tamping rod.
48-D0447
This apparatus is B Dimensions: 444x300x879 mm (lxwxh)
used in the field to A Weight approx.: 58 kg General description and specifications
determine the quan-
tity of soft particles This apparatus is used for the determina-
in coarse aggregate. tion of the void content of dry compacted
Consisting of a filler. The apparatus essentially consists of
metal rod with a three components:
rounded point of 1.6 - A metal base size 100 mm x 150 mm
mm diameter, which - A cylinder of 25 mm internal diameter
is mounted in a - A plunger of a diameter allowing it to slide
device so that a load freely in the cylinder without lateral play.
of 8.9 ± 0.4 N is
applied to the test
48-D0518 specimen. A Weight approx.: 3.5 kg

B Dimensions:
150x200x320 mm 48-D0515
Accessories
A Weight approx.:
s48-D0447/1 Blow counter kit. To fit
8 kg the filler compaction apparatus

s48-D0447/2 Filter paper 25 mm dia.


Pack of 100

168 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Aggregates 48
ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING Mechanical and physical properties
Particle density / Loose bulk density and voids

DETERMINATION OF THE PARTICLE DETERMINATION OF LOOSE


DENSITY AND WATER ABSORPTION BULK DENSITY AND VOIDS

q STANDARD q STANDARD
EN 1097-6, EN 12390-7 EN 1097-3
BS 812:2, 1881:14 - UNI 6394-2 Also conforming as operating principle to
BS 812, NLT 156, UNI 8520-6, CNR No. 62-
 11-D0612/A 63-64, ISO 6872
Specific gravity frame

General description and specifications Bulk density measures


(Unit weight measures)
Used in conjunction with a suitable elec-
tronic balance for specific gravity determi- Machined cast aluminium construction
nation of fresh and hardened concrete and with handles. The top rim is smooth and
aggregates. The lower part of the frame plane and parallel to the bottom confor-
incorporates a moving platform, which 11-D612/A with accessories ming to the standards.
carries the water container allowing the Four models available:
test specimens to be weighed in both air AGGREGATE DENSITY BY WATER
and water. The balance is not included in DISPLACEMENT. BS METHOD
 48-D0445/1
the apparatus and must be ordered separa-
tely. Any type of electronic balance fitted
Bulk density
q STANDARD measure
with an under-bench weighing facility can
BS 812 1 litre cap.
be used.

B Overall dimensions:  48-D0442  48-D0445/2


500x500x1200 mm approx. Apparatus for measuring coarse Bulk density
measure 5
A Weight approx.: 50 kg aggregate density by water displa-
litres cap.
cement
48-D0445/1 and
 48-D0445/3 48-D0445/3
Bulk density
Accessories measure
10 litres cap.
s11-D0612/A1
Cradle for holding specimens
 48-D0445/4
s11-D0630 Digital top pan balance Bulk density
4500 g x 0.1 g capacity measure
s11-D0631/E Digital top loading 20 litres cap.
balance 15 kg x 1 g capacity

s11-D0631/F Digital top pan balance


16 kg x 0.1 g capacity Accessories
s11-D0631/C Digital top pan balance 48-D0442 s34-T0099 Straight edge
30 kg x 1 g capacity
s22-T0040/1 Glass plate 300x300 mm
General description and specifications
The above models incorporate a specialised
feature, which allows specific gravity Used to determine the density of coarse
results to be calculated and displayed aggregate. The apparatus consists of a
immediately at the touch of a button. cylindrical metal container 163 mm dia.
and 370 mm high, fitted with a siphon tube
 11-D0612 at 250 mm from the base.
Density basket 200 mm dia. x 200
mm high A Weight approx.: 2.5 kg

Description

Used in specific gravity tests. Made from Accessories


stainless steel. Complete with handles.
Fitted with 3.35 mm mesh size. s86-D1004
Graduated glass cylinder 250 ml

A Weight approx.: 1.3 kg


Testing equipment for the construction industry 169
48 Aggregates
Mechanical and physical properties ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING
Determination of the particle density of filler. Pyknometer method
Determination of particle density and water absorption

DETERMINATION OF THE PARTICLE DETERMINATION OF RELATIVE DENSITIES


DENSITY OF FILLER. PYKNOMETER AND WATER ABSORPTION FOR
METHOD AGGREGATES 10 MM NOMINAL SIZE
AND SMALLER. BS 812 METHOD
q STANDARD
 48-D0441
EN 1097-7
Pyknometer
Also conforming to BS 812, NF P18-558
Description
Note. We propose just the specific appara-
tus as the test requires much other general Glass jar supplied complete with cone and
laboratory equipment such as balances, rubber seal.
oven, sieve, etc. For more information ask 86-D1411
for our Buyer’s Guide.
Capacity: 1 kg
DETERMINATION OF PARTICLE DENSITY
Specific gravity bottles (Gay-Lussac type)
AND WATER ABSORPTION A Weight approx.: 500 g
sCode Capacity
q STANDARD
86-D1126 50 ml
EN 1097-6
86-D1127 100 ml
Also conforming to BS 812, UNI 8520-13-
16, NLT 154, ASTM C127-C128, DIN 12039

Note. We propose just the specific appara-


tus as the test requires much other general
laboratory equipment such as balances,
oven, sieves, containers, etc. Furthermore
the new EN 1097-6 standard groups more
than the single methods specified by the
National Standards. For more information
86-D1126, 48-D0441
D1127
ask for our Buyer’s Guide which mentions
each single standard.

 86-D1411 Pyknometers. Borosilicate glass, complete


Circulating water bath. 20 litres with stopper, capillary tube, and funnel
cap. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. These pyknometers are available in two
sizes and are used for determining the bulk
 86-D1411/Z density and voids of aggregates.
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
 86-D1037
Pyknometer 500 ml cap. complete
Specifications
with stopper, capillary tube, and
Working capacity (litres): 20 funnel. Weight 500 g approx.
Max. water depth (mm): 150-180 86-D1037
Power (W): 1400  86-D1038
Temperature range: ambient to +90°C Same as above but 1000 ml cap.
Accuracy (°C): ± 1
Inside dimensions (mm): 500x300
 48-D0440
B Outside dimensions (mm): 540x340
Sand absorption cone and tamper
A Weight approx. (kg): 15
Description

Accessories Cone and tamper manufactured according


to the specifications and used in determi- 48-D0440
s86-D1408/A2 Cooling coil. For con- ning the specific gravity and absorption of
nection to mains water fine aggregates.
s86-D1407/A3 Adjustable tray
A Weight approx.: 250 g

170 Testing equipment for the construction industry


48 Aggregates 48
ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING Mechanical and physical properties
Determination of the polished stone value
Skid resistance and friction tester

SKID RESISTANCE AND FRICTION TESTER - Carrying case.


- Calibration certificate conforming to EN
 48-B0190 1097-8 issued by Controls.
Skid resistance and friction tester It is also possible to use it for Polished
(Skid Tester) Stone Value specimens, by a metal base
plate and of the small rubber sliders (see
Accessory List).
q STANDARD
EN 1097-8, ASTM E103, BS 812:144, B Case dimensions:
NLT 174, CNR No. 105, 140, NF P18-578, 790x760x320 mm
48-D0525 NF P18-575 A Weight approx. (including case):
34 kg
General description and specifications

DETERMINATION OF THE POLISHED Used for the measurement of surface fric-


tion properties, the apparatus is suitable for Accessories and spare parts
STONE VALUE
both site and laboratory applications and for
q STANDARD Polished Stone Value tests using curved spe- s48-B0190/1 Mounted rubber slider
cimens from accelerated polishing tests. for Polished Stone Value tests (laboratory)
EN 1097-8, EN 1341, 1342, 1343
The test equipment is supplied complete with:
(paving stones and paving blocks) s48-B0190/2 Spare mounted rubber
- Additional scale for tests on Polished slider for site use
Stone Value specimens.
 48-D0525 - 6 rubber sliders for site use, complete s48-B0190/4 Metal base plate for
Polished Stone Value specimen clamping
Accelerated polishing machine. with conformity certificate.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. - Thermometer -10 to +110 °C for surface s48-B0190/5 Metal base plate for
temperature measurement. surface friction properties
- 1 litre washing bottle, for surface wetting.
General description and specifications
- Tool set with case, for machine assembly.
s48-B0190/41 Metal base plate for
tests on stones
Used to measure the resistance of road stone - Rule for sliding length verification.
to the polishing action of vehicle tires on a
road surface. This machine provides a method
of preparing polished stone specimens for use - New low frictionrelease mechani-
with the friction tester 48-B0190 when used sm of the pendulum arm for bet-
in a laboratory environment. ter accuracy.
- Extremely light pointer, for high
precision results.
Road wheel speed: 315 to 325 r.p.m. - Slider lifting system integrated in
the pendulum foot, that guaran-
Electric motor: 370 W fan-cooled tees reliable adjustment opera-
B Dimensions: tions.
1520x720x740 mm (hxwxd) - Stiff and stout twin column
structure.
A Weight approx.: - Easy and reliable height adjusting
net 175 kg; shipping 250 kg system.
- Integrated additional scale
for tests on PSV specimens.
Supplied complete with road wheel, side - Provided complete with certificate
plate, rubber rings, tired wheels, drive belt, set, as required by standards.
abrasive feed mechanism, corn emery, flour - Controls calibration certificate
conforming to EN 1097-8.
emery, tool kit, set of 4 specimen moulds,
and 2 mould plates.
48-B0190 skid tester

48-B0190 complete set


Accessories and spare parts

s48-D0525/12 Corn emery 6 kg pack


s48-D0525/13 Flour emery 6 kg pack
s48-D0525/14 Control stone
(ungraded) 50 kg bag

s48-D0525/15 Friction tester reference


stone* (ungraded) 50 kg bag.
* Criggion stone

Testing equipment for the construction industry 171


48 Aggregates 48
Mechanical and physical properties ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING
Aggregete abrasion value (AAV) / Surface moisture of fine aggregate / Moisture measurement

DETERMINATION OF AGGREGATE SURFACE MOISTURE Battery: 4x1.5 V AA cells


ABRASION VALUE (AAV) OF FINE AGGREGATE. ASTM METHOD Range: Typically: Moisture 0-35%,
Temperature -20 to 60°C
q STANDARD q STANDARD Resolution:
EN 1097-8, BS 812 ASTM C70, AASHTO T142 Moisture 0.1%; Temperature 0.1°C
Accuracy: Moisture: better than 0.5%
 48-D0522  48-D0460 over a given range; Temperature: better
AAV Abrasion machine Chapman flask than 0.5°C
Measurement principles:
General description and specifications General description and specifications - Moisture: temperature compensated
electric field
The test provides a measure of the resistan- Used for determining the amount of surfa- - Temperature: BS 1904 – DIN 751
ce of aggregate to surface wear by abra- ce moisture in fine aggregate. The flask is - Platinum resistance detector
sion. graduated to 200 ml between the two Total length: 1.2 m approx.
The abrasion machine consists of a flat cir- bulbs and from 375 ml up to 450 ml above
cular cast iron grinding lap 600 mm dia. the second bulb.
A Weight approx.: 2 kg
which rotates in a horizontal plane at a
speed of 28/30 r.p.m. The abrasive sand is A Weight approx.: 500 g - For sands, aggregates, building
fed across the surface of the specimen materials and mixes
samples through a special funnel. The - For quick on-site moisture measurement
machine is supplied complete with two from small batches to hundreds of tons
specimen moulds, two trays, two flat pla- - Ideal in the processes of concrete manu-
tes, weights and clamps. facture, brick making, ceramics etc.

A Weight approx.:
net 200 kg; shipping 260 kg

Accessories

s86-D1672 Soft hair brush 3 mm dia.


s48-D0522/2 Graded sand

48-D0460 48-D0462 in different working position

MOISTURE MEASUREMENT

 48-D0462
Microlance, instant moisture and
temperature tester
48-D0462 Detail
General description and specifications

The instrument measures moisture and


temperature of building materials at
depths up to 1 m approx., simply by inser-
tion. The digital readings are shown
instantly. The microlance has a built-in
computer, which gives it the flexibility to
handle a wide range of materials and
water contents. The meter comes with
standard calibration for sands and aggre-
gates, but is easily recalibrated in the field
48-D0522
for virtually any material or mixture using
the built-in "Autocal" facility.

172 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Aggregates 45
48
ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING Thermal and weathering properties
Resistance to freezing and thawing / Magnesium sulphate test / Boiling test

MAGNESIUM SULPHATE TEST BOILING TEST FOR "SONNENBRANDT"


BASALT" AND DISINTEGRATION
q STANDARD OF STEEL SLAG
EN 1367-2
Also comparable to ASTM C88, UNI 8520- q STANDARD: EN 1367-3
10, UNE 7136
The sawing machine is one of the test
Note. We propose just the specific appara- apparatus required to perform the test and
tus as the test requires much other general it is used to cut the rock piece to give test
laboratory equipment such as balances, portions.
oven, sieves, etc. For more information ask
for our Buyer’s Guide.  45-C0210/C
Rock and masonry saw.
380 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph.
10-D1428
 45-C0210/CZ
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 3 ph.
DETERMINATION OF RESISTANCE
TO FREEZING AND THAWING
General description and specifications
q STANDARD
EN 1367-1 See page 234 (55-C0210/B).
Also comparable to ASTM C671 - C682, UNI
Power: 2250 W
8520-20, CNR No. 80 and to BS 812:124 48-D0612/11 86-D1348
B Dimensions:
 10-D1428 with base 1200x800x1400 mm
Climatic chamber 700 litres capa-  48-D0612/11 A Weight approx.: 125 kg
city, temperature range –25 +60°C. Stainless steel mesh basket, 120
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. mm dia. x 160 mm high, 3.35 mm
General description and specifications
openings Accessories

Stainless steel construction, isolation by  86-D1348 s55-C0211/1


Lever lid container 180x240 mm dia. Diamond blade 350 mm dia.
high density polyurethane, 4 internal shel-
ves, max. capacity 60 kg each. s55-C0210/1
 48-D0452 Diamond blade 450 mm dia.
Temperature range: -25 +60°C Hydrometer range 1200 to 1300
Temperature accuracy: ± 1°C g/ml, accuracy 0.001 g/ml
Control system: digital controller for
temperature. Suitable for programming of
test cycles
Power: 2200 W approx.
Voltage: 230 V; 50 Hz; 1 ph.
B Dimensions (wxdxh): Rock clamp
- internal 600x670x1300 mm
- external 720x800x2020 mm
A Weight approx.: 180 kg

Accessories

s10-D1428/1 RS 232 serial output


for transmission of temperature data

n o t e
Climatic chamber for both temperature
and humidity control also available. See 45-C0210/C with 55-C0211/1
model 10-D1428/A page 21.
Testing equipment for the construction industry 173
48 Aggregates
Thermal and weathering properties ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING
Determination of drying shrinkage and resistance to thermal shock

DETERMINATION OF DRYING SHRINKAGE  62-L0035 DETERMINATION OF RESISTANCE


Length comparator TO THERMAL SHOCK
q STANDARD
EN 1367-4  62-L0035/A q STANDARD
Length comparator. Digital version EN 1367-5
The scope of this test is the determination of
the effect of aggregates on the drying General description and specifications This test involves heating soaked aggrega-
shrinkage of concrete. The test is based on tes to 700°C for 3 min and comparing the
the testing of concretes of fixed mix propor- This apparatus is used to determine the loss in fines, and the strength loss, determi-
tions and aggregates of 20 mm max. size. changes in length of cement prisms in the ned in accordance with EN 1097-2, before
accelerated soundness test. It is also used and after the heat test.
 48-D0453 to measure length changes of 40x40x160
Prism mould 50x50x200 mm com- mm, and other sizes of cement and concre-  10-D1419
plete with steel inserts. Three gang te specimens. The instrument consists of an Muffle furnace 1100°C max. tempe-
model analogic or digital dial gauge, which is
rature. High capacity, floor mounting
mounted on a steel frame. The top anvil is
model. 220-380 V, 50-60 Hz, 3 ph.
A Weight approx.: 8 kg adjustable to suit the required specimen.

B Overall dimensions:
180x180x490 mm
A Weight approx.: 10.5 kg

Accessories

s62-L0034/3
Reference rod, 205 mm long
48-D0453

10-D1419

Specifications
Max. temperature: 1100°C
Electronic thermoregulator
and 24 hour timer
Power: 9000 W
62-L0035 Detail of the analogic version Inside dimensions:
300x220x500 mm (wxhxd)
B Outside dimensions:
750x1650x1100 mm (wxhxd)
A Weight approx.: 400 kg

Accessories

s48-D0454/1 Metal test plate


440x240x4 mm thick with 12 mm high
turned lip

s48-D0454/2 Metal support frame


for metal test plate
62-L0035/A
s48-D0454/3 Fire proof plate
450x250x10 mm thick

s48-D0454/4 Stainless steel sieve


fabric, 2 mm aperture, 250x445 mm size

174 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Aggregates 48
ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING Chemical properties
Chloride, carbonate content / Potential reactivity / Organic impurities

CHLORIDE CONTENT BS 812 CARBONATE CONTENT OF AGGREGATES POTENTIAL REACTIVITY OF AGGREGATES

 48-D0543  48-D0570 q STANDARD


Quantab chloride titrator, type 1175 Gasometer Dietrich-Früling ASTM C289, UNI 8520-22 (Oct. 86),
(711175), range 0.005% to 0.1% NF P94 048
Na Cl. Bottle of 40 strips General description and specifications
 48-D0545
 48-D0543/A Used for the determination of CaCO3 espe- Reaction container
Quantab chloride titrator, type 1176 cially in limestone and lime marl. It consi-
sts of a glass container in which the reac- Used in the test method for the chemical
(711176), range 0.05% to 1% Na
tion between the calcium carbonate con- determination of potential reactivity of
Cl. Bottle of 40 strips
tained in the products and a solution of aggregates with alkalies in Portland
hydrochloric acid takes place. The gas given cement concrete. Manufactured from cor-
General description and specifications off is collected and measured with a suita- rosion-resistant metal and fitted with an
ble device connected with the container. airtight cover.
A simple and quick method to determine Being measured the volume of gas (CO2)
the chloride content of fine aggregates. given off it can be related with the quan- Capacity: 59 cm3 approx.
The silver dichromate strip will react with tity of CaCO3 contained in the sample.
any chloride in the solution and the cali-
brated column will indicate the proportio-
nal concentration of chloride. Bottle con- B Dimensions of gasometer
taining 40 strips and calibration chart. (assembled):
400x200x1100 mm approx.
A Weight approx.: 12 kg

48-D0545

48-D0543, D0543/A Colour scale

ORGANIC IMPURITIES  48-D0850/A


IN FINE AGGREGATES Colour standard with 5 organic glass
scales mounted in plastic holder
q STANDARD
ASTM C40, UNI 8020-14

Test bottles

 48-D1090
Graduated impurities test bottle
500 ml. ASTM C40

 48-D1091
Graduated impurities test bottle 48-D0570 48-D0850/A
1000 ml

48-D1090,
48-D1091
Testing equipment for the construction industry 175
48 Aggregates
Chemical properties ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING
Sample reduction

SAMPLE REDUCTION  48-D0535/A The machine is supplied complete with:


Hammer mill for laboratory. - screens of 1, 2 and 3 mm opening
 48-D0530 380 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph. - safety microswitch
Laboratory crusher. - electric control board
220-380 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph. General description
- filtering hose
- powder collector
The hammer mill executes the grinding
General description and specifications operation using the principle of the combi-
nation of three efforts: impact, shear and B Dimensions: 500x600x900 mm
Used to crush aggregates, core samples,
and similar materials when a reduction in
rebound. Once entered into the grinding A Weight: 64 kg
chamber through the hopper, the material
sample size is necessary. The crusher has a
reaches the wished fineness and trough the
jaw opening of 100x60 mm and can produ-
filtering hoses arrives to the collector. Accessories
ce from 100 to 400 kg of material per hour.
The movement of the jaws can be regula-
ted from 5 to 15 mm. General specifications s48-D0535/A1
Screen of 4 mm opening
- Grinding chamber dia. 180 mm
Motor: 736 W - 3,4 interchangeable fixed hammers
s48-D0535/A2
Screen of 5 mm opening
B Dimensions: 650x550x500 mm - Output grain size: "rise" type (4÷5 mm)
A Weight approx.: 90 kg - Possibility of installing screens with Spare parts
various opening size according to the
wished grain size s48-D0535/A3
- Max. hardness of the material to grind: Screen of 1 mm opening
Spare parts
6÷7 mohs
- Maximum capacity: 50 kg/h s48-D0535/A4
s48-D0530/1 Spare switch Screen of 2 mm opening
- 380 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph., 500 W
s48-D0530/2 Set of jaws s48-D0535/A5
Screen of 3 mm opening

48-D0530

48-D0535/A

176 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Aggregates 48
ROCK AND AGGREGATES TESTING Memorandum

Testing equipment for the construction industry 177


Concrete Testing

INTRODUCTION

Concrete structures are a great deal more


than sand, gravel, cement and water stirred up and
left to harden into usefully shaped lumps.
Considerable care and knowledge are required to
produce quality concrete. We propose a complete
range of testing equipment to satisfy practically all
the EN and other National Standards.
Contents
Concrete Testing
50 Compression and flexural testing machines
EN Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
Compression and flexural testing machines . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Surface water absorption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237
Depth of penetration of water under pressure . . . . . . . . . .237
Cylinder compressometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
Semi-automatic ASTM models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182 Hydraulic shrinkage determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239
Semi-automatic ASTM/AASHTO/NF/UNE/UNI models . .186 Expansion of mortar and concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239
Semi-automatic EN models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 Temperature monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
AUTOMAX, Automatic EN models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
Flexural testing machine and frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Load testing frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
Automatic testing systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
58 NDT / Protection and repair of concrete structures
NDT testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
SERCOMP 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208 Concrete durability evaluation
MCC 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210 Cover measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243
ADVANTEST 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214 Metal location in concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244
Carbonation test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244
Chloride ion penetration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245

54 Fresh concrete testing


Workability and consistency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Half cell potential test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Resistivity test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246
Permeability of concrete to oxygen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
Slump test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218 Water penetration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
Flow table test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218 Water and gas permeability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
SCC Self compacting concrete test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220 Surface dampness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248
Degree of compactability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222 Flexural, longitudinal, torsional resonance . . . . . . . . . . .249
Vebé test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222 Concrete stength evaluation
Kelly ball method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222 Concrete hammers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250
K-Slump method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222 Pull off strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252
Flow table test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 Pullout force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Analysis of freshly mixed concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 Microcore method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
Water testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 Concrete quality and homogeneity evaluation
Density of fresh concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 Ultrasonic pulse velocity testers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255
Unit weight measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 Ultrasonic and rebound measorement . . . . . . . . . . . . .256
Gyratory compactor for NO Slump concrete . . . . . . . . . . . .224 Ultrasonic crosshole test system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258
Air content of fresh concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 In-situ evaluation of stress, structural inspection
Setting time by penetration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 Crack width monitoring gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260
Length changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261
Crack measurement microscope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261
Flat jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262

55 Hardened concrete testing


Concrete mixers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
Cube and cylinder moulds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227
Deflectometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264
Digital instrumentation for testing structures . . . . . . . .264

Beam moulds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227


Plastic cube and cylinder moulds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
Concrete compaction
Vibrating tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230
Poker vibrators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231
Curing tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232
Moist curing rooms, test set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233
Accelerated concrete curing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233
Specimen grinding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234
Specimen cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234
Cylinder capping equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235
Density of hardrned concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236

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50 Compression and flexural testing machines
New European Standards CONCRETE TESTING
and relation with the existing National Specifications

NEW EN EUROPEAN STANDARDS AND RELATION WITH THE EXISTING NATIONAL SPECIFICATION

By the time this catalogue has main subjects: of test apparatus.


been printed a number of new EN 12350-1 to 12350-7 Considering that in many countries
European Standards concerning Testing Fresh Concrete outside Europe the National
concrete will have been published EN 12390-1 to 12390-11
Standards such as BS and NF will
and the relevant National Testing Hardened Concrete still be adopted, we continue to
Standards automatically superse- propose the relevant apparatus as
ded. In the majority of cases well as the ASTM and AASHTO
The new EN and pr EN standards, the new EN standards correspond testing equipment. For more infor-
which have been produced by the to some existing National mation the following table indica-
CEN/TC 104 are grouped in two Standards and, apart for some tes the correspondent or compara-
exceptions there should be almost ble standards to the new EN.
no difference in the specification

FRESH CONCRETE TESTING

Corresp. or
comparable
EN National Standards Title

EN 12350-1 BS 1881:101 Testing fresh concrete – Part 1: Sampling

EN 12350-2 BS 1881:102 Testing fresh concrete – Part 2: Slump test


ASTM C143
AASHTO T119
UNI 9418
NF P18-451

EN 12350-3 BS 1881:104 Testing fresh concrete – Part 3: Vebé test


UNI 9419

EN 12350-4 DIN 1048 Testing fresh concrete – Part 4: Degree of compactability

EN 12350-5 BS 1881:105 Testing fresh concrete – Part 5: Flow table test


DIN 1048
UNI 8020-B

EN 12350-6 BS 1881:107 Testing fresh concrete – Part 6: Density of fresh concrete


ASTM C29, C138
UNI 6394-1

EN 12350-7 BS 1881:106 Testing fresh concrete – Part 7: Air content of fresh concrete – Pressure methods
ASTM C231
DIN 1048
NF P18-353
UNI 6395 L e g e n d

EN = European Standard (Mandatory)


BS = British Standard
ASTM = USA Standard
NF = French Standard
DIN = German Standard
UNE = Spanish Standard
NLT = Spanish “Norma de Laboratorio Transporte”
UNI = Italian Standard
CNR = Italian Road Standard
ISO = International Organization for Standardization

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Compression and flexural testing machines 50
CONCRETE TESTING New European Standards
and relation with the existing National Specifications

HARDENED CONCRETE TESTING

Corresp. or
comparable
EN National Standards Title

EN 12390-1 BS 1881:108, 109, 110 Testing hardened concrete – Part 1: Shape, dimensions and other requirements for
DIN 51229 test specimens and moulds
UNI 6130-1-2
NF P18-400
UNE 7240

EN 12390-2 BS 1881:111 Testing hardened concrete – Part 2: Making and curing specimens for strength tests
UNI 6127, 6128
NF P18-404
UNE 7240
ASTM C31, C192, C511

EN 12390-3 UNI 6132 Testing hardened concrete – Part 3: Compressive strength of test specimens
NF P18406

EN 12390-4 BS 1881:115 Testing hardened concrete – Part 4: Compressive strength – Specification for com
DIN 51220, 51302 pression testing machines
NF P18-411
UNE 83-304
ASTM C39
UNI 6686 1, 2, 3

EN 12390-5 BS 1881:118 Testing hardened concrete – Part 5: Flexural strength of test specimens
DIN 51227
NF P18-407
UNE 83-305
ASTM C78, C293
UNI 6133

EN 12390-6 BS 1881:117 Testing hardened concrete – Part 6: Tensile splitting strength of test specimens
NF P18-408

EN 12390-7 BS 1881:114 Testing hardened concrete – Part 7: Density of hardened concrete


UNI 6394-2

EN 12390-8 DIN 1048 Testing hardened concrete – Part 8: Depth of penetration of water under pressure
ISO 7031
UNI 9533

EN 12504-1 Testing hardened concrete – Part 1: Cored specimens –


Taking, examining and testing in compression

EN 12504-2 BS 1881:202 Testing hardened concrete – Part 2: Non destructive testing –


NF P18-417 Determination of rebound number
DIN 1048
UNE 83307
ASTM C805
UNI 7997

EN 12504-3 BS 1881:207 Testing hardened concrete – Part 3: Determination of pull-out force


ASTM C900
UNI 9536, 10157

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50 Compression and flexural testing machines
General summary CONCRETE TESTING

Introduction  Semi-automatic machines


The programme of compression where the test execution requires a few
testing machines included in this manual intervention by the operator. SEMI-AUTOMATIC
brochure is certainly the widest COMPRESSION TESTERS
 Automatic machines
range available on the world market
today. This range provides the where the rapid approach and loading is
automatically performed at a push of a
highest possible degree of flexibility
button.
when making the correct selection
according to the test requirement.  Automatic Tests Systems
We recommend that the following Based on the high performance control con-
criteria are considered when deci- soles featuring programmable test cycles
ding which machine is most suitable including the determination of the Elastic
to your specific requirement, and Modulus, etc. For connection to up to four dif-
essentially includes: ferent frames: e.g. compression on concrete,
flexure on concrete beams, compression on
cement. Particularly suitable for research pur-
poses.
See page 208

MACHINE CLASS (EN 12390-4, ASTM E4*)

All our EN digital machines and Automatic siderable number of applications including:
Testing Systems are supplied in Class 1 star- - Early strength concrete
ting from the 10% of the full range as stan- - Lightweight concrete
dard but with a special calibration procedu- - Small size specimens
re identified by the code 50-C0050/CAL we - Soil-cement mixtures
can grant the Class 1 starting from 1% of - Lean cement mixtures AUTOMATIC
the full range. This exceptional performance - Flexural and splitting tests using accesso- EN COMPRESSION
enables the machines to be used for a con- ries etc.
MACHINES
Table 1: Force scale tolerances (from EN 12390-4)

Machine Relative Relative Relative zero error Machine


class accuracy repeatability (% of scale resolution %
error % error % maximum)

1* ± 1.0 1.0 ± 0.2 0.5


2 ± 2.0 2.0 ± 0.4 1.0
3 ± 3.0 3.0 ± 0.6 1.5

* The Class 1 of the EN 12390-4 corresponds to Class A of the ASTM E4 standard.

182
Compression and flexural testing machines 50
CONCRETE TESTING General summary (continued)

For production routine tests. They are identified by a number of options concerning:
Type of frame: Load measuring systems:
- Standard or - Bourdon type gauges - Wizard digital dislpay unit All machines can be completed by a
- EN four column welded frame - Digimax Plus, double channel graphic display unit number of options and accessories as
detailed further. The following table
STANDARD models provide a quick selection guide.

Series Cap. kN Load measuring options Conf. to standards To test specimens page

50-C21XX 1300 Bourdon gauge or ASTM C39 4”x8” - Ø 100x200


50-C31XX 1500 Wizard digital display unit AASHTO T22 6”x12” - Ø 150x300
CSA A23-2-9C Ø 160x320 184
NF P18-411 with or without capping
UNE 83-304 retainer

50-C34XX 1500 Bourdon gauge or ASTM C39* 4”x8” - Ø 100x200


50-C44XX 2000 Wizard digital display unit AASHTO T22* 6”x12” - Ø 150x300
50-C54XX 3000 BS 1610 Ø 160x320
CSA A23-2-9C 100 mm
NF P18-411 150 mm
UNE 83-304 186
200 mm (3000 kN
UNI 6686 part 1 and 2 models only)

* with 50-C9049 accessory concrete blocks


(with block testing
option)

EN models (tested for stability)


Series Cap. kN Load measuring options Conf. to standards To test specimens page

50-C36XX 1500 Wizard digital display unit EN 12390-4 4”x8” - Ø 100x200


50-C46XX 2000 or ASTM C39* 6”x12” - Ø 150x300
50-C56XX 3000 Digimax Plus double AASHTO T22* Ø 160x320
50-C66XX 4000 channel
* with 50-C9049 accessory 100 mm
150 mm
200 mm (2000 kN to 188
4000 kN models only)

concrete blocks
(with block testing
option)

For automatic routine tests. EN four column welded frame tested for stability and AUTOMAX control console.

AUTOMATIC EN models (tested for stability)


Series / code Cap. kN Machine control Conf. to standards To test specimens page

50-C36V2 1500 by Automax EN 12390-4 4”x8” - Ø 100x200


50-C46V2 2000 Automatic Control Console ASTM C39* 6”x12” - Ø 150x300
50-C56V2 3000 AASHTO T22* Ø 160x320
50-C66V2 4000
* with 50-C9049 accessory 100 mm
150 mm 194
200 mm (2000 kN to
4000 kN models only)

concrete blocks
(with block testing
option)

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50 Compression and flexural testing machines
Semi-automatic ASTM models CONCRETE TESTING
For cylinders from 4”x8” (100x200 mm) and 6”x12” (150x300 mm) up to 160x320 mm

50-C21XX, C31XX SERIES Strength measurement Example of displays


1300 / 1500 KN CAP. by Wizard Display unit

q STANDARD: ASTM C39, AASHTO T22,


CSA A23-2-9C, NF P18-411, UNE 83-304
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AND SPECIFICATIONS
These machines are designed for use both
in field and laboratory for the testing of
concrete cylinders starting from 4”x8” size.
The bearing face of the upper platen has a
diameter of 165 mm, which is within the
limit prescribed by the ASTM C39 stan-
dards. They can also be used for testing 2”
(50 mm) mortar cubes using the appropria-
te accessory. The vertical clearance of 370
mm allows the testing of 6”x12” cylinders Wizard digital display
with capping retainers. All accessories can fitted with 50-Q0701/UP1 printer
be easily positioned in the testing chamber
without the removal of upper platen and
spherical seat. When using these accesso-
ries we suggest the digital models for a STRENGTH MEASUREMENT SAFETY FEATURES
better resolution. BY WIZARD DISPLAY UNIT. All machine are fitted with:
(Models 50-C21B2 and 50-C31B2) - Max. pressure valve to avoid machine
FRAMES overloading.
Rigid welded steel construction, Platen Main features of the Wizard - Pressure release system to avoid pum-
hardness: minimum 550 HV 30, Ram travel: - 7 keys membrane keyboard, 4 of which ping the piston out of the cylinder.
50 mm. Fragment guard: included interactive with the specific software - Front and rear transparent fragment
- Graphic display 128x64 pixel guard.
HAND PUMP (A1 VERSIONS) - Permanent memory for up to 180 tests
Two stage manual pump for fast approach - Resolution: 1/65000 (better than 0.05 ‰
of full scale) I m p o r t a n t n o t e
ram action and change over to the high
pressure. Ideal for field use and remote - Serial port for PC Complete the machine with the suitable
areas distance pieces conforming to the speci-
General specifications men size. See page 202. One distance piece
MOTORIZED PUMP (A2 AND B2 VERSIONS) dia. 165 x 40 mm is included.
High volume-low pressure feature for fast
Unit and language selection, set up of spe-
approach ram action and change over to
cimen shape and dimension, easy preload
low volume-high pressure for testing. Frame specifications
zeroing, real time display of load, stress and
Fitted with special pressure-compensated 1.300 kN 1.500 kN
test rate (nominal and real), digital calibra-
flow control valve, which allows a precise
tion, user friendly navigation of memory.
rate of loading over the complete test.
Power: 750 W
Printer option
STRENGTH MEASUREMENT BY
BOURDON GAUGE The WIZARD unit can be fitted with a serial
(Models 50-C21 A1, A2 and C31 A1, A2) printer which has to be factory installed.
300 mm dia. precision gauge, complete For this option ask for code:
with mirror, scale zeroing, load pointer and
gauge protection valve.  50-Q0701/UP1
Serial printer for Wizard unit
- Indication ranges:
Weight 220 kg ≅ Weight 300 kg ≅
0-1300 kN / 0-1500 kN
Piston travel: 50 mm
- Measuring ranges: Main features
260-1300 kN / 300-1500 kN - Direct thermal printing
- Resolution: 8 dots/mm
- Divisions: 2.5 kN - Print width: 48 mm
- Accuracy: ± 1% - Printing speed: 50 mm/s
- Paper size: 57 mm
wide roll, 40 mm dia.

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Compression and flexural testing machines 50
CONCRETE TESTING Semi-automatic ASTM models
For cylinders from 4”x8” (100x200 mm) and 6”x12” (150x300 mm) up to 160x320 mm (continued)

50-C21A1

50-C31B2 with 50-Q0701/UP1

Ordering information
1300 kN models 1500 kN models ACCESSORIES

 50-C21A1  50-C31A1 The machine can be fitted with:


1300 kN cap. hand operated ASTM 1500 kN cap. hand operated EN s50-C9000 Splitting tensile test
compression machine. compression machine. device for cylinders
Bourdon gauge Bourdon gauge s50-C9070 Splitting tensile test
device for cubes and self blocking
 50-C21A2  50-C31A2 pavers
1300 kN cap. semiautomatic ASTM 1500 kN cap. semiautomatic EN s50-C9030 Compression device to
compression machine. Bourdon compression machine. Bourdon test mortar specimens
gauge. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. gauge. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
s50-C9032 Compression device to
test 2” (50 mm) cubes
 50-C21B2  50-C31B2
1300 kN cap. semiautomatic ASTM 1500 kN cap. semiautomatic EN s50-C9010 Flexural test device for
concrete beams
compression machine, Wizard compression machine. Wizard display
display unit. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. unit. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. s50-C0122, 50-C0122/2,
50-C0122/3
Capping retainers for 6”x12” cylin-
ders with neoprene pads.
V o l t a g e s MACHINE CLASS
For more information and detail see
All models can also be supplied for 220 V, All machines except for the models with
pages 200 and 201.
60 Hz and 110 V, 60 Hz. For 220 V, 60 Hz pressure gauges are supplied in Class 1: EN
change last figure of the code number 12390-4 (corresponding to ASTM E4 Class
PC SOFTWARE
from 2 to 3 (e.g. 50-C21A2 to 50-C21A3). A) starting from the 10% of the full range
For 110 V, 60 Hz change last figure of the as standard, but with a special calibration
procedure identified by the code 50- s50-C0050/SOF Data acquisition
code number from 2 to 4 (e.g. 50-C21B2 to software for PC
50-C21B4). C0050/CAL2 we can grant Class 1 starting
from 2% of the full range. Allows management of customers,
tests, standards, materials data and
print out of test reports. Supplied
complete with serial cable.

Testing equipment for the construction industry 185


50 Compression and flexural testing machines
Semi- automatic ASTM / AASHTO / NF / UNE / UNI models CONCRETE TESTING
For cylinders up to 160x320 mm (6” x12”), cubes up to 150/200 mm and blocks(**)
(*)

( )
* 3000 kN models only (**)Upgraded with 50-C4400/UP1

50-C34XX, C44XX C54XXX Series Strength measurement


Main features
1500 / 2000 / 3000 KN CAP. by Wizard Display unit - 7 keys membrane keyboard, 4 of which
interactive with the specific software
- Graphic display 128x64 pixel
q STANDARD: ASTM C39*, AASHTO T22*, - Permanent memory for up to 180 test
BS 1610, CSA A23-2-9C, NF P18-411, UNE data
83-304, UNI 6686 part 1 and 2, - Resolution: 1/65000
- Serial port for PC
* for 6”x12” cylinders only

GENERAL DESCRIPTION Printer option


AND SPECIFICATIONS
The WIZARD unit can be fitted with a serial
printer, which has to be factory installed.
These machines, designed for use both in
For this option ask for code:
the field and laboratory, can be used to test
either cubes or cylinders. All the accessories
 50-Q0701/UP1
can be easily fitted to the machine without
the removal of upper platen and spherical Serial printer for Wizard unit
seat. For more information see pages 200.
When using these accessories we suggest Wizard digital display fitted with For more details and information
the digital models for a better resolution. 50-Q0701/UP1 printer see page 184.

FRAMES
Rigid welded steel construction, Platen
hardness: minimum 550 HV 30, Ram travel:
50 mm, Distance pieces: not included. See STRENGTH MEASUREMENT BY BOURDON GAUGE
page 202. Fragment guard: included 300 mm dia. precision gauge, complete with mirror, scale zeroing system, max. load
pointer and gauge protection valve.
MOTORIZED PUMP
High volume-low pressure feature for fast
approach ram action and change over to Code 50-C34A2 50-C44A2 50-C54A2
low volume-high pressure for testing. Indication ranges 0-1500 kN 0-2000 kN 0-3000 kN
Fitted with special pressure-compensated Measuring ranges 300-1500 kN 400-2000 kN 600-3000 kN
flow control valve, which automatically Divisions 2.5 kN 5 kN 5 kN
allows a precise rate of loading over the Accuracy 1% 1% 1%
complete test. Power: 750 W

BLOCK TESTING UPGRADING OPTION SAFETY FEATURES


Frame specifications All machine are fitted with:
1.500 kN 2.000 kN 3.000 kN q STANDARD - Max. pressure valve to avoid machine
ASTM C39 – E447, AASHTO T22 / EN 772/1 overloading.
- Pressure release system to avoid pum-
The 2000 and 3000 kN compression testers ping the piston out of the cylinder.
(50-C44XX and C54XX) can be upgraded to - Front and rear transparent fragment
test concrete blocks by fitting rectangular guard.
platens instead of the original round com-
pression platen.
I m p o r t a n t n o t e
This option has to be specified at time of
order. Complete the machine with the suitable
distance pieces conforming to the speci-
Weight 310 kg ≅ Weight 500 kg ≅ Weight 700 kg ≅
 50-C4400/UP1 men size. See page 202.
Upgrading of the 50-C44XX and
50-C54XX compression frames by
the installation of 300x500x50 mm
upper and lower platens instead of
the standard round platens

186 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Compression and flexural testing machines 50
CONCRETE TESTING Semi-automatic ASTM / AASHTO / NF / UNE /UNI models
For cylinders up to 160x320 mm (6”x12”), cubes up to 150/200(*) mm and blocks(**) (continued)
( )
* 3000 kN models only (**)Upgraded with 50-C4400/UP1

50-C44B2 upgraded with 50-C34B2


50-C4400/UP1 block platen 50-C54A2 with 50-Q0701/UP1
option and printer
50-Q0701/UP1

Ordering information

1500 kN models 3000 kN models ACCESSORIES

 50-C34A2 The machine can be fitted with:


 50-C54A2
1500 kN cap. semiautomatic 3000 kN cap. semiautomatic com- s50-C9000 Splitting tensile test
compression machine. Bourdon device for cylinders
pression machine. Bourdon gauge.
gauge. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. s50-C9070 Splitting tensile test
device for cubes and self blocking
 50-C34B2  50-C54B2 pavers
1500 kN cap. semiautomatic com- 3000 kN cap. semiautomatic. Wizard s50-C9030 Compression device
pression machine. Wizard display display unit. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. to tests mortar specimens
unit. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
s50-C9032 Compression device
to tests 2” (50 mm) cubes
2000 kN models MACHINE CLASS
All machines except for the models with s50-C9010 Flexural test device
for concrete beams.
 50-C44A2 pressure gauges are supplied in Class 1: EN
2000 kN cap. semiautomatic com- 12390-4 (corresponding to ASTM E4 Class For more information and detail see
pression machine. Bourdon gauge. A) starting from the 10% of the full range pages 200 and 201.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. as standard, but with a special calibration
procedure identified by the code 50- PC SOFTWARE
C0050/CAL2 we can grant Class 1 starting
 50-C44B2
2000 kN cap. semiautomatic com-
from 2% of the full range. s50-C0050/SOF Data acquisition
software for PC
pression machine. Wizard display
unit. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. Allows management of customers,
V o l t a g e s tests, standards, materials data and
All models can also be supplied for 220 V, print out of test reports. Supplied
60 Hz and 110 V, 60 Hz. For 220 V, 60 Hz complete with serial cable.
change last figure of the code number
from 2 to 3 (e.g. 50-C34A2 to 50-C34A3).
For 110 V, 60 Hz change last figure of the
code number from 2 to 4 (e.g. 50-C44B2 to
50-C44B4).

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50 Compression and flexural testing machines
Semiautomatic EN models (tested for stability) CONCRETE TESTING
For cylinders up to 160x320 mm, cubes up to 150/200(*) mm and blocks(**)
( )
* Except 1500 kN model (**) Upgraded with 50-C4600/UP1 or 50-C5600/UP1 (see page 192)

50-C36XX, C46XX, C56XX,


Strength measurement General specifications
C66XX SERIES
by Wizard Display unit
1500 / 2000 / 3000 / 4000 KN CAP. Unit and language selection, set up of spe-
(Models 50-C36B2, 50-C46B2, 50-C56B2) cimen shape and dimension, easy preload
q STANDARD zeroing, real time display of load, stress and
EN 12390-4
test rate (nominal and real), digital calibra-
tion, user friendly navigation of memory.
ASTM C39, AASHTO T22
Printer option
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AND SPECIFICATIONS The WIZARD unit can be fitted with a serial
printer, which has to be factory installed.
These machines represent the advanced evo- For this option ask for code:
lution of the standard motor operated com-
pression testers, where the three main parts  50-Q0701/UP1
of the machines: frame, power unit and
measuring system, have been totally redesi- Serial printer for Wizard unit
gned and integrated for this particular func-
tion obtaining performances very close to Wizard digital display Main features of the printer
that one of the automatic and most sophi- fitted with 50-Q0701/UP1 printer - Direct thermal printing
sticated testing systems. - Resolution: 8 dots/mm
These machines are ideal for control and - Print width: 48 mm
commercial laboratories to test cubes, cylin- Main features - Printing speed: 50 mm/s
ders or blocks to the new EN Standards. - Paper size: 57 mm wide roll, 40 mm dia.
- 7 keys membrane keyboard, 4 of which
They are proposed with two different interactive with the specific software
strength measurement systems: - Graphic display 128x64 pixel
- WIZARD single channel basic digital rea- - Permanent memory for up to 180 test
data
dout unit (machine codes 50-C36B2, - Resolution: 1/65000 (better than 0.05
50-C46B2, 50-C56B2) and the more ‰ of full scale)
sophisticated and higher performing - Serial port for PC
- DIGIMAX Plus, double channel digital
and graphic display data acquisition and
processing system (machine codes 50- SAFETY FEATURES - Pressure release system to avoid pum-
C36G2, 50-C46G2, 50-C56G2, 50-C66G2). All machine are fitted with: ping the piston out of the cylinder.
- Max. pressure valve to avoid machine - Front and rear transparent fragment guard.
UPGRADING MACHINES OPTIONS overloading.
These machines can be upgraded confor-
ming to the client requirement by the fol-
lowing options:
- Block testing and housing cabinet and
basement for power pump and digital
display. See page 192.

FRAMES
Four column rigid welded steel construction.
- Platen hardness: minimum 550 HV30
- Ram travel: 50 mm
- Distance pieces: not included.
See page 202
- Fragment guard: included.

MOTORIZED PUMP
The power system consists of a dual stage
Semiautomatic
pump: low pressure/high delivery (max. 7 EN model.
bar) for fast piston approach (up to 40 Wizard version
mm/min) and high pressure/low volume (up
to 650 bar, 0.50 litres/min) for loading.
Fitted with special pressure-compensated
valve performing a precise rate of loading
over the complete test.

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Compression and flexural testing machines 50
CONCRETE TESTING Semiautomatic EN models (tested for stability)
For cylinders up to 160x320 mm, cubes up to 150/200(*) mm and blocks(**) (continued)
( )
* Except 1500 kN model (**) Upgraded with 50-C4600/UP1 or 50-C5600/UP1 (see page 192)

Strength measurement - 2 channels res. 130.000 div. (better than


0.025 ‰ of full scale)
by Digimax Plus - Sampling rate: 15 samples/s
Double channel graphic display unit. - 2 Serial outputs for real time and delayed
data downloading to PC and printer
(Models 50-C36G2, 50-C46G2,
50-C56G2, 50-C66G2)
General specifications

- Languages: English, French, Spanish,


German, Italian
- Unit selection: kN, kgf, lbf
- Simultaneous display of load, stress and
load stress rate
- Real time graphic display of test data,
load/time curve and actual load rate
- Test identified by date, time, test number,
operator name, type of test, type of spe-
cimen, specimen dimension, area, wei-
Digimax Plus ght, age, failure load, failure stress, and
Semiautomatic EN model. Digimax Plus version test load rate
- Real time clock and date
- Real time download to PC by RS 232
Main features - File management function
- Software calibration, password protected
- 10 keys membrane keyboard with 4 - Linearisation of the load sensor curve
main function keys
- Large 240x128 pixel graphic display (from 1 to 6 segments) and automatic
1 - Permanent memory for storing data interpolation for high accuracy of the
from up to 180 tests system.
- Real time clock/date

Test sequence
Switching on the display the sequence is the
following:

3 3.1 3.2
1 From Main Menu select TEST RUN.
2 Select test type (e.g. Compression).
3 Introduce specimen description.

3.1 Select specimen shape.


3.2 Introduce the specimen data.
4 4.1 4.2

All the above sequences can be avoided by default for repetitive tests on the
same specimens except for the specimen weight, age and precise
dimensions which, if required, should be introduced time by time.
This possibility applies also starting with the apparatus switched off as the
5 5.1 memory of the last test is available.
Now it is possible to proceed in two different mode:

4 4.1 4.2 Numerical and graphic display. 5 5.1 Numerical display only.

To perform another test on the same specimen size it is sufficient, when in position 4.2 or 5.1, to press button F3.
6 6 FILE MANAGER SCREEN. It is possible to save the test. The test can be recalled later. The tests are fil-
led in chronological order and can be scrolled and the data downloaded to a PC or printer.

7 INTERPOLATION MENU. To input the calibration coefficient to linearise the load sensor curve for the
maximum accuracy.

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50 Compression and flexural testing machines
Semiautomatic EN models (tested for stability) CONCRETE TESTING
For cylinders up to 160x320 mm, cubes up to 150/200(*) mm and blocks(**) (continued)
( )
* Except 1500 kN model (**)Upgraded with 50-C4600/UP1 or 50-C5600/UP1 (see page 192)

General specifications (continued)

Machine series
50-C36XX 50-C46XX 50-C56XX 50-C66XX

Capacity kN 1500 2000 3000 4000


Class 1 range (standard) kN 150 to 1500 200 to 2000 300 to 3000 400 to 4000
Class 1 range (optional)1 15 to 1500 20 to 2000 30 to 3000 40 to 4000
Resolution 1/130.000 1/130.000 1/130.000 1/130.000
Platens dia. mm 216 285 285 285
Ram travel mm 50 50 50 50
Max. vertical daylight mm 350 350 350 510
Power W 750 750 750 750
Voltage2 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
Overall dimensions (lxdxh) mm
- standard models 820x440x967 820x440x967 950x485x1060 975x515x1562
- standard models upgraded with 788x440x1390 788x440x1390 918x485x1440 1051x515x1700
cabinet and basement
- standard models upgraded with block - 820x910x967 950x950x1060 -
testing platens(3)
- models upgraded with block platens - 788x910x1390 918x950x1440 -
and cabinet(3)
Weight approx. kg 850 870 (1170)(4) 1100 (1350)(4) 1920

(1) Using the special calibration procedure identified by the code 50-C0050/CAL. See additional function accessories
(2) 110 V, 60 Hz models available on request (3) Including sliding rails (4) Upgraded with block testing platens

Frame dimensions

Rif. C36-- C46-- C56-- C66--

A 350 350 350 510


B - 245 295 -
C 285 285 285 300
D - 250x460 300x500 -
E 310 310 370 475

Standard models Standard models


upgraded
with block testing
platens

Important note
All machines have to be completed with the suitable
distance piece(s) to reduce if necessary the vertical The 4000 kN model 50-C66G2
daylight depending on the specimen size.
See page 202.

190 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Compression and flexural testing machines 50
CONCRETE TESTING Semiautomatic EN models (tested for stability)
For cylinders up to 160x320 mm, cubes up to 150/200(*) mm and blocks(**) (continued)
( )
* Except 1500 kN model (**) Upgraded with 50-C4600/UP1 or 50-C5600/UP1 (see page 192)

50-C47G2 Digimax Plus - The large vertical 50-C46B2 Wizard version 50-C46G2 Digimax Plus version with distance pieces
daylight of 360 mm allows the compression on
6”x 12” cylinders fitted with capping retainers

Ordering information

I m p o r t a n t n o t e

Cube and cylinder testers Cube and cylinder testers


ASTM cylinder testers
 50-C36B2  50-C36G2
All the EN semiautomatic and automatic
1500 kN cap. semiautomatic EN 1500 kN cap. semiautomatic EN models can be fitted with smaller compres-
compression machine. Wizard compression machine. DIGIMAX sion platen assembly also suitable for 4”x8”
display unit. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. Plus, 2 channels display. cylinders as prescribed by ASTM C39.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. These versions are identified by the series
 50-C46B2 50-C37XX and 50-C47XX and are available
2000 kN cap. semiautomatic EN on order. The platen assembly is also avai-
compression machine. Wizard  50-C46G2 lable as an extra accessory.
See 50-C9049 on page 201.
display unit. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. 2000 kN cap. semiautomatic EN
compression machine. DIGIMAX MACHINE CLASS
 50-C56B2 Plus, 2 channels display. All models are supplied in Class 1: EN
3000 kN cap. semiautomatic EN 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. 12390-4 (corresponding to ASTM E4 Class
A) starting from the 10% of the full range
compression machine. Wizard digital
as standard, but with a special calibration
display unit. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
 50-C56G2 procedure identified by the code 50-
C0050/CAL we can grant Class 1 starting
3000 kN cap. semiautomatic EN from 1% of the full range.
compression machine. DIGIMAX
Plus, 2 channels display. V o l t a g e s
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. All machine codes refer to 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
The same models are available for 220 V,
 50-C66G2 60 Hz, 1 ph. (for example: code 50-C36B3
4000 kN cap. semiautomatic EN instead of 50-C36B2) and 110 V, 60 Hz, 1
compression machine. DIGIMAX ph. (for example: code 50-C36B4 instead
Plus, 2 channels display and of 50-C36B2)
separate cabinet. Vertical clearance
510 mm. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.

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50 Compression and flexural testing machines
Semiautomatic EN models (tested for stability) CONCRETE TESTING
For cylinders up to 160x320 mm, cubes up to 150/200(*) mm and blocks(**) (continued)
( )
* Except 1500 kN model (**)Upgraded with 50-C4600/UP1 or 50-C5600/UP1

UPGRADING MACHINE OPTIONS

Machine options 50-C56G2


Digimax Plus ver-
sion upgraded
The standard version of the WIZARD and with 50-
DIGIMAX Plus tester, as shown in the pictu- Q0025/UP1
re, consists of the frame with platens to second frame
test cubes and cylinders, power pump with pump option 50-
flow control valve (Pacemeter System) and C5600/UP3 cabi-
net and base-
the load measurement system. ment option.
These three major parts can be Connected to 50-
changed/modified to suit particular requi- C0900/* flexure
rement by simply adding the selected frame
option code as follows.

Block testing
EN 772/1
BS 6073(1)
ASTM C39-E447
AASHTO T22

(1) 50-C4600/UP1 option only

 50-C4600/UP1
Upgrading the EN compression fra-
mes 2000 and 3000 kN cap. fitting
rectangular platens 250x460x75 Left. Detail of sliding
mm, slide rail carriages to remove rail system
easily the upper block platen to pass
from testing blocks to standard
cubes or cylinders. Complete with
suitable fragment guard Right. Power pump
fitted with
The vertical daylight and spacers needed to 50-Q0025/UP1
reduce it are shown on page 202. option to connect
a second frame
 50-C5600/UP1
Upgrading the EN compression frame
3000 kN cap. fitting rectangular
platens 300x500x50 mm, slide rail Cabinet option  50-Q0025/UP1
carriages to remove easily the upper
Upgrading of the power pump by a
block platen to pass from testing  50-C4600/UP3 two way valve to connect a second
blocks to standard cubes or cylinders. Upgrading the 50-C36XX and 46XX,
Complete with and suitable frag- frame
series testers with housing cabinets
ment guard and steel basement
Note. The above options are only available  50-C5600/UP3
for the 2000 and 3000 kN models and have Same as above but for 50-C56XX tester.
to be specified at time of order.
Power pump option

Two-way valve for connection to a


second frame
The pump can be fitted with a two way
valve for connection to a second frame
(e.g. flexural frame or other special com-
pression frames) obtaining an interesting
and economical solution especially when
carried out with a two channel digital
display unit and the suitable pressure tran-
sducer to fit the second frame.

192 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Compression and flexural testing machines 50
CONCRETE TESTING Semiautomatic EN models (tested for stability)
For cylinders up to 160x320 mm, cubes up to 150/200(*) mm and blocks(**) (continued)
( )
* Except 1500 kN model (**) Upgraded with 50-C4600/UP1 or 50-C5600/UP1 (see page 192)

ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES
Accessories for the connection of
The machines can be fitted with: Printer the Wizard and Digimax Plus to PC
This palm size lightweight printer is ideal
s50-C9000 Splitting tensile test either for laboratory or field use.  82-Q0800/2
device for cylinders
Serial cable for PC connection
s50-C9070 Splitting tensile test s82-P0172
device for cubes and self blocking Serial printer mains operated.  82-Q0800/TRM
pavers 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. D-Terminal software for capture
s50-C9030 Compression device to General specifications
and storing of testing data ASCII
test mortar specimens format by the serial port RS 232.
Printing method: serial dot impact For Windows 98 or higher
s50-C9032 Compression device to Font: 5x8 matrix / No. of columns: 24/40
test 2” (50 mm) cubes
Paper width: 57.5 mm
External dimensions: 106x180x88 mm
s50-C9010 Flexural test device for Weight approx.: 0.4 kg
concrete beams

s50-C9049 Compression platen s82-P0172/1


assembly for concrete cylinders Cable for printer connection
s50-C0122, 50-C0122/2,
50-C0122/3 s82-P0172/5
Capping retainers for 6”x12” cylin- Support for mounting of the serial prin-
ders with neoprene pads. Usable with ter on top of Digimax Plus
50-C9049 compression platen
assembly only.
For more information and 82-P0172 with 82-P0172/5 support fitted
detail see page 200. on top of Digimax Plus

PC SOFTWARE

s50-C0050/SOF Data acquisition 50-C5600/UP1 50-Q0701/UP1


software for PC block platen option printer

Allows management of customers,


tests, standards, materials data and
print out of test reports. Supplied
complete with serial cable.

50-C5600/UP3 50-C56B2 Wizard version


cabinet and upgraded with the 50-Q0701/UP1
basement option printer, 50-C5600/UP1 block
platen option, 50-C5600/UP3
cabinet and basement option

Testing equipment for the construction industry 193


50 Compression and flexural testing machines
Automatic EN compression machines (tested for stability) CONCRETE TESTING
For cylinders up to 160x320 mm, cubes up to 150/200(*) mm and blocks(**)
( )
* Except 1500 kN model (**) Upgraded with 50-C4600/UP1 or 50-C5600/UP1 (see page 198)

50-C36V2, C46V2 Main features


C56V2, C66V2 SERIES - Automatic test cycle
- Class 1 machines starting from 10%
1500 / 2000 / 3000 / 4000 KN CAP. of the full scale or from 1% as option
- Load/time plot and actual load rate
q STANDARD displayed in real time
EN 12390-4 - Accurate load rate control
- High test throughput: up to about
ASTM C39, AASHTO T22 30 tests per hour
- Connectable to a second frame
GENERAL DESCRIPTION - Data download to PC
AND SPECIFICATIONS

The AUTOMAX 5 automatic compression


testers represent the more sophisticated
and advanced evolution of the usual com-
pression testers.
The AUTOMAX 5 features the complete
automatic test cycle with closed loop digi- 1200
tal feedback. Once the specimen parameter
have been introduced, it is sufficient to
1000
press the START button to complete the
test. The machine can be fitted with block
800
testing platen.
See upgrading option page 198.
load (kN)

600

FRAMES
400
They are identical to those which are part
of the EN semiautomatic Series (described
200
on page 188).

CONTROL AND READOUT ELECTRONIC


0:00:00

0:00:06

0:00:12

0:00:18

0:00:24

0:00:30

0:00:36

0:00:42

0:00:48

0:00:54

0:01:00

0:01:06

0:01:12

0:01:18

0:01:24

0:01:30

0:01:36
- Multi-layer board with SMD technology
- 240x128 pixel graphic display
- 130.000 A/D resolution time (s)
- Digital controller Graphic representation of hydraulic group and P.I.D. control system
- Sampling rate: 15 samples/s The diagram load vs. time shows the outstanding performance of the hydraulic group and feedback
control system during a compression test on standard concrete specimen.
HYDRAULIC GROUP
- Dual stage pump. Centrifugal low pres-
sure high delivery stage for fast approa- LOAD RATE
ch and radial multipiston high pressure AUTOMATIC CONTROL
stage for test execution AND CERTIFICATION
- 720 W power The system applies automatically the cor-
- 4.5 litres oil capacity rect load rate conforming to the informa-
- 3.5 litres usable oil capacity tion introduced by the control panel. The
- 50 mm ram travel load rate value is continuously monitored
- 40 mm/min fast approach speed and can be printed in the test report when
- Voltage 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. or 110 V, connected to PC to certify the correct load
60 Hz, 1 ph. rate application.

SECOND FRAME OPTION


The hydraulic group can be fitted with a
distribution block for connection and non-
simultaneous control of a second frame
(e.g. flexural frame or special compression 50-C56V2 3000 kN cap.
frame). This upgrading option is identified Automax compression tester
by the code 50-Q0005/UP1.

194 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Compression and flexural testing machines 50
CONCRETE TESTING Automatic EN compression machines (tested for stability)
For cylinders up to 160x320 mm, cubes up to 150/200(*) mm and blocks(**) (continued)
( )
* Except 1500 kN model (**)Upgraded with 50-C4600/UP2 (see page 198)

SAFETY FEATURES
The AUTOMAX 5 series machines are fitted
with:
- Max. pressure valve to avoid machine
overloading.
- Ram travel switch which prevents the
excessive piston travel.
- Front and rear transparent fragment
guard.
- Optional: front fragment guard with
door locking switch to cut off mains
when the door is open. See accessories.
Detail of the dual stage hydraulic unit Ram travel switch Locking switch, optio-
nal - see accessories

Main features
- Languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian
- Unit selection: kN, kgf, lbf
SOFTWARE INSTALLED - Simultaneous display of load, stress and actual load rate in terms of load/s or stress/s
- Real time graphic display of test data, load/time curve and actual load rate
- Memory storage about 150 tests; each test identified by date, hour, test number, operator name, type
of test, type of specimen, specimen dimension, area, weight, age, failure load, failure stress, and test
load rate
- Real time clock and date
- Real time download to PC by RS 232
- File management with the possibility to display all tests, to download to serial printer and PC,
1 to cancel single test etc. (two separate RS 232 ports available)
- Machine calibration access by software; password protected
- Linearisation/interpolation feature, allowing the segmentation of load sensor curve
(from 1 to 6 segments) and automatic interpolation for high accuracy of the system
from the beginning of the load range.

Test sequence
Selection of main features
Switching on the display the sequence is the
following:
3 3.1 3.2
1 From Main Menu select TEST RUN.
2 Select test type (eg. Compression).
3 Introduce specimen description.
3.1 Select specimen shape.
3.2 Introduce the specimen data.

4 4.1 4.2

All the above sequences can be avoided by default for repetitive tests on the
same specimen except for the specimen weight, age and precise
dimensions which, if required, should be introduced time by time.
This possibility applies also starting with the apparatus switched off as the
5 5.1 memory of the last test is available.
Now it is possible to proceed in two different mode:

4 4.1 4.2 Numerical and graphic display. 5 5.1 Numerical display only.

To perform another test on the same specimen size it is sufficient, when in position 4.2 or 5.1, to press button F3.
6 6 FILE MANAGER SCREEN. It is possible to save the test. The test can be recalled later. The tests are fil-
led in chronological order and can be scrolled and the data downloaded to a PC or printer.

7 INTERPOLATION MENU. To input the calibration coefficient to linearise the load sensor curve for the
maximum accuracy.

Testing equipment for the construction industry 195


50 Compression and flexural testing machines
Automatic EN compression machines (tested for stability) CONCRETE TESTING
For cylinders up to 160x320 mm, cubes up to 150/200(*) mm and blocks(**) (continued)
( )
* Except 1500 kN model (**) Upgraded with 50-C4600/UP1 or 50-C5600/UP1 (see page 192)

General specifications (continued)

Catalogue numbers - Models for cubes and cylinders

50-C36V2 50-C46V2 50-C56G2 50-C66V2

Capacity kN 1500 2000 3000 4000


Class 1 range (standard) kN 150 to 1500 200 to 2000 300 to 3000 400 to 4000
Class 1 range (optional)(1) kN 15 to 1500 20 to 2000 30 to 3000 40 to 4000
Resolution 1/130.000 1/130.000 1/130.000 1/130.000
Platen dia. mm 216 285 285 300
Ram travel mm 50 50 50 50
Max. vertical daylight mm 350 350 350 510
Power W 720 720 720 720
Voltage(2) 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
Overall dimensions (lxdxh) mm 788x440x1390 788x440x1390 918x485x1440 1051x485x1701
Overall dimensions(3) (lxdxh) mm - 788x910x1390 918x950x1440 -
Weight approx. kg 850 870 1100 1300
Weight approx.(3) kg - 1170 1350 -
I m p o r t a n t n o t e
(1) Using the special calibration procedure identified by the code 50-C0050/CAL
(2) 110 V, 60 Hz models available on request All machines have to be completed with
(3) Models upgraded with block testing platens the suitable distance piece(s) to reduce if
necessary the vertical daylight depending
on the specimen size. See page 202.

Frame dimensions (mm)

Rif. C36-- C46-- C56-- C66--

A 350 350 350 510


B - 245 295 -
C 285 285 285 300
D - 245x460 300x500 -
E 310 310 370 475

* When upgraded with block testing platens

Standard models Standard models upgraded


with block testing platens

50-C66V2. The 4000 kN model features a separate AUTOMAX 5 control console

196 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Compression and flexural testing machines 50
CONCRETE TESTING Automatic EN compression machines (tested for stability)
For cylinders up to 160x320 mm, cubes up to 150/200(*) mm and blocks(**) (continued)
( )
* Except 1500 kN model (**)Upgraded with 50-C4600/UP2 (see page 198)

50-C56V2 3000 kN cap. Automax compression tester

50-C37V2 with Unbonded capping pads and 50-C46V2 with distance pieces
retainers

Ordering information

V o l t a g e s I m p o r t a n t n o t e
All machine codes refer to 230 V, 50-60
Standard cubes and cylinders testers Hz, 1 ph. The same models are available ASTM cylinder testers
for 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. (for example: code
 50-C36V2 50-C36V4 instead of 50-C36V2) All the EN semiautomatic and automatic
models can be fitted with smaller compres-
AUTOMAX 5 EN automatic com- sion platen assembly also suitable for 4”x8”
pression testing machine 1500 kN cylinders as prescribed by ASTM C39 stan-
capacity. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. dards. These versions are identified by the
series 50-C37V2 and 50-C47V2 and are
 50-C46V2 available on order. This configuration fea-
AUTOMAX 5 EN automatic com- ture a platen dia. of 165 mm and a vertical
pression testing machine 2000 kN daylight of 360 mm. The platen assembly is
capacity. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. also available as an extra accessory.
See 50-C9049 on page 201.
 50-C56V2
MACHINE CLASS
AUTOMAX 5 EN automatic com-
All models are supplied in Class 1: EN
pression testing machine 3000 kN 12390-4 (corresponding to ASTM E4 Class
capacity. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. A) starting from the 10% of the full range
as standard, but with a special calibration
 50-C66V2 procedure identified by the code 50-
AUTOMAX 5 EN automatic com- C0050/CAL we can grant Class 1 starting
pression testing machine 4000 kN from 1% of the full range.
capacity. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.

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50 Compression and flexural testing machines
Automatic EN compression machines (tested for stability) CONCRETE TESTING
For cylinders up to 160x320 mm, cubes up to 150/200(*) mm and blocks(**) (continued)
( )
* Except 1500 kN model (**) Upgraded with 50-C4600/UP1 or 50-C5600/UP1

UPGRADING MACHINE OPTIONS

As specified the Automax 5 automatic


testers can be upgraded and modified by
simply adding to the machine code the
selected option codes which follows:

BLOCK TESTING OPTION

q STANDARD
EN 772/1 - BS 6073 (50-C4600/UP1
only) - ASTM C39, E447 - AASHTO T22
50-C46V2 upgraded with 50-C4600/UP1
The Automax models 2000 and 3000 kN block testing platens Automax 5 compression tester upgraded
cap. (50-C46V2 and C56V2) can be upgra- for block testing (code 50-C4600/UP1).
Detail of the sliding rail system for easy
ded by the block testing option which con- removal of upper platen to test also
sists of rectangular platens, slide rail carria- standard cubes and cylinders
ges to remove easily the upper block platen from testing blocks to standard
to pass from testing blocks to standard cubes or cylinders. Complete with
cubes or cylinders and suitable fragment suitable fragment guard
guard.

 50-C4600/UP1  50-C5600/UP1
Upgrading of the EN 2000 kN and Upgrading of the EN 3000 kN com-
3000 kN compression frames with pression frame with rectangular pla-
rectangular platens 250x460x75 ten 300x500x50 mm and other
mm, sliding rail carriages to remove items described leftside
easily the upper block platen to pass

SECOND FRAME OPTION


The hydraulic group can be fitted with a distribution block for connection and non-simul-
taneous control of a second frame (e.g. flexural frame or cement compression frame).
This upgrading option is identified by the code 50-Q0005/UP1.

 50-Q0005/UP1
Upgrading of the Automax 5 testers
for the control of a second frame by
a suitable distribution block

Hydraulic distribution block. Model


for the connection of two frames

50-C56V2 with distance


pieces and second frame
option 50-Q0005/UP1
connected to a flexural
testing frame 53-C1200/*

198 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Compression and flexural testing machines 50
CONCRETE TESTING Automatic EN compression machines (tested for stability)
For cylinders up to 160x320 mm, cubes up to 150/200(*) mm and blocks(**)
( )
* Except 1500 kN model (**) Upgraded with 50-C4600/UP1 or 50-C5600/UP1 (see page 192)

ACCESSORIES

 50-C0050/CAL STAND ALONE AUTOMAX 5 CONTROL CONSOLE


Special calibration procedure
to obtain Class 1 from 1% The Automax 5 control console is also available
of load full scale for automation of old hydraulic testing machines
and load frames. It is identified by the following
 82-P0172 code number. For more details on the possible
Serial printer applications ask our sales dept.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
 50-C5012
Automax control console, power and rea-
dout unit, complete with basement.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

82-P0172 serial printer fitted to


the AUTOMAX 5 console by the
82-P0172/5 support

TEST ACCESSORIES
 82-P0172/1
The machines can be fitted with:
Serial cable for printer
connection s50-C9000 Splitting tensile test
device for cylinders
 82-P0172/5 s50-C9070 Splitting tensile test
Support for connection of the device for cubes and self blocking
pavers
printer to the Automax system
s50-C9030 Compression device to
test mortar specimens
Connection s50-C9032 Compression device to
of the AUTOMAX to PC test 2” (50 mm) cubes

 82-Q0800/2 s50-C9010 Flexural test device for 50-C0050/P


concrete beams
Serial cable for PC connection
s50-C9049 Compression platen
assembly for concrete cylinders
 82-Q0800/TRM
D-Terminal software for captu- s50-C0122, 50-C0122/2,
re and storing of testing data 50-C0122/3
ASCII format by the serial port Capping retainers for 6”x12” cylin-
ders with neoprene pads. Usable with
RS 232. For Windows 98 or 50-C9049 compression platen
higher assembly only.
For more information and
Door locking switch detail see pages 200 and 201.

 50-C0050/P PC SOFTWARE
Door locking switch
To prevent the test execution with s50-C0050/SOF Data acquisition
software for PC
the door open. It has to be factory
installed. Allows management of customers,
tests, standards, materials data and
print out of test reports. Supplied
complete with serial cable.

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50 Compression and flexural testing machines
Accessories for semiautomatic and automatic compression testers CONCRETE TESTING

ACCESSORIES

All the accessories can be easily fitted to the machine without the removal of upper platen and spherical seat.

50-C46G2 with 50-C9000 50-C46G2 with 50-C9010 50-C46G2 with 50-C9070

50-C9000 50-C9010 50-C9070

SPLITTING TEST ON CYLINDERS FLEXURAL TEST ON CONCRETE BEAMS SPLITTING TEST ON CUBES
AND CONCRETE BLOCK PAVERS
q STANDARD q STANDARD
EN 12390-6 / ASTM C496 EN 12390-5, ASTM C78 - C293, AASHTO q STANDARD: EN 1338, 12390-6
T97, BS 1881:118, NF P18-407, UNI 6133
 50-C9000  50-C9070
Splitting tensile test device for  50-C9010 Splitting tensile test device for con-
cylindrical specimens dia. 100x200 Flexural test device for prism crete block pavers and concrete cubes
mm (4" x 8"), 150x300 mm (6" x moulds 100x100x400/500 mm and The vertical clearance has to be adjusted
12") and 160x320 mm 150x150x600/700 mm. using the suitable distance pieces. Same as
The vertical clearance has to be adjusted for 50-C9000.
using suitable distance pieces considering Double upper bearer for third point test
that the standard height is 325 mm when and centre. Height: 370 mm when adjusted A Weight approx.: 28 kg
adjusted for 150 mm (6") and 160 mm for 150 mm beams; 320 mm when adju-
dia. cylinders and 275 mm when adjusted sted for 100 mm beams. The 370 mm verti-
for 100 mm dia. (4") cylinders.
cal daylight can be obtained removing the
lower platen.
A Weight approx.: 28 kg Accessories
A Weight approx.: 33 kg approx. s50-C9002 Hardboard parcking
strips to EN 1338. 4x15x345 mm.
Pack of 100
Accessories

s50-C9001 Hardboard packing


strips to EN 12390-6. 4x10x345 mm.
Pack of 100

CUBE CENTERING DEVICE

 50-C9098/C
Cube centering device for 100 and 150 mm cubes.
The lower machine platens are normally marked with concentric circles to centre the cube
specimens. On request, with the main purpose of saving time, it is possible to use the cube
centering device which, however, can be used if the size of cube specimens is within the
tolerances.

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Compression and flexural testing machines 50
CONCRETE TESTING Accessories for semiautomatic and automatic compression testers

COMPRESSION TEST ON MORTAR SPECIMENS q STANDARD UNBONDED CAPPING PADS AND RETAINERS
ASTM C109
q STANDARD q STANDARD
EN 196 / ASTM C349  50-C9032 ASTM C1231
Compression device to test 50 mm
 50-C9030 Used as an alternative method to the
(2") mortar cubes
Compression device to test portions sulphur hot capping of concrete cylinder
This apparatus is practically identical to
of 40x40x160 mm mortar prisms specimens. The system consists of two alloy
model 50-C9030 except the platens,
broken in flexure steel cap retainers and two 12.5 mm thick
which are 75 mm dia. and the vertical
The frame is fitted with an upper platen neoprene pads.
daylight, which is 53 mm. It can also be
with spherical seat that moves vertically This system is not applicable for expected
used to test microcores.
sustained by a spring. The apparatus can be strength lower than 10 MPa.
For expected strength over 48 MPa the 70
placed directly on the lower machine pla- A Weight approx.: 8 kg shore hardness pads should be used. Pads
ten. The height is 188 mm and the vertical
clearance of the machine has to be adju- are reusable up to 100 times and retainers
sted using suitable distance pieces. See are permanent with normal use and care.
page 202.
A Weight approx.: 8 kg
50-C9032
Test configuration

50-C9030

COMPRESSION TEST
I m p o r t a n t n o t e Unbonded capping pads and retainers
ON CONCRETE CYLINDERS
When fitted to the compression frame the
q STANDARD vertical daylight increases to 380 mm
ASTM C349, AASHTO T22 which is suitable for compression tests on
6"x12" cylinders using 50-C0122 capping s50-C0122 Capping retainers for 6” dia.
(150 mm) cylinders
 50-C9049 retainers.
Compression platens assembly for s50-C0122/2 Neoprene pads for 6” dia.
(150 mm) cylinders, 60 shore A. Set of two
concrete cylenders up to 6”x12”
s50-C0122/3 Neoprene pads for 6” dia.
The semi-automatic and automatic com- (150 mm) cylinders, 70 shore A for cylin-
pression testers 50-C36XX, C46XX and der strength over 48 MPa. Set of two
C56XX are fitted with platens and spherical
seats for testing 6”x12” cylinders. To test n o t e
4”x8” cylinders conforming to the above Capping pads and retainers for 160x320
standards it is required the following mm cylinders are also available on order.
assembly which is, however, usable up to Ask for: 50-C0122/A for capping retainers
6"x12" specimens. and 50-C0122/4 for neoprene pads.
The assembly includes upper platen with 50-C9049
spherical seat and lower platen.

B Platen dimensions:
165 mm dia. x 30 mm
A Total weight: 18.5 kg
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50 Compression and flexural testing machines
Distance pieces and auxiliary platens CONCRETE TESTING
for semiautomatic and automatic compression testers

DISTANCE PIECES
Used to reduce the vertical daylight depen- sCode Dimensions Weight
approx.
ding on the size of specimen considering
that the maximum piston travel of all com- 50-C9080 dia. 200x30 mm 7.3 kg
pression testers is 50 mm 50-C9081 dia. 200x40 mm 9.8 kg
50-C9082 dia. 200x50 mm 12.3 kg
50-C9083 dia. 200x68 mm 16.7 kg
50-C9086 dia. 200x100 mm 25 kg
50-C9084 dia. 96x158mm 9 kg
50-C9085 dia. 165x40 mm 7 kg

How to
introduce
distance Upper spherical
pieces seated platen
Lower machine
platen

Distance
pieces

50-C9082, 9080, 9083, 9081

AUXILIARY PLATENS FOR TESTERS UPGRADED WITH BLOCK TESTING PLATENS

sCode Dimensions Weight


mm approx.

50-C9095 150x150x160 (h) 20 kg


50-C9096 100x100x60 (h) 4 kg
50-C9097 200x200x100 (h) 35 kg
50-C9097/D 200x200x25 (h) 8.5 kg

Models
upgraded
with block Upper spherical
compression seated platen
platens Sliding upper
block platen

Auxiliary platens

Lower platen

50-C9097, C9097/D, C9095, C9096

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Compression and flexural testing machines 50
CONCRETE TESTING Distance pieces and auxiliary platens
for semiautomatic and automatic compression testers

Distance pieces required for:


Machine 4”x8” and 6x12” 100 mm 150 mm 200 mm
series 100x200 150x300 mm cubes cubes cubes
mm 160x320 mm
cylinders cylinders
q.ty code q.ty code q.ty code q.ty code q.ty code

50-C21XX 1 50-C9084 1 50-C9085 - - - - - -


50-C31XX
50-C34XX 1 50-C9082 1 50-C9080 2 50-C9082 1 50-C9082 - -
50-C44XX 1 50-C9083 (not necessary 2 50-C9083 2 50-C9083 - -
for Ø160x320 mm)
50-C54XX 2 50-C9083 1 50-C9080 2 50-C9082 1 50-C9082 2 50-C9083
(not necessary 2 50-C9083 2 50-C9083 - -
for Ø160x320 mm)
50-C36XX 2 50-C9083 1 50-C9080 2 50-C9082 1 50-C9082 - -
(supplied with 2 50-C9083 2 50-C9083 - -
the machine)
50-C46XX 2 50-C9083 1 50-C9080 2 50-C9082 1 50-C9082 2 50-C9083
50-C56XX (supplied with 2 50-C9083 2 50-C9083 - -
the machine)
50-C5800 2 50-C9083 1 50-C9080 2 50-C9082 1 50-C9082 2 50-C9083
50-C5902 (supplied with 2 50-C9083 2 50-C9083 - -
the machine)
50-C66XX 3 50-C9083/1 1 50-C9083/1 4 50-C9083/1 3 50-C9083/1 3 50-C9083/1
50-C7600/* 1 50-C9083 1 50-C9083 - -

Important note

- 250x500 mm concrete cylinders can be tested on the 50-C66XX machines and 50-C7600/* frame without distance pieces as the ver-
tical daylight is 510 mm
- 300 mm concrete cubes can be tested with 50-C66XX machine and 50-C7600/* frame, upgraded with 300x500x50 mm block pla-
tens. This version is available on order.

Auxiliary platens and distance pieces required for machines upgraded with block platens

Machine 4”x8” and 6x12” 100 mm 150 mm 200


series 100x200 150x300 mm cubes cubes mm
mm 160x320 mm cubes
cylinders cylinders
q.ty code q.ty code q.ty code q.ty code q.ty code q.ty code

50-C44XX
50-C54XX 2 50-C9083 1 50-C9080 2 50-C9083 2 50-C9083 2 50-C9083
upgraded with (not necessary for 2 50-C9082 1 50-C9082
the 50-C4400/UP1 Ø 160x320 mm)
option
50-C46XX 1 50-C9097 1 50-C9095 1 50-C9095 1 50-C9097
upgraded with 1 50-C9096
the 50-C4600/UP1
option
50-C56XX 1 50-C9097 1 50-C9097/D 1 50-C9095 1 50-C9095 1 50-C9097
upgraded with 1 50-C9097/D 1 50-C9096 1 50-C9097/D 1 50-C9097/D
the 50-C5600/UP1 1 50-C9097/D
option

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50 Compression and flexural testing machines
Flexural testing machine CONCRETE TESTING

FLEXURE TESTING MACHINES 50-C0900/* SERIES, 100 KN CAP. 50-C1200/* SERIES 100/150 KN CAP.
FOR STANDARD CONCRETE BEAMS
FLEXURE TESTING MACHINES HIGH STIFFNESS FLEXURE FRAMES
100X100X400/500 MM AND
150X150X600/750 MM General description General description
q STANDARD A simple and practical frame developed for This versatile testing frame has been desi-
EN 12390-5 testing on standard concrete beams. The gned for minimum deflection at maximum
ASTM C78, C293 distance of both pair of loading and sup- pressure resulting in very high accuracy. It
port rollers can be easily adjusted: one of is proposed in two different versions: see
the two upper rollers can be removed and table on next page for frame specifications.
the other placed in the centre for centre
Two point loading point loading.  50-C1200/*
F/2 F/2
 50-C0900/* 150 kN cap. frame complete with
100 kN cap. frame complete with rollers, pressure transducer and
d
rollers, pressure transducer, pedestal connection kit for separate control
d and connection kit for separate console
control console
 50-C1201/*
d d d 100 kN cap. frame complete with
l = 3d rollers, load cell and connection kit
L ≥ 3.5d
for separate control console

Centre point loading


F

l/2 l/2
l = 3d
L ≥ 3.5d

50-C1201/*
Introduction
50-C0900/* connected to automatic testing
We propose different flexural frames machine AUTOMAX 5
complete with pressure transducer
which can be connected to our
ACCESSORIES FOR 50-C1200,
50-C3012 stand alone control console, to
the other automatic control consoles 50-C1201 FRAMES
AUTOMAX 5, SERCOMP 7 etc., or to existing
double channel digital compression testers.  50-C1200/1
Set of bearers for transverse
Testing method test on kerbs and flagstones.
Conf. to BS 7263
The EN 12390-5 prescribes both the two
point method (reference method) and the The set consists of two steel suppor-
single point method. ting rollers 40 mm dia. and 620 mm
long and of an upper member com-
plete with hardwood fillet 50 mm
wide.

A Weight: 80 kg

Stand alone control console 50-C3012


204 Testing equipment for the construction industry
Compression and flexural testing machines 50
CONCRETE TESTING Flexural testing machine

50-C1400/* SERIES 150 KN CAP.


ACCESSORIES FOR 50-C1400/* UNIVERSAL FRAME
UNIVERSAL FLEXURAL TESTING FRAME
Flexural test on standard concrete Transverse test on kerbs and flagstones
General description beams to EN 12390-5 and ASTM C78
 50-C0013/6
The upper crossbeam can be vertically  50-C0013/10 Set of bearers for transverse test
adjusted by a hand winch and is located in Upper and lower roller assembly on kerbs and flagstones
position by two pins. It is supplied without for centre and third point test on The set consists of two steel supporting
the flexure attachment, which has to be concrete beams 100x100x400/500 rollers 40 mm dia and 620 mm long and
selected conforming to the test to be mm and 150x150 x600/750 mm. of an upper member complete with
performed, see accessories. 40 mm dia. x 300 mm long hardwood fillet 50 mm wide. Weight
approx. 80 kg
 50-C1400/* I m p o r t a n t n o t e
150 kN cap. universal frame com- This frame can be used for other appli-
plete with pressure transducer and cations and suitable accessories can be
connection kit. Supplied without supplied conforming to client require-
rollers. ment and specifications.

50-C0013/6 rollers for test on kerbs and flagstone


GENERAL FRAME SPECIFICATIONS
Models 50-C0900/* 50-C1200/* 50-C1201/* 50-C1400/*

Max. load capacity kN 100 150 100 150


Load sensor - Pressure transducer Load cell Pressure transducer
Max. vertical clearance mm 165 207 182 Up to 493 with
50-C0013/6 and 511 with
50-C0013/10
Horizontal clearance mm 180 720 660
Roller size mm 40 dia. x 160 long 40 dia. x 300 long Not included. See 50-C0013/10
Distance between upper rollers mm 150, 100 or single roller 100 – 150 – 200 or single roller 100-150-200 with 50-C0013/10
Distance between lower rollers mm 450 and 300 Adjustable from 50 to 900 Adjustable from 150 to 1200
Piston travel mm 75 130 110
Overall dimensions (lxwxh) mm 350x530x665 950x1000x981 860x1400x1414
Weight approx. kg 105 175 190

50-C1200/* connected to
automatic testing system
MCC 8 with other two
frames for compression
tests on mortar and con-
crete specimens

50-C1400/* equipped with


50-C0013/10 rollers connected to automatic
testing system Sercomp 7

Testing equipment for the construction industry 205


50 Compression and flexural testing machines
Compression testing frames for separate control consoles CONCRETE TESTING
Load testing frames

Frame dimensions
LOAD TESTING FRAMES
C3600/* C4600/* C5600/* C6600/* C7600/* C5800/* C5900/*
1500 TO 5000 KN CAP.
A 350 350 350 510 510 350 350
q STANDARD B - 245 295 - - -
EN 12390-4 C 285 285 285 300 300 300 300
D - 250x460* 300x500* - - -
ASTM C39, AASHTO T22
E 310 310 370 475 475 330 330

General specifications * When upgraded with the block


testing platen see page 198. SAFETY FEATURES
The following compression testing frames
are proposed for connection to control The load frames are fitted with:
consoles to form an Automatic testing - Ram travel switch which pre-
system. vents the excessive piston travel.
They are supplied complete with basement, - Front and rear transparent
pressure transducer and connecting hose. fragment guard.
Models 50-C6600/* and 50-C7600/* can - Optional: locking switch to cut
also test 250x500 mm cylinders and 300 off mains when the door is
mm cubes. All the other models can be open.
upgraded for block testing. See page 198. See accessories 50-C0050/P,
page 199.
The frames have to be completed
with the suitable distance pieces
Standard models Standard models conforming to the specimen size.
upgraded with block See page 202.
testing platens

Importance of the verification of force transfer

The conformity of compression Satisfactory failure


testers to the EN 12390-4 requirements in
terms of stability (force transfer) is mainly
due to the frame design, spherical seat and
compression platens. All our frames are
fully conform to these stringent require-
ments which requires the verification of
the self-alignment of machine components Unsatisfactory failure
and the restraint on movement of the
upper platen using a special strain gauged
column (e.g. our model 82-E0105/1) con-
nected to a suitable data acquisition and
processing system (e.g. our model 82-
P0804/E).
Unsatisfactory premature sample failure is
caused by an incorrect load application. The
resultant compression resistance can be
significantly lower than the true resistance.

Verification of the force transfer of a compression


tester by the strain gauged column 82-E0105/1,
digital tester 82-P0804/E, PC, printer and
82-E0804/SOF software

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Compression and flexural testing machines 50
CONCRETE TESTING Compression testing frames for separate control consoles
Load testing frames (continued)

EN HIGH STANDARD MODELS, 50-C3600/*, 50-C4600/*, 50-C5600/*, 50-C6600/*, 50-C7600/*

Sectional view of EN High standard


four column solid frames.

The design
assures high stif-
ness and stability
conforming
to the latest
European
specifications

50-C5600/*

50-C4600/* upgraded with the block compres-


sion platens 50-C4600/UP1 (see page 198)  50-C5600/*
3000 kN cap. EN compression frame,
Ordering information high standard four column solid frame
 50-C3600/*  50-C6600/*
1500 kN cap. EN compression frame, 4000 kN cap. EN compression frame,
high standard four column solid frame high standard four column solid frame
 50-C4600/*  50-C7600/*
2000 kN cap. EN compression frame, 5000 kN cap. EN compression frame,
high standard four column solid frame high standard four column solid frame

EN FOUR PRESTRESSED COLUMN MODELS, 50-C5800/*, 50-C5902/*

The two versions are identical except for


the load cell incorporated in the piston of
the 50-C5902/* version providing very high
accuracy starting from the very beginning
of load scale. Particurarly suitable for
research purposes.
Balanced pre-tensioning system

The columns con-


sist of two ele- Electronic load cell housed in the ram (model
ments, one contai- 50-C5902/*)
ned within the
other. The internal Ordering information
part (2) is the  50-C5800/*
column and works 3000 kN cap. EN compression frame
in tension, whilst four prestressed columns, high stiff-
the external part ness mechanical frame
(1) is a tube and
works in compres-  50-C5902/*
sion. This configu- 3000 kN cap. EN compression
ration guarantees frame, four prestressed columns.
tensional unifor- Strain gauge load cell incorporated
mity at all load 50-C5800/* Four prestressed columns frame
The prestressing in the piston
technique levels.

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50 Compression and flexural testing machines
Automatic testing systems CONCRETE TESTING

Introduction execution, automation and flexibi- different frames.


Test laboratories that examine the lity. The testing systems consist of a Controls has recently improved
mechanical properties of building control console including hydraulic this important line of testing
materials require advanced Test pump and circuit, electrical/electro- apparatus by the new SERCOMP 7,
Systems. They also require user nic apparatus and strength measure- MCC 8 and ADVANTEST 9 con-
friendly equipment, rapid set up and ment system, connected to up to 4 trol consoles as follows.

MAIN FEATURES Example of displays


- Remote trouble shooting
- Drives up to 4 test frames (not simul-
taneously)
- Allows certification of correct test
procedure saving and printing also the
load/time graph
- Automatic test performance with PID
closed loop control
- Allows complex tests with various pha-
ses to be programmed by the user ( eg.
for elastic modules determination)
- Programmable load and stress rate
Detail of the control panel
- Programmable test cycles up to 100
different ramps
- Unit selection: kN, kgf, lbf
- Languages: English, French, Spanish,
German, and Italian
- Real time plot of stress versus time
- Real time download to PC via RS 232
port
- Software calibration facilities and
linearisation of up to 10 segments
- Real time clock and date
- Resolution 1/65000
- Memory for up to 500 test including
test data, results and load vs. time plot
- Facility for direct connection to A4
parallel printer
Control menu with icons and immediate
graphical representation of main functions

cylinders or frames but it can be upgraded performance of general compression,


for connection to up to 4 frames by adding flexural, splitting tests including also other
the upgrading option 50-C7022/UP2. See load and stress ramps. The closed loop con-
 50-C7022 upgrading options. trol enables the automatic rapid piston
approach, zeroing, user defined load ramp,
SERCOMP 7 failure detection and unloading.
Technical specifications
Automatic Control Console for
compression and flexure frames ACCESSORIES
Max. working pressure: 700 bar
General description Max. oil delivery: 0.7 litres/min  50-C7022/SOF
Flow control by servo-valve system Data acquisition and processing
Consisting of an hydraulic unit, specially software for PC
designed for testing machines, driven by an Hydraulic port:
advanced microprocessor system for auto- No. 2 / 4 (with 50-C7022/UP2)
Includes the routines for remote control of
matic application of the load rate from Power: 750 W Sercomp 7 and print out of customized test
values close to zero up to the maximum oil Voltage: 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. certificates.
capacity. The system incorporates a cooling (other voltages available on order)
device for better pressure control and UPGRADING OPTIONS
B Dimensions: 470x410x1000 mm
uniformity throughout the test.
The control panel includes a large graphic A Weight approx.: 120 kg  50-C7022/UP2
display with a membrane keyboard for Upgrading of the Sercomp 7 unit
input test data for controlling and monito- On board FIRMWARE (Main features) for connection to up to 4 cylinders
ring all functions all over the test. The stan- or frames. This option has to be speci-
dard unit can be connected to two loading The installed FIRMWARE enables the fied at time of order.
208 Testing equipment for the construction industry
Compression and flexural testing machines 50
CONCRETE TESTING Automatic testing systems (continued)

Typical application of SERCOMP 7 model


50-C7022, upgraded with 50-C7022/UP2 for
connection of extra two frames, connected to
3000 kN concrete compression machine model
50-C5600/*, 100 kN concrete flexure frame
mod. 50-C1201/* and 250/15 kN mod.
65-L1301/* cement compression/flexure frame

Complex tests and elastic


modulus determination

As well as normal tests (compression


and flexure) the SERCOMP 7 can also be
user programmed to perform complex
tests with load/unload phases. Each
phase is characterised by its load rate
(positive, negative or nil) and target
load to be reached. Up to 100 phases
may be programmed. For example this
Typical cyclic tests with positive and
negative ramps feature can be used to program test for
elastic modulus determination or spe-
cial research tests.

SERCOMP 7 50-C7022 connected to


65-L1301/* cement compression/flexure frame

SERCOMP 7 compression test report

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50 Compression and flexural testing machines
Automatic testing systems CONCRETE TESTING

MCC MULTIFUNCTIONAL COMPUTERISED CONTROL CONSOLE


Main features

- User friendly software for management


of the console also for non-expert users
- Performance of many types of tests
from the most common to the more
specific and complex with multiple
software modules (only the needed
modules will be activated)
- Remote selection of the frame
- Software calibration and linearisation
facilities.
- Manual mode and automatic mode.
- Real time synchronised acquisition at 2
Hz from each channel (load and strains)
- Real time monitoring of test data (load,
stress, strain, time) either in graphic
format or as data
- Real time processing of test data (e.g.
determination of E-modulus) either in
graphic format or as data
- Hold function for the load
- Input of dimensions and descriptions of
the sample: age, preparation etc.
- Input of descriptive and administrative
test data: client, test centre, place of
test etc.
- Input of test parameters and settings:
load rate, peak sensitivity, closed loop
parameters etc.
- Input of data after test completion:
type of failure etc.
- Single and/or batch storage of test data in
ASCII and/or “Controls” defined format
- Printout of single and/or batch customi-
sable certificates
- Capable of importing or exporting data
files from or to the existing lab. network

 50-C8232 Hydraulic port: No. 3 for up to three C39) and elastic modulus (UNI 6556,
MCC/82 Multifunctional loading cylinders or frames ASTM C469, DIN 1048, ISO 6784) are
6 channels for strain gauges included in the system.
Computerised Control Console
We list below other standard features:
for connection to up three frames Power: 1100 W
including elastic modulus Voltage: 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. - Automatic test performance with PID
determination (other voltages available on order) closed loop system
B Dimensions: - Programmable load and stress rate
The main feature of this Computerised 1115x550x1000 mm approx. (lxdxh) - Automatic determination of the Elastic
Automatic Control System is the maximum
flexibility of the PC used as a friendly inter-
A Weight approx.: 120 kg Modulus
- Real time plot of stress versus time
face in terms of customization of test cycle, - Resolution 1/30000.
processing of input and output data, con- Application
nection to the existing lab. network, easy The MCC is supplied complete with PC and
updating of the software functions with The computerised system enables the auto- printer selected within the most updated
new releases and new modules. matic performance of the tests including models.
We list below the main technical features: rapid piston approach, zeroing, user defi-
ned load ramp, failure detection, unloa-
Technical specifications ding. Using the specific software modules it
is possible to perform all standard tests
including the test cycle for the determina-
Max. working pressure: 700 bar
tion of the elastic modulus. See table on
Max. oil delivery: 0.9 litre/min page 213. The modules for standard
Flow control by dedicated servo-valve system compression test (EN 12390-3, ASTM

210 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Compression and flexural testing machines 50
CONCRETE TESTING Automatic testing systems (continued)

Typical application of the


MCC 50-C8232 connected to a
53-C1201/* flexural frame,
65-L1201/* cement compression
frame and 50-C5600/* concrete
compression frame

50-C5600/* upgraded with


50-C5600/UP1 block testing option
53-C1201/* with 50-C9030
compression device

Example of displays

Typical display of a compression test on


cement prism 40x40x160 mm

Typical display of the test for the determination of the Elastic


Modulus on concrete cylinder

Typical display of a compression


test on concrete specimen

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50 Compression and flexural testing machines
Automatic testing systems (continued) CONCRETE TESTING

MCC8 STANDARD VERSION


The MCC8 system is also available in the
standard version having the same basic
features of the 50-C8232 version except
for the determination of the Elastic modu-
lus, 6 channels for strain gauges and rele-
vant PC software which are not included.
This version, which is more economical, is
identified by the code:
 50-C8032
MCC80 Multifunctional computeri-
sed control console for connection
to up to three frames.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
Complete with PC and printer.

DETERMINATION OF THE STATIC


MODULUS OF ELASTICITY
IN COMPRESSION

q STANDARD
ISO 6784, ASTM C469, DIN 1048, UNI 6556

The 50-C8232 MCC 82 Multifunctional


computerised control console is supplied
complete with test software to perform the
Elastic modulus determination. Strain gau-
ges and accessories for connection to the 50-C8032 connected to 65-L1301/* dual station cement testing frame
MCC control console have to be ordered
separately as follows:
Strain gauges application kit  82-P0399/A
and connection adapters Strain gauge application kit
 82-P0390  82-P0070/1
Strain gauge, 9.53 mm gauge Adapter for the connection of the
length. Pack of 5 strain gauges to the MCC console.
One needed for each strain gauge.
 82-P0391 Reusable
Strain gauge, 20 mm gauge length.
Pack of 10

 82-P0392
Strain gauge, 30 mm gauge length.
Pack of 10

 82-P0393
Strain gauge, 60 mm gauge length.
Pack of 10

Determination of the static modulus of elasti-


city in compression using a cylindrical specimen
with the application of strain gauges

212 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Compression and flexural testing machines 50
CONCRETE TESTING Automatic testing systems (continued)

Typical application of the MCC 50-C8032 (or 50-C8232)


connected to a concrete compression frame 50-C5800/*
and to a dual station cement testing frame 65-L1301/*

65-L1301/*

50-C8032
50-C5800/*

OTHER SOFTWARE PACKAGES FOR THE MCC 8 CONSOLES

A number of other software packages are available for compression, flexural, splitting tests on concrete and other brittle construction
materials are available. For more information ask for our specific leaflet.
Code Test Main Standards

50-C0066/S2 Third point and centre point flexure test on concrete EN 12390-5, BS 1881:118, ASTM C78, C293

50-C0066/S3 Indirect tensile test on concrete EN 12390-6 (ASTM, NF, BS), BS 1881:117, UNI 6135

50-C0066/S20 Compression test on cement EN 196, DIN 1164, ASTM C109, C349

50-C0066/S21 Flexure test on cement EN 196, ASTM C348

50-C0066/S5 Compression test on blocks EN 772/1, BS 6073, ASTM E447

50-C0066/S6 Flexure test on flat blocks BS 6073

50-C0066/S4 Compression test on interlocking pavers BS 6717, UNI 9065

50-C0066/S9 Indirect tensile test on interlocking pavers EN 1338

50-C0066/S7 Flexure test on kerbs and slabs BS 7263

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50 Compression and flexural testing machines
Automatic testing systems (continued) CONCRETE TESTING

SERVOHYDRAULIC TESTING UNIT FOR RESEARCH AND


ADVANCED APPLICATIONS An advanced flexible testing
system ideal for standard
and advanced automatic tests
on construction materials
- P.I.D. Closed loop control
- Control up to 4 different hydraulic
frames
- Perform tests under control of:
- Load/Stress
- Displacement
- Strain
- For connection of pressure transdu-
cer, load cells, displacement and
strain transducers
- Particularly suitable to test
Deformability and Ductility of
- Fiber reinforced concrete
- ShotCrete
- Concrete with polymer fibre lining
- High flexibility: can control very low
capacity hydraulic frames up to 5000
kN models

50-C9842 ADVANTEST 9 with 86-D2999

Introduction General description Main applications

CONTROLS with over 30 years experience The unit consists of: The performances of the ADVANTEST 9,
within the field of materials testing, - Hydraulic power system besides to the conventional applications
working alongside customers in industry - Microprocessor control unit where the test ends with the failure of the
and research establishment, has resulted in - User interface with large graphic display specimen are related to the more advanced
the most comprehensive range of testing and keyboard, PC and printer applications as the determination of the:
systems, software and test accessories cur- - Interactive software for PC. - Concrete post peak residual strength
rently available. The ADVANTEST 9 can control up to 4 - Concrete fracture toughness, from the
The constant innovation and modern desi- hydraulic testing frames, of various dimen- complete Hardening + Softening Load vs.
gn applied to our testing systems, in coo- sions and capacities, to perform tests under Strain diagram
peration with State Universities, has resul- controlled speed of: - Determination of the Elastic modulus.
ted in the development of the ADVANTEST - Load/stress (e.g. MPa/s; kN/s; etc.) The increasing use of new materials in the
9 Servohydraulic testing unit. - Displacement (e.g. µm/s; µm/s) construction industry has created an
- Strain (e.g. mstrain/s). increasing demand for new and more com-
 50-C9842 The feedback is automatically performed plex and sophisticated tests often related
ADVANTEST 9. Servohydraulic with P.I.D. closed loop control. to the Deformability and Ductility beha-
The system controls the displacement of viour.
testing unit for compression,
the hydraulic piston as a function of the The Ductility is a fundamental design
flexure, splitting tests.
load or stress or strain by a suitable tran- parameter, which is related to the seismic
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. sducer. The displacement transducer is pla- risks, micro-fissure due to shrinkage, the
ced by the user where needed to measure fatigue behaviour, the resistance to shocks.
for example the deflection of a beam under
flexure load. The strain transducers are
typically fixed on the specimen for direct
reading.

214 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Compression and flexural testing machines 50
CONCRETE TESTING Automatic testing systems (continued)

One of the possible


application of the 50-C9842
ADVANTEST 9.

Control of 4 different frames:


flexure and compression of
cement specimens (double
frame 65-L1301/*),
compression on concrete
(frame 50-C5800/*),
flexure on concrete beams
(frame 53-C1201/*).
The system is completed by
the 86-D2999 PC cabinet

Technical specifications On board FIRMWARE User interface


(Main features)
- Max. working pressure: 640 bar - Resolution: max. 1/262000 div. - Large display 320x240 pixel
- Max. oil delivery: 1 litre/min - High frequency P.I.D. closed loop control - Alphanumeric keyboard with function
- Hydraulic ports: n. 4 for four loading - Channels configurations (total n. 8) keys
cylinders or frames - n. 4 for pressure transducers/load cells - Graphic interface by icons
- Flow control by dedicated servo-valve - n. 1 for displacement transducer - PC and printer (selected within the most
system - n. 3 for strain transducers (strain gauges). updated models).
- Oil cooling system included for ambient
temperature up to 40°C. The above standard configuration can be Physical specifications
modified to order upon confirmation of the
user specifications. - Power: 750 W
- Voltage: 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. (other
voltages available on order)
- Dimensions: 470x410x1000 mm (lxdxh),
excluding PC and printer
- Weight: 120 kg. Excluding PC and printer

Detail of the hydraulic block for the connection Detail of the main electronic boards
of 4 frames

Testing equipment for the construction industry 215


50 Compression and flexural testing machines
Automatic testing systems (continued) CONCRETE TESTING

Interactive software and parameter either in graphic or - Real time variation of the settings inclu-
numerical format ding the control method (load, displace-
To perform: - File management by building materials, ment or strain)
- Remote control of the system tests, specifications, clients etc. - User-friendly interface.
- Monitoring and display of all test data - Print of standard or customised test certificate

Main test setting

Main screen of the software with test diagrams on the right

Software calibration
with linearization function

Typical construction materials Advantages of the ADVANTEST system


tested for ductility
In spite of the complexity of the above
The materials, which are increasingly tested tests the ADVANTEST 9 remains a simple
for Ductility are the following: and easy machine to use for both conven-
- Fiber reinforced concrete (FRC) tional applications and research purposes.
Conforming to UNI 11039-2, pr EN 14651 The outstanding Flexibility of the system
ASTM C1018 allows a wide range of test and load appli-
- Sprayed concrete cations from few kN to 5000 kN, as it has
Conforming to UNI 10834, pr EN 14488- been specially designed and developed for
3, EN 14488-5 the construction industry.
- Concrete with polymer fibre lining The result is an extremely convenient
(FRP) and other similar materials. Quality and Performances/Price ratio.

Fiber reinforced beam broken under flexure


measuring the crack opening displacement
(COD) performed with ADVANTEST 9, flexural
frame 50-C1201/* and accessories

Typical fiber reinforced beams broken under


flexure with ADVANTEST 9, flexure frame and
accessories

Measurement of energy absorption of a round


slab performed with ADVANTEST 9, flexural
frame 50-C1201/* and accessories

216 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Compression and flexural testing machines 50
CONCRETE TESTING Automatic testing systems (continued)

AUXILIARY TESTING FRAMES

 50-C1200/5 High
h ductility specimen
Auxiliary testing frame for the (FRC
F with
t high % of fibres)
measurement of deflection during
the flexure tests on 100x100x400/500 mm
and 150x150x500/600 mm conforming to
Average
A e ductility specimen
ASTM C1018. Displacement transducers
((FRC with medium
m % of fibres)
Load (kN)
not included to be ordered separately

Brittle
t specimen
(plain
i concrete
r or FRC with
t low % of fibres)

Net Deflection (mm)


Typical diagram of beam under flexure test. The energy absorbed is the area below the load - Deflection curve.
The use of reinforcing fibres increase the capacity to absorb energy resulting in higher ductility of the material

ACCESSORIES Device for the electric mean

Displacement transducers Used for tests, which require displace-


ment measurement that cannot be
50-C1200/5 Auxiliary testing frame for the s82-P0331/A High precision recorded by one transducer only (e.g. the
measurement of deflection under flexure test displacement transducer, 2 mm travel deflection of a beam taken by two tran-
sducers fitted on the two lateral sides).
s82-P0331/B High precision displa-
 50-C1200/6 cement transducer, 5 mm travel
s82-P0331/1 Electric mean device
Auxiliary testing frame for energy s82-P0331/C High precision displa- for 2 or 3 displacement transducers
absorption test on sprayed concrete cement transducer, 10 mm travel
specimens, conforming to UNI 10834

82-P0331/C 82-P0331/1

PC cabinet
Displacement transducers holders
 86-D2999
s82-D1260/A Magnetic holder PC cabinet for testing systems.
s82-D1260/1 Set of two datum 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
aluminium pieces to be glued on the
specimen surface to fit the displace- See description on page 146.
ment transducer

Strain transducers (Strain gauges)


Auxiliary testing frame 50-C1200/6 for test on See page 404.
sprayed concrete specimens comprising
supporting square base and loading element

Testing equipment for the construction industry 217


54 Fresh concrete testing
Workability and consistency / Sampling fresh concrete CONCRETE TESTING

WORKABILITY AND CONSISTENCY

The following table gives information regarding the type of concrete, the testing method, specification and apparatus.

Test Slump Flow Vebé Waltz cont. Compacting Kelly K-slump Flow
methods cone table factor ball table

sCode 54-C0149/A 54-C0151/A 54-C0195 54-C0146 54-C0155 54-C0142 54-C0144 54-C0164


54-C0150/A
Standards(2) EN 12350-2 EN 12350-5 EN 12350-3 EN 12350-4 BS 1881:103 ASTM C360 ASTM C1362 AASHTO
BS 1881:102 BS 1881:105 BS 1881:104 DIN 1048 T120
ASTM C143 DIN 1048
AASHTO T119
NF P18-451
etc.
For consist- 2, 3, 4 3, 4, 5 1, 2 3, 4, 5 2, 3, 4 3, 4, 5 3, 4, 5 2, 3, 4, 5
ency classes
Sensitivity 10–200 mm 340–600 mm 5–30 s 1.04–1.46 0.78–0.95 - 25–75% 40-110
range(1)
For field Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes No
testing
For laborat. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
testing

Note.
(1) Limits in which the test is considered sensitive expressed in units related to the relevant specification.
(2) New EN standards concerning the EN 206 "Concrete – Performance, Production and Conformity".

Important note. Part of the information given in this table are our interpretation of the different specifications.

SAMPLING FRESH CONCRETE SLUMP TEST Slump cone test sets

q STANDARD We propose two different models: the


EN 12350-2, BS 1881:102, ASTM C143, standard one particularly suitable for labo-
AASHTO T119, UNI 9418, NF P18-305 ratory testing and the portable model very
practical for site testing. A number of parts
and accessories are however available for
Slump cones
particular requirements.
 54-C0149/A
 54-C0149
Slump cone
Steel slump cone test set
Manufactured from sheet steel protected
against corrosion. Top dia. 100 mm, base Including:
dia. 200 mm, height 300 mm. Weight 54-C0149/A Steel cone
54-C0100 approx. 2 kg.
86-D1310 Metal tray 600x600x80 mm
 54-C0150/A 55-C0140
q STANDARD Stainless steel slump cone Steel tamping rod dia. 16x600 mm
EN 12350-1 Same as above but manufactured from 54-C0149/5 Steel rule. 300 mm long
stainless steel 86-D1611 Aluminium scoop
 54-C0100
- Seamless
Stainless steel scoop - Heavy
duty,
125 mm dia. x 250 mm long, 5 kg capacity, thick and
robust
ideal for taking increments of concrete. - Also
available
A Weight approx.: 1.1 kg in stain-
less steel

54-C0149/A, 54-C0150/A 54-C0149

218 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Fresh concrete testing 54
CONCRETE TESTING Workability and consistency

SLUMP TEST (CONTINUED) FLOW TABLE TEST


Accessories
 54-C0149/B q STANDARD
Portable slump cone test set EN 12350-5
s55-C0140
Complete with metal base plate Steel tamping rod dia. 16x600 mm
55-C0149/B1 and 55-C0140/A graduated  54-C0151/A
tamping rod. Clamps on the base hold the s55-C0140/A Concrete flow table
Graduated steel tamping rod dia.
cone for filling and tamping. After the cone 16x600 The apparatus consists of a double wooden
is removed, the handle raises over the spe- table measuring 700x700 mm and hinged
cimen and the slump is measured using a s54-C0149/5 Steel rule. 300 mm at one side. The top table is covered with a
22 cm scale engraved in 1 cm increments long flat metal plate 2 mm thick, inscribed, and
on the end of the rod. The set of compo- protected against corrosion. The galvanised
nents are fitted together for easy carrying.
s54-C0149/1 steel cone has a top 130 mm dia., base 200
Metal base plate 600x410 mm
mm dia., and is 200 mm high. Supplied
A Weight approx.: 8 kg s54-C0150/P2 Slump cone funnel complete with wooden tamping rod.
s54-C0149/B1 Base with clamps and
 54-C0150/C measuring bridge for 54-C0149/B and
54-C0150/C A Weight approx.: 30 kg
Portable slump cone test set.
Stainless steel cone s86-D1611 Aluminium scoop
Same as 50-C0149/B but fitted with
54-C0150/A stainless steel cone. s86-D1671 Fine wire brush Spare parts

s54-C0151/1 Flow cone


s54-C0151/2 Wooden tamping rod

54-C0149/B1
86-D1671
55-C0140/A 86-D1611
Graduated
tamping rod

54-C0149/5
54-C0150/P2
55-C0140/A
54-C0149/1

54-C0151/A

54-C0149/B, 54-C0150/C

- Strong and robust


- Very practical
- Ideal for field use

54-C0149/B during operation. The handle raises


over specimen and slump is measured using the
compacting rod engraved in 1 cm increment

54-C0149/B, 54-C0150/C carrying position


Testing equipment for the construction industry 219
54 Fresh concrete testing
SCC, Self Compacting Concrete CONCRETE TESTING

Test methods
CEN Technical Committee TC 104 is working to develop a new standard concerning SCC testing methods. The appa-
ratus described below concerns the testing methods under evaluation, which are already in use in many countries
for experimental purposes.

SCC TESTING APPARATUS

SLUMP-FLOW TEST V-FUNNEL TEST BOX-SHAPE TEST

q STANDARD q STANDARD q STANDARD


UNI 11041, Rilem report No. 23 UNI 11042, Rilem report No. 23 Rilem report No. 23

This test method covers evaluation of the This apparatus is used to evaluate the This test method covers evaluation of the
deformability of freshly mixed self-com- segregation resistance of freshly mixed self-compactability of freshly mixed self-
pacting concrete from observation of the self-compacting concrete by the observa- compacting concrete from observation of
deforming speed and the spread diameter tion on the flowing speed due to the diffe- the filling speed and height of the sample
of deformed sample under the self-weight. rence of samples remaining period in the in the specially designed filling box under
This test method is intended for use with funnel. It consists of a stainless steel funnel the self-weight.
highly fluidised concretes made with placed vertically on a supporting stand. The This test method is intended for use with
superplasticiser. It is not applicable to con- discharge orifice is equipped with a lid, highly fluidised concretes made with
cretes made with aggregates whose maxi- which can be momentarily opened. superplasticiser. It is not applicable to con-
mum size exceeds 40 mm. cretes made with aggregates whose maxi-
mum size exceeds 25 mm.
 54-C0149/D
Slump cone  54-C0147/A
Box-shaped container
Manufactured from sheet steel protected Made of stainless steel with two frames to
against corrosion. Top dia. 100 mm, base simulate reinforcement.
dia. 200 mm, height 300 mm.

A Weight approx.: 2 kg B Dimensions: 240x300x680 mm


A Weight approx.: 19.7 kg
 54-C0149/20
Plate
Made of steel, 800x800 mm with engraved
200 and 500 mm dia. circles

A Weight approx.: 10 kg
54-C0147

 82-D1695
Steel tape in case, 2 m long  54-C0147
V-Funnel
A Weight approx.: 0.1 kg

B Overall dimensions:
920x570x300 mm approx.
A Weight approx.: 5.6 kg

54-C0149/D
54-C0147/A

220 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Fresh concrete testing 54
CONCRETE TESTING SCC, Self Compacting Concrete

L-SHAPE BOX TEST J-RING TEST FILLING VESSEL TEST (KAJIMA BOX)

q STANDARD q STANDARD q STANDARD


UNI 11043, Rilem report No. 23 UNI 11045 Rilem report No. 23

The method covers evaluation of self-com- This test method covers the determination This test method covers evaluation of the
pactability (confined flowability) of freshly of flowability, flow time and the capacity of self-compactability of freshly mixed self-
mixed self-compacting concrete. With the the SCC concrete to go through obstacles. compacting concrete from observation of
L-shaped box it is possible to evaluate dif- the flowing movement and filling height of
ferent properties, such as filling ability, pas-  54-C0147/C the sample in the specially designed filling
sing ability, and resistance to segregation. J-Ring apparatus vessel under the self-weight.
Galvanised steel, 300 mm dia., with 16 sin- This test method is intended for use with
 54-C0147/B gle rods 18 mm dia. highly fluidised concretes made with
L-Shape box apparatus superplasticiser. It is not applicable to con-
cretes made with aggregates whose maxi-
Complete with funnel tube and frame to A Weight approx.: 10 kg mum size exceeds 25 mm.
simulate reinforcement.

 54-C0147/E
B Dimensions: 700x200x600 mm
Filling vessel apparatus (Kajima box)
A Weight approx.: 18.2 kg Plexiglas box with plastic base plate. Plastic
filling funnel and cone 500 mm high.
Complete with barriers to simulate reinfor-
cement.

B Dimensions: 500x300x300 mm
A Weight approx.: 10 kg
54-C0147/C

U-SHAPE BOX TEST

q STANDARD
UNI 11044, Rilem report No. 23

This test method covers the determination


of confined flowability and the capacity of
the SCC concrete to flow within confined
spaces.

 54-C0147/D
U-shape box apparatus
Made of galvanised steel with frame consi-
sting of four 10 mm dia. bars and three 13
54-C0147/B
mm dia. bars.

B Dimensions: 200x280x680 mm
A Weight approx.: 25 kg

54-C0147/E

54-C0147/D

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54 Fresh concrete testing
Workability and consistency CONCRETE TESTING

DEGREE OF COMPACTABILITY VEBÉ TEST KELLY BALL METHOD

q STANDARD q STANDARD q STANDARD


EN 12350-4 EN 12350-3 ASTM C360

 54-C0146  54-C0195  54-C0142


Waltz container Vebé consistometer. Kelly ball
The apparatus consists of a metal box with 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
handles. This test
method is
B Dimensions: 200x200x400(h) mm used to
A Weight approx.: 5 kg determine the
penetration
of a hemi-
spherical
metal weight
54-C0142 into freshly
mixed concrete, which is related to the
workability of the concrete. The apparatus
consists of a cylinder with one end having
a hemispherical shape and the other end
fitted with a graduated handle. The weight
assembly is lowered through a frame into
the concrete and the penetration measu-
red.

54-C0146
54-C0195
A Weight approx.: 15 kg
WORKABILITY OF CONCRETE. K-SLUMP METHOD
NF METHOD This test method is a variation of the sim-
ple slump test and subjects the concrete to q STANDARD
q STANDARD vibration after removal from the slump ASTM C1362
NF P18-452 cone. The time taken for the concrete to be
recompacted is taken as a measure of  54-C0144
 54-C0152 workability. The small vibrating table ope- K-slump tester
rates at a fixed amplitude and frequency,
Concrete workabilimeter. and in the test a plastic disc is placed into
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. This device is
contact with the upper surface of the con- used to deter-
crete. The test is completed when the lower mine the
General description and specifications surface of the disc has been completely workability and
coated with cement grout. degree of com-
Used to verify the homogeneity of concre- paction of fresh
te in relation to its workability or plasticity. B Overall dimensions: concrete after
This test method has particular applica- 700x260x380 mm (hxwxd) being placed in
tions for concretes containing chemical 54-C0144
admixtures. The apparatus consists of a A Weight approx.: 90 kg the forms. It
metal box divided into two parts and fitted can be used for in-situ measurements or insi-
with an electrical vibrator system. During de test moulds and forms. Results can be cor-
operation the concrete is poured into the related against the slump test.
first section of the box and then the divi- The operation is very simple, insert the tester
ding plate is removed. The vibrator is into the concrete up to the level of the disc,
immediately switched on and the time is after 60 seconds, a measuring rod is lowered
recorded when the concrete has spread onto the surface of the concrete and the K-
uniformly across the whole box. slump is read directly on a scale. The calibra-
ted hollow tube has a diameter of 20 mm.
Power: 300 W
B Overall dimensions: B Total length: 300 mm
800x400x400 mm A Weight approx.: 500 g
A Weight approx.: 30 kg
54-C0152

222 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Fresh concrete testing 54
CONCRETE TESTING Workability and consistency / Fresh concrete analysis

FLOW TABLE. LABORATORY METHOD ANALYSIS OF FRESHLY MIXED CONCRETE. DENSITY OF FRESH CONCRETE
FRENCH LCPC METHOD
q STANDARD JOISEL APPARATUS q STANDARD
UNI 8020-A EN 12350-6 – ASTM C29, C138
 54-C0153
 54-C0164 Joisel apparatus dia. 140x220 mm  54-C0167/1
Hand operated concrete flow table high. Weight approx. 1.5 kg Unit weight measure 10 litres cap.
200 mm dia. x 320 mm high, 4 mm thick
 54-C0165 Description with machined rim and base internal radius
Motorised concrete flow table. of 20 mm.
Designed for the separation of concrete
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
into its various components, cement, sand, A Weight approx.: 8 kg
aggregates. The test procedures involves
quite simply the weighing of the sample
before and after washing.

54-C0164 with
54-C0164/1
54-C0167/1
General description and specifications
54-C0153
The apparatus consists of a circular table UNIT WEIGHT MEASURES
762 mm dia. and flow mould. A sample of
concrete is tamped into the flow mould WATER TESTING
and then the mould is removed. The table is sCode Capacity Weight
(litres) (kg)
then lifted and dropped 15 times in about q STANDARD
15 seconds and the flow is recorded as a EN 1008 – DIN 4030 – EN 206 54-C0166/2 2 1
percentage increase in diameter of the 54-C0166/1 3 1
spread concrete against the moulded con-  54-D1866 54-C0166 5 1.6
crete. 54-C0167 10 2.2
Water test set for concrete mixing 54-C0168 14 3.1
A Weight approx.: 100 kg for model water 54-C0169 28 7
54-C0164 or 110 kg for model 54-C0165
General description and specifications

Accessories Used to test the concrete mixing water.


Reagent kit with water proof colour scales,
dropping bottles and test strips for about
s54-C0164/1 Flow mould for concre- 50 determinations each of pH, total hard-
te flow table
ness, carbonate hardness, magnesium,
s55-C0140 Tamping rod ammonium, chloride, sulphate, lime dissol-
ving CO2 and odour (sulphidric acid).
Supplied in a plastic case. 54-C0166 to 54-C0169

B Dimensions: 350x300x50 mm
A Weight approx.: 1.7 kg

54-C0165 54-D1866

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54 Fresh concrete testing
Workability of no-slump concrete CONCRETE TESTING

GYRATORY COMPACTOR TO MEASURE


THE WORKABILITY
OF NO-SLUMP CONCRETE

q STANDARD
NT Build 427
(Scandinavian NORDTEST method)

Introduction

Since 1985 the gyratory compactor has


been used for concrete materials in Finland
and Scandinavia. The method is used for
mix design and quality control mainly in
concrete product plants, where low worka-
ble and zero slump concrete is used (for
such products as hollow-core slabs, tubes
and paving blocks). The method is used for:
- mix design simulating selected produc-
54-C0252/C 54-C0252/C5 Mould
tion processes
- specimen preparation for strength tests
Specifications
(fresh and cured)
- research of mix related phenomena
(workability, curing time, admixtures etc.) Compacted specimen size:
- diameter mm: 100
The 100 mm diameter mould allows use of - height mm: typically 90 to 120, can be
a mix with max 16 mm aggregate size. reduced for special purposes
The compaction principle is similar to that Mould dimensions:
for asphalt materials, see page 344. - internal diameter mm: 100
- height mm: ca. 200
The machine is supplied complete with one Gyratory angle: 40 mrad
100 mm dia. mould and accessories to
Number of cycles: 2 - 512
perform the test.
Gyratory rate: 30 - 120 work cycles/min
Vertical load:
 54-C0252/C adjustable from 60 to 320 kPa
Gyratory compactor for concrete. B Overall dimensions
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. 350x480x930 mm 54-C0252/C with PC (not included)
A Weight approx.: 55 kg
 54-C0252/CY
Gyratory compactor for concrete.
220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

Spare parts
 54-C0252/CZ
Gyratory compactor for concrete. s54-C0252/C5
110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. 100 mm dia. hardened specimen cylin-
der with mould bottom plate and two
thin 100 mm dia. plates
Light and portable, it can be easily fitted
into a van or wagon.

224 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Fresh concrete testing 54
CONCRETE TESTING Air content / Setting time

AIR CONTENT OF FRESH CONCRETE  54-C0170/F SETTING TIME BY PENETRATION


Air entrainment meter pressure
q STANDARD gauge type, 7 litres cap. q STANDARD
EN 12350-7, ASTM C231, AASHTO T152 ASTM C403, AASHTO T197, UNI 7123

 54-C0170/E - Faster testing – fewer pump strokes  54-C0143


- Quick action clamping system
Air entrainment meter water - Large 90 mm dia. gauge
Concrete mortar penetrometer
column type - Lightweight, durable and compact The apparatus consists of a spring loading
It consists of a cast aluminium vessel 5 - Not affected by changes in barome- device which is graduated from 1 to 100
litres capacity with a conical cover assem- tric pressure daN, supplied complete with a set of need-
- Direct pressure gauge reading in the le points of 650, 325, 160, 65, 32, and 16
bly housing the measuring cylinder.
nearest 0.1% up to 6% and 0.2%
Complete with all valves, calibration cylin- from 6 to 10% mm2 area. A sliding ring indicates the load
der assembly, tamping rod, and air pump. reached. Supplied complete with carrying
case.
Specifications
A Weight approx.: 5 kg
Capacity: 5 litres
Air content range: 0-10%
Divisions: 0.1%
Gauge: range 0-2 bar, division 0.05 bar
A Weight approx.: 12 kg

54-C0170/F

54-C0143
This modern meter utilizes the principle of
Boyle’s Law and consists of a flanged cylin-  54-C0145
drical vessel and cover assembly incorpora-
ting a pressure gauge air pump and valves. Concrete pocket penetrometer
The base can also be used for unit weight Stainless steel plunger 32.3 mm2 (1/20 sq.
measurement of fresh concrete and aggre- in.) area; plunger graduated 0-5 MPa; wei-
gates. Supplied complete with calibration ght 0.3 kg approx.
set.

Specifications

Capacity: 7 litres
Air content range: 0-100%
Graduations: 0.1% up to 6%; 0.2%
from 6 to 10%
54-C0170/E
A Weight approx.: 10 kg
54-C0145

- To evaluate the initial set of concrete  54-C0148


- Gives instant field or laboratory estimate
of concrete condition
Concrete pocket penetrometer dial
- Large dial scale calibrated either in MPa model
or p.s.i. Stainless steel plunger 32.3 mm2 (1/20 sq.
- Readings locked in position until relea- in.) area, 57 mm dia. dial, dual scale, 0–5
sed by push button
MPa and 0–700 p.s.i. Complete with plastic
case and instructions. The calibration can
be easily verified with an ordinary balance.
Weight 0.2 kg approx.

54-C0148

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55 Hardened concrete testing
Making concrete specimens CONCRETE TESTING

CONCRETE MIXERS

These models have been selected for labo-


ratory and field use to prepare concrete
specimens and samples. The pan type
models 55-C0199/A and 55-C0199 assure
the best uniformity and efficient mixing.
The drum type model 55-C0196/1 is more
suitable for field use to prepare low-
medium strength concrete.

 55-C0196/1
115 litres drum type concrete mixer.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

A lightweight but sturdy concrete mixer.

Capacity: 115 litres


Yield: 75 litres
Power: 370 W
B Overall dimensions:
55-C0199
800x1400x1300 mm
A Weight approx.: 50 kg

 55-C0199
130 litres mixing capacity pan type
mixer. 380 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph.

 55-C0199/A
100 litres mixing capacity pan type
mixer. 380 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph.

General description and specifications

An extremely mobile mixer, equipped with


a manually controlled discharge for easy
unloading of the mixer into a suitable con-
tainer or wheelbarrow. The mixing blades
and paddle are produced from a special
steel to resist wear, and to ensure a fast
and effective mixing operation. 55-C0199/A

Power: 1500 W (55-C0199/A) and 3000 W


55-C0196/1
(55-C0199)
Pan capacity: 140 litres (55-C0199/A) and
160 litres (55-C0199)
Mixing capacity: 100 litres (55-C0199/A)
and 130 litres (55-C0199)
B Overall dimensions: 783x710x1300
mm approx. (55-C0199/A)
1000x1880x1500 mm (55-C0199)
A Weight approx.: 130 kg (55-C0199/A)
and 230 kg (55-C0199)

226 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Hardened concrete testing 55
CONCRETE TESTING Making concrete specimens.
Cube, cylinder and beam moulds

CUBE MOULDS LARGE SIZE STEEL CUBE MOULDS STEEL CYLINDER MOULDS

q STANDARD  55-C0103/B q STANDARD


EN 12390-1 200 mm steel cube mould EN 12390-1 – ASTM C39, C192 –
Weight: 29.5 kg AASHTO T23, T126
Cast iron construction, four part design,
clamp type steel baseplate. Meets the  55-C0114 Top and bottom ring, base plate and inter-
requirement of EN 12390-1. nal surface totally machined.
300 mm steel cube mould
These moulds can be supplied, on request, Weight: 98 kg
complete with certificate of compliance sCode Dimensions Weight
stating the individual verification with cer- Ø x h (mm) (kg)
tified instrument. See code 55-C0100/UP1.
55-C0117 100x200 5.5
The use of calibrated moulds avoids the 55-C0119/2 250x500 80
dimensional verification of the cube speci- 55-C0118 150x300 10
men produced. Certified moulds have a 55-C0119 6”x12” 17
serial number marked on each part. 55-C0119/1 160x320 18

Standard models

 55-C0104/1
100 mm cast iron cube mould
Weight: 8 kg

 55-C0101/A 55-C0103/B, 55-C0114


150 mm cast iron cube mould
Weight: 17 kg

BEAM MOULDS: STEEL CONSTRUCTION


Calibration certificate
of cast iron cube moulds
sCode Dimensions Weight
dxhxl (mm) (kg)
 55-C0100/CAL
Calibration certificate for the cast 55-C0115 100x100x400 17.5 55-C0118, 55-C0119/1
55-C0115/1 100x100x500 20
iron cube moulds including factory
55-C0116 150x150x600 33.5
check with traceable measuring 55-C0116/1 150x150x750 37
instruments and numbering of FIELD CYLINDER MOULD
major parts with serial number
Easy transportable and practical.

 55-C0118/A
Field cylinder mould
dia. 150x300 mm
Steel construction. Weight: 8.5 kg

 55-C0119/1A
Field cylinder mould
dia. 160x320 mm
55-C0116
Weight: 11 kg

55-C0101/A

55-C0118/A,
55-C0119/1A
Detail of 55-C0101/A certified model
(optional, add code 55-C0100/CAL). Each mould Testing equipment for the construction industry 227
is verified and the serial number marked
55 Hardened concrete testing
Making concrete specimens. Plastic cube and cylinder moulds CONCRETE TESTING

PLASTIC CUBE AND CYLINDER MOULDS


- Robust plastic
General description and specifications resistant to shock
and abrasion
A one piece mould manufactured from a - Complete with
robust plastic which is resistant to shock polystyrene cover
and abrasion. Ideal for field use, the speci- for safe transpor-
men is ejected from the mould by com- tation and
thermal protection
pressed air requiring only a simple clean
and oiling before being ready for use again.
They all meet the requirements of
EN 12390-1.

CUBE MOULDS

 55-C0102
55-C0102
Kubo 15®, 150 mm plastic cube
mould with polystyrene cover, base
sheet and stopper
Weight approx. 1.3 kg ACCESSORIES
FOR MAKING SPECIMENS
 55-C0102/M
s55-C0140 Tamping rod
Kubo 15®, 150 mm plastic cube 16 mm dia. x 600 mm
mould. 6 pieces package
s55-C0140/1 Tamping bar 380 mm
B Shipping dimensions: long x 25 mm sq.
730x265x435 mm
A Weight approx.: 9 kg
s55-C0140/3 Tamping rod 10 mm
dia. x 250 mm
55-C0101/4
 55-C0101/4 s55-C0140/2 Steel straightedge
100 mm two-gang plastic cube mould s86-D1670 Wire brush for cleaning
moulds
Weight approx. to 1 kg CYLINDER MOULDS

 55-C0102/C s55-C0119/5 Specimen


mould spanner
Accessories and spares Plastic cylinder mould
dia. 150x300 mm s55-C0139/A Mould oil, 10 kg can
s55-C0102/1 Filling hopper for Weight approx. 2.4 kg
55-C0102 cube moulds. Stainless steel s86-D1602 Round aluminium scoop
 55-C0102/E s86-D1625 Trowel
s55-C0105/2 Polystyrene cover with Plastic cylinder mould
stopper for Kubo 15®. Pack of 20 pieces
dia. 160x320 mm.
s86-D1306/4 Heavy duty mixing tray
s55-C0105/4 Plastic sheet for Kubo Weight approx. 2.5 kg s86-D1645 Square mouthed shovel
15®. Pack of 50

s55-C0102/6 Spare stoppers for Kubo s35-T0144 Rubber mallet


®
15 . Pack of 100

Accessories for making specimens

55-C0102/1 fitted on top of 55-C0102 55-C0102/C, 55-C0102/E

228 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Hardened concrete testing 55
CONCRETE TESTING Making concrete specimens. Specimen verification

ASSESSMENT OF FLATNESS,
PERPENDICULARITY AND STRAIGHTNESS
OF TEST SPECIMENS AND MOULDS

q STANDARD
EN 12390-1

The following apparatus which are essen-


tial for the correct verification of moulds
and specimens, can also be supplied with
certificate of calibration issued by an
Accredited Laboratory. For this certificate
Straightness verification using straightedge Straightness verification of cylinder generatrix
version ask for the item plus code 82- and feeler strips using straightedge and feeler strips
C0106/CAL, associated with the item code
number.

 82-C0106/1
Go/No go gauges for 100 mm cube
moulds

 82-C0106/2
Go/No go gauges for 150 mm cube
moulds

 82-C0107/1
Engineers square 150 mm

 82-C0108/1
Straightedge 300 mm
Verification of diameter 55-C0101/A Verification with Go/No go gauge
 82-C0109/1 using digital vernier caliper

Digital vernier caliper 155 mm

 82-C0110/1
Set of feeler strips covering 13 bla-
des from 0.03 to 0.50 mm

 82-C0106/CAL
Calibration certificate for each
of the above apparatus issued by an
Accredited Laboratory

82-C0106/1, 82-C0107/1, 82-C0108/1, 82-C0109/1, 82-C0110/1

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55 Hardened concrete testing
Concrete compaction CONCRETE TESTING
Making concrete specimens. Compaction

CONCRETE COMPACTION 55-C0160/H with


55-C0160/10 clamping devi-
Concrete specimens can be compacted using: ce and with 55-C0159/11
waterproof pedal switch
- Internal (poker) vibrator having a diame- and four 150 mm cube
moulds
ter not exceeding approx. ¼ of the smal-
lest dimension of the test specimen. Not
suitable for very low slump concrete
- Vibrating tables
- Compacting rod 16 mm dia., 600 mm
long
- Compacting bar 25x25 mm sq. section,
380 mm long.

VIBRATING TABLES sCode Dimensions Version Weight


(mm) (kg)
q STANDARD
55-C0159/H 600x400 standard 50
EN 12390-2
55-C0159/10 clamping device for 55-C0159/H 3
55-C0160/H 800x800 standard 115
Robustly manufactured to operate with 55-C0160/10 clamping device for 55-C0160/H 8
minimum noise level. 3000 vibrations per 55-C0161/H 1250x625 standard 150
minute with a facility to vary the intensity 55-C0161/10 clamping device for 55-C0161/H 15
of vibration if required. They can be fitted 55-C0161/BC 1250x650 with double clamping device 185
and completed by a clamping device (see and pedal switch
table) and waterproof pedal switch
(see 55-C0159/11). Voltage 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
They are also available for 110 V, 50-60 Hz, For 110 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. add suffix /Z to the code
1 ph., 3000/3600 vibrations per minute.
They are identified by the suffix /Z of the
code (e.g. 50-C0159/HZ instead of 50-  55-C0157
C0159/H). Lightweight portable vibrating
table, 280x400 mm, 12 V DC with
connector for vehicle cigar lighter
This model has been developed for field use
when no power is available. One person can
easily handle it. Supplied complete with
connector for the cigar lighter.

Specifications

Size of table: 280x400 mm


Voltage: 12 V DC
Connection: to the vehicle cigar
lighter connector
A Weight approx.: 24 kg 55-C0157 connected to the vehicle
cigar lighter during operation

55-C0159/H with 55-C0159/10 clamping devi-


ce, 55-C0159/11 waterproof pedal switch and Water proof pedal switch
two 150 mm cube moulds
 55-C0159/11
Waterproof pedal switch
for vibrating tables.
110-230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

A Weight approx.: 1 kg

55-C0157

230 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Hardened concrete testing 55
CONCRETE TESTING Concrete compaction
Making concrete specimens. Compaction

POKER VIBRATORS

q STANDARD
EN 12390-2 – ASTM C31, C192 –
AASHTO T23, T126

Ideal for the internal compaction of con-


crete specimens and a good alternative to
the traditional tamping bar especially when
there are large numbers of specimens to be
compacted.
Different models available: electric and
petrol operated. 55-C0162/D

sCode 55-C0162/A 55-C0162/B 55-C0162/C 55-C0162/D 55-C0163


Electric Electric, portable Electric, battery Electric, heavy Petrol
operated duty operated

Tip dimensions mm dia. 25x250 dia. 25x250 dia. 25x250 dia. 25x250 dia. 25x250
Flexible shaft mm 2000 800 (rigid) 2000 2000 2000
Vibr./min 12000 18000 13000 12000 12000
Current specs. 220-230V, 220-230V, 12 V DC 220-230V, /
50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
Power W 500 200 160 2300 1200
Weight approx. kg 8 3 11 10 12

55-C0162/A
55-C0163

55-C0162/B

55-C0162/C

Testing equipment for the construction industry 231


55 Hardened concrete testing
Making concrete specimens. Concrete curing CONCRETE TESTING

Curing of Specimens C0191/5) to assure good temperature


uniformity.
Both ASTM and EN speci- Accessories
fications require the specimens to
be left in the mould for the first 16
Temperature range: s55-C0193/5 Thermostat analogic
from ambient to +40°C heating system. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
hours up to a maximum of three
Wattage: 2000 W s55-C0193/6 Thermostat digital hea-
days, protected against shock, ting system. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
vibration and dehydration at a B Overall dimensions:
1550x805x820 mm
temperature from 20 ± 5°C or 25 ± s55-C0191/5 Submersible circulator
5°C in hot climates (EN method) A Weight approx.: 110 kg pump. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
and 16 to 27°C (ASTM method). s55-C0193/A1 Plastic cover for
After the removal from the moulds 55-C0193/A Curing tank
Accessories
the specimens have to be stored in
a moist condition at 20 ± 2°C (EN)
or 23 ± 1.7°C (ASTM) with a rela-
s55-C0191/3 Upper rack for 150 mm
cubes
tive humidity ≥ 95%. Alternatively
they can be cured in water at the s55-C0191/5 Submersible circulator
pump. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
same temperature.

CURING TANKS  55-C0193/A


Heavy plastic curing tank 650 litres
q STANDARD capacity
EN 12390-2 – ASTM C31, C192, C511 Detail of 55-C0193/6
 55-C0193/B
 55-C0191/B Heavy plastic curing tank 650 litres
Concrete specimen curing tank, capacity complete with thermostatic
1000 litres capacity. digital heating system.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

General description and specifications

Extremely robust and stable A.D. polyethyle-


ne construction, supplied complete with base
rack. It can be fitted with the thermostat
heating system (models 55-C0193/5 and
55-C0193/6), with the submersible circulator
pump (model 55-C0191/5) and with the 55-C0193/5
appropriate cover (model 55-C0193/A1). See
accessories. Model 55-C0193/B is already fit-
ted with thermostatic digital heating system
55-C0193/6.
Capacity: 650 litres
55-C0191/B with upper racks
55-C0191/3 Inside dimensions: 1040x1040x605 mm
B Outside dimensions:
General description and specifications 1130x1130x760 mm
A Weight approx.: 30 kg 55-C0191/5
Designed for curing concrete cubes and
cylinders. The temperature can be set and
maintained to the required value by an
electric resistance incorporating a thermo-
regulator. The tank is made from zinc coa-
ted sheet steel and is supplied complete
with base rack. Suitable upper racks to hold
concrete cubes are available on request
(max. 8 pieces). The tank can be fitted with
a submersible circulator pump (see 55-

55-C0193/A with 55-C0193/5,


232 Testing equipment for the construction industry 55-C0191/5, and 55-C0193/A1
Hardened concrete testing 55
CONCRETE TESTING Making concrete specimens. Concrete curing

TEST SET FOR MOIST CURING ROOMS  55-C0187 ACCELERATED CONCRETE CURING
Electric resistances for curing rooms
A suitable curing room can easily be Introduction
assembled using the following parts: Finned type, made of copper, 1200 mm
- Curing room vaporiser (55-C0188) long, 36 mm dia. Power 750 W. This test method covers procedures for
- Finned type electric heaters (55-C0187) A Weight: 1.8 kg approx. curing concrete specimens under condi-
- Humidity/temperature sensor (55-C0189/A) tions intended to accelerate the develop-
- Electric control panel for humidity and ment of strength. The apparatus offered
temperature (55-C0186) covers procedures A (warm water method)
of ASTM C684 and 35-55°C methods of BS
A typical layout or a moist curing room is 1881:112.
illustrated in the sketch a). Each of the 55-C0187
above items can be purchased individually. q STANDARD
 55-C0186 ASTM C684, BS 1881:112
Digital control panel for humidity
 55-C0188  55-C0194/D
and temperature control.
Curing room vaporiser. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. Programmable accelerated concrete
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. curing tank. 380 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph.
Includes humidity and
Used to humidify curing rooms up to 150 temperature display, General description and specifications
m3 for concrete specimens. Supplied com- main switch and auxi-
plete with automatic level control. liary contact for door This special curing tank has been designed
open with pilot lamp. for hot water curing in accelerated
Power: 40 W
strength concrete. The interior is made
Vaporiser capacity: 0.5 l/h B Dimensions: from stanless steel, it is fitted with electro-
For room or ambient up to: 150 m3 250x140x300 mm nic programmer capable of controlling dif-
B Dimensions: 360 mm dia. x 230 mm A Weight approx.: 6.5 kg ferent test cycles with a choice of thermal
gradients and curing time to a defined
A Weight approx.: 3.5 kg temperature value for a complete automa-
tic curing cycle. The electronic controller
 55-C0189/A
can be connected by the RS 232 port to a
Humidity and temperature printer or PC for complete monitoring of
PT 100 sensor the test.

Working range:
- humidity: up to 100% Temperature range: ambient to +80°C
- temperature: -40+80°C Power rating: 2x3000 W
B Dimensions: 120x80x300 mm Internal dimensions:
55-C0188
A Weight approx.: 0.5 kg
55-C0189/A 900x640x670(h) mm
B Outside dimensions:
950x800x870(h) mm
Sketch a) A Weight approx.: 130 kg

 Control panel 55-C0186


 Vaporiser 55-C0188
 Heaters 55-C0187
 Humidity / temperature

sensor 55-C0189/A




55-C0194/D

Testing equipment for the construction industry 233


55 Hardened concrete testing
Sample preparation for the compression test CONCRETE TESTING

SPECIMEN GRINDING SPECIMEN CUTTING


- Also suitable for rock samples and
q STANDARD concrete cores  55-C0210/B
EN 12390-2 - Accepts cubes up to 300 mm size and Universal specimen cutting machine.
cylinders up to 160x320 mm
- Automatic radial displacement 380 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph.
 55-C0201
Specimen grinding machine.  55-C0210/BZ
220-380 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph. Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 3 ph.

 55-C0201/Z General description and specifications


Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 3 ph.
This machine has been developed to cut
General description and specifications concrete and rock specimens, and cores up
to 160 mm dia. A robust machine highly
Used to grind and polish concrete speci- suited to a busy laboratory environment.
mens, natural stones, ceramic materials etc. Supplied complete with "V" block clamp.
The cube and cylinder specimens can be The position of the motor is adjustable in
easily locked on the table and the grinding height and can be oriented for cuts up to
head 330 mm dia. can be radially moved 45°. Complete with safety device, which
either manually or automatically in both prevents the restart of the machine after
directions so the only manual operation unexpected current interruption. The
requested is the lowering of the grinding machine is supplied without cutting disc,
head by the top hand wheel. The machine which has to be ordered separately (see
is supplied complete with chip guard, coo- accessories).
lant tank, motor pump and one set of abra-
sive sectors. Diamond grinding sectors are Cutting disc up to:
available on request (see accessories). The 55-C0201 450 mm dia., 25.4 mm dia. hole
machine is supplied complete with clam-
Carriage travel: 850 mm
ping element for 100, 150, and 200 mm
cubes. Clamping devices for cylinders are Power: 2250 W
also available on request (see accessories). Accessories B Dimensions: 1300x700x1300 mm
A Weight approx.: 125 kg
Table dimensions: 680x300 mm s55-C0201/2 Set of 4 diamond
impregnated sectors
Grinding wheel dia.: 330 mm
Max. vertical daylight between table s55-C0201/5 Clamping device for Accessories
concrete cylinders from 100x200 to
and wheel head: 375 mm 160x320mm. Weight 30 kg approx.
Max. specimen size: up to 300 mm
s55-C0210/1
Diamond blade 450 mm dia.
cubes and cylinders or cores up to 350- Spare parts
360 mm height s55-C0211/1
Diamond blade 350 mm dia.
Vertical travel of the wheel head: s55-C0201/1 Set of 8 abrasive sectors
230 mm
Grinding wheel speed: 1400 r.p.m.
Automatic cross feed in both direc-
tions
Grinding spindle motor: 1000 W
Feed motor: 250 W
B Overall dimensions:
1300x1100x1500 mm (lxwxh)
A Weight approx.: 380 kg
55-C0201/5

55-C0210/B with blade

234 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Hardened concrete testing 55
CONCRETE TESTING Sample preparation for the compression test

CYLINDER CAPPING EQUIPMENT.


SULPHUR CAPPING METHOD

q STANDARD
EN 12390-3 – ASTM C31, C192, C617 –
AASHTO T23, T126

MELTING POT

 10-D1403
Melting pot for capping compound.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

Used to melt the capping compound. The


temperature is set and maintained at the
desired value. Adjustable electronic ther-
moregulator and pilot lamp fully isolated 55-C0121/21, 55-C0121/3, 55-C0121/37, 55-C0121/5
conforming to CE requirements.
CYLINDER CAPPERS
Capacity: 5 litres approx.
Temperature range: +30 / +150°C Used to assure plane end surfaces perpendicular to the axis of the cylinder during the cap-
Power: 700 W ping. Different models are available depending on the size of specimens.
B Dimensions: internal 200 mm dia. x
sCode For cylinder size Weight approx.
160 mm, external 285 mm dia. x 275 mm dia. x h (mm) (kg)
A Weight approx.: 2.7 kg 55-C0121/23 100x200 6.5
55-C0121/21 150x300 and 6"x12" 8
55-C0121/22 160x320 8
55-C0121/22A(1) 160x320 8

(1) Special model complete with ball tracks for a positive location of the specimen.
CYLINDER CARRIERS

Used for an easy handling of the specimens. Only available for 150x300 mm (6"x12") and
160x320 mm sizes.

10-D1403 sCode For cylinder size Weight approx.


dia. x h (mm) (kg)

55-C0121/3 150x300 and 6"x12" 1.2


Accessories 55-C0121/6 160x320 1.2

s55-C0121/5 Stainless steel ladle. UNBONDED CAPPING PADS  50-C0122/2


AND RETAINERS Neoprene pads for 6” dia. (150 mm)
CAPPING COMPOUND cylinders, 60 shore A. Set of two
q STANDARD: ASTM C1231
 55-C0121/37  50-C0122/3
Ultra strong capping compound, Used as an alternative method to the
Neoprene pads for 6” dia. (150 mm)
22.5 kg package sulphur hot capping of concrete cylinder
cylinders, 70 shore A for cylinder
The capping compound is a mixture of specimens. The system consists of two alloy
steel cap retainers and two 12.5 mm thick strength over 48 MPa. Set of two
sulphur and mineral filler to give a high
finish and performance. Compressive neoprene pads. This system is not applica-
ble for expected strength lower than 10 n o t e
strength by ASTM C617 2" cube test
MPa. For expected strength over 48 MPa Capping pad and
exceeds 8000 p.s.i. (55 MPa) at two hours. retainers for 160x320
the 70 shore hardness pads should be used.
mm cylinders are also
Pads are reusable up to 100 times and
available on order. Ask
retainers are permanent with normal use for: 50-C0122/A for
and care. capping retainers and
50-C0122/4 for neo-
55-C0121/22A  50-C0122 Capping retainers for 6” 50-C0122 - 50-C0122/2 prene pads.
dia. (150 mm) cylinders
Testing equipment for the construction industry 235
55 Hardened concrete testing
Density of hardened concrete / Water absorption CONCRETE TESTING

DENSITY OF HARDENED CONCRETE SURFACE WATER ABSORPTION

q STANDARD q STANDARD
EN 12390-7 BS 1881:208

 11-D0612/A  55-C0241
Specific gravity frame Initial surface absorption
test apparatus (ISAT)
General description and specifications
General description and specifications
Used in conjunction with a suitable elec-
tronic balance for specific gravity determi- To assess the concrete surface absorption
nation of fresh and hardened concrete and characteristics. The rate of flow of water
aggregates. A purpose built robust frame per unit area into a concrete surface when
designed to support the electronic balance. subjected to a constant head of 200 mm is
The lower part of the frame incorporates a measured. The unit consists of a capillary
moving platform, which carries the water tube mounted on a scale, a water reservoir,
container allowing the test specimens to be and connecting tubes. They are all moun-
weighed in both air and water. The balance ted on a stand for ease of use. Test cups not
is not included in the apparatus and must included. See accessories.
be ordered separately. Any type of electro-
nic balance fitted with an under-bench 11-D0612/A with 11-D0612/A1 and 11-D0631/C A Weight approx.: 1.4 kg
weighing facility can be used. The models
listed as accessories below are ideally sui-
ted for use with this specific gravity frame. SPECIFIC GRAVITY
DENSITY BASKETS AND TANK

B Overall dimensions:
500x500x1200 mm approx.
q STANDARD
ASTM C127 / AASHTO T85 / BS 812:2 /
A Weight approx.: 50 kg
NF P18-554

55-C0241
Accessories and suitable balances Description

Used in specific gravity tests. Made from


s11-D0612/A1 stainless steel. Complete with handles. Accessories
Cradle for holding specimens
Fitted with 3.35 mm mesh size except the
s11-D0630 NF model, ≤ 3 mm. s55-C0241/1
Digital top pan balance 4500 g x 0.1 g Clear plastic cup

s11-D0631/E  11-D0612 s55-C0241/2


Digital top loading balance 15 kg x 1 g Density basket 200 mm dia. x 200 Clear plastic cup for vertical surfaces

s11-D0631/F mm high
Digital top pan balance 16 kg x 0.1 g
 11-D0612/1
s11-D0631/C
Digital top pan balance 30 kg x 1 g Same as above but 250 mm dia.
x 250 mm high
The above models incorporate a speciali-
sed feature, which allows specific gravity  11-D0612/2
results to be calculated and displayed
Same as above but 200 mm dia. x
immediately at the touch of a button.
180 mm high conforming
to NF P18-554
55-C0241/1, 55-C0241/2
 11-D0611/3
Specific gravity tank
Made from plastic. Identical to that one fit-
ted in the 11-D0612/A Specific gravity
frame. Dimensions 400x400x330 mm
approx. (lxwxh). Weight 1.7 kg approx.

11-D0611/3 11-D0612

236 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Hardened concrete testing 55
CONCRETE TESTING Water absorption and permeability

DETERMINATION OF THE DEPTH


OF PENETRATION OF WATER
UNDER PRESSURE

q STANDARD
EN 12390-8, ISO 7031

Introduction
- Manometer
The method concerns the determination of available to check
water pressure
the depth of penetration of water under
- One, two or
pressure. The test is performed by clamping three specimens
a concrete prism 200x200x120 mm or 15 can be tested at
cm cube between two flanges with special the same time
circular gaskets. The water, under control-
led pressure is then applied to the surface
of the concrete specimen. The penetration
of water is measured after the testing
period by breaking the specimen or taking
the readings through the graduated glass
burettes.
Two models available: three place (code
55-C0244/A) and six place (code
55-C0244/B) version. Both of them can be
fitted with burettes for the quantitative
determination of water penetration (codes 55-C0244/AV
55-C0244/AV and 55-C0244/BV).
The systems can test concrete specimens
 55-C0244/A  55-C0244/BV
up to 200 mm side or dia. and 300 mm
high. Supplied complete with gaskets for Concrete water impermeability Concrete water impermeability
150 mm cube specimens. apparatus. Three place model apparatus. Six place model, comple-
The apparatus have to be fitted with a sui- te with water measurement appara-
table air compressor, maximum working B Dimensions: tus
pressure 10 bar. (See accessories). (lxdxh) 1600x550x1600 mm
A Weight: 200 kg approx. B Dimensions:
- (permeability apparatus lxdxh)
1600x550x1600 mm
 55-C0244/B - (water measurement system lxdxh)
Concrete water impermeability 900x215x1130 mm
apparatus. Six place model A Weight: 450 kg approx.
B Dimensions:
(lxdxh) 1600x550x1600 mm
A Weight: 320 kg approx. Accessories

s86-D2015 Air compressor 50 litres


cap. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
 55-C0244/AV
Sketch of the six place model 55-C0244/B
Concrete water impermeability s55-C0245/2 Set of three rubber
gaskets for 200x200x120 mm prisms
apparatus. Three place model, com-
plete with water measurement
burettes Spare parts

B Dimensions: s55-C0245/5* Set of three O-ring


- (permeability apparatus lxdxh) gaskets for 150 mm cubes
1600x550x1600 mm
- (water measurement system lxdxh) * Conforming to the EN 12390-8 speci-
900x215x360 mm fication
A Weight: 300 kg approx.

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55 Hardened concrete testing
Elastic modulus / Compressometers CONCRETE TESTING

ELASTIC MODULUS OF CONCRETE

q STANDARD
ASTM C469

Introduction

The concrete compressometer is proposed


in different versions:
- for 150x300 or 160x320 mm cylinders
- for 150 mm cubes or prisms.
Both versions can be fitted with standard
mechanical dial gauges or by strain tran-
sducers. These electronic versions have to
be connected to automatic testing systems
as for example the MCC 8 Control console
(see page 210) or to a suitable digital
display unit (e.g. our Datalog, code
82-P0908/B). Please get in touch with our
technicians for more details and informa-
tion.

55-C0221

STANDARD COMPRESSOMETERS DIGITAL COMPRESSOMETERS

 55-C0220  55-C0222/E
Concrete cylinder compressometer Electronic concrete cylinder
Used for determining deformation on dia. compressometer
150x300 mm, dia. 160x320 mm or dia. 6" x Same as 55-C0220, but fitted with strain
12" concrete cylinders during the compres- transducers for connection to automatic
sion test. Complete with 5x0.001 mm dial testing systems or digital display unit.
gauge and wooden box.
A Weight approx.: 5 kg
B Dimensions of wooden box:
360x270x260 mm
A Weight approx.: 4.5 kg  55-C0222/E1
55-C0220
Concrete cubes/prism
compressometers
 55-C0221
Concrete cylinder compressometer- For determining deformation on cubes/pri-
extensometer sms. Complete with aluminium arms, strain
Used for determining the axial deformation transducers for connection to automatic
and diametrical extension of concrete testing systems or digital unit and wooden
cylinder specimens during the compression box.
test. Complete with two 5x0.001 mm dial
gauges and wooden box. A Weight approx.: 5 kg

B Dimensions of wooden box:


300x280x310 mm  55-C0222/E2
A Weight approx.: 9 kg Same as 55-C0222/E1 but for small
size mortar prism

A Weight approx.: 5 kg

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Hardened concrete testing 55
CONCRETE TESTING Shrinkage / Restrained expansion

HYDRAULIC SHRINKAGE DETERMINATION

q STANDARD
UNI 6555 (comparable to ASTM C426)

 55-C0115/2
Shrinkage mould 100x100x500 mm

General description and specifications

Used for the determination of hydraulic


axial shrinkage of concrete specimens with
aggregates up to 30 mm. Made of precisely
machined cold finished steel. Comprising
two steel inserts. 55-C0115/2, C0115/3

A Weight approx.: 19 kg
DETERMINATION OF RESTRAINED
EXPANSION OF MORTAR AND CONCRETE
Accessories
q STANDARD
s55-C0115/3 Apparatus for shrinka-
ge measurement. Used for measuring UNI 8147, 8148
the hydraulic axial shrinkage of concre-
te specimens obtained with the  55-C0115/7
55-C0115/2 mould. Comprising: metal
stand, dial gauge 0.01 mm sens., refe- Three gang mould for concrete
rence bar. Weight approx. 14 kg 80x80x240 mm. UNI 8148

Spare parts  55-C0115/8


Three gang mould for concrete
s55-C0115/5 Steel inserts for 50x50x250 mm. UNI 8147
55-C0115/2 moulds. Pack of 10
55-C0115/7, C0115/8
General description and specifications

Used for determining the restrained expan-


sion of a concrete or mortar containing the
expansive agent. Made from steel. All inter-
nal surfaces are machined in accordance
with the specifications. Each gang is com-
plete with rod and restrained end plates.

B Overall dimensions: 320x280x80 mm


approx. for model 55-C0115/7 and
330x180x60 mm approx. for model 62-L0035 Detail of the analogic version
55-C0115/8
A Weight approx.: 15 kg for model
55-C0115/7 and 10 kg for model
55-C0115/8

Accessories

s62-L0035 Length comparator


s62-L0035/A Length comparator.
Digital version (as alternative to the
62-L0035 model)

s62-L0034/8
Reference rod 280 mm long
62-L0035/A

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55 Hardened concrete testing
Temperature monitoring CONCRETE TESTING

TEMPERATURE MONITORING
IN PRECAST CONCRETE

 55-E0057
Four channel k-type thermocouple
printing thermometer

 55-E0057/A
Four channel thermistor sensor
printing thermometer

 55-E0057/B
Four channel k-type thermocouple
logging and printing thermometer

 55-E0057/C
Four channel thermistor sensor
logging and printing thermometer 55-E0057/B

General description and specifications


Models 55-E0057 Models 55-E0057/A
The measurement of the temperature at and 55-E0057/B and 55-E0057/C
different positions in precast units is essen- (k-type thermocouple) (thermistor sensor)
tial in determining the maturity of the
concrete. Range -200.0 to 999.9°C and 1000 to 1370°C -50.0 to 150.0°C
Simultaneous measurements of tempera- Resolution 0.1°C and 1°C 0.1°C
ture at up to 4 different points of one or Accuracy ±0.3% of reading or ±0.5°C ±0.4°C (-20 to 120°C);
more concrete castings at time intervals ±0.7°C outside
can be easily pre-programmed by the ope-
rator. The k-type thermocouple models
(55-E0057 and 55-E0057/B) are preferred Printer: 14 character per line, 38 mm
when the expected distance between the plain paper
Accessories (thermistor sensor
k-type thermocouples and the main unit is Working environment 0 to 50°C,
models 55-E0057/A and
short (a few meters); the thermistor sensor RH 95%
models (55-E0057/A and 55-E0057/C) are 55-E0057/C)
B Dimensions: 220x82x66 mm (lxdxh)
preferred when the expected distance is
longer.
A Weight approx: 550 g s55-E0057/4 Jack with 1 m cord.
Supplied in pack of 4. Used to connect
All these modern and portable systems the instrument to the extension cord or
include built-in printer and a digital rea- directly to the sensor
dout unit. Models 55-E0057/B and 55-
E0057/C offer also the ability to store up to s55-E0057/6 Protective copper slee-
Accessories (k-type thermocouple ve for sensor supplied in pack of 5 pie-
16,000 temperature readings into memory ces 1 m long. To be introduced in fresh
with selectable logging intervals (from 1 to models 55-E0057 and 55-E0057/B)
concrete to house the sensor
180 minutes). For downloading the rea-
dings to PC/printer an infrared transmitter s55-E0057/1 s55-E0057/8 Thermistor sensor -5
K-type thermocouple, 50 m rolls +150°C. Supplied in pack of 5 pieces
and software are available (see accessories).
Supplied with 5 paper rolls, batteries and s55-E0057/5 s55-E0057/9 Convective paste. 50 g
carrying case. The probes have to be orde- Set of connectors - 4 male tube. Used to assure the best contact
red separately (see accessories). between the thermistor and copper
sleeve
Accessories for logging (models
No. of channels: 4
55-E0057/B and 55-E0057/C)
Battery operated Spare parts
(500 hours with 60’ printing intervals) s55-E0057/10
Power socket for 12V DC supply. Infrared 9-pin transmitter s55-E0057/2
Spare paper rolls pack of 40
Auto shut-off
s55-E0057/11 s55-E0057/3
Printing intervals selectable from Windows© compatible software
Spare ink cartridge pack of 5
1 to 180 minutes
s55-E0057/7
Adapter for use at 230 V, 50 Hz

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CONCRETE TESTING

Introduction

The development and improvement This catalogue includes a vast selec-


of in-situ test techniques better tion of NDT instruments and appa-
known as non-destructive test ratus with precise indications con-
methods (NDT) are the result of the cerning the product use and the
need to investigate: relative applications.

- The progressive ageing of con- Controls is also prepared to supply


crete structures pre-sales advice in order to identify
- The effect of chemical attacks on the appropriate apparatus and all
concrete often due to air pollu- suggestions concerning their correct
tion or to the use of chlorides in use.
winter to prevent icing Do not hesitate to get in touch with
- The quality and integrity of new us for any information you may
structures require.
- The problems associated with
historical buildings.

Subjects Page

Concrete durability evaluation...............................................................................................................................… 242

Concrete strength evaluation .................................................................................................................................... 250

Quality and homogeneity evaluation ...................................................................................................................... 255

Length and crack measurement, in-situ evaluation of stress,


structural inspection, structural monitoring ......................................................................................................... 260

Testing equipment for the construction industry 241


58 NDT / Protection and repair of concrete structures
Concrete durability evaluation CONCRETE TESTING

Introduction

The various problems that methods to overcome these proces- A complete range of instruments is
relate to the durability of concrete ses permit concrete to be designed available to measure the durability
are assuming ever increasing impor- both resistant and durable. The term of concrete to answer most of the
tance due to their close relationship durability is an abstract term, in requisites of the operators in the
to the quality of the structure as a fact it would be more practical to Construction Industry. Controls can
whole. say the useful life of the structure. also make available considerable
The main problems associated with This parameter should be included in specific know-how and first hand
the durability of concrete are nor- the initial design of the structure: the experience to help in the analysis of
mally caused by the poor quality of designer must take into considera- test results.
the concrete itself. Knowledge of tion the requested life cycle (in which
the degrading processes and the period the structure should maintain
availability of materials and its designed criteria).

SUMMARY OF THE MOST RELEVANT TEST METHODS AND THEIR RELATED APPLICATIONS

Reinforced concrete
Measurement Application Code Description

Cover measurement number and position of rebars 58-E0060/A MCPI Concrete Cover Meter
corrosion risk and cause

Cover estimation corrosion risk, metal location 58-E0058 Deep scanning


and metal location through the building materials Metal locator

Carbonation depth corrosion risk and cause 58-E0063 Carbonation test set

Chloride content/ corrosion risk and cause 58-E0064 Chloride field test system
permeability 58-E0052 Chloride penetration meter

Half cell potential corrosion activity and risk 58-E0065 Half cell
of damage potential meter

Resistivity corrosion activity and risk 58-E0062 Resistivity meter


of damage 58-E0062/A Wenner probe resistivity meter

Cover measurement and corrosion risk, cause, activity 58-E0067/A Scribe-combined logger
half cell potential and risk of damage

Plain concrete
Measurement Application Code Description

Surface water absorption, cause and risk of concrete 58-E0023 Water penetration
permeability deterioration test set acc. to Dr Karstens

Water and gas permeability cause and risk of concrete 58-E0030 Air and water
deterioration permeability test set
using the Figg technique
58-E0031 Oxygen concrete permeameter

Surface dampness cause and risk of concrete 58-E0032 Moisture meter


deterioration 58-E0033 Moisture meter

19-T0019 Carbide moisture testers


19-T0019/B

Flexural resonance cause and risk of concrete 58-E0035/A Resonance


deterioration frequency meter

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CONCRETE TESTING Durability evaluation
Cover measurement and bar size estimation

COVER MEASUREMENT Main features

q STANDARD - On-screen Menu driven operation


BS 1881:204 - Pulse induction technique for stability
and performance
 58-E0060/A - Automatic Zeroing Embedded instru-
mentation computer
Concrete cover meter - Automatic sizing of single bars
complete with head and nylon - Simple 4-button operation.
carrying case Large graphic LCD
- Switchable audible signal
General description - Battery operated: up to 50 hours use per set
- Accurate estimation of cover and bar
For the determination of the depth and size sizing with direct reading of the
Specifications values (mm) on the display
of reinforcement located within a concrete
structure. Power source: removable Primary - Friendly user interface: large graphic
The 58-E0060/A use Pulse Induction with 4 x AA MN 1500 LR6 display, modulated audio signal, inte-
an air cored transmit receive multi-coil grated menu structured software
sensor assembly, with balanced self cancel- B Dimensions: 220x110x75 mm
ling external field interference rejection. A Weight: < 2 kg

Working range

- Rebar detection: from 5 mm to a maxi- Accessories


mum depending upon bar dia. (102 mm
for dia. 8, 185 mm for dia. 50 mm)
- Cover measurement: from 5 mm to a
s58-E0060/A1
Mini head for detection and analysis of
maximum depending upon bar dia. (90 low spaced rebars. Weight 0.1 kg
mm for dia. 8, 112 mm for dia. 50 mm)
- Rebar size estimation: from 5 mm to a
maximum depending upon bar dia. (38
mm for dia. 8, 50 mm for dia. 50 mm)

Accuracy 58-E0060/A

- Cover measurement/Rebar detection:


better than BS 1881:204 (under normal
condition within ± 1 mm)
- Rebar size estimation: depending upon
depth of cover, proximity of adiacent and
secondary reinforcement and characteri-
stic of the steel. (Under normal condition
± one standard bar size step)

58-E0060/A

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58 NDT / Protection and repair of concrete structures
Durability evaluation CONCRETE TESTING
Metal location in concrete / Carbonation test / Chloride content

METAL LOCATION IN CONCRETE CARBONATION TEST CHLORIDE CONTENT

 58-E0058 q STANDARD q STANDARD


Deep scanning metal locator pr EN 14630 Correlates to ASTM C114 (meter conforms
to AASHTO T260)
General description and specifications  58-E0063
 58-E0064
Carbonation test set
Finds rebar and metallic pipes, conduit, Chloride field test system
metal studs, junction boxes and metal fra- General description and specifications
ming up to 150 mm deep-before drilling or General description and specifications
remodelling. It scans through most non- This test set allows the measurement of the
metallic construction material, including depth of carbonation through the surface For the determination of the chloride ion
solid concrete. of concrete. When compared with the con- concentration in concrete to enable the
It is an essential tool for concrete contrac- crete cover to reinforcement, the risk of identification of the risk of chloride indu-
tors, remodelers, plumbers and electricians. carbonation induced corrosion can be ced reinforcement corrosion.
assessed. The method involves an acid extraction of a
Large LCD display The set consists of two 500 ml washing representative drilled sample of concrete, which
bottles, containing distilled water and phe- is then tested using an ion selective electrode
Battery: one 9 V alkaline
nolphthalein solution, and a depth gauge. and the potential compared with a calibration
Battery life: 1 year with normal use, with drawn up from a series of five known standard
The freshly broken or cored surface is
low battery indication solutions supplied with the test kit.
sprayed with phenolphthalein solution to
Accuracy: detect the loss of alkalinity associated with The test system includes:
- Rebar position: 0 mm (shallower) / carbonation. - Chloride combination electrode with
± 25.4 mm (deeper)
externally mounted temperature sensor,
- Rebar depth: 0 mm (shallower) /
cable and connectors
± 25.4 mm (deeper)
- Battery powered, high impedance, electro-
Water resistance: splash and water nic meter, with temperature compensation
resistance, but not waterproof circuits and microprocessor for direct con-
Size: 215x95x55 mm (lxwxh) version to percentage of chloride
A Weight approx.: 320 g with battery - Replacement pack of 12 jars each with
20 ml of extraction liquid and 5 jars of
coloured calibration liquid
- Scans through solid concrete - Bottle of electrode wetting agent
- Pinpoints the location and depth of - Scales for weighing 3 g samples
target - Instruction book and carrying case.
- Differentiates between steel rebar
and copper pipe
- Eliminates guesswork, needless holes, A Weight approx.: 5 kg
broken drill and saw blades
58-E0063
Spare parts
I m p o r t a n t n o t e
The Microcore Apparatus (code 58-C0299) s58-E0064/1 Pack of 12 jars of 20 ml
described and shown in the group of extraction liquid and 5 jars of coloured
"Concrete strength evaluation" can be con- calibration liquid
veniently used to take small cores suitable
to perform the carbonation test.

- Fast, economical and accurate


results of chloride content
- Wide range (from 0.002% to
2% chloride by weight)
- Digital direct reading of test
results (lb/cu. yd. and % of
chloride by weight)

58-E0064 complete set

58-E0058

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CONCRETE TESTING Durability evaluation
Chloride ion penetration / Half-cell potential test

CHLORIDE ION PENETRATION HALF-CELL POTENTIAL TEST Half-cell: silver/silver chloride refillable
probe (stable and low corrosive)
q STANDARD q STANDARD Measurements automatically converted
ASTM C1202, AASHTO T277 BS 1881:201, ASTM C876, UNI 9535 and displayed as copper/copper
 58-E0065 sulphate equivalent potentials
 58-E0052
Half-cell digital corrosion meter Display:
Chloride penetration meter. 3½ digit plus sign via 12.5 mm LCD
110-230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. Range/Resolution: +1999 mV / +1 mV
General description and specifications
Battery operated: giving typically 1000
Corrosion of steel is an electrochemical hours use with low battery indication
process involving anodic (corroding) and Automatic on/off action
cathodic (passive) areas of the metal. By
measuring concrete - surface electrical B Dimensions: 400x270x130 mm
potentials relative to a standard reference A Total weight: 2 kg approx.
electrode on a predetermined grid, the pre-
sence and location of corrosion and its pro-
bable future performance may be assessed.
It is possible, by regular measurements, to Spare parts
monitor the behaviour of new and relati-
vely new structures and thus minimise s58-E0065/1 Electrolyte refill
58-E0052 complete set
maintenance costs.

Half cell electrode Corrosion meter


General description and specifications Moved across surface
of concrete to measure
potential of reinforcing
This test method allows evaluation of chlo- steels at various
locations
ride permeability characteristics of concre-
te. The test is performed to monitor the
amount of electrical current passing throu-
gh concrete cores or cylinders. A potential
Reinforcing
difference is maintained across the ends of steel
the specimen, one of which is the negative Concrete
end and is immersed in a sodium chloride
solution, the other (positive end) in a
sodium hydroxide solution. The total char- - Rapid response and stabilisation
- Expandable probe holder for remote surveying
ge passed, in Coulombs, that is related to - Accurate estimation of corrosion activity
the resistance of the specimen to chloride
ion penetration is measured.

Large graphic display: 256x128 pixel


Measuring technique: closed loop
maintained 60 V DC potential difference,
passed current measured and integrated
relative to time
Accuracy: ± 0.1 V, ± 1 mA
Size
- 460x320x150 mm approx. (instrument)
- 165x155x50 mm approx. (cells)
A Weight approx.: 11.5 kg

58-E0065 complete set

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58 NDT / Protection and repair of concrete structures
Durability evaluation CONCRETE TESTING
Resistivity test / Cover measurement, half-cell potential

RESISTIVITY TEST
- Compact,
 58-E0062 durable, hand held
probe unit
Digital resistivity - Reads out directly
2 probe array meter in kΩ cm
- Less than 2
 58-E0062/A minutes per test
Detail of 58-E0062/A
- Rebar continuity
Digital resistivity check facility 4 probe array
4 probe array meter
58-E0062
General description and specifications

For assessing the possible rate of corrosion Thus knowledge of the electrical resistance 0.1 kΩ cm, linear response up to 25 kΩ
in reinforcing bars. The time at which cor- of a concrete can provide a measure of the cm (compressed scale beyond)
rosion of steel may commence and the rate possible rate of corrosion of steel embed- Battery operated: approximately 100
at which it may proceed is dependent upon ded in it. hours active operating time
properties of the cement paste and the Probe holes: 8 mm deep, 6.5 mm
permeability of the concrete. Since the Specifications diameter filled with conductive gel (tem-
electrical conductivity of concrete is an plate, gel and drill bit included) for
electrolytic process, which takes place by Probe array: 2 probe array 5 cm spacing 58-E0062. Not required for 58-E0062/A.
ionic movement in the aqueous pore solu- (58-E0062) or Wenner 4-probe array.
tion of the cement matrix, it follows that a Display: 3 digit LCD display B Dimensions: 400x270x130 mm
highly permeable concrete will have a high
conductivity and low electrical resistance.
Response/resolution: display resolution A Weight approx.: 2 kg

COVER MEASUREMENT, General description and specifications Half-cell potential role features
HALF-CELL POTENTIAL
Scribe 58-E0067/A apparatus is a unique - Unique re-fillable Silver/silver chloride
 58-E0067/A cover meter with inclusive additional facility mapping electrode
to measure half-cell potential. Both are - Measurements automatically converted
SCRIBE Combined logging cover and displayed as equivalent Copper/cop-
essential for conducting condition surveys
meter / Potential meter of reinforced concrete structures. per sulfate potentials
- Conforms to ASTM C 876
Main features - Logging non-volatile capacity 30,000
results within thirty pages, each 32 lines
- On-screen Menu driven operation x 32 columns.
- Pulse induction technique for stability - Results downloaded to PC or printer
and performance - Software and guidance provided for data
- Automatic Zeroing presentation
Back-lit Measurement Display
- Embedded instrumentation computer B Dimensions: 220x110x75 mm
- Automatic sizing of single bars A Weight approx.: 2 kg
Cover role features The meter is supplied complete with stan-
dard cover head and half cell potential
- Logging non-volatile capacity 30,000
electrode. Other models of cover head are
results within thirty pages, each 32 lines
x 32 columns. available. See accessories
- Logged data date and time stamped.
58-E0067/A - Results downloaded to PC or printer
- Software and guidance provided for data
presentation Accessories
- Standard head measures and detects up
to 150 mm, with diameter measurement s58-E0067/A1
from 5 to 125 mm Mini head for detection and analysis of
- Optional deep seeking sensing head low spaced rebars.
which measures cover to over 250 mm
and detects to over 300 mm subject to
s58-E0067/A2
Maxi head for detection and analysis of
bar size. No bar size estimation. deep rebars. No bar size estimation.
See 58-E0067/A2
- Accuracy better than BS1881:204

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CONCRETE TESTING Durability evaluation
Water and gas permeability / Water Penetration

PERMEABILITY OF CONCRETE TO OXYGEN WATER AND GAS PERMEABILITY

q STANDARD  58-E0030
UNI (project E07001900), Air and water permeability test set.
Cembureau method John Figg method

 58-E0031 General description and specifications


Oxygen concrete permeameter.
Battery operated Deep permeability test
A drilled hole up to 10 mm diameter and 40
This method, which is applicable to cast 58-E0031 Detail of permeability cell mm deep is sealed with a silicone rubber
and cored concrete specimens, concerns plug through which a hypodermic needle is
the determination of the concrete permea- WATER PENETRATION passed into the void. In the water test,
bility to oxygen conforming to the Hagen- water is forced through the needle into the
Poiseuille relationship.  58-E0023 void. The time for absorption of 0.01 ml of
Water penetration test set water is measured. In the air pressure test a
Consisting of: (Dr Karstens method) vacuum of 55 kPa below atmospheric pres-
- Permeability cell for specimens 150 mm sure is created in the void and the time for
dia. x 50 mm high a 5 kPa rise to occur is measured.
- Volumetric gas flow meter, soap bubble General description and specifications
type.
- High precision pressure regulator For the determination of water permeabi-
- Digital readout unit and pressure tran- lity of building materials and prefabricated
sducer building parts.
- Stainless steel wall mounting panel and The test can be performed either horizon-
connections. tally or vertically.
The test set consists of 3 vertical and 3
horizontal, water penetration test tubes,
B Overall dimensions: 250 ml washing bottle and 250 g of plasti-
- Panel (lxhxd) 700x1100x120 mm cine cement.
Weight 14 kg
- Cell (dia. x h) 345x180 mm
Weight 19 kg B Case dimension: 420x280x90 mm
A Total weight approx.: 33 kg A Weight approx.: 1.75 kg
58-E0030 complete set
The apparatus have to be fitted to a suita-
ble oxygen cylinder with pressure regulator Spare parts
and pressure gauge. Surface permeability test
Measurements are carried out at the surfa-
s58-E0023/3 Plasticine cement, 250 g ce by clamping a steel chamber on a
smooth area of the concrete.

The apparatus comprises essentially:


- Digital manometer
- Hand vacuum pump
- Water syringe
- Pack of 25 test plugs
- Cup grinding wheel
- Stainless steel surface chamber and
clamping pliers, drill bits, anchors.

Power supply: standard 9 V battery


B Dimensions: 430x300x150 mm
A Weight complete with case: 5.4 kg

Spare parts
58-E0031 58-E0023
s58-E0030/1 Pack of 25 test plugs

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Durability evaluation CONCRETE TESTING
Surface dampness

SURFACE DAMPNESS  58-E0032  58-E0033


Surveymaster SM moisture meter Universal moisture meter
Carbide Meter Method

The surface moisture content can be deter- General description and specifications
mined using Moisture testers based on the
To measure the quantity of water in various
calcium carbide method. A sample of the
solid materials such as concrete, masonry,
surface to be examined is drilled or scraped
gypsum, brick and most woods using a
from the wall and introduced in the bottle
high frequency capacitive sensor. It is ideal
with the reagent. The water reacts with
for locating the source of dampness in
calcium carbide and develops a gas pressu-
walls and structures and to measure, direc-
re which is indicated on the manometer
tly and instantaneously, the moisture con-
and easily converted in percentage of moi-
tent within them.
sture. Two models are available: standard
with manometer and digital.
Measurement: content by wet weight %=
 19-T0019 weight of water
Standard moisture tester x100
weight of water + weight of material

 19-T0019/B 58-E0032
Resolution: ± 0.1%
Digital moisture tester Accuracy: ± 0.2% at constant temperature
Sensing field volume: approx. 80 cm3
q STANDARD General description and specifications Operating temperature range: 0 to 70°C
BS 6576
Powered by: battery 9 V
To evaluate damp conditions on and below
B Dimensions: 50x70x110 mm
the surface of building walls.
Two working methods: A Weight approx.: 250 g
- Moisture mode, for surface dampness
measurement.
- Search mode, for dampness estimation
below the surface.

Measurement unit:
Wood Moisture Equivalent
19-T0019/B Measurement range: measure mode: 6%
to well above fibre saturation in wood.
General description and specifications Search mode: relative, colour-coded
Resolution: measure mode: ± 0.1%.
The standard model 19-T0019 comprises Search mode: not applicable
58-E0033
the testing bottle with manometer, small Display: Measure mode: three-digit LCD
balance, 20 ampoules of reagent, wooden and synchronised LED display;
case and accessories. The model 19- Search mode: LED display
T0019/B comprises the same accessories of
Audible alarm: search mode only-adju-
the standard model except for the balance,
which is an electronic model, and the digi- stable synchronised with LED display
tal manometer giving very high accuracy. Battery operated
B Dimensions: 165x52x40 mm
Weight on balance: from 3 to 100 g
depending upon the presumed A Weight approx.: 200 g
water content
B Dimensions: 520x340x140 mm
A Weight approx.: 8 kg

Spare parts

s19-T0019/1 Spare reagent ampou-


les. Pack of 100 pieces

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Flexural, longitudinal, torsional resonance

FLEXURAL, LONGITUDINAL,
TORSIONAL RESONANCE - Used by Quality control and Research departments of many leading companies and
institutions, to test materials such as concrete, carbon, graphite, and ceramics
 58-E0035/A - Automatically measures the fundamental longitudinal, torsional and resonant frequen-
cies and calculates the damping constant “Q”
Resonance frequency meter. - Used to determine the dynamic moduli of elasticity and rigidity, the dynamic Poisson’s
110-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. ratio, and estimate the Ultrasonic pulse velocity

q STANDARD
Resonant frequency tests are specified for
various materials in:

Concrete: BS 1881:209 – ASTM C215,


C666 and JIS A 1127 – UNI 9771 - NF P18-414

Stone and rock: EN 1341 and ISRM

Ceramics, refractory materials


and glass: ASTM C623, C848, C885

Carbon and graphite: ASTM C747

General description and specifications

Used as a means of monitoring changes 58-E0035/A Resonance frequency meter. Complete set
taking place in the concrete and other
materials, due to age, weathering, tempe-
rature, cracking etc. In concrete technology Output voltage: 0 to 2 V pk-pk into 3Ω
the values of modulus of elasticity and load (0.707 V RMS into 3Ω, 1.5 W)
modulus of rigidity are easily derived from Output monitor: 0 to 2 V pk-pk from
the resonant frequency, and are closely BNC socket on rear panel for oscilloscope
related to the quality of the materials, to “X” input
the treatments or additives, and to the Input monitor: 0 to 2.5 V pk from BNC
environmental changes. In particular the socket on rear panel for oscilloscope “Y”
determination of flexural resonance is very input
important when studying the degradation
of concrete under accelerated freezing and Display
thawing cycles and aggressive environ-
4-line LCD
ments on concrete specimens as well as
thermal cycling of refractory materials. Drivers 58-E0035/A Main unit

Contact vibrator for large


The tester includes:
mass. specimens
- Electronics unit
- Test bench with anti-vibration mounts Electro-magnetic air gap driver for
- Contact vibrator small mass. specimens
- Mini accelerometer
- Surface-mount accelerometer Vibration sensors
- Surface plate set Miniature accelerometer for large
- Full set of mountings for complete range mass. specimens
of tests Electro-magnetic air gap receiver for
small mass specimens
Measurements Surface mounting accelerometer for 58-E0035/A Detail of the test bench and pri-
smatic specimen
Frequency range: 1 Hz to 100 kHz transverse mode tests
Frequency resolution:
1-99.99 Hz = 0.01 Hz Power supply: 110-230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
100-999.9 Hz = 0.1 Hz AC (user selectable)
1000-9999 Hz = 1 Hz A Weights: net 27 kg, gross 32 kg,
>10 kHz = 10 Hz and volumetric 40 kg

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Strength evaluation CONCRETE TESTING
Concrete test hammers

Concrete strength evaluation

The most commonly used These are normally well-known, de equipment complying with the
non-destructive tests are the ones simple tests, which have already most frequently used Standards.
that provide an indication of the in- been specified in many National
situ compressive strength of concrete. Standards. Controls is able to provi-

SUMMARY OF THE MOST RELEVANT TEST METHODS AND RELATED APPLICATION

Measurement Application Code Description

Surface strength surface zone strength 58-C0181 Concrete test


(rebound number) assessment hammer (various versions)

Pullout force surface zone strength 58-C0178 Standard pullout apparatus


assessment

Pull-off strength surface zone strength 58-C0215/L-M Concrete and plaster adhesion
assessment testers

Core strength localised in-situ strength 58-C0299 Microcore test apparatus

SURFACE STRENGTH:  58-C0181/N1


REBOUND HAMMER METHOD Concrete test hammer, Accessories
classic model, aluminium case.
q STANDARD Complete with traceable s58-C0184 Calibration anvil. Used
EN 12504: Part 2, ASTM C 805, BS certificate of calibration for calibration of concrete test ham-
1881:202, NF P18-417, DIN 1048, UNI 9189 mers. Made of special alloy steel.
Dimensions 150 mm dia. x 230 mm hei-
General description and specifications ght. Weight 16 kg approx.
Rebound hammer method
For the non-destructive testing of the sur- s58-C0181/24A Scale graduated
in p.s.i.
Different models are available: from the face of hardened concrete in order to eva-
standard one to the more sophisticated luate the strength in various parts of a
digital model. structure.
The standard model can be supplied com- The concrete hammer is supplied complete
plete with traceable certificate of calibra- with plastic carrying case, grinding stone
tion. See 58-C0181/N1. and instruction manual.
58-C0181/N1 version is supplied complete
with traceable certificate of calibration.

58-C0181/N

58-C0184
 58-C0181/N
Concrete test hammer, classic Impact energy: 2.207 Nm
model, aluminium case. B Dimensions with plastic case:
Scale graduated in MPa. 78 mm dia. x 355 mm
A Weight approx.: 1.5 kg (with case
and grinding stone)

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CONCRETE TESTING Strength evaluation
Concrete test hammers

 58-C0181/G
Main features - Calculation of mean and standard deviation
Digital concrete test hammer - High resolution and accuracy and elimination of non significant values
- Possibility to store, display and download - Numerous parameters allow optimisation
data to PC of accuracy
General description and specifications - Automatic statistical processing of readings
- Automatic conversion of rebound index
to equivalent compression strength in - Rapid and simple calibration procedure
This new and advanced model of digital N/mm2, kg/cm2 or p.s.i. - Powered by internal rechangeable battery
concrete hammer microprocessor operated - Several correlation curves between - Storage up to 5000 tests
consists of the standard unit similar to the rebound index and compressive strength - Complete with traceable certificate of
with possibility of user defined curves calibration
model 58-C0181/N but equipped with an
electronic transducer which converts the
rebound of the hammer into an electric
signal and displays it in the selected stress
unit.
The digital hammer, which is battery opera-
ted, can be easily connected to a PC or
serial printer via the RS 232 port. A large
permanent memory can store up to 5000
results. Supplied complete with battery
charger and serial cable.

58-C0181/G

Accessories
EXAMPLE OF SCREEN DISPLAY
s82-P0172/A Serial printer with
rechargeable internal battery or stan-
dard battery

Note: The calibration anvil is the same pro-


Technical specifications posed for the 58-C0181/N test hammer

Impact energy: 2.207 Nm


Measurement range:
from 10 to 70 N/mm2
Display 2x16 characters
Accuracy: ± 0.1 R
Power: integrated rechargeable battery
Autonomy (non continuous use):
>5 hours
Memory: up to 5000 tests
Output RS 232 serial port
Automatic shut down
B Dimensions (with case):
190x100x350 mm
A Weight approx.: 2 kg
The hammer is supplied complete with:
Battery charger with cable, serial cable for Detail of test report downloaded to PC
PC, abrasive stone, instruction manual, and
rigid carrying case.

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58 NDT / Protection and repair of concrete structures
Strength evaluation CONCRETE TESTING
Pull-off strength (bond strength)

PULL-OFF STRENGTH (BOND STRENGTH)


Main features - Serial port for PC connection
- Portable equipment for use in any - Battery operated
q STANDARD location - Spherical seat assuring central and
EN 1015-12, EN 1348, EN 1542, - Sealed hydraulic circuit which allows axial application of the load
pr EN 13963, 14496 precise control of the load rate - Indicator of ram position allowing an
- High resolution digital display unit estimation of the brittle properties of
BS 1881:207, ISO 4624, NF P18-858 - Large display test sample
- Graphic indication of applied load rate - Supplied complete with traceable
Introduction calibration certificate

This method is particularly suitable for


applications concerning testing repairs of
concrete structures where the bond
strength between two layers is an impor-
tant factor. The same principle is applied to
test the adhesive strength of different type
of surface coatings like cement plaster,
lime, wall plaster, etc. on its support.
We propose a high resolution digital model
suitable for measurements up to 16 kN
assuring a wide working range ideal for a
vast number of materials and applications.
The tester is supplied complete with
carrying case. It can be completed with 20
and 50 mm dia. bits, metal test discs 20 and
50 mm dia. and adhesive compound. See
accessories, code 58-C0215/20.

 58-C0215/T
Digital bond strength/pull-off
tester. Capacity 16 kN

General description
58-C0215/T
The apparatus is basically a dynamometer
fitted with a load cell and high resolution
digital display unit. The direct tensile force
is applied by rotating the hand wheel.

Specifications

Load cap.: 16 kN
Readout unit: Load cell
Resolution: 10 N
Working range: 0.25 to 16 kN Carrying case

Accuracy: Better than ± 1%


B Dimensions:
340x240x250 mm approx.
A Total weight approx.: 5 kg with Pull-off tester in use on vertical wall
carrying case, 3.3 kg tester only

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CONCRETE TESTING Strength evaluation
Pull-off strength / Pullout force

PULL-OFF STRENGTH (CONTINUED) PULLOUT FORCE

q STANDARD
Operation principle
ASTM C900, UNI 9536
1. Using a drill, cut out a circular part, according to the
dimensions of the discs, up to the base material, in order
to define exactly the measuring surface.
 58-C0178
Standard pullout test apparatus
100 kN cap.

2. Stick a disc of the appropriate size using a suitable


adhesive on the surface to be tested,

3. The test consists in pulling off the cut out element


with the unit. The result achieved is shown in kN on the
unit
58-C0178

General description and specifications

For the determination of the pullout


strength of hardened concrete in test spe-
cimens or structures by measuring the
force required to pull an embedded metal
insert and the attached concrete fragment
from a concrete mass.
Accessories and spares The apparatus comprises a hydraulic jack
100 kN cap., a precision measuring
 58-C0215/20 Standard outfit for Bourdon gauge 150 mm. dia., bearing ring
pull-off testers including:
and 10 pullout inserts, all contained in a
carrying case.
s58-C0215/1 Drill bit with centring
bit for the preparation of the test sur-
face dia. 50 mm B Case dimension: 740x300x255 mm
s58-C0215/2 Drill bit with centring A Weight approx.: 21 kg
bit for the preparation of the test sur-
face dia. 20 mm
N° 10 pieces of s58-C0215/5 Spare parts
Test metal disc 50 mm dia.

N° 10 pieces of s58-C0215/8
s58-C0178/2 Pullout inserts, 30 mm
dia. Pack of 50 pieces
Test metal disc 20 mm dia.
58-C0215/20 complete set
s58-C0215/9 Epoxy resin with
hardening compound. Pack of 1 kg

Each one of the above items can be


purchased individually.

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Strength evaluation CONCRETE TESTING
Microcore method

MICROCORE METHOD

A proven technique for the non-destructi-


ve evaluation of concrete and masonry
strength taking 28 mm dia cores.
Numerous studies and experiments carried
out by University researchers confirm the
importance and reliability of this system
particularly when used in conjunction with
other non-destructive testing apparatus
such as the ultrasonic tester and the con-
crete hammer. The development has been
carried out on a 28 mm dia. core sample,
which due to its small size does not affect
the integrity of the structure thus permit- 58-C0299
ting easy restoration of the cored surface.
More detailed information is supplied with
the Microcore apparatus concerning the
interpretation of results. This technique can
also be used for assessing the carbonation Dimension/weight of Microcore case:
- Easy to use, light and transportable
depth (with the appropriate reagents) and 500x380x130 mm. Total weight 7.5 kg - Operation by one person
for masonry products to verify their physi- approx.
cal condition or to evaluate the compressi- Dimension/weight of drill case:
ve strength related to the direction of sam- 390x300x90 mm. Total weight 3.8 kg
pling. approx.

 58-C0299 To perform the test if mains water is not Core preparation and compression
available a pressure water reservoir 10/15 l
Microcore apparatus. The flatness of core ends is essential to
cap. should be provided.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. obtain reliable compression results so it is
very important to make sure that the tole-
q STANDARD rance is within 0.01 mm.
Accessories
UNI 10766 Furthermore the compression test should
be performed with a suitable compression
s83-D2020 Pressure water reservoir, machine considering that the max. requi-
General description and specifications 10 litres capacity
red load should be lower than 50 kN.
The apparatus consists of the following Cement compression testers or small uni-
Spare parts versal testers may be conveniently used.
parts:
- Flanged guide assembly
- Two clamping pliers to fit the flanged s58-C0299/1 Diamond core bit 28 Equipments for core surfaces
mm ins. dia. x 100 mm length
guide assembly to the surface preparation: see Section 45
- Electric drill s58-C0299/2 Diamond core bit 28
mm ins. dia. x 200 mm length
- Diamond core bit 28 mm int. dia. by 100 Equipments for compression test: see
mm length
Section 34 and 65.
- Diamond core bit 28 mm int. dia. by 200
mm length
- Set of accessories comprising 20 anchors,
washers and drill bit
- Two carrying cases.

86-D2020

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CONCRETE TESTING Concrete quality and homogeneity evaluation

Concrete quality
and homogeneity evaluation

To estimate homogeneity upon the density and the elasticity ning the material under study, diffe-
and structural integrity the most properties of the material. By com- rent test methods can be combined,
appropriate methods are those that paring pulse velocities it is possible particularly ultrasonic readings with
utilise ultrasonics. The main aim is to evaluate homogeneity and iden- rebound hammer readings so as to
to measure the transit time of tify the presence of cracks, voids, obtain additional information con-
sonic/ultrasonic pulses through con- honeycombing, anomalies and non- cerning concrete strength
crete. homogeneity of elastic properties.
The pulse velocity is dependant To gather more information concer-

SUMMARY OF THE MOST RELEVANT TEST METHODS AND RELATED APPLICATION

Measurement Application Code Description

Ultrasonic pulse velocity Uniformity/homogeneity of concrete 58-E0048 Ultrasonic concrete


Location of internal defects tester

58-E0049/A Combined testers


58-E0049/B for ultrasonic and rebound tests

Cross-hole pile integrity 58-E4600/D Pile integrity test system


testing system

ULTRASONIC PULSE VELOCITY TESTER

 58-E0048
Ultrasonic pulse velocity tester

q STANDARD
EN 12504: Part 4, BS 1881: 203, ASTM
C 597, NF P18-418, UNI 9524

General description and specifications

To measure the velocity of propagation of


ultrasonic pulses through concrete.

Microprocessor incorporated
Frequency range: 24 to 150 kHz
Ultrasonic tester 58-E0048
Receiver input impedance: 1 MΩ - Non-destructive evaluation of homoge-
RS 232 output neity of concrete, presence of cracks and
The tester is supplied complete with: voids, deterioration, age effects
Connectable to oscilloscope - Two 54 kHz transducers (Transmitter and - Non-destructive evaluation of the
Transit time measurement: Receiver) with 3 m cable mechanical properties of the concrete
- Calibration rod - Light, portable and easy to use
from 0.1 to 1999.9 µs
- Coupling agent (250 cc bottle)
Pulse rate:
- Nylon carrying case.
from 1 to 10 per second, selectable
Accuracy: 0.1 µs
Transmitter output: 800 V Accessories and spare parts
Battery operated
Testing heads, oscilloscopes and calibra-
Battery life: 18 working hours tion rods same as those listed for the
B Dimensions: 138x80x200 mm 58-E0049/B and 58-E0049/A models.
A Weight approx.: See following pages.
1.1 kg, complete set 2.9 kg
Ultrasonic tester 58-E0048 with oscilloscope
58-E0048/10

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Quality and homogeneity evaluation CONCRETE TESTING
Ultrasonic pulse velocity (continued)

ULTRASONIC PULSE VELOCITY /


REBOUND MEASUREMENT - UNIQUE FEATURE: - Non-destructive estimation of the
Combined ultrasonic and rebound ham- mechanical properties of the concrete,
mer determination strength and modulus of elasticity
q STANDARD - Non-destructive evaluation of homoge- - Light, portable and easy to use
EN 12504: Part 4, BS 1881:203, ASTM neity of concrete and detection of cracks - Probe with sampling button
and voids
C597, NF P18-418, UNI 7997-9189-9524,
UNE 83308, CNR 69

 58-E0049/B
Dual Tester for Ultrasonic and
Rebound tests including electronic
rebound hammer directly connected

 58-E0049/A
Dual Tester for Ultrasonic and
Rebound tests (with manual input
of rebound hammer results)

General description and specifications

Measures the velocity of ultrasonic pulses


through a concrete section providing infor-
mation on cracks, voids, strength and gives
quick estimates of dynamic modulus of
elasticity and Poisson’s Ratio, on site or in
58-E0049/B tester
the laboratory. Can also be used for estima-
ting times for formwork striking. The pulse
velocity can be combined with the rebound
hammer value for the strength evaluation
based on the mathematical equation of the
test report CUR 69 published by the des significant practical and economic UPV meter
Research Institute of the Dutch Concrete benefit by offering one system for both Microprocessor incorporated
Association. ultrasonic and rebound testing. The 58-
The measuring unit houses an integral data E0049/A version provides a lower cost Frequency range: 24 to 150 kHz
logger for data acquisition and processing alternative which gives the same results Receiver input impedance: 1 MΩ
with memory for up to 1200 readings. but with manual input of rebound results RS 232 output
The model 58-E0049/B combined tester is a measured using a standard concrete ham-
compact apparatus including UPV meter Connectable to oscilloscope
mer 58-C0181/N.
and electronic rebound hammer. This provi- Transit time measurement:
from 0.1 to 1999.9 µs
Pulse rate:
from 1 to 10 per second, selectable
Test Mode
Accuracy: 0.1 µs
Indirect or
Direct Transmission Semidirect Transmission Surface Transmission Transmitter output: up to 1500 V
Battery operated by internal
rechargeable battery pack and internal
charger
Battery life: 18 working hours

Electronic concrete test hammer


Impact energy: 2.207 N•m
Dimensions: dia. 78x335 mm
Weight approx.: 1 kg

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CONCRETE TESTING Quality and homogeneity evaluation
Ultrasonic pulse velocity (continued)

General Accessories range for normal concrete): the highest


Memory: stores up to 1,200 results frequencies (82, 150 kHz) are indicated for
Testing heads homogeneous concrete, the lowest (24
Power supply: internal rechargeable
The 54 kHz transducers are supplied with kHz) for heterogeneous concrete.
batteries and internal battery charger
the tester because this is the assumed Model 58-E0046/5 special probe with
Ambient temperature range: 0-40°C standard. Different heads are available with exponential profile is for irregular surfaces,
RS 232 output different nominal working frequency, or for the identification of minute cracks,
B Dimensions: between 24 and 150 kHz (this is the usual air bubbles or materials of low density.
210x300x300 mm approx.
Sampling button
A Weight approx.: 3 kg
Standard outfit
The standard version comprises the 54 kHz
Transmitter and Receiving heads (one of
the two probes is fitted with a sampling
button in order to select readings to be
recorded) with 3 m cable, calibration rod,
250 cc bottle of contact paste and carrying
case. Electronic rebound hammer included
(58-E0049/B model only). 58-E0046/5 58-E0046/1S Probe with sampling button
(for 58-E0049/B and 58-E0049/A only)
Available heads

sCode Nominal Shape Dimensions


frequency (mm)
(kHz)
Oscilloscope
58-E0046/30 24 cylindrical dia. 50x75
58-E0046/1* 54 cylindrical dia. 50x54
s58-E0048/10 Oscilloscope. For labora- 58-E0046/1S* 54 cylindrical with sampling button dia. 50x54
tory use. 110-230, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
Complete the oscilloscope with three 58-E0046/32 82 cylindrical dia. 33x54
cables 58-E0048/5. See spare parts. 58-E0046/33 150 cylindrical dia. 25x54
58-E0046/5 54 cylindrical with exponential profile dia. 7/50x82

* Supplied as standard outfit with the 58-E0048, 58-E0049/B and 58-E0049/A units
Note. Spare testing heads: no. required to perform the test

Spare parts

s58-E0048/5 Spare 3 m cable for


transducers or for oscilloscope connec-
tion
58-E0048/10
s58-E0046/3 Coupling agent (con-
UPV meter calibration tact paste), 250 cc bottle

The tester is supplied complete with a 150


mm calibration rod corresponding to
approx. 50 µs transit time. Other rods are
available to order as follows:

s58-E0048/1 Calibration rod 25 µs


transit time approx. to BS 1881:203

s58-E0048/2 Calibration rod 100 µs


transit time approx. to BS 1881:203

s58-E0048/3 Glass calibration rod 100


mm long to NF P18-418

s58-E0048/4 Glass calibration rod 200


mm long to NF P18-418

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Quality and homogeneity evaluation CONCRETE TESTING
Ultrasonic Cross-hole Pile Integrity Testing

ULTRASONIC CROSS-HOLE TEST SYSTEM


FOR PILES AND FOUNDATIONS

Introduction

The cross-hole ultrasonic test method is


used to check the continuity of deep foun-
dations, diaphragm walls or stay plates by
detecting cracks or faults along the shaft
and the tip. The homogeneity and quality
of concrete are measured and defects are
located accurately, even at the top of a pile.
Sonic logging is a continuous measure-
ment of sound velocity along the pile
between an emitting sensor and a receiving
sensor lowered down two or more tubes
held together with reinforcements. The
tubes are inserted before the concrete is
poured and must reach the base of the pile.

 58-E4600/D
Computerised ultrasonic
cross-hole tester

General description 58-E4600/D complete set for standard and cross-hole ultrasonic testing.
Comprehends: computerised control unit, motorised cable drums with cables, contact and radial
probes and battery operated power-box.
The 58-E4600/D is a computerised appara-
tus for standard and cross-hole ultrasonic
testing. Main features Ports
It is composed by: - 1 VGA for external optional monitor
- digital control unit with industrial PC; Digital control unit with ultrasonic - 1 PS2 for external optional mouse / key-
- 2 motorised drums with cables and posi- pulses generator board
tion sensors; - 2 USB for
- 2 cables holder to be fixed on the test Digital control unit - data downloading and saving
tube heads; - Fully computerised unit for automatic (64 Mb USB key memory included)
- 2 contact probes for standard ultrasonic test execution - optional USB printer
testing and 2 radial probes for cross-hole - User friendly software for test control - 1 Ethernet 10/100
ultrasonic testing; and data elaboration - 1 Serial
- battery operated power-box. - Numeric and graphic visualisation of test
data Ultrasonic pulse generator
- software facility for advanced elabora- - Controlled by software
tion and reporting of cross-hole test - Pulse voltage: 500 and 3500 V
results - Pulse rate: 1/sec
- MS Windows XP licence included
- Colour TFT Touch screen 6.4”
- CPU 233 MHz
- 128 Mb PC RAM 100 MHz
- 64 Mb USB key memory
- Resistant aluminium frame housed in a
rigid plastic case
- 12 V battery operated (battery included –
see power-box)
- Dimensions: 280 x 220 x 170 mm approx.
- Weight: 3 kg approx.

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CONCRETE TESTING Quality and homogeneity evaluation
Ultrasonic Cross-hole Pile Integrity Testing (continued)

CROSS-HOLE TEST PRINCIPLE

Ultrasonic investigation in boreholes:


operating principle

Detail of the battery operated power-box

2 motorised drums with cables


and position sensors
Cable drums
- Motorised lowering of the probes con-
trolled by the computerised unit
- 60 m cables with labels each 5 m
- Fitted with sensors (rotating encoder
type) to measure the probe vertical posi-
tion and assure perfect alignment
Concrete Pile - Encoder resolution: 100 pulses / revolu-
tion
- 12 V battery operated (battery included –
see power-box)
- corrosion resistant painting

2 cables holder to be fixed


on the test tube heads
- Universal clamping system
- Corrosion resistant painting

2 contact probes for standard ultraso-


nic testing and 2 radial probes for
cross-hole ultrasonic testing
- Working frequency: approx. 50 kHz
- Radial probes dia.: 35 mm, contact pro-
bes dia.: 50 mm

Battery operated power-box


- 12 V power supplying unit
- Internal rechargeable battery with bat-
tery charger
- 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
Tubes full of water
diameter 50 mm
approx.

T = trasmitting probe
Pile section R = receiving probe

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In-situ evaluation of Stress / Structural inspection and monitoring CONCRETE TESTING

In-situ evaluation of stress,


structural inspection, structural
monitoring

In addition to the previous The complexity of the


more common methods used in instrument or system selected can be
non-destructive testing the fol- varied according to the level of sophi-
lowing range of instruments can stication required. This may cover the
measure geometric or physical para- measurement of a single parameter
meters such as displacement and such as crack width, up to a multiple
deformation. structural monitoring system.

SUMMARY OF THE MOST RELEVANT TEST METHODS AND THEIR RELATED APPLICATION

Measurement Application Code Description

Crack widths Measurement of crack 58-C0218 Crack measurement microscope


widths in concrete 58-C219/A1-D1 Crack width gauges for walls,
and other materials for angles, for pavements, etc.

Length changes Strain measurement 58-C0230 Mechanical strain gauge


at different 58-C0231 Digital strain gauge
part of a structure

Stress modulus of In-situ stress 58-D0567/C-E Flat jacks and accessories


deformation deformability and
resistance of brickwork
or masonry

Deflection Monitoring structure 58-C0229/A Telescopic electronic tubular


on structures deflection sensors and instrumentation
58-C0224 Deflectometers
58-C0226 Deflectometers

CRACK WIDTH MONITORING GAUGES


- Internal or external use
Crack spy For measuring the crack - Monitors the opening or closing of
widths in different positions. crack to an accuracy of 1 mm
- Crack record cards supplied with each
gauge simplifies monitoring
 58-C0219/A1 - Capable of monitoring vertical as well
Standard crack width gauge for as horizontal movement
walls. Pack of 5 pieces
Standard mounting. Monitors horizontal
and vertical movements across cracks.

 58-C0219/B1 58-C0219/SET
Crack width gauge for corners
Corner mounting. Monitors horizontal and  58-C0219/SET
vertical movements across cracks in corner.
Set of crack spy
Crack monitoring gauges including:
 58-C0219/C1
- N. 1 Set of five 58-C0219/A1
Crack width gauge for floors - N. 1 58-C0219/B1
Floor mounting. Monitors settlement of - N. 1 58-C0219/C1
floors relative to a wall or column. - N. 1 58-C0219/D1
58-C0219/A1, 58-C0219/C1, 58-C0219/B1,
58-C0219/D1 complete with carrying case.
 58-C0219/D1
Crack width gauge B Case dimension: 235x200x42 mm
for difference of level A Weight approx.: 0.45 kg
Difference of level/Displacement mounting.
Monitors movement across a crack when
one surface moves out of plane to the other.

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CONCRETE TESTING Length changes / Crack widths
Crack width monitoring

LENGTH CHANGES

q STANDARD Spare parts


BS 1881:206
s58-C0230/1 Datum discs. Pack of
50 pieces. Weight 0.2 kg
Mechanical strain gauges
s58-C0230/2 Adhesive compound.
Used for determining the length changes in Weight 0.1 kg
different parts of a structure using a single
instrument. Different models are available
depending on the standard length to be
measured and the dial indicator: standard
or digital.

General description and specifications

This apparatus, originally designed for use


on concrete structures can also be conve-
niently used for any other type of structu- 58-C0231 58-C0230
re including steel.
Comprehending: Extensometer with dial
indicator 0.001 graduations or digital dial
gauge / Standard bar / Calibration bar / No.
50 datum discs / Adhesive compound for sCode Description Gauge Resolution
datum discs. length

58-C0230/B Mechanical strain gauge 100 mm 0.001 mm


B Carrying case dimensions:
58-C0230/C Mechanical strain gauge 200 mm 0.001 mm
190x100x350 mm 58-C0230 Mechanical strain gauge 300 mm 0.001 mm
A Weight approx.: 3.6 kg 58-C0231/B Mechanical strain gauge digital model 100 mm 0.001 mm
58-C0231/C Mechanical strain gauge digital model 200 mm 0.001 mm
58-C0231 Mechanical strain gauge digital model 300 mm 0.001 mm

CRACK WIDTHS

 58-C0218
Crack measurement microscope

A high quality microscope designed for


measuring crack widths in concrete mem-
bers, masonry walls and other structures.

58-C0219/A1 58-C0219/B1 General description and specifications

The apparatus operates by an adjustable


lamp unit and the image is focused by tur-
ning a knob. The eyepiece scale can be tur-
ned through 360° to align with the direc-
tion of the crack or pitch under examina-
tion.

Magnification: 35x
Measuring range: 4 mm 58-C0218
58-C0219/C1 58-C0219/D1
Subdivision: 0.02 mm
Battery operated
B Dimensions: 150x80x45 mm
A Weight approx.: 550 g

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Flat jacks CONCRETE TESTING
Site evaluation of stress, elastic modulus
and strength of brickwork and stone masonry: flat jack method

FLAT JACK METHOD Rectangular and semi-oval models.


50 bar
The in-situ stress, deformability and resi-
stance features of masonry can be deter-  58-D0567/C2
mined by the flat jack method. The test is Rectangular flat jack
performed by making a cut to a uniform 400x200x4.5 mm
depth into the mortar courses and inser-
ting the flat jack or couple of jacks, which
 58-D0567/C11
are pressurised to the desired level.
Set of 5 steel sheets 400x200 mm:
The tests can be performed using the fol- 2 pieces 1.5 mm thick and 3 pieces
lowing apparatus: 1 mm thick

Flat jacks:  58-D0567/C20


No. 1flat jacks (for stress determination) or Rectangular flat jack.
No. 2flat jacks (for deformability and resi- Same as 58-D0567/C2 less valves
stance determination)
 58-D0567/E2
Pressure application and strain Semi-oval flat jack
measurement 350x260x4.5 mm
Typical application of two semi-oval
Analogue mode flat jacks with mechanical
- 58-D0568/A Hydraulic pump with gauge  58-D0567/E11 strain gauge for determining the
strength and deformability features
- 58-D0567/RS Connecting hose (when Set of 5 steel sheets semi-oval
using two jacks only) 350x260 mm: 2 pieces 1.5 mm
- 58-C0230 Mechanical strain gauge thick and 3 pieces 1 mm thick

Digital mode  58-D0567/E20


- 58-D0568 Hydraulic pump Semi-oval flat jack.
- 82-P0351 Pressure transducer
Same as 58-D0567/E2 less valves
- 58-D0567/RS Connecting hose (when
using two jacks only)
- 58-D0585 Electronic extensometer (one, Connecting hose for two jacks
two or three)
- 82-P0908/A Datalog data acquisition  58-D0567/RS
and processing system Connecting flexible hose 2 m length

Preparation of slots for the flat jacks


on a brickwork surface using
a simple drill, overlapping holes and
completing manually.

Typical application
of one flat jack
with mechanical strain
gauge for determining
the stress condition.

Preparation of the cut


for the semi-oval and circular segment
flat jacks using a cutting saw.

Flat jacks 58-D0567/E2 and 58-D0567/C2

262 Testing equipment for the construction industry


NDT / Protection and repair of concrete structures 58
CONCRETE TESTING Flat jacks
Data acquisition and processing

DATA ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING STRAIN MEASUREMENT

Introduction Mechanical strain gauges

The in-situ stress-deformability and resi- Different models are available from 100 to
stance features, can be measured by using 300 mm gauge lengths with mechanical or
the standard mechanical strain gauges (see digital gauges. Please refer to page 261 for
our model 58-C0230), and a pressure more information.
gauge or, in alternative, by a more sophisti-
cated data acquisition system consisting of The models normally used for this applica-
electronic extensometers (e.g. model tion are:
58-D0585), pressure transducers to be con-
nected to the hand pump and a data log-  58-C0230
ger (e.g. our Datalog 82-P0908/A). Mechanical strain gauge, 300 mm
gauge length

LOAD APPLICATION  58-C0231


Mechanical strain gauge, digital
 58-D0568/A
reading, 300 mm gauge length
Hydraulic hand pump with pressure
gauge 0-50 bar range Electronic extensometer 82-P0908/A
Complete with integral reservoir and 3 m
flexible hose. Used as an alternative to the standard Datalog and software
mechanical extensometer. It consists of a
A Weight approx.: 8 kg tubular telescopic frame fitted with an The electric signals coming from the elec-
electronic displacement sensor. It has to be tronic extensometers and the pressure
fitted to the wall by normal anchor bolts. transducer can be collected, stored and
downloaded to PC for data processing.
 58-D0585
Electronic extensometer  82-P0908/A
Datalog, data acquisition
Measuring range: 10 mm and processing system.
Span: 300 mm 110-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 1ph.
Linearity: 0.3%
General description and specifications
A Weight approx.: 0.2 kg The apparatus can receive and memorise
58-D0568/A data from up to 8 sensors. The acquisition
intervals can be programmed at the begin-
ning of the test.
 58-D0568
Hydraulic hand pump Channels: 8
Same as above but less pressure Memory: 900 readings per channel
gauge. Complete with coupling for Resolution: 1/64000
pressure transducer.
Output: RS 232 for printer or PC
Internal programmable software
 82-P0351
Pressure transducer 0-50 bar For more information see page 406.

To be connected to the hydraulic line to s82-P0172/A


provide an electric signal proportional to Serial printer, battery operated
the applied load, for connection to the data Typical application of electronic tubular tran-
logger. sducers 58-D0585 with pump assembly
58-D0568/A fitted with pressure transducer
82-P0350 and Datalog 82-P0908/A for com-
plete data acquisition.

Testing equipment for the construction industry 263


58 NDT / Protection and repair of concrete structures
Deflection of structures CONCRETE TESTING
Deflectometers / Digital instrumentation for testing structures

DEFLECTOMETERS SWING-ARM DEFLECTOMETERS DIGITAL INSTRUMENTATION


FOR TESTING STRUCTURES
General description and specifications General description and specifications
Description and use
Used for determining the deflection of brid- Used for determining the deflection of brid-
ges, ceilings or any suspended structure. ges, ceilings or any suspended structure. The determination of deflection of ceilings,
Comprising: special dial gauge with rota- Comprising: swing-arm with clamp for bridges or any suspended structure is
ting dial fitted on a metal base; 20 m wire total orientation in any position q.ty 3; wire usually performed with mechanical exten-
coil; plumb line case. coil 20 m q.ty 3; dial gauges 50, 30 or 10 x someters.
It can be used either in tension or com- 0.01 mm q.ty 3; plumb weight q.ty 3; The telescopic sensors are normally used in
pression. Three models available: carrying case. multiples of three and we offer different
options starting from the single tubular
A Weight approx.: 3 kg sensor to the complete digital system
 58-C0222 including the data logger and printer.
Deflectometer 10x0.01 mm Three models available:
gauge travel
 58-C0229/A
 58-C0222/A  58-C0223 Complete digital system for testing
Deflectometer 30x0.01 mm Swing-arm deflectometer with set structures in deflection
gauge travel of three 30x0.01 mm dial gauges
Consisting of:
 58-C0222/B  58-C0223/A - No. 3 sensors 58-C0229 with accessories
and carrying case dim. 550x890x105
Deflectometer 50x0.01 mm Swing-arm deflectometer with set mm. Weight: 15 kg approx.
gauge travel of three 10x0.01 mm dial gauges - No. 1 Data acquisition and processing
system model 82-P0908/A having the
B Dimensions (case): 140x160x100 mm  58-C0223/B following main features:
A Weight approx.: 0.8 kg Swing-arm deflectometer with set - Channels: 8
of three 50x0.01 mm dial gauges - Sensor output 10 V
- Large memory
Spare parts - Resolution: 1/64000
Spare parts
- Output: RS 232 for printer or PC
- Dimensions: 320x250x110 mm
s58-C0224/1 20 m wire coil s58-C0224/1 20 m wire coil - Weight approx.: 3 kg
- No. 1 Printer 82-P0172/A
- Datalog 82-P0908/A and printer are
housed in a carrying case dimension
400x310x300 mm. Weight approx. (with
apparatus): 6 kg

Accessories

58-C0222 s58-C0229/5
Stainless steel chain. 10 m

s82-P0908/SOF Testing software for


digital instrumentation

58-C0226

264 Testing equipment for the construction industry


NDT / Protection and repair of concrete structures 58
CONCRETE TESTING Deflection of structures
Digital instrumentation for testing structures (continued)

 58-C0229
Telescopic tubular sensor

General description and specifications

It consists of a light alloy tube housing the


sensor with a spring system, which can
operate either in compression or tension.
Supplied complete with stainless steel base
for anchoring the system with ballast, 10 m
of stainless steel chain, hook and service
key.

Minimum height: 1100 mm


Maximum extension: 3100 mm
(for larger measurements up to 99 m a
suitable light chain can be used)
Sensor stroke: ± 50 mm 58-C0229/A
Resolution: 0.01 mm
A Weight approx.: 1.7 kg
 58-C0229/B
Set of three telescopic sensors
58-C0229 with sensor accessories
Housed in a carrying case dimension
550x890x105 mm. Weight 15 kg approx.

Schematic view of the deflection test set up

For more details and information see on page 406.


Fitting of a 58-C0229 sensor

Testing equipment for the construction industry 265


Cement

INTRODUCTION

Inorganic binders have had a role in the con- Today, the various types of binders are well
struction industry since pre-classical times and, after known, particularly cements, and they are becoming
successive transformations, are today briefly classi- evermore sophisticated with pre-mixed cements
fied as cements, limes and plasters. These binders, as designed to satisfy specific structural requirements.
well as being used singularly are often mixed in order For several decades, national standards have gover-
to produce an end product, which meets the techni- ned over the production of these binders and have
cal characteristics of the user. Certainly, as far back led, in each single producing country, to a high level
as the second century the Romans mixed lime with of diversification. The current EN Standards have
pozzolan to enhance its hydraulic properties and drawn on the know-how of the various national
then mixed this with aggregates in order to obtain bodies in order to arrive at a unified Standard.
“bitunium”, the forefather of today’s concrete. In the We propose a vast range of machines that
18th century lime was fired with clay in order to satisfy, practically all requirements.
obtain the first hydraulic limes, which were further
developed in the following century into a cement
industry in which plaster played an important role.
Contents
Cement
62 Physical and chemical properties of cement
Cement samplers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268
Specific gravity (Relative density) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268
Hydraulic shrinkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268
Soundness of cement and hydrated lime . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269
Expansion of Portland cement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270
Air content of mortar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270
Pat test for soundness of hydrated lime
and gypsum plasters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271
Fineness of cement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271
Bulk density and water retention of cement . . . . . . . . . . .271
Heat of hydration of cement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272
Loss on ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272

63 Setting time and consistency of cement


Setting time and consistency of cement – Vicat method . .273
Standard Vicat apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
Automatic Vicat apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
Setting time of cement. Gillmore method . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278
Flow of mortars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278

64 Building lime, grout and mud testing


Consistency, air content and water retention . . . . . . . . . . .279
Flow, Reactivity, Bulk density of building lime . . . . . . . . . .280
Flow properties of grouts, muds and other fluid materials .281
Fly ash determ., consistency and swelling ratio . . . . . . . . .282
Determination of fineness by wet sieving . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282
Carbon dioxide determ., Filtration behaviour, soundness . .283

65 Determination of cement strength


Mortar mixers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .284
Jolting apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .286
Preparation of 40x40x160 mm cement prisms. . . . . . . . . .287
Preparation of 50 and 70.7 mm mortar cubes . . . . . . . . . .287
Curing of Specimens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288
General purpose water curing bath with cooler unit . . . . .289
Compression and flexural testers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290
Flexural strength of mortar prisms 40x40x160 mm . . . . . .293
Automatic testing systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
Load frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295

Testing equipment for the construction industry 267


62 Physical and chemical properties of cement
Cement samplers / Specific gravity (Relative density) / Hydraulic shrinkage CEMENT

CEMENT SAMPLERS SPECIFIC GRAVITY (RELATIVE DENSITY) HYDRAULIC SHRINKAGE


OF CEMENT MORTAR
 62-L0001  62-L0003
Packaged cement tube sampler Le Chatelier flask  62-L0009
Shrinkage mould for 40x40x160
q STANDARD q STANDARD mm mortar prisms conforming to
EN 196-7, ASTM C183, AASHTO T127 EN 196-6, ASTM C188, AASHTO T133 ASTM/UNI

General description and specifications General description and specifications  62-L0009/F


Shrinkage mould for 40x40x160
Used to sample cement from packages. Used to determine the specific gravity of mm mortar prisms in accordance
Made of brass, it has an outside diameter of hydraulic cement and lime. Glass flask 250 with EN/NF
32 mm x 700 mm long. ml capacity, with graduated neck from 0 to
1 ml and from 18 to 24 ml in 0.1 ml gra-
A Weight approx.: 2 kg duation with accuracy of 0.05 ml. q STANDARD
ASTM C348, UNI 6687-73, EN 12617-4,
A Weight approx.: 500 g NF P15-433
 62-L0002
Bulk cement sampler General description and specifications
Accessories
For the determination of linear shrinkage
q STANDARD of cement mortar when used in conjunc-
EN 196-7, ASTM C183, AASHTO T127 s62-D1635 Chattaway spatula
tion with 62-L0035 Length Comparator.
Two versions available: the ASTM/UNI
General description and specifications model 62-L0009 and the EN/NF model 62-
L0009/F. A three gang mould supplied com-
Used to sample cement in bulk storage or plete with 6 shrinkage plugs.
bulk shipments. It consists of 2 brass con-
centric tubes with slots. The inner tube A Weight approx.: 12 kg
rotates to close the slots and take the sam-
ple. The capacity of the internal tube is
approx. 3 litres.

A Weight approx.: 5 kg

62-L0009/F

Spare parts
62-L0001 62-L0003

s62-L0009/1 Spare shrinkage plugs


for 62-L0009. Pack of 12

s62-L0009/1F Spare shrinkage plugs


for 62-L0009/F. Pack of 12

62-L0002 62-D1635
62-L0009/1 62-L0009/1F

268 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Physical and chemical properties of cement 62
CEMENT Soundness of cement and hydrated lime

SOUNDNESS OF CEMENT  62-L0025/F


AND HYDRATED LIME Le Chatelier water bath.
220-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
q STANDARD
EN 196-3, pr EN ISO 9597 General description and specifications

The soundness of cements and limes is For use with Le Chatelier moulds for the
determined using the expansion test with determination of the soundness of cement
Le Chatelier moulds according to the rele- paste. Stainless steel internal chamber
vant standard. The mould consists of a housed in a stainless steel insulated exte-
spring tensioned split cylinder 30 mm rior case. Power 1500 W capable of rea-
internal diameter x 30 mm high with two ching the boiling point in 30 minutes.
indicator stems which measure 165 mm Complete with rack for twelve 62-L0025
from the points to the centre line of the moulds and cover.
cylinder and O ring. Two or three moulds
are required for each test. We propose the Internal dimensions (lxwxd):
single mould (code 62-L0025), a package of 300x150x230 mm
6 units (code 62-L0025/C) and a complete B External dimensions:
kit including 3 moulds, glass plates and Use of the extensibility of mould apparatus
62-L0025/4
440x215x290 mm
accessories for the verification of extensi-
bility (code 62-L0025/B).
A Weight approx.: 10.5 kg

 62-L0025  62-L0025/B
Le Chatelier mould Le Chatelier soundness kit
Strictly conforming to EN. Individually
checked, supplied complete with certificate General description and specifications
of conformity. Each mould is identified by a
Consisting of:
serial number.
- No. 3 62-L0025 Le Chatelier moulds
A Weight approx.: 30 g - No. 6 62-L0025/2 Glass plates, 50 mm sq.
- No. 3 62-L0025/3 100 g weights
- No. 1 62-L0025/4 Extensibility of mould
apparatus
- No. 1 62-L0025/5 Tamping rod 17 mm 62-L0025/F
dia. x 70 g weight
- No. 1 62-L0025/6 Rule.
All contained in a plastic carrying case as
shown in the picture. Very useful to avoid
dispersions of each item in the laboratory.

B Dimensions: 230x210x45 mm

62-L0025
A Weight approx.: 1 kg

 62-L0025/C
Le Chatelier mould. Pack of 6 units
Same as 62-L0025.

Accessories

s62-L0025/2 Glass plate, 50 mm sq.


(two required)

s62-L0025/3 100 g weight


62-L0025/B
s62-L0025/4 Extensibility of mould
apparatus

s62-L0025/5 Tamping rod 17 mm


dia. x 70 g weight

Testing equipment for the construction industry 269


62 Physical and chemical properties of cement
Expansion of Portland cement / Air content of mortar CEMENT

EXPANSION OF PORTLAND CEMENT  62-L0035


Length comparator
 62-L0032/A
High pressure cement autoclave.  62-L0035/A
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. Length comparator. Digital version
 62-L0035/F
 62-L0032/AZ
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. Length comparator conforming to
NF P15-433
q STANDARD  62-L0035/AF
ASTM C151, C141 - UNE 7207 Length comparator. Digital version,
conforming to NF P15-433
General description and specifications
q STANDARD
The system is specially designed for con- EN 1367-4 – EN 12617-4 - 62-L0035/A with reference rod
ducting expansion tests on cements. The ASTM C151, C490 – NF P15-433 –
autoclave consists of a high-pressure
BS 1881:5, 6073
steam vessel with internal dimensions 154
mm dia. x 430 mm high to accept a rack for
holding 10 specimens. It is complete with General description and specifications
pressure gauge, pressure regulator, tempe-
rature regulator, control switches, safety This apparatus is used to determine the
valve, and specimen rack. changes in length of cement prisms in the
accelerated soundness test. It is also used
to measure length changes of 40x40x160 62-L0035 Detail of the analogic version
Heater: 2600 W mm, and other sizes of cement and concre-
B Overall dimensions: te specimens. The instrument consists of an AIR CONTENT OF MORTAR
450x475x1080 mm analogic or digital length gauge which is
A Weight approx.: 55 kg mounted on a steel frame. The top anvil is q STANDARD
adjustable to suit the required specimen. ASTM C185-85, AASHTO T137

B Overall dimensions:  62-L0048


Accessories 180x180x490 mm
Steel measure 400 ml cap.
A Weight approx.: 10.5 kg
s62-L0033/A Two gang prism mould
to produce cement prisms of 25 mm sq. General description and specifications
cross-section with 250 mm gauge
length. Weight approx.: 9 kg
Accessories Used as a density method for the determi-
s62-L0033/A1 Spare contact points nation of the air content of freshly mixed
for 62-L0033/A. Pack of 100 s62-L0034/3 mortars. Made of steel, 88.1 mm height x
Reference rod, 205 mm. BS 1881, 6073 76.2 mm internal diameter, it is calibrated
to contain 400 ± 1 ml of water at 23°C.
s62-L0034/4
Reference rod, 230 mm. BS 6073
A Weight approx.: 800 g
s62-L0034/6
Reference rod, 305 mm. BS 6073
Accessories
s62-L0034/7
Reference rod, 160 mm. EN 12617-4
and NF P15-433 s63-L0039/2 Tamper
s62-L0034/8 s62-D1635
62-L0033/A Reference rod, 280 mm. UNI 8148 Chattaway spatula. Made of pure nickel
120 mm long. Net weight 100 g
s62-L0034/9 Reference rod, 190 mm.
ASTM C348, UNI 6687

s62-L0034/1 Reference rod, 300 mm.


ASTM C490, BS 1881

s62-L0034/10 Reference rod. 176


mm. To EN 1770 (for plugs 65-L0010/5)

s65-L0010/5 Plugs for thermal


expansion measurement. Type 2, B
62-L0032/A
shape to EN 1770. Pack of 12 pcs. 62-L0048 62-D1635

270 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Physical and chemical properties of cement 62
CEMENT Pat test / Fineness of cement
Bulk density of cement / Cement water retention

PAT TEST FOR SOUNDNESS OF BULK DENSITY OF CEMENT CEMENT WATER RETENTION
HYDRATED LIME AND GYPSUM PLASTERS
q STANDARD q STANDARD
q STANDARD ASTM C91, C110 ASTM C91, C110
EN 459 – BS 890, 1191
 62-L0060  62-L0061/A
 62-L0037 Apparatus for the measurement of Water retention apparatus
Brass ring mould bulk density of cement
62-L0037 General description and specifications
General description and specifications
General description and specifications Used for determining the water retention
Used to determine the bulk density of value of cement and lime. Comprising
Used for the determination of the sound- cement as specified by the “Commission water aspirator, three-way stopcock, metal
ness of hydrated lime and gypsum plasters. des méthodes d’essai des matériaux de perforated dish, funnel, mercury manome-
The mould is 100 mm dia. x 5 mm deep construction”. It consists of a sieve funnel, ter, mercury valve and stand.
with an internal taper of 5°. It is supplied an unit weight measure 1 litre capacity, a
complete with glass plate. Three are requi- tripod, and straightedge. B Dimensions:
red for each test. 400x300x600 mm
B Overall dimensions: approx.
350x350x520 mm A Weight approx.:
FINENESS OF CEMENT A Weight approx.: 3 kg 8 kg
q STANDARD
EN 196-6

 62-L0041/A
Blaine fineness
(Air permeability) apparatus

General description and specifications

Used to determine the particle size of


Portland cement, limes and similar powders
expressed in terms of their specific surface.
It consists of a stainless steel cell, perfora-
ted disc and plunger. An U-tube glass
manometer is fitted to the steel stand. The
62-L0060
set is complete with rubber aspirator and
filter paper.

B Overall dimensions:
220x170x470 mm approx.
A Weight approx.: 8 kg

Accessories

s62-L0041/2
Manometer liquid. 250 ml bottle

s62-L0041/6 EN 196-6, reference 62-L0061/A


cement. Pack of 10 g

Spare parts

s62-L0041/A1
Spare U-tube glass manometer

s62-L0041/3
Filter paper. Box of 1000 circles
62-L0041/A

Testing equipment for the construction industry 271


62 Physical and chemical properties of cement
Heat of hydration of cement / Loss on ignition CEMENT

HEAT OF HYDRATION CALORIMETER HEAT OF HYDRATION OF CEMENT

q STANDARD Accessories  65-D1409


EN 196-8 – BS 4550, 1370 – ASTM C186 Water bath with cooler unit.
– UNI 7208 – UNE 80102 s86-D0805 Paraffin wax 1 kg, mel- 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
ting point approx. 60°C. Used to coat all
glass surfaces in contact with hydro-
Used to determine the heat of hydration of fluoric acid  65-D1409/Z
low heat Portland and hydraulic cement. Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
s62-L0072 Special set of glassware
for water content determination inclu-
 62-L0071 ding silica combustion tube with silver
wool, absorption tubes for silica gel and q STANDARD
Heat of hydration calorimeter.
magnesium perchlorate, bubbler for EN 196-1, 196-8
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. sulphuric acid

 62-L0071/Z Spare parts


Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
s62-L0071/1 Dewar flask
General description and specifications s62-L0071/2
Beckman thermometer
The apparatus consists of a Dewar flask,
which is housed in an insulated box, a con- s62-L0071/3 Filler funnel
stant speed electric stirrer, a filler funnel,
and a Beckman type thermometer with
reader. LOSS ON IGNITION

 10-D1418/A
B Overall dimensions:
300x200x650 mm approx. Muffle furnace 1200°C max. tem-
perature. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
A Weight approx.: 13 kg 65-D1409

q STANDARD General description and specifications


EN 196-2
Used for controlling relatively low water
General description and specifications temperatures in areas where the ambient
temperature is quite high. In this case is
Used for determining the loss on ignition used for storing the hydrated samples at a
of cement and building lime. temperature of 20 ± 0.2°C. Internal surfa-
ces of polished stainless steel and housed
in a sheet steel insulated outer case. The
Max. temperature: 1200°C
cooler unit is located under the water bath.
Power: 4200 W Supplied complete with stainless cover.
Inside dimensions:
210x280x145 mm (lxwxh) Capacity: 40 litres
B Outside dimensions: Power: 2000 W
510x650x650 mm
Temperature range: +10 to +95°C
A Weight approx.: 70 kg Accuracy: ± 1%.
Inside dimensions: 550x360x200 mm
B Outside dimensions:
830x480x950 mm
A Weight approx.: 62 kg

62-L0071

10-D1418/A
272 Testing equipment for the construction industry
Setting time and consistency of cement 63
CEMENT Determination of setting time and consistency of cement - Vicat method

DETERMINATION OF SETTING TIME STANDARD VICAT APPARATUS  63-L0028


AND CONSISTENCY OF CEMENT - Vicat test set. EN method
VICAT METHOD  63-L0028/1
Vicat apparatus Comprising:
q STANDARD - No. 1 63-L0028/1 Vicat frame
EN 196-3 – ASTM C191 – AASHTO T131 q STANDARD - No. 1 63-L0027/E22 Vicat mould
– NF P15-414, 431 – DIN 1196, 1168 EN 196-3 – ASTM C187, C191 – AASHTO - No. 1 63-L0028/31 Initial needle
T129, T131 – NF P15-414 1.13 mm dia.
Foreword - No. 1 63-L0028/5 Consistency plun-
ger 10 mm dia.
General description and specifications
This method covers the determination of - No. 1 63-L0028/6 Supporting plate
the initial and final setting time of hydrau- The apparatus consists of a metal frame - No. 1 63-L0028/7 Glass thermome-
lic cement. with a sliding rod. An adjustable indicator ter
moves over a graduated scale. The needle - No. 1 63-L0028/41 Final needle
We propose two series: or plunger is attached to the bottom end of 1.13 mm dia.
the rod to make up the test weight of 300
63-L0028 STANDARD
g. The frame is supplied without accesso- A Weight approx.: 4 kg approx.
ries, which have to be ordered separately
Hand operated models depending on the requirement. It is also
proposed complete with basic EN accesso-  63-L0028/A
63-L0027 SERIE
ries (code 63-L0028) or ASTM, AASHTO Vicat test set. ASTM method
accessories (code 63-L0028/A) and in the
VICAMATIC, Automatic recording automatic versions (see following pages). Comprising:
models (page 274) - No. 1 63-L0028/1 Vicat frame
A Weight approx.: .5 kg - No. 1 63-L0027/E23 Vicat mould
- No. 1 63-L0028/21 Initial needle 1
mm dia.
- No. 1 63-L0028/5 Consistency plun-
Accessories EN 196-3 ger 10 mm dia.
- No. 1 63-L0028/6 Supporting plate
s63-L0027/E22 Vicat mould - No. 1 63-L0028/7 Glass thermome-
ter
s63-L0028/31
Initial needle 1.13 mm dia.
A Weight approx.: 4 kg approx.
s63-L0028/41
Final needle 1.13 mm dia.

s63-L0028/5
Consistency plunger 10 mm dia.

s63-L0028/6 Supporting plate, used


as base for Vicat mould

s63-L0028/7 Glass thermometer


-10°C to +50°C.
Accessories
s63-L0028/8 Additional weight 700 g 63-L0028/41

Accessories ASTM

s63-L0028/21 Initial needle 1 mm


dia.

s63-L0027/E23 Vicat mould plastic


s63-L0028/5 Consistency plunger
10 mm dia.

s63-L0028/6 Supporting plate, used


as base for Vicat mould
63-L0028
s63-L0028/7
Glass thermometer -10°C to +50°C.

Testing equipment for the construction industry 273


63 Setting time and consistency of cement
Setting time and consistency CEMENT
Vicat method

VICAMATIC: AUTOMATIC RECORDING Use of a single apparatus Use of a multiple system


VICAT APPARATUS 63-L0027/E-F
Main advantages: Main advantages (in addition to the
Introduction • Production of a test graph report on paper above):
• Display of test data in real time. See • Test system expandable any time to up to
The setting time determination of cement description of this unique feature in the 16 units for PC connection
and mortars is one of the most important firmware paragraph • The single units to be connected to the
parameters for the quality inspection and • Possibility of connection to a simple PC network can be located in different
verification. serial printer (See accessories) places and not necessarily all together
Furthermore the production and use of • Possibility of connection to PC via RS 232 port (See the Software paragraph)
new mortars, admixtures and similar mate- • Powering down one unit does not prevent
rials with the research activity has highli- All the above features represent the most the use of all other units in the network
ghted the need of sophisticated test appa- advanced economical solution for general • The units can be independently
ratus capable of performing a variety of laboratory use. programmed
independent test cycles and procedures on
numerous specimens.
Our new VICAMATIC apparatus fully sati-
sfies these requirements and is capable of
performing tests with start delay, adjusta-
ble dropping rate auto-mode and free or
driven drop. The VICAMATIC can also be
equipped by the needle cleaning device
with water container for testing in water as
prescribed by EN.
The installed firmware allows the PC con-
nection via the RS 232 port and the expan-
sion to a Multiple Testing System with up
to 16 apparatus via the RS 485 port.
The high versatility and flexibility of the
VICAMATIC is summarised below.

Multiple Vicat testing systems (expandable up to 16 units) connected to PC

- Automatic test cycle


- Double recording: analogic on paper
and digital by electronic sensor
- Storing of test results, settings and data
- Large graphic display to follow the
test in real time
- RS 232 output for connection to PC
and printer
- High flexibility in programming the
test cycles as test start delay, dropping
rate auto-mode, free or driven drop
- RS 485 network facility for connec-
tion to PC of up to 16 independent
VICAMATIC for data acquisition and
processing
- Fully conforming to EN, ASTM,
AASHTO, BS and similar
- High versatility and vast applications:
from the standard use in local labo-
ratories to the multiple use in
research and central laboratories
- Also suitable for tests on Gypsum
conforming to EN 13279-2
Example of printed report and test graph
obtained with the paper recorded and serial
printer (optional 63-L0027/E13)

274 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Setting time and consistency of cement 63
CEMENT VICAMATIC: Automatic recording Vicat apparatus (continued)

General description

The apparatus consists essentially of a mecha-


nism of four different stepper motors, which
control the sliding weight with needle, the
rotation and displacement of the table and
the chart drum. The displacement of the sli-
ding weight with needle is recorded by a pen
in the chart drum and also read by an encoder
for the data acquisition.
The automation of the system is obtained by
an electronic control chard with microproces-
sor. The front control panel includes the mem-
brane keyboard with large graphic display.

Firmware specifications

The test parameters to be set are the following:


- Reference standards: EN, ASTM, General
purpose, single drop
- Frequency of penetrations (to be selected
between frequency input by user or cal-
culated semiautomatically)
- Free fall mode or driven fall mode
- Adjustable test start delay
- Penetration measurement by encoder Sample displays
- Test data: test number, operator, client,
date, hour, cement type, water percenta- Multiple configuration: Test software Technical specifications
ge, humidity, delay, mode (automatic or
manual) The multiple option (from 2 to 16 units) has Total rating: 25 W
- Permanent memory for data storage been carried out for PC connection with
- Clock calendar Voltage: 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
the testing software (See accessories)
- 5 languages: English, Spanish, French, or 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
giving the following performances:
German, Italian - Real time display of the setting curve of B Dimensions (lxwxh):
all connected units 180x300x440 mm
- Zoom and curve displacement option A Weight approx.: 10 kg
and measurement of intervals between
two selected points by graphic cursors
- Each curve window can be changed to
the display of test data
- Memory storage of all test data and dia-
grams by exportable database
- Generation of test files
- Printing of test certificate including logo
and client letterhead, setting curve and
test data
VICASOFT: Setting diagram
on the PC screen

VICASOFT: Test data saved in memory VICASOFT: Preview of a 2 pages


setting test certificate

Testing equipment for the construction industry 275


63 Setting time and consistency of cement
VICAMATIC: Automatic recording Vicat apparatus (continued) CEMENT

Standard outfit  63-L0027/F - VICAMATIC automa-


tic electronic apparatus ASTM/
The VICAMATIC apparatus is supplied com- AASHTO version for setting time
plete with the needle (1.13 or 1 mm dia- measurement. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
meter depending on the version), mould
(EN or ASTM depending on the version),  63-L0027/EZ - VICAMATIC automa-
glass plate, 5 pens and 1 pen holder, 100 tic electronic apparatus EN version
printed charts. for setting time measurement.
110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
Ordering informations
 63-L0027/FZ - VICAMATIC
 63-L0027/E - VICAMATIC automa- automatic electronic apparatus
tic electronic apparatus EN version ASTM/AASHTO version for setting
for setting time measurement. time measurement.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. VICAMATIC connected to serial printer
63-L0027/E13
Test paths

Standards ASTM C191 EN 196 EN 13279-2 General purpose

Pitch (mm) 6.8 10 12 5


Diameters (mm) 0 - 13 - 26 - 39 0 - 10 - 30 - 50 0 - 26 - 50
Points per dia. 1 - 6 - 12 - 18 1 - 2 - 9 - 15 1 - 6 - 13 60 (total)

. .. .
Pitch
...

. .. ..
. .

. .. . .
dia.

IMPORTANT NOTE
Using a single VICAMATIC apparatus
two options are available for PC con-
nection:

 PC connection by RS 232 serial


cable code 63-L0027/E17 and data
acquisition with standard PC
software as example MS Hyper
terminal
 PC connection by RS 485 cable code
63-L0027/E12 and data acquisition
and processing with the VICASOFT
code 63-L0027/E11 for connection
to up 16 units

RS 485 network facility for connection


of up to 16 independent VICAMATIC for data
acquisition and processing

276 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Setting time and consistency of cement 63
CEMENT VICAMATIC: Automatic recording Vicat apparatus (continued)

Accessories and spares


GYPSUM TEST (EN 13279-2)
The Vicamatic can also be used for
testing Gypsum with the following
sCode Description
accessory: Accessories
63-L0027/E10 Accessory for needle continuous cleaning and in-water testing.
s63-L0027/E18 Complete kit. It has to be factory installed
Conical penetration probe 63-L0027/E11 Kit for the PC connection in a network logic of up to 16 VICAMATIC
8 mm dia. x 50 mm complete apparatus as a network comprising VICASOFT data acquisition and
with 100 g calibrated weight elaboration software and RS 232 - RS 485 conversion module
63-L0027/E12 RS 485 serial cable for the PC and network connection
of VICAMATIC apparatus. Single piece length 5 m
63-L0027/E17 RS 232 serial cable for the PC connection of a single VICAMATIC
apparatus. Length 3 m
63-L0027/E13 40 columns serial printer complete with serial cable
for the machine connection
63-L0027/E14 Needle for final setting test to EN
63-L0027/E15 Cylindrical probe for consistency test complete with
weight calibrated dropping needle bearer
63-L0027/E16 Additional weight 700 g

Spare parts
63-L0027/E20 1.13 mm diameter needle to EN
63-L0027/E21 1 mm diameter needle to ASTM/AASHTO
63-L0027/E22 Plastic mould to EN
63-L0027/E23 Plastic mould to ASTM/AASHTO
63-L0027/E24 Glass base plate
63-L0027/E25 Glass base plate for the in-water testing device
63-L0027/E26 100 recording charts
63-L0027/E27 Pack of 5 pens including one pen holder

63-L0027/E15 consistency probe fitted on the


sliding weight

63-L0027/E23
63-L0027/E22
63-L0027/E25

63-L0027/E24

63-L0027/E10 Needle cleaning device and 63-L0027/E16 Additional weight


in-water testing kit

63-L0027/E26, 63-L0027/E27

63-L0027/E20, 63-L0027/E21, 63-L0027/E14 Serial printer 63-L0027/E13

Testing equipment for the construction industry 277


63 Setting time and consistency of cement
Setting time of cement. Gillmore method CEMENT
Flow of mortars

SETTING TIME OF CEMENT. CONSISTENCE OF FRESH MORTAR FLOW OF MORTAR.


GILLMORE METHOD BY FLOW TABLE EN METHOD ASTM METHOD

 63-L0075  63-L0037/A  63-L0040/A


Gillmore apparatus Hand operated flow table. Hand operated flow table. ASTM
EN 1015-3
 63-L0040/E
q STANDARD
ASTM C91, C141, C266 - AASHTO T154  63-L0037/E Motorised flow table. ASTM
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
Motorised flow table.
General description and specifications EN 1015-3. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.  63-L0040/EZ
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
Used to determine the setting time of q STANDARD
cement. The apparatus consists of two EN 1015-3
 63-L0040/EY
horizontal arms, which carry two weighted Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
steel needles, which are precision machined
to meet the specified requirements. The ini- q STANDARD
tial needle weighs 113 g and is 2.12 mm ASTM C230
dia., the final needle weighs 453.6 g and is
1.06 mm dia. General description and specifications

A Weight approx.: 2.5 kg Used for determining the consistency of


cement mortars. The motor operated
63-L0037/E models are driven by a motor speed redu-
cer and the number of drops are shown on
General description and specifications the counter, which stops automatically the
machine at the end of the cycle.
Used for determining the consistency of Supplied complete with flow mould and
mortar for masonry. The motor operated tamper.
model 63-L0037/E is driven by a motor
speed reducer and the number of drops are Diameter of table: 254 mm
preset on a counter, which stops automati-
Height of drop: 12.7 mm
cally the machine at the end of the cycle.
Supplied complete with flow mould, filling Bronze cone: 101.6 mm base dia.
hopper and tamper. x 69.9 mm top dia. x 50.8 mm high
A Weight approx.: 20 kg (63-L0040/E)
Diameter of table: 300 mm and 11 kg (63-L0040/A)
63-L0075 Height of drop: 10 mm
Bronze cone: 100 mm base dia. x 70 mm
Accessories
top dia. x 60 mm high
A Weight approx.: 35 kg (63-L0037/A) s63-L0040/1
and 50 kg (63-L0037/E) Flow calliper to ASTM C230

Spare parts

Accessories s63-L0040/10
63-L0039/1
Flow mould to ASTM C230
s63-L0037/1
Flow calliper to EN 459-2 and 1015-3
s63-L0040/11 Hardwood tamper
12x25x150 mm mould to ASTM C230
Spare parts

s63-L0037/10
Flow mould to EN 459-2 and 1015-3

s63-L0037/11
Tamper to EN 459-2 and 1015-3

s63-L0037/12 Filling hopper


for 63-L0037/10 flow mould

63-L0040/A

278 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Building lime, grout and mud testing 64
CEMENT Consistency / Air content / Water retention

CONSISTENCY OF MASONRY AIR CONTENT


CEMENT AND BUILDING LIMES
 64-C0171
 64-L0036 Air content meter 1 litre capacity
Plunger penetration apparatus
 64-C0171/A
q STANDARD Air content meter 0.75 l cap.
EN 413-2, 459-2
q STANDARD
General description and specifications EN 413-2, 459-2

Used for determining the consistency of General description and specifications


masonry cement and building limes.
Consisting of a steel base with recess to These apparatus have been designed to
house the test cup and the vertical column determine the content of air in cement
holding the penetration plunger assembly. mortar, cement paste, and lime mortar. The
The height of drop is 100 mm and the wei- air entrainment meter are made of cast
ght of plunger assembly is 90 g. Supplied aluminium. The test pot and the upper part
complete with test cup 80 mm dia. x 70 are sealed air-tight together by means of
mm deep and tamper. two quick-action spring clamps. The air is 64-C0171
compressed by means of a built-in hand
A Weight approx.: 6 kg pump. This air pump, and the push-buttons
TEST and CORRECTION are arranged in a WATER RETENTION
simple-to-use configuration on the front
plate. The pressure gauge is installed reces-  63-L0095/2
sed in the head of the meter. The scale has Brass mould
an indication range of 0-50 volumetric %. 100 mm dia. x 25 mm deep
The two models are practically identical
except for the capacity. The 64-C0171 q STANDARD
model, 1 l capacity, is conforming to the EN EN 413-2, 459-2
459-2 standard whilst the 64-C0171/A,
0.75 l model is conforming to the EN 413.2 Used for determining the water retention
standard. of masonry cement.

A Weight approx.: 0.1 kg


B Dimensions:
320 mm high, 200 mm dia.
A Weight approx.: 3.5 kg

Accessories

s64-C0171/1 Filling ring for


64-C0171 and 64-C0171/A

63-L0095/2
64-L0036

Testing equipment for the construction industry 279


64 Building lime, grout and mud testing
Flow of building lime / Bulk density of lime CEMENT
Yield of lime / Reactivity of lime

FLOW OF BUILDING LIME REACTIVITY OF LIME BULK DENSITY OF LIME

 64-L0038/A  64-L0035/C  64-L0031


Hand operated flow table Apparatus for testing reactivity. Bulk density apparatus
for building lime 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
q STANDARD
 64-L0038/E q STANDARD EN 459-2
Motorised flow table for building EN 459-2, NF P98-102
lime. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. General description and specifications
General description and specifications
q STANDARD Used for deter-
Ground quicklime shall be tested for their mining the bulk
EN 459-2
reactivity on slaking with this apparatus density of lime
which consists essentially of a Dewar ves- by the fall of the
General description and specifications sample from a
sel 1000 ml cap., stirring motor, calibrated
thermometer, stand and accessories. standard height
Used for determining the flow of building into a container.
lime. The table is 300 mm dia., 4 mm thick, Consisting of a
10 mm drop height. The motor operated A Weight approx.: 9.5 kg cylindrical con-
model 64-L0038/E is driven by a motor tainer 1 litre cap.,
speed reducer through a mechanical cou- hopper and
pling at the rate of 1 rev. per second. The spring loaded
number of drops is preset on a counter and yoke.
the machine stops automatically at the end
of the cycle. The hand operated model 64-
L0038/A is fitted with a hand wheel. Both A Weight
models are supplied complete with brass approx.: 2 kg
flow mould, filling hopper and tamper.

A Weight approx.: 35 kg
64-L0031

YIELD OF LIME

 64-L0031/A
Slaking vessel

q STANDARD
EN 459-2

General description and specifications

Used for determining the yield of lime by


64-L0038/E
leaving the sample to slake in an insulated
vessel. Comprising a cylinder 113 mm dia. x
140 mm deep, externally insulated comple-
64-L0035/C
Accessories te with cover.

s63-L0037/1 Spare parts


Flow calliper to EN 459-2 and 1015-3

Spare parts s64-L0035/C1


Dewar vessel with stopper
s63-L0037/10 s64-L0035/C2
Flow mould to EN 459-2 and 1015-3 Stirring paddle

s63-L0037/11 s64-L0035/C3
Tamper to EN 459-2 and 1015-3 Thermometer 0-100°C

s63-L0037/12
Filling hopper for 63-L0037/10 flow
mould

64-L0031/A
280 Testing equipment for the construction industry
Building lime, grout and mud testing 64
CEMENT Flow properties of grouts, muds and other fluid materials

FLOW PROPERTIES OF GROUTS,


MUDS AND OTHER FLUID MATERIALS  64-L0057
Mud balance
q STANDARD
EN 445 General description and specifications

 64-L0055/A The mud balance provides a simple method


Flow cone apparatus, for the accurate determination of mud
with sieve and 1 nozzle 10 mm density. An outstanding advantage of this
balance is the fact that the temperature of
the drilling mud does not materially affect
General description and specifications
the accuracy of readings. The durable con-
struction of the mud balance makes it ideal
Used for determining the flow properties of
for field use. Principally the balance consi-
mortars, grouts, muds and many other type
sts of a base and graduated arm with cup,
of fluid materials. The apparatus can be fit-
lid, knife-edge, rider, built-in spirit level,
ted with 4 different nozzles 8, 9, 10, 11and
and counter-weight. The constant volume
13 mm dia. The EN 445 prescribes the
cup is affixed to one end of the graduate
10 mm dia. The apparatus comprises a
arm and the counter weight on the oppo-
metal stand supporting the stainless steel
site end. A plastic carrying case is provided
cone having inside dimensions (conical
that holds the balance in working position.
part only) of 150 mm upper dia. x 280 mm
height. When fitted with the 10 mm dia.
nozzle the total height is 350 mm. The 64-L0055/A with 64-L0055/2, 64-L0055/3 A Weight approx.: 1 kg
apparatus is also supplied complete with a and 64-L0055/5
150 mm dia. sieve, 1.5 mm opening that
fits the upper cone, the 10 mm nozzle with
fitting bush and 1 litre capacity cup.
 64-L0056
A Weight approx.: 10 kg Marsh funnel viscometer

q STANDARD
Spare parts and accessories ISO 2431 64-L0057

s64-L0055/1 Stainless steel cone General description and specifications


without nozzle
The Marsh funnel viscometer is made of
s64-L0055/2 Nozzle, 8 mm inside dia. rugged, break-resistant plastic that resists
s64-L0055/3 Nozzle, 9 mm inside dia. to the temperature change deformation.
Volumetric accuracy is assured. Plastic
s64-L0055/4 Nozzle, 10 mm inside dia. handle provides insulation for user’s hands.
A metal orifice assures accurate readings.
s64-L0055/5 Nozzle, 11 mm inside dia. The Marsh funnel is used for routine visco-
s64-L0055/6 Nozzle, 13 mm inside dia. sity determinations on almost every drilling
rig. Supplied complete with plastic measu-
ring cup 1 litre capacity. 64-L0056

Top dia.: 150 mm


Nozzle length and internal dia.:
50x5 mm
Total length: 355 mm
A Weight approx.: 0.5 kg

Testing equipment for the construction industry 281


64 Building lime, grout and mud testing
Fly Ash: Determination of fineness by wet sieving CEMENT
Consistency of grouts / Sand content / Settling and swelling ratio

FLY ASH: DETERMINATION CONSISTENCY OF GROUTS SETTLING AND SWELLING RATIO


OF FINENESS BY WET SIEVING
q STANDARD q STANDARD
q STANDARD EN 13395-2, UNI 8997 EN 445
EN 451-2
 64-L0054  64-L0053
 64-L0058 Flow test apparatus Settling and swelling ratio apparatus
Wet sieving apparatus
General description and specifications General description and specifications
General description and specifications
Consisting of a special funnel fitted on a Consisting of 3 metal containers, caliper
The apparatus comprises a special stainless metal channel. and measuring bridge.
steel sieve, 0.045 mm opening, a spray
nozzle 17.5 mm dia. with 17 holes 0.5 mm A Weight approx.: 20 kg A Weight approx.: 4 kg
dia. oriented and spaced conforming to the
specifications, a pressure gauge 80 mm dia.
and fittings for connection to the water
supply.

A Weight approx.: 2 kg

64-L0054 64-L0053

SAND CONTENT OF DRILLING MUDS

 64-L0064
Sand content kit
64-L0058
Sieve analysis apparatus for determining
the sand content of drilling muds.
The kit consists of a special 200 mesh sieve
2½” dia., fastered inside a collar upon
either end of which fits a small funnel.

A Weight approx.: 1.5 kg

64-L0064

282 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Building lime, grout and mud testing 64
CEMENT Carbon dioxide determination
Filtration behaviour of drilling fluid / Soundness of building lime

CARBON DIOXIDE DETERMINATION FILTRATION BEHAVIOUR SOUNDNESS OF BUILDING LIME


KLEINE APPARATUS OF DRILLING FLUID
FILTER PRESS q STANDARD
q STANDARD EN 459-2
EN 459-2 q STANDARD
API Recommended practice,  64-L0025/G
 64-L0062 13 B-1 and 13 B-2 Steam cabinet. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
Kleine apparatus
 64-L0063 For use with Le Chatelier moulds for the
General description and specifications Filter press apparatus for muds determination of the soundness of building
lime which is subjected to the continuous
Used for the determination of the carbon action of steam at atmospheric pressure
dioxide in lime. Consisting essentially of a for a period of 180±10 min.
decomposition flask 50 ml cap., of an Stainless steel internal chamber housed in
absorption vessel to contain the potassium a stainless steel insulated exterior case.
hydroxide solution, a measuring burette,
funnel stopcocks, connections and wooden Power: 700 W
stand. Internal dimension (lxdxw):
280x250x150 mm
B Overall dimensions: 550x750x400 mm B Outside dimensions: 480x400x210 mm
A Weight approx.: 15 kg A Weight approx.: 11 kg

 62-L0025
Le Chatelier mould

Strictly conforming to EN standard.


Individually checked, supplied complete
with certificate of conformity.
64-L0063
A Weight approx.: 30 g
Measuring filtration behaviour and wall-
coke building characteristics of fluids is
essential to drilling fluid control and  62-L0025/C
treatment. This apparatus is the most Le Chatelier mould. Pack of 6 units
effective means of determining the filtra- Same as 62-L0025.
tion properties of drilling muds and
cement slurries.
It consists essentially of a mud reservoir
64-L0062 with 81-B0145/D mounted in a frame, a pressure source, a
filtering medium and a graduated cylinder
for receiving and measuring filtrate.
Supplied complete with filter paper and
CO2 cartridges.

B Overall dimensions:
200x230x480 mm approx. 64-L0025/G
A Weight approx.: 10 kg

Accessories

86-D1449 s62-L0025/2 Glass plate, 50 mm sq.


(two required)

Accessories s62-L0025/3 100 g weight


s62-L0025/4 Extensibility of mould
s81-B0145/D Hot plate with magne- apparatus
tic stirrer
s62-L0025/5 Tamping rod 17 mm
s86-D1449 Adjusrable height support 62-L0025
dia. x 70 g weight

Testing equipment for the construction industry 283


65 Determination of cement strength
Preparation of specimens CEMENT
Mixing of cement mortars

Mortar mixers Main features


We propose the advanced - Strictly conforming to Standards
AUTOMIX Automatic Mortar Mixer - Automatic testing cycles
models 65-L0006/A, /AM and the - Large digital display monitoring the
test cycle in real time including total
standard version 65-L0005 model. and residual time intervals
- 4 programmable mixing cycles
conforming to EN 196-1, EN 196-3,
DIN 1164-5, and DIN 1164-7
MIXING OF CEMENT MORTARS - 1 mixing cycle programmable by the
AUTOMIX AUTOMATIC MORTAR MIXERS operator
- Acoustic signal synchronised with
cycle steps
q STANDARD - Complete with automatic sand
EN 196-1, EN 196-3, 413-2, 459-2 dispenser
– ASTM C305 – AASHTO T162 – - Ergonomic and safe design
pr EN-ISO 679

 65-L0006/A
AUTOMIX Automatic programmable
mortar mixer complete with sand 65-L0006/A
dispenser. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
Safety features
 65-L0006/AM
AUTOMIX Automatic programmable - Microswitch to avoid operation when the
mortar mixer complete with sand bowl is removed
dispenser and a supplementary - Transparent safety bowl cover
dispenser for the manual addition
of admixtures or water during the Voltage: 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
mixing cycle. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
B Dimensions (lxwxh):
600x450x600 mm approx.
n o t e
A Weight approx.: 58 kg
For the 110 V, 60 Hz versions ask respecti-
vely for 65-L0006/AZ and 65-L0006/AMZ

Spare parts
General description and specifications Easy removal of bowl and beater

These mixers have been developed with a s65-L0006/2 Stainless steel mixing
bowl 5 litres cap. for Automix mixer
high level of quality and reliability. They Technical specifications
conform precisely to the standard, whilst at s65-L0006/4 Stainless steel beater
- Robust and stable frame for Automix mixer
the same time meeting the demand for a
wider scope in testing other materials and - Easy and fast bowl mounting or removal
for research applications. An important - Distance between beater and bowl: 3 ± 1
feature of this mixer is the ability to pro- mm during all cycle
gram special mixing cycles. The version 65- - Stainless steel beater and bowl
L0006/AM is supplied complete with a - Bowl capacity: 5 litres
second dispenser for the manual addition - Sand dispenser electronically controlled
of admixtures or water. - 4 programmable mixing cycles confor-
ming to EN 196-1, EN 196-3, DIN 1164-
5, and DIN 1164-7
- 1 mixing cycle programmable by the
operator
- Alphanumeric display 4x20 characters
- 2 mixing speeds: 140 ± 5 r.p.m. and 285
± 10 r.p.m.
- Easy and precise mixing speed adjustment
Detail of the front panel - Synchronised acoustic signals with test
cycles
Detail of the bowl displacement by a vertical slide

284 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Determination of cement strength 65
CEMENT Preparation of specimens
Mixing of cement mortars (continued)

STANDARD MORTAR MIXER REFERENCE SAND

 65-L0005 q STANDARD
Mortar mixer, cap. 5 litres. EN 196-1
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
 65-L0007/1
 65-L0005/Z Reference sand. 40 bags, 1350 g
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. each, total 54 kg

 65-L0005/Y
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

General description and specifications

A robust mixer for the efficient mixing of


cement mortars as required by the relevant
specifications. A table mounted unit with
planetary mixing action. The bowl and bea-
ter are easily fitted and removed from the
65-L0006/AM model with double dispenser mixer.

Planetary speeds: 62 and 125 r.p.m.


Example of displays
Beater speed: 140 and 285 r.p.m.
Bowl capacity: 5 litres
Power: 120 W
B Dimensions: 570x340x580 mm 65-L0007/1
A Weight approx.: 38 kg

Accessories

s65-L0005/5 Hard rubber scraper

Spare parts

s65-L0005/2 Stainless steel bowl


s65-L0005/4 Stainless steel beater

65-L0005

Testing equipment for the construction industry 285


65 Determination of cement strength
Preparation of 40x40x160 mm prisms CEMENT

COMPACTION OF SPECIMENS
BY THE JOLTING APPARATUS Main features - Automatic performance of the pro-
- Easy verification of compliance with grammed jolting cycle
Standards: weight distribution, - Rapid mould lock and release system
 65-L0012/E dimensions etc. - High value: long-lasting and reliable
Jolting apparatus for compaction of - Rigid structure assuring stability and over time
no distortion - The digital control panel can be easily
specimens. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. - New control panel with digital cycle removed from the machine and wall
counter, automatic, secure, ergonomic mounted
 65-L0012/EY
Jolting apparatus for compaction of
specimens. 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

 65-L0012/EZ
Jolting apparatus for compaction of
specimens. 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

This new version of jolting apparatus has


been developed to fulfil precisely the EN
196-1 and ISO 679. Each single require-
ment as, for example, weight distribution,
dimensions, structural design and working
cycle is individually checked and verified.

Construction characteristics 65-L0012/E with 65-L0011 Feed hopper


and 65-L0010/A mould
- The supporting frame of the machine has
been designed to ensure precise dimen-
sions, table flatness, correct centring of Technical specifications
the three gang mould on the table Structure Highly rigid painted steel
- The two arms connecting the table to the Joints between main parts
pivot end can be easily removed as they (table - arms - base) easily removable to
are connected by bayonet joints with check weights
locking screws. This feature allows quick
Motor Power: 250 W
checking of the weights of the individual
parts Digital control and cycle-counter panel r.p.m.: 60
- The table drop height is 15.0 mm. Since 4-figure segment display
the mechanical parts are subject to wear Control keyboard with 4 keys and 3LEDs
and tear and this height tends to decrea- Large and immediately accessible
emergency stop switch
se with use, the hammer has an adjusta- Electrical protection with fuses
ble height, making it possible to restore “No contact” cycle-counter
the initial drop height even after prolon-
ged use (thousands of cycles) Dimensions 310x1000x385 mm
Weight 55 kg
- The motor and gearbox assembly is
enclosed in a protective housing, which
promotes user safety (the moving parts
are inaccessible) and long life for the
Accessories
gearbox
- The control and cycle-counter unit is
digital and programmable via a membra- s65-L0011 Feed hopper to fit the
three gang mould on the jolting
ne keyboard. LEDs and a display shows apparatus
the current selection and cycle phase in
real time s65-L0010/A1
Pair of scrapers: small and large
- The digital control and cycle-counter
unit may also be used separately and s65-L0010/A2
wall mounted (e.g. on the concrete block Glass plate 210x185x6 mm
used as a base).

Detail of the system for mould quick locking

286 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Determination of cement strength 65
CEMENT Preparation of 40x40x160 mm prisms, 50 mm and 70.7 mm mortar cubes

PRISM MOULDS PREPARATION OF 70.7 MM


MORTAR CUBES
We propose two versions:
q STANDARD
 65-L0010/A BS 4550
Three gang mould for 40x40x160
mm prisms. Minimum hardness  65-L0050
HV200 Vibrating machine for 70.7 mm
cube moulds. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
 65-L0010/B
Heavy duty three gang mould for General description and specifications
40x40x160 mm prisms. Minimum
hardness HV400 For the preparation and compaction of 70.7
mm mortar cube specimens.
They are identical in shape but the Heavy The mould table is mounted on four springs
duty 65-L0010/B model has a minimum attached to an eccentric shaft which allows
hardness of HV400 and the surface is spe- each sample to be vibrated at 12000 cycles
cially protected by a rust inhibitor treat- per minute in accordance with the specifi-
ment. cations.
Example of traceable certificate
of 65-L0010/B mould
A Weight approx.: 11.5 kg Electric motor: 0.5 HP
B Dimensions: 960x320x560 mm
PREPARATION OF 50 MM MORTAR CUBES A Weight approx.: 70 kg
Main features  65-L0080
- Individually tested with certified
instruments 50 mm three-gang cube mould.
- All parts marked and identified Made of steel
- Minimum hardness HV400
(65-L0010/B)
- Supplied with traceable certificate of General description and specifications
conformity (65-L0010/B)
The 65-L0080 mould is made of steel with
machined internal surfaces.

A Weight approx.: 6 kg

65-L0050 with 65-L0051

 65-L0051
70.7 mm Cube mould

General description and specifications

Made of steel with internal surfaces machi-


ned to suit the BS requirement. Complete
65-L0010/B 65-L0080 with baseplate.

A Weight approx.: 2 kg

65-L0010/B Detail of serial number 65-L0051


Testing equipment for the construction industry 287
65 Determination of cement strength
Curing baths and cabinets CEMENT

CURING CABINET

 65-L0013/E
CURACEM Cement Curing Cabinet.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

General description and specifications

Ideal for commercial and site laboratories, very


practical and easy to use. The frame is made of
strong polypropylene structure which is chemi-
cal resistant and particularly suitable for cement
applications. The front doors are fitted with
glass. The humidity is maintained from 95% to
saturation by water nebulisers. The temperature
is maintained to 20 ± 1°C by a immersion hea-
ter and separated refrigerator unit (see accesso-
ries, code 86-D2030).
The four stainless steel racks of the internal
frame can support the moulds with specimens
and a large number of cement prisms. It can also
be used for concrete cubes and other mortar
specimens. The unit includes an air compressor
which is located on top of the cabinet.

Power: 1700 W approx. 65-L0013/E


Internal dimensions:
1115x435x1500 mm approx.
B External dimensions:
1160x550x1900 mm approx. Schemating drawing of the operating principle
A Weight approx.: 200 kg
AIR
The water refrigerator unit has to be orde-
red separately. See accessories.

CABINET
65-L0013/E
86-D2030
Water Water main
refrigerator


Operating principle

The cold water coming from refrigerator-circulator 86-D2030 is spried inside the 65-
L0013/E by nebulisers. The internal immersion heater is automatically operated if
necessary to maintain constant the curing temperature (normally 20 ± 1°C) and the
humidity goes over 95%. The water consumption is about 2 l/h max.

65-L0013/E

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Determination of cement strength 65
CEMENT General purpose water curing bath with cooler unit

ACCESSORIES GENERAL PURPOSE WATER Capacity: 40 litres and 70 cement


CURING BATH WITH COOLER UNIT specimens 40x40x160 mm
Liquid refrigerator Power: 2000 W
q STANDARD Temperature range: +10 to +95°C
 86-D2030 EN 196-1, pr EN ISO 679 Accuracy: ± 1%.
Water refrigerator. Inside dimensions: 550x360x200 mm
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.  65-D1409
B Outside dimensions:
Water bath with cooler unit. 830x480x950 mm
This unit has been specially designed for
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
laboratory use to provide cold water. A Weight approx.: 62 kg
Comprising a refrigeration compressor,
silent and CFC free, water reservoir with  65-D1409/Z
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. Supplied complete with stainless cover.
cooling coil, electronic thermoregulator
with digital display, which shows the
water/liquid output temperature and sound General description and specifications
proof metal case. The water is moved inter-
nally under mains water pressure. Used for controlling water temperatures in
areas where the ambient temperature is
quite high. It is used for curing cement
specimens 40x40x160 mm but can also be
used for storing the hydrated samples at a
temperature of 20 degrees C. Internal sur-
faces are polished stainless steel with a
sheet steel insulated outer case. The cooler
unit is located under the water bath.

86-D2030

Output water temperature range:


+5 to +25°C
Power: 1500 W
Water or liquid connections: ¾”
B Dimensions: (lxdxh) 825x435x750 mm
A Weight approx.: 70 kg
For more information see page 430.

I m p o r t a n t n o t e
The heat exchanger fitted in
the 86-D2030 generates a flow of hot air
so, it could be necessary to install it exter-
nally under a penthouse or distant from 65-D1409
the conditioned area.

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65 Determination of cement strength
Cement compression and flexural testers CEMENT

Introduction

The testing machines we the bearing compression plates and - The semiautomatic models 65-L10G2/C,
propose provide the highest possible flexural jigs. The EN requires both L11G2/C, L12G2/C, and L13G2/C, which
degree of flexibility when making the flexural and the compression are fitted with the motorized pump
the correct selection according to test, the ASTM C348, C349 require with flow central valve and the
the test requirement. the same with a little difference in Digimax Plus digital display and proces-
Considering that all the national sing unit (see page 189)
the flexural jig, and the ASTM C109
- The automatic models 65-L10V2,
European specifications are now the compression test only on 50 mm 65-L11V2, 65-L12V2 and 65-L13V2
superseded by the new EN 196 we (2”) mortar cubes. Some versions of which are fitted with the AUTOMAX
can outline that there are just two our testers can be conveniently used system (see page 194)
main subdivisions: for testing other products and speci- - The advanced automatic testing
mens such as bricks, resins, soil systems in various configurations which
A) EN MODELS cement mixtures, gypsum, rocks, includes the different compression and
B) ASTM/AASHTO MODELS microcores , etc. using the appro- flexural frames plus the control consoles
priate accessory. SERCOMP 7, MCC 8 or ADVANTEST 9
The difference between the two which can also be connected to other
We propose three different group of frames to combine complete testing
Standards are basically the size of
testers: systems (see pages 209-217).
specimens and the specifications for

SEMIAUTOMATIC SEMIAUTOMATIC
AND AUTOMATIC MODELS
“DIGIMAX PLUS" MODELS
General description Main features
- Dual stage power pump
These machines, featuring a very rigid two - Proportional valve, hand control
column frame, have been designed for the "Pacemeter system" for a precise
rate of loading.
testing of the cement prism either in compres- - Strength measurement by
sion or in flexure. The frames of the series 65- Digimax Plus system
L10XX and 65-L11XX are already fitted respec- - High resolution: 130000 points
tively with EN compression bearing plates and - Large graphic display 240x128 pixel
EN compression bearing plates plus flexural jig. - User friendly test software
conforming to EN
The frames of the series 65-L12XX and 65- - Display of load rate
L13XX are fitted with round compression pla- - Large permanent memory
tens and have to be completed, if needed, with - Languages: English, French,
the suitable compression and/or flexural devi- Spanish, German, Italian
- Unit selection: kN, kgf, lbf
ces. See accessories page 292. - For more information on the
power system and Digimax Plus
Safety features unit see pages 188 and 189.
65-L10G2/C

All models are fitted with ram travel limit swit-


ch and transparent fragment guards.
SINGLE TESTING CHAMBER DOUBLE TESTING CHAMBER
MODELS 250 KN CAP. MODELS 15/250 KN CAP.
Machine accuracy

The EN 196-1 prescribe the ±1% starting from Semiautomatic DIGIMAX Plus models Semiautomatic DIGIMAX Plus models
1/5 of the full range. All our models assure this
requirement starting from 1/10 of the 250 kN  65-L10G2/C  65-L11G2/C
scale and approx. 1/8 of the 15 kN scale. 250 kN cap. compression tester fit- 15/250 kN cap. double chamber
ted with compression bearing plate flexural and compression tester fit-
conforming to EN 196-1 ted with compression bearing plates
and flexural jig conforming to EN
 65-L12G2/C 196-1
250 kN cap. compression tester
with round platens  65-L13G2/C
15/250 kN cap. double chamber
compression tester fitted with
round platens
290 Testing equipment for the construction industry
Determination of cement strength 65
CEMENT Semiautomatic and automatic models (continued)

AUTOMATIC
"AUTOMAX" MODELS

Main features
- Automatic test cycle with closed
loop digital feedback
- Load/time plot and actual load
rate displayed in real time
- Accurate load rate control
- High resolution: 130,000 points
- High test throughput
- Memory storage of about 150
tests
- Real time download to PC by RS
232
- Machine calibration access by
software
And many other options: as for
example language and unit selec-
tion etc.

65-L10V2
65-L11G2/C

SINGLE TESTING CHAMBER DOUBLE TESTING CHAMBER I m p o r t a n t n o t e s


MODELS 250 KN CAP. MODELS 15/250 KN CAP. All machine codes refer to 230 V, 50 Hz, 1
ph. (semiautomatic models) and to 230 V,
Automatic AUTOMAX models Automatic AUTOMAX models 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. (automatic models). Other
voltages available on order request.
 65-L10V2  65-L11V2 All machines with round platens has to be
completed, if needed, by the suitable com-
250 kN cap. compression tester 15/250 kN cap. double chamber
pression device (see accessories page 292)
fitted with compression bearing flexural and compression tester
plate to EN 196-1 fitted with compression bearing
plates and flexural jig conforming
 65-L12V2 to EN 196-1
250 kN cap. compression tester
with round platens  65-L13V2
15/250 kN cap. double chamber
flexural and compression tester
fitted with round platens

65-L13V2

65-L12G2/C

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65 Determination of cement strength
Semiautomatic and automatic models (continued) CEMENT
Accessories for 65-L12XX and 65-L13XX series

Technical specifications

Models 65-L10G2/C 65-L12G2/C 65-L11G2/C 65-L13G2/C


65-L10V2 65-L12V2 65-L11V2 65-L13V2

Capacity kN 250 250 15/250 15/250


Accuracy* ±1% from kN 25 to 250 25 to 250 2 to 15/25 to 250 2 to 15/25 to 250
Resolution kN 0.1 0.1 0.01/0.1 0.01/0.1
Platen dimensions mm 40x40 165 dia. Flexural jig/40x40 165 dia./165 dia.
Ram travel mm 50 50 30/50 30/50
Max. vertical daylight mm 50 200 50/50 200/200
Power W 750 750 750 750
B Overall dimensions 817x415x820 817x415x820 817x415x820 817x415x820
(wxdxh) mm
A Weight approx. kg 200 200 240 240

*Machine accuracy: the EN 196-1 prescribes the ±1% starting from 1/5 of the full scale.
Our machines assure this requirement starting from 1/10 of the 250 kN range and approx. 1/8 of the 15 kN range.

COMPRESSION TEST FLEXURAL TEST DISTANCE PIECES


ON MORTAR SPECIMENS ON MORTAR PRISMS 40X40X160 MM
Used to reduce the vertical daylight of the
q STANDARD q STANDARD models fitted with round platens. They
EN 196-1, pr EN ISO 679, ASTM C349 have to be positioned between the loading
EN 196-1, pr EN ISO 679
ram and the lower plate.
 50-C9030  65-L0019/B
Compression device to test portions EN Flexure testing device for
of 40x40x160 mm mortar prisms 40x40x160 mm mortar specimens
broken in flexure.
Weight approx. 8 kg This jig is fitted with an upper bearer that
moves vertically supported by springs. One of
the two lower bearers can tilt horizontally
q STANDARD and the distance between the two bearers is
ASTM C109 100 mm as prescribed by the EN standards.
A Weight approx.: 8 kg
 50-C9032 65-L0012/11
Compression device to test 50 mm
(2”) mortar cubes q STANDARD
 65-L0012/11
ASTM C348
Distance piece 165 mm dia.
 65-L0019/C x 30 mm high
ASTM Flexure testing device for
40x40x160 mm mortar specimens

Identical to the model 65-L0019/B except


for the distance between the two lower
bearers which is 119 mm.
Weight approx. 8 kg

50-C9030 50-C9032

65-L0019/B

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Determination of cement strength 65
CEMENT Beam loading machines

FLEXURAL STRENGTH
OF MORTAR PRISMS 40X40X160 MM - Constant rate of loading - Accepts flexural or briquette specimens
- Dual range - Single lever loading assures high
- Automatic stop at failure accuracy
q STANDARD
EN 196-1 – ASTM C190, C348, C349 –
AASHTO T132-87 – DIN 1164 – NF P15-451

 65-L0015/A
Automatic flexure/tension machine.
5 kN cap. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.

 65-L0015/AZ
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

 65-L0015/AY
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

General description and specifications

This machine is used for the flexural


strength determination of cement speci-
mens and tensile tests on cement briquet-
tes. It consists of a beam loading system
with a travelling weight driven by an elec-
tric motor providing a constant increase in
load throughout the test. The machine is
designed to accept either flexural or tensi-
le attachments, which have to be ordered
separately as accessories.
Scale ranges:
- 1000 by 10 N subd.
- 5000 by 50 N subd.
65-L0015/A with 65-L0015/1
Wattage: 40 W
B Dimensions: 510x1050x720 mm
A Weight approx.: 52 kg

Accessories

s65-L0015/1 Flexure testing attach-


ment. NF, DIN, UNI

s65-L0015/4 Tensile testing attach-


ment for cement briquette specimens

s65-L0015/5 Flexure testing attach-


ment. ASTM

s65-L0016 Briquette mould

65-L0016

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65 Determination of cement strength
Automatic testing systems CEMENT

Introduction

Test laboratories that exa- trol console including hydraulic flexural frames for cement and con-
mine the mechanical properties of pump and circuit, electrical/electro- crete specimens.
building materials require advanced nic apparatus and strength measure- Complete description of the
Test Systems that guarantee a high ment system, connected to 1 to 4 Sercomp 7 and MCC 8 series are
degree of accuracy and compliance different frames. Different testing given on pages 208 - 210.
to the reference Standards. They also software can complete the testing All testing frames concerning
require user friendly equipment, system. cement testing, connectable to the
rapid set up and execution, automa- Controls has recently updated and above control consoles are shown
tion, flexibility, and the possibility to improved this important line of and described in the following
integrate with an existing network testing apparatus by the new pages.
so as to create a comprehensive data SERCOMP 7 and MCC 8 control con-
storage and management procedure. soles which can be connected to up
The testing systems consist of a con- four different compression and

 50-C7022
Sercomp 7 automatic control
console. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

Main features 50-C7022


- Can control up to four frames (with Sercomp 7 control
upgrading option 50-C7022/UP2) console connected
- Automatic test performance with PID to a dual chamber
closed loop system 65-L1301/*
- Programmable load and stress rate testing frame
- Programmable test cycles, up to 100 with compression
different ramps for remote calculation and flexural
of modulus of elasticity by PC devices
- Unit selection: kN, kgf, lbf, mm, inches
- Languages: English, French, Spanish,
German, and Italian
- Real time plot of stress versus time
- Real time download to PC via RS 232
- Software calibration facilities and
linearisation
- Real time clock and date
- Resolution 1/65000

For complete description and informa-


tions see pages 208.

Example of displays

294 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Determination of cement strength 65
CEMENT Automatic testing systems / Load frames

 50-C8232
MCC8 Multifunctional
computerised control console.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

I m p o r t a n t n o t e
The MCCC 8 system is also available in the
standard version having the same basic
fetures of the 50-C8232 version except for
the determination of the Elastic modulus, 6
channels for strain gauges and relevant PC
software which are not included.

This version, which is more economical, is


identified by the code:

 50-C8032
MCC 80 Multifunctional
computerised control console for
connection to up to three frames.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

LOAD FRAMES 50-C8232 MCC control console connected


GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS to a dual chamber 65-L1301/* testing frame with compression and flexural devices

Frame
Main features - The MCC is supplied complete with
- Can control up to three frames PC and printer.
Two column frame with single or twin test - Automatic test performance with PID - Software calibration facilities and
chamber mounted on steel base closed loop system linearisation
- Programmable load and stress rate
Ram and cylinder - Real time plot of stress versus time For complete description and infor-
- Resolution 1/30000.
mations see pages 210 including
- Determination in real time of the
Simple effect with electrical limit switch modulus of elasticity software packages.
for ram travel

Compression platens,
ball seating, flexure device
Compression platens are surfaced harde- Load sensors
Both the single and twin chamber test fra- ned to at least 600 HV, the upper platen is
fitted to a ball seating with a max. 3° incli- The frames, in the various versions, are fit-
mes are proposed in two versions;
nation to the horizontal. ted with pressure transducers near the ram
- with incorporated plates/bearers for testing
The lower platen is fitted with pins (EN cylinders (models 65-L1000/*, 65-L1100/*,
40 x 40 x 160 mm prisms to EN 196-1
196-1 models) or inscribed with circles 65-L1200/*, 65-L1300/*) or load cells fitted
- with 165 mm dia. platen for general
(general test models) to assist sample cen- between the upper cross beam and the ball
compression tests and use of the various
tring. seating/upper platen group (models 65-
test devices offered as accessories (see
In the general test models with 165 mm L1001/*, 65-L1101/*, 65-L1201/*, 65-
page 292).
dia. platens the vertical daylight between L1301/*). Load cell are recommended with
On the EN 196-1 models, the flexure cham-
the platens can be reduced using 30 mm low testing loads.
ber (if fitted) consists of a 10 mm dia. X 50
mm long upper bearer with ball seating thick distance pieces (see 65-L0012/11
and two lower bearers of the same dimen- accessory).
sions having a span of 100 mm. One of the
lower bearers can tilt. Safety devices

Electric full travel limit switch fitted to ram.


Transparent safety guard.

Testing equipment for the construction industry 295


65 Determination of cement strength
Load frames CEMENT

Technical specifications

Models with pressure transducer 65-L1000/* 65-L1100/* 65-L1200/* 65-L1300/*


Models with load cells 65-L1001/* 65-L1101/* 65-L1201/* 65-L1301/*

Max. load kN 250 15/250 250 15/250


Ram travel mm 50 30/50 50 30/50
Vertical span mm 50 50/50 200 200
Horizontal span mm 220 220 220 220
Platen dimensions mm 40x40 40x40 and dia. 165 dia. 165/
flexural jig dia.165

Dimensions
- height mm 1450/1566 1450/1566 1490/1580 1490/1580
- width mm 400 580 400 580
- depth mm 460 460 460 460
Weight approx. kg 190 240 160 240
Class 1 measurement range:
- with pressure transducers kN from 25 to 250 from 2 to 15 and from 25 to 250 from 2 to 15 and
from 25 to 250 from 25 to 250
- with load cells kN from 2.5 to 250 from 0.5 to 15 and from 2.5 to 250 from 0.5 to 15 and
from 2.5 to 250 from 2.5 to 250

I m p o r t a n t n o t e
The model 65-L1201/* is also available in a special version with increased vertical span (358 mm)
and horizontal span (266 mm) for the use of the concrete flexure device 50-C9010 (see page
200). This model is identified by the code 65-L1211/* and is available on order.

Load frames. Basic dimensions

65-L1000/* 65-L1001/* 65-L1100/* 65-L1200/* 65-L1201/* 65-L1300/* 65-L1301/*


65-L1211/*(1)

250 kN 250 kN 250/15 kN 250 kN 250 kN 250/15 kN 250/15 kN

(1) Increased daylight (vertical=358 mm, horizontal= 266 mm)

296 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Determination of cement strength 65
CEMENT Load frames (continued)

ORDERING INFORMATIONS

SINGLE FRAME MODELS UNIVERSAL SINGLE FRAME MODELS UNIVERSAL TWIN FRAME MODELS

Built-in compression platen to EN 196-1 Round compression platens. Using the suita- Round compression platens. Using the sui-
and ISO 679 ble accessory they satisfy EN 196-1, ISO 679 table accessory they satisfy EN 196-1,
and ASTM C109. See accessory page 292. ISO 679, ASTM C109 and C348.
 65-L1000/*
Compression testing frame, 250 kN  65-L1300/*
cap., with pressure transducer Twin compression testing frame,
15/250 kN cap., round platens, with
 65-L1001/* pressure transducers
Compression testing frame, 250 kN
cap. with load cell  65-L1301/*
Twin compression testing frame,
15/250 kN cap., round platens, with
load cells

65- L1201/* detail of round platen and load cell


with compression device

 65-L1200/*
Compression testing frame, 250 kN
cap., round platens, with pressure
transducer
65- L1000/*. Detail of compression platen

TWIN FRAME MODELS  65-L1201/*


Compression testing frame, 250 kN
Built-in compression platens and flexural cap., round platens, with load cell
jig to EN 196-1 and ISO 679 65-L1301/* detail of round platens, load cells
and flexural/compression devices available as
accessory
 65-L1100/*
I m p o r t a n t n o t e
Flexure and compression testing
frame, 15/250 kN cap., All frames include a transparent fragment
guard
with pressure transducers

 65-L1101/*
Flexure and compression testing
frame, 15/250 kN cap. with load cells

65-L1100/* detail of built-in compression platen


and flexural jig
Testing equipment for the construction industry 297
Steel

INTRODUCTION

This section illustrates universal


testing machines and accessories in particular for
mechanical tests on steel specimens and on reinfor-
cing bars. However some of the machines shown, for
example the electromechanical models, can be used
for many other applications for testing in compres-
sion or flexure other construction materials such as
concrete, cement, rock, asphalt, soil, etc. Most of the
machines are controlled by PC assuring a simplifica-
tion and rationalisation of test procedures with all
the other advantages associated with the use of the
most modern electronic and informatics’ techniques.
Contents
Steel
70 Universal testers. Steel mechanical testing
Multiensayo electromechanical testers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300
Tension and compression tester for field
and laboratory 500/1000 kN cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306
Computer controlled universal testing machines . . . . . . . .310
Electronic coaxial and standard extensometers . . . . . . . . .314
Resilience tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315
Cold test bending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316
Uniframe universal compression testers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317
Testing machines for flat specimens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .325

Testing equipment for the construction industry 299


70 Universal testers. Steel mechanical testing
Universal computerised electromechanical Testers 200 and 300 kN capacity STEEL

carried out by industrial, research older style testing machines coupled


and university laboratories is with important advantages such as
growing and emphasises the need better precision, sophisticated proces-
70-S16C2 AND 70-S17C2 for versatile universal testing sing of data and excellent reliability.
Introduction systems. In fact, the versatility of the Multiensayo
The Multiensayo fully satisfies this allows its use for a wide range of industrial
The demand for quality control and need and is an economic machine applications as it is described in the fol-
testing of construction materials that offers an alternative solution to lowing pages.

- Suitable for tension, compression and flexural tests on various materials

Soil - CBR
Asphalt - Marshall

Steel - tensile

Asphalt - Duriez

Compression/flexure/
splitting on cement
and concrete

Tiles, flat blocks,


etc. - Flexure

300 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Universal testers. Steel mechanical testing 70
STEEL Universal computerised electromechanical Testers 200 and 300 kN capacity (continued)

General description

The machines consist essentially of a robu- 70-S16C2 with 86-D2999,


st two column frame with an upper cros- PC and printer
shead which can be adjusted in height and
a lower mobile crosshead moved by an
electromechanical system with a single
recirculating ball screw powered by a DC
permanent magnet servomotor which
assures smooth application of load at con-
stant speed.
The stress is measured by a load cell incor-
porated in the upper crosshead and the
displacement by an encoder fitted to the
DC motor.
The advanced microprocessor technology
achieves a large flexibility in conducting
the test. The menu driven program gives
the operator the possibility of performing
the test under a wide range of conditions
under load, elongation and displacement
control.
The machines are supplied complete with
high precision load cell and PC.
Gripping systems, extensometers and
accessories are not included and have to be
ordered separately. See accessories.

Frame specifications

- Max. load: 200 or 300 kN


- Max. vertical daylight: 800 mm (without
accessories)
- Distance between columns: 610 mm
- Crosshead travel: ± 200 mm Upper crosshead
- Testing speed range: 0-100 mm/min
- Max. load rate: 100 kN/s
Load cell
- Machines class: 1
- Encoder resolution: 0.01 mm
Columns
- Encoder accuracy: better than 0.2%

B Overall dimensions: Accessory (tensile test grips


2150x710x510 mm in this case)
A Weight approx.:
750 and 800 kg Lower crosshead

Recirculating ball screw


system

Protection

Gearbox

DC servomotor
Bench

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70-S16C2
Fitted with tensile
grips and extensiome-
PC SOFTWARE
ter and PC cabinet
86-D2999 (optional.
See page 304)
 Main window
The main window with the diagram display and all the function keys
necessaries to perform the tests.

 Tool bar
With function control keys.

 Load cell selection


The first one is for the high capacity load cell, the second one is for
The PC controls all func- the low capacity load cell (if any).
tions of the machine. The general
purpose program installed allows the
performance of the most popular
tension, compression and flexural  Storing data
tests under load and/or displace-
All data can be stored in order to plot the relevant graphs, by recalling them
ment/elongation control. from the data recovery section. Alternatively they can be recovered and
In particular, the software can auto- processed through a spreadsheet program like Excel, Lotus or other.
matically perform the tensile test on
rebars and round steel specimens
conforming to EN 10002-2. This
system has exceptional performance  Certificate printout
and we list in the following pages With the printer icon key it is possible to printout the test report.
the main features.

 Test result display


Force, displacement and strain are displayed along with the related
“zero” keys and “peak functions” keys, “maximum” and “minimum”.

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 Control  Limits  Data acquisition control


Selection of the type of control during the The second page heading selection of the By the data acquisition control function it is
test. The operator can window concerns the alarm limits, the rapid possible to store the force, displacement or
select “F” key, force reversal, the sensitivity of sample failure strain data from a certain point up to another
control, or “P” key, detection and the cyclic movement. point of the test at choice of the operator.
displacement control. Then the stored data can be recalled by the
“Data recovery function” to obtain a graphic
 Ascending ramp representation by the installed program or by
By this key, ASC, the machine starts the test other user’s program or by a spreadsheet like
increasing load or displacement with selected Excel, Lotus, Quattro or other.
rate. The actuator runs until the
operator pushes the STOP key or Typical diagram of tensile test on steel rebars
the sample is broken, as the “max. conforming to EN 10002-2
memory” key has been activated.
 Descending ramp
By this key, DESC, the machine starts the test  Cyclic testing operation
decreasing load or displacement with selected The operator can select the upper and lower limits
rate. The actuator runs until the of force or displacement and enter the number of
operator pushes the STOP key or the cycles to be performed by the machine.
sample is broken, as the “max.
memory” key has been activated.

 Test speed
The upper box concerns the load rate control As specified, the above information concerns
and the lower the displacement rate control. just a little part of the testing software instal-
 Acquisition led. Other functions are available as for exam-
ple:
The third menu heading page is named
- Preload key
“Acquisition” and consists of the following
- Setting of load or displacement rate
parts: General test identification, Type of test,
- Motor switch ON/OFF
Sample data, Data acquisition control.
- Stop keys to stop displacement or load
 Manual operation - Alarm limits to inform that the prefixed
Keys for the fast and slow  Type of test limit of force or displacement has been
displacement of the machine cross The test type selection is obligatory. In the test achieved
head, upward and downward. type menu, the tensile test is selected by - Diagram scale modification
default and the test data are saved automati- - Rapid reversal
cally. If another type of test is required, it can - Failure sensitivity
be selected from the selection list - Test recovery
- Colors option, etc.
 Real time plot - Zero
- Control
The central part of the window concerns the
- General test identification
graphic display section where the test diagram
is plotted in real time during the test.

ORDERING INFORMATION

 70-S16C2
Universal electromechanical tester, 200 kN cap., PC controlled,
complete with printer.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

 70-S17C2
Universal electromechanical tester, 300 kN cap., PC controlled,
complete with printer.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

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Machine accessories STEEL

EXTENSOMETERS TENSILE TESTS ACCESSORIES

 70-C0954/C  70-S0017/10 PC cabinet


Electronic universal extensometer Upper and lower tensile heads
to measure the elongation of wires, complete with grips for round  86-D2999
steel rebars and round steel specimens 2 to 20 mm dia. and PC cabinet for testing systems.
specimens. flats 0 to 15 mm thick 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
- Measuring base: 50 to 200 mm
This PC cabinet is a purpose built accessory
- Linearity: better than ± 1%
for use in many laboratory applications,
- Max. travel: 10 mm
where a PC is required in a testing environ-
ment. It is designed to provide PC system
The extensometer must be removed before
protection from airborne contamination
the specimen failure.
such as cement dust. Filtration is achieved
by two vented filters into the cabinet. The
monitor can be fitted on top of the cabinet
and three extractable shelves holds key-
boards, printer and mouse.

B Overall dimensions:
500x550x915 mm (lxdxh)
A Weight approx.: 55 kg
70-S0017/10 with 70-C0954/C

COMPRESSION TESTS

70-C0954/C Universal extensometer  70-S0017/1


Lower platen 200 mm dia. with
centring device

 70-S0017/20
Upper platen 200 mm dia. complete
with spherical seat

70-C0954/C Application on steel rebars 86-D2999, PC and printer

Accessories 70-S0017/1, 70-S0017/20

s70-C0954/C5
Extension for 70-C0954/C I m p o r t a n t n o t e .
for measuring base 600 mm
The electronic coaxial extensometer series
70-C0961 can be left on the specimen up
to failure.
For more information see page 314.

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MAIN APPLICATIONS AND SPECIFIC ACCESSORIES

Materials Test/Method Standards Accessories and notes

Steel Tensile test under load/ EN 10002-2 70-S0017/10 Upper and lower tensile heads
Rebars, rounds elongation control complete with grips
and flats for round specimens 2 to 20 mm dia.
and flats 0 to 15 mm thick
70-C0954/C Electronic universal extensometer

Cement and Compression test under EN 196-1 70-S0017/1 Lower compression platen
mortars load control 70-S0017/20 Upper compression platen
50-C9030 Compression device for portions
of 40x40x160 mm beams broken
in flexure
ASTM C109 70-S0017/1 Lower compression platen
70-S0017/20 Upper compression platen
50-C9032 Compression device to test
50 mm (2”) mortar cubes

Concrete Flexure testing on EN 12390-5 70-S0017/1 Lower compression platen


concrete beams under ASTM C78, C293 70-S0017/20 Upper compression platen
controlled load AASHTO T97 50-C9010 Flexure testing set for centre and
third point test on concrete beams
100x100x400/500 mm
and 150x150x600/700 mm

Splitting test on EN 12390-6 70-S0017/1 Lower compression platen


cylindrical specimens ASTM C496 70-S0017/20 Upper compression platen
under controlled load 50-C9000 Splitting tensile test device for
cylindrical spec. dia. 100x200 mm (4”x8”),
150x300 mm (6”x12”) and 160x320 mm

Splitting test on cubes EN 12390-6 70-S0017/1 Lower compression platen


and block pavers under pr EN 1338 70-S0017/20 Upper compression platen
controlled load 50-C9070 Splitting tensile test device
for concrete block pavers
and concrete cubes

Soil CBR under controlled pr EN 13286-47 70-S0017/1 Lower compression platen


displacement NF P94-078 70-S0017/2 Adapter for load cell
UNI 10009 34-T0104/10 Compression device
ASTM D1883 34-T0103/1 Adjustable CBR penetration piston
AASHTO T193

Bituminous Marshall under pr EN 12697-34 70-S0017/1 Lower compression platen


mixtures controlled displacement BS 598:107 70-S0017/2 Adapter for load cell
NF P98-251-2 34-T0104/10 Compression device
DIN 1996 76-B0033 Stability mould
CNR No. 30
ASTM D1559 76-B0031/21 Stability mould conforming
to BS/DIN/UNE Standards
(as alternative to the 76-B0033 model)
Duriez under controlled NF P98-251-1/4 70-S0017/1 Lower compression platen
displacement 70-S0017/20 Upper compression platen

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TENSION AND COMPRESSION TESTER q STANDARD


FOR FIELD AND LABORATORY ASTM C39, E4 - AASHTO T22 - BS 1610 - - Small compact design
500/1000 KN CAP. NF P18-411 - DIN 51220 - Accepts up to 22 mm dia. rebars,
150 mm cubes and dia. 160x320 mm
concrete specimens
Introduction  70-C0019
This machine has been desi- Tension/compression tester,
gned for use both in the field and 500/1000 kN capacity with dual
laboratory where it is necessary to range 300 mm dia. dial gauge,
perform tension tests on steel rebars 0-500 and 0-1000 kN.
up to 22 mm dia., compression tests 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
on concrete cubes up to 150 mm
and cylinders up to 160x320 mm.  70-C0019/Z
Its comparatively lightweight, high Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
degree of accuracy and low cost
make this machine ideal for site  70-C0019/Y
testing and educational purposes. Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
 70-C0019/B
Tension/compression tester,
500/1000 kN capacity, with Digimax
Plus microprocessor digital display
and processing system.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
 70-C0019/BZ
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
 70-C0019/BY
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

70-C0019/B with accessory 70-C0019/41 for


compression test on concrete cubes up to 150
mm and cylinders up to 160x320 mm
70-C0019 with accessories for tension tests
The 70-C0019 series testers are pro-
posed in two different versions:
model 70-C0019 with precision dial General description
gauge with double scale and model
The machine consists of a very rigid frame
70-C0019/B with Digimax Plus with double-acting cylinder assembly, and
microprocessor digital system with hydraulic power pump. A special flow con-
large graphic display 240x128 pixel trol valve allows the rate of loading to be
which can be connected to the elec- preset in accordance to the relevant speci-
tronic extensometer (e.g. 70-C0961 fications. Supplied complete with test
series and 70-C0954/C) for elonga- selector valve for selecting tension or com-
tion measurements. It is also possi- pression mode. Model 70-C0019 is supplied
ble the connection to PC using our complete with precision test gauge 300
software 70-S0010 obtaining the mm dia., calibrated 0-1000 kN for com-
complete stress strain graph confor- pression and 0-500 kN for tension.
Model 70-C0019/B consists of a testing
ming to EN 10002. The Digimax
frame and the Digimax Plus microprocessor
Plus can be connected to 24-column digital display and processing system.
serial printer by the RS 232 serial We suggest this more advanced model
port. Our model 82-P0172 can be when monitoring the stress/strain with
conveniently used for these purpo- data processing using electronic extenso-
ses; furthermore it can be easily fit- meter 70-C0961 series or 70-C0954/C, and
ted on top of the Digimax Plus by the other model for field use complete with
the support 82-P0172/5. a mechanical extensometer such as our
70-C0019/B with accessories for tension tests model 70-C0953.

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Specifications

70-C0019 70-C0019/B
(C0019/Z-Y) (C0019/BZ-BY)

Load capacity in tension (kN) 500 500


Load capacity in compression (kN) 1000 1000
Max. vertical clearance
with accessory 70-C0019/41 (mm) 330 330
Max. distance between grips,
excluding piston travel (mm) 255 255
Distance between columns (mm) 305 305
Max. ram travel (mm) 100 100
Diameter of load gauge (mm) 300 -
Scale 0-500 kN subdiv. (kN) 1 -
Scale 0-1000 kN subdiv. (kN) 2 -
Resolution digital display - 1/130000
Accuracy (starting from the
first 10% of load range) ± 1% ± 1%
Overall dimensions approx. (mm) 1820x740x420 1820x740x420
Weight approx. (kg) 535 535

70-C0019/B with Digimax Plus Microprocessor


MAIN FEATURES OF THE DIGIMAX PLUS For Tensile test: digital system. The machine is fitted with the
electronic coaxial extensometer for strain mea-
(70-C0019/B, BZ, BY VERSIONS) surement. See accessories, cat. 70-C0961/A1 to
- Simultaneous display of load, stress and,
70-C0961/C1
using an extensometer, specimen elon-
Hardware gation
- Graph option of test data showing simul- For Compression test:
The main characteristics are: taneously load/elongation curve (using
- Chip clock/calendar an extensometer) - Simultaneous display of load and stress
- Large permanent memory - Elaboration of results after test completion: - Up to 100 tests stored permanently
- Two RS 232 serial port for connecting PC ReH, ReL or Rp as alternative, final elonga- including settings and results
and printer tion (if possible), adjustable plot scale. - Machine calibration via software
- Two channels (one for strain gauge pres-
sure transducer or load cell and one for
linear potentiometric transducer)
- Resolution: 1/130000 points per channel
- Graphic display 240x128 pixel
- Dimensions 250x220x150 mm
- Weight approx.: 2 kg.

Internal software (firmware)

The test is menu driven by a 10 buttons Test selection.


membrane keyboards, four of which are
interactive with the specific icon of each
menu.
The main features are the following:
- Language selection: English, French,
German, Spanish, and Italian
- Unit selection: kN, t, lbf, mm, in.
Specimen selection for the tension test. Data input for tension test.

Display in real time of the stress/strain curve. Tension test result.

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TENSION AND COMPRESSION TESTER ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES FOR COMPRESSION


FOR FIELD AND LABORATORY TESTS ON CONCRETE CUBES
500/1000 KN CAP. (CONTINUED) ACCESSORIES FOR TENSION TESTS AND CYLINDERS

Universal grip assembly for round speci-  70-C0019/41


PC SOFTWARE mens up to 22 mm dia. and flat specimens Set of lower platen and upper
FOR DATA PROCESSING (OPTIONAL) up to 15 mm thick and 50 mm wide. platen with spherical seat, 216 mm
 70-S0010 dia., for testing cylinders up to
 70-U0310 160x320 mm and cubes up to
PC software for data processing Pair of universal grip holders 150 mm
The Digimax Plus can be easily connected to  70-U0311
a PC. The special 70-S0010 software, suitable Wedge grip for specimens from 6 to
for use with Windows 98 or higher, allows: 9 mm dia. Four pieces are required
- To enter the main characteristics of the per set I m p o r t a n t n o t e .
specimen, client and test The maximum vertical daylight using this
 70-U0312 accessory is 330 mm which is suitable for
- A real time serial communication between
Digimax Plus and PC Wedge grip for specimens from 10 testing 150x300 mm, 6”x12” and 160x320
to 15 mm dia. Four pieces are mm cylinders. To test cubes the vertical
- To display on PC the stress/strain diagram
required per set daylight has to be reduced using suitable
in real time during test execution (tension distance pieces considering that the maxi-
test only) mum piston travel is 100 mm.
- To execute analysis of the diagram and
calculate the parameters of the test accor-
ding to EN 10002
- To display the failure values
- Display data, graphics and tables of the
parameters of the test
- To save, also in ASCII format, and print
reports, graphics and tables of single or
batch test.
70-U310 grip holders with grips 70-U311,
U312, U313, U314

 70-U0313
Wedge grip for specimens from 16
to 22 mm dia. Four pieces are 70-C0019/41 for compression tests
on cubes up to 150 mm and cylinders
required per set up to 160x320 mm
 70-U0314
DISTANCE PIECES
Wedge grip for flat specimens up to
50 mm wide by 1 to 15 mm thick, To be introduced between piston and lower
and rounds up to 5 mm dia. Four platen.
PC software sample screen pieces are required per set
 50-C9082
Distance piece 200 mm dia.
by 50 mm thickness

 50-C9083
Distance piece 200 mm dia.
by 68 mm thickness

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STRAIN MEASUREMENT / ACCESSORIES SERIAL PRINTER AND ACCESSORIES (FOR


USE WITH 70-C0019/B, BZ, BY MODELS)
MECHANICAL EXTENSOMETER
All test results can be downloaded to the
 70-C0953/C serial printer by the RS 232 port of the
Digimax Plus digital readout system.
Universal mechanical extensometer,
10 mm gauge travel, 0.01 mm
Main specifications
resolution, base of measurement
adjustable between 50, 100,
Columns: 24
and 200 mm
70-C0953/C fixed on the test rebar Paper width: 57.5 mm
Parallel interface: RS 232
Dimensions: 120x172x100 mm
UNIVERSAL ELECTRONIC ELECTRONIC EXTENSOMETERS (FOR USE
EXTENSOMETER (FOR USE WITH WITH 70-C0019/B, BZ, BY MODELS)
Weight approx.: 1 kg
70-C0019/B, BZ, BY MODELS)
For strain measurement we propose our
 70-C0954/C 70-C0961/A1-B1-C1 series coaxial electro- sCode Description

Electronic universal extensometer nic extensometer (Patent pending), which 82-P0172 Serial printer
to measure the elongation of wires, is fully described and illustrated on page 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
314 of this catalogue. They can be left on 82-P0172/Z Serial printer
steel rebars and round
the specimen up to failure. 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
steel specimens. 82-P0172/1 RS 232
 70-C0961/A1 connection cable
Measuring base: 50 to 200 mm 82-P0172/5 Support for connection
Coaxial electronic extensometer to Digimax Plus
Linearity: better than ± 1% for round specimens
Max. travel: 10 mm from 5 to 11.5 mm dia.
 70-C0961/B1
Coaxial electronic extensometer
for round specimens
from 11 to 18 mm dia.

Detail of the exten-


someter after frac-
ture. The two end
sections remain
connected to the
specimen part
without suffering
any stress.
82-P0172
Patent pending

70-C0954/C Universal extensometer

70-C0961/B1

 70-C0961/C1
Coaxial electronic extensometer
for round specimens
of 17.5 and 26 mm dia.

70-C0954/C Application on steel rebars

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Computer controlled universal testing machines STEEL

COMPUTER CONTROLLED UNIVERSAL q STANDARD pendent auxiliary cylinders controlled by


TESTING MACHINES EN 10002, ASTM A370 the push button panel. This unique fea-
ture makes the machine extremely easy
to operate enabling one man to perform
Introduction GENERAL DESCRIPTION
the test in a very short time.
The new technology utilised AND SPECIFICATIONS
- Crosshead displacements controlled by
in this series of testing machines is the use of a bi-directional encoder.
based on the use of PC applications, Machine frame, piston/cylinder
which allow a totally new concept in assembly, electronic load cell
Grippers
steel testing. Gone are the old control
consoles full of knobs and switches. - Steel base with rigid steel frame housing
the lower grippers. - Three sets of standard grippers supplied
Thanks to the use of the latest tech- with the machine to perform tensile
nology this new series provides both - Piston/cylinder assembly mounted on
the top of the rigid frame. The piston tests on rounds and flats.
perfect closed loop hydraulic control - Two sets of grip liners supplied with the
and ergonomic operator usage. All the incorporates the electronic load cell.
- Mobile frame consisting of four high machine to provide maximum bearing
control functions are now managed and holding surface for specimens of all
tensile strength columns, upper cros-
from a standard keyboard and mouse. sizes.
shead directly connected to the piston,
Our frames differ substantially from intermediate crosshead with compres-
the old traditional models because of sion platen and lower crosshead housing Safety features
the originality of their design, new the upper grippers.
solutions employed and their extre- - The 70-C0807/C model has a 400 mm - Pressure switch, which automatically
mely simple operation. The sophistica- vertical daylight adjustable in steps of 50 stops the machine when the oil pressure
ted software consists of a very com- mm. goes over the maximum permitted level.
plete suite of programs, not only for - Hydraulically operated opening and ver- - Max. travel limit switch to stop the
tension tests, but also flexure bending tical adjustment of grippers by two inde- mobile frame at its upper position.
and compression on steel, and flexure - Software safety feature, which stops the
and compression tests on concrete machine when the maximum load is rea-
specimens, in compliance with the ched.
- Strain gauge load cell incorporated in
new EN specifications. Other accesso- the piston. Providing accurate load
ries are available to test steel strands measurement Control console
and electrowelded steel screen. - Rapid vertical displacement of mobile
frame by remote control The lower section houses the hydraulic
- All operations and the hydraulic grip- assembly, which comprises:
70-C0807/C ping system controlled by remote
control - Hydraulic pump
600 kN capacity in
tension - Simple adjustment of the vertical - Proportional valve
200 kN capacity daylight - Hydraulic valves
in compression. - Three sets of grippers to test round - Heat exchanger to control the oil tempe-
The PC cabinet on the rebars up to 40 mm dia. and flats up
to 70x35 mm
rature
right is not part of the - Oil tank.
machine. - Front loading of specimens for easy
See accessories on access
page 312. - Fully automatic test sequence com- Hardware
prising load and stroke control by PC
- Automatic output of test results
- Display of stress/strain diagram in The upper section houses the hardware
real time consisting of an electronic card for the
- Printout of stress/strain diagram and control of all functions of the machine
test results having the following specification:
- A/D converter resolution 1/20000
- No. 4 outputs for electrovalves
- Analogical output for load and strain
control: 12 bit
- Load cell input

Software

The machine can be used either in the


manual or in the automatic mode to
perform the following tests:
- Tensile test on steel and steel reinfor-
cing bars: Standards EN 10002 and
ASTM A370
- Tensile tests in general, flexural
(transverse) and bending tests on
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70-C0820/C
1000 kN capacity in tension
steel: Standards UNI 559, 564 - ASTM 2000 kN capacity in
E290 compression complete with
- Compression test on steel: Standard platens 70-C0901/5 for
UNI 558 compression tests
- Flexural test on concrete beams: The PC cabinet on the left is
Standard EN 12390-5 not part of the machine.
- Compression test on concrete speci- See accessories page 312.
mens: Standards EN 12390-3.

Once the specimen has been placed in the


machine (using accessories if required) and
the specimen data introduced, the test is
run completely automatically at the press
of a button up to the printout of the test
certificate and the storage of the test data.

PC and printer

The machine is supplied complete with PC


and colour graphic printer.

Standard outfit

The machines are supplied complete with:


- No. 3 set of grips for round specimens up
to 40 mm dia. and flat specimens up to
70 mm wide and 35 mm thick. Complete
with two sets of grip liners
- No. 1 set of foundation bolts
- No. 1 service spanner
- No. 1 instruction manual
Specifications 70-C0807/C 70-C0820/C

Max. test load (kN)


600/200 kN capacity - in tension 600 1000
- in compression 200 2000
Measurement load ranges Automatic changeover of scale sensitivity
 70-C0807/C Minimum reading value 100 N 100 N
Computer controlled universal Tensile test
testing machine, for tension tests - max. distance between grips (mm) 750 700
up to 600 kN and compression tests - grip set for rounds 2 2
- grip set for plates 1 1
up to 200 kN, complete with three - grip liners (sets) 2 2
set of standard grips, PC, printer - gripping system Hydraulic with remote control
and software. 380 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph. - max. rounds dia. (mm) 40 40
- max. plate size (mm) 75x30 75x30
 70-C0807/CZ Compression test(1) - accessory required 70-C0807/4 70-C0820/4
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 3 ph. Transverse test(1) - accessory required 70-C0807/2 70-C0820/2
Bending test(1) - accessory required 70-C0807/31 70-C0820/31
Test speed (mm/min) 0-195 0-83
1000/2000 kN capacity Crosshead adjustment speed (mm/min) 675 500
Max. piston stroke (mm) 250 610
 70-C0820/C Mechanical adjustment
Computer controlled universal of vertical clearance (mm) 400 -
testing machine, for tension tests Distance between columns (mm) 282 330
Power (W) 2700 2700
up to 1000 kN and compression Dimensions and approx. weights (lxdxh/kg)
tests up to 2000 kN, complete with - testing frame (piston fully out) 707x537x2740 955x635x3960
three set of standard grips, PC, /1400 /2900
printer and software. - servocontrolled power unit 565x540x1800 565x540x1800
380 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph. /200 /200
Total approx. gross weight (kg) 2300 4000
Shipping cubage (m3) 4.5 7
 70-C0820/CZ
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 3 ph. (1) On steel specimens

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Accessories

I m p o r t a n t n o t e .

Spare parts The software includes the automatic pro-


cessing of all the test parameters, as per
EN 10002. Amongst which we recall the
s70-C0807/10 Flat gripper for flat determination of the proof strength failu-
specimen up to 70x35 mm and round
specimens from 5 to 9 mm dia. Four re load and stress Fm, Rm (non proportional
pieces are required per set extension) Rp, Rpo, 2, the modulus of elasti-
city E, the upper yield strength ReH, the
s70-C0807/12 Vee gripper for round lower yield strength ReL , Rt proof strength
specimens from 9 to 19 mm dia. Four
pieces are required per set total extension and the related percentage
Standard grippers supplied with the machines elongations. With the program it is possi-
s70-C0807/14 Vee gripper for round ble to zoom the stress/strain diagram in
specimens from 19 to 40 mm dia. Four
pieces are required per set any position.
Grip liners to
s70-C0807/16 Grip liner 9 mm thick. protect the
Four pieces are required per set
crosshead
s70-C0807/18 Grip liner 14 mm surfaces ACCESSORIES
thick. Four pieces are required per set
PC cabinet

SOFTWARE AND TEST CERTIFICATES  86-D2999


PC cabinet for testing systems.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
This PC cabinet is a purpose built accessory
for use in many laboratory applications,
where a PC is required in a testing environ-
ment. It is designed to provide PC system
protection from airborne contamination
such as cement dust. Filtration is achieved
by two vented filters into the cabinet. The
monitor can be fitted on top of the cabinet
and three extractable shelves holds key-
boards, printer and mouse.

B Overall dimensions:
500x550x915 mm (lxdxh)
A Weight approx.: 55 kg

Examples of displays

86-D2999, PC and printer

312 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Universal testers. Steel mechanical testing 70
STEEL Computer controlled universal testing machines (continued)
Accessories (continued)

TRANSVERSE (FLEXURAL) TEST UNI 559

The apparatus consists of a lower beam with two mobile bearers and one upper bearer.

Transverse test - Models 70-C0807/2 70-C0820/2

for machine model 70-C0807/C 70-C0820/C

Max. load (kN) 200 200


Max. distance between bearers (mm) 800 800
Bearer length (mm) 120 120
Bearer dia. (mm) 50 50
Weight approx. (kg) 100 100

BENDING TEST UNI 564, ASTM E290


70-C0807/2 Transverse test

The apparatus consists of a lower beam with two mobile bearers and one upper bearer 50
mm dia. The upper bearer is also available with 20, 30, 40, and 60 mm dia. (See accessories).

Bending test - Models 70-C0807/31 70-C0820/31

for machine model 70-C0807/C 70-C0820/C

Max. load (kN) 200 200


Max. distance between bearers (mm) 800 800
Bearer length (mm) 120 120
Bearer dia. (mm) 50 50
Upper bearer dia. (mm) 50 50
Weight approx. (kg) 100 150
70-C0820/2

Accessories

s70-C0807/5 Upper bearer 20 mm dia.


s70-C0807/6 Upper bearer 30 mm dia.
s70-C0807/7 Upper bearer 40 mm dia.
s70-C0807/8 Upper bearer 60 mm dia.
70-C0807/31 Bending test 70-C0820/31

COMPRESSION TESTS ON CONCRETE SPECIMENS

The apparatus consists of an upper platen with spherical seat and of a lower platen.

Models 70-C0807/1 70-C0901/5

for machine model 70-C0807/C 70-C0820/C

Upper platen dimension (mm) Ø 216 310x435


Lower platen dimension (mm) 277x210 310x435
Weight approx. (kg) 40 150

70-C0807/1 Detail
of compression platens

Testing equipment for the construction industry 313


70 Universal testers. Steel mechanical testing
Computer controlled universal testing machines (continued) STEEL
Accessories (continued), Extensometers

GRIPPERS FOR ELECTROWELDED ELECTRONIC COAXIAL EXTENSOMETERS determines the measuring base, which, as
STEEL SCREEN AND STEEL STRANDS 70-C0961 SERIES is well known, must be 5 times the diame-
ter of the specimen (in the case of breaking
 70-C0901/20 COAXIAL EXTENSOMETER FOR TENSILE
point measurements). The two end sections
Gripper for electrowelded steel consist of two mechanisms for gripping the
STRENGTH TESTING. (PATENT PENDING)
specimen. One carries the electrical exten-
screen
someter, the other an anvil.
Used with the standard grips for flat speci- Introduction
mens 70-C0807/10 supplied with the uni-
versal tester. Extensometers used for measuring the Detail of the extensome-
A Weight approx.: net 5 kg extension of specimens in traction, particu- ter after fracture.
The two end sections
larly in the case of steel or brittle materials, remain connected to the
are only able to detect strain during the specimen part without
first stage of the test, or rather, while the suffering any stress.
brittle materials conserve their elasticity as
they have to be disconnected before failu- Patent pending
re. This simple and economic system, the
result of our experience in this field, fully
satisfies these requirements because:
- it is applied directly to the specimen
- it remains connected until breakage
- it measures extension with high preci-
70-C0901/20 70-C901/31
sion of both the elastic and plastic stage  70-C0961/A1
and with the appropriate simple adjust-
ments, it is connectable to almost all Coaxial electronic extensometer
 70-C0901/31 testing machines for round specimens from 5 to
Grip for strands from 9.3 to 15.2 - it avoids markings on the test pieces. 11.5 mm dia.
mm dia. Four pieces are required to  70-C0961/B1
perform the test.
Coaxial electronic extensometer
A Weight approx.: net 5 kg for round specimens from 11 to
18 mm dia.
 70-C0961/C1
FLEXURE ON CONCRETE BEAMS Coaxial electronic extensometer
for round specimens from 17.5 to
q STANDARD 26 mm dia.
EN 12390-5, BS 1881:118, ASTM C78, General description and specifications  70-C0961/D1
C293, AASHTO T97, NF P18-407, UNI 6133
The extensometer is basically made from Coaxial electronic extensometer for
 50-C9010 three separate tubular sections, joined tele- round specimens from 25 to
Flexure testing set for centre and scopically to one another. The middle sec- 36 mm dia.
third point test on concrete beams tion, delimited by the larger diameter,
100x100x400/500 mm and
150x150x600/700 mm
Specifications 70- C0961/A1 C0961/B1 C0961/C1 C0961/D1
Suitable for both 70-C0807/C and
70-C0820/C models. For more information Measuring range
see section 50. dia. mm (min./max.) 5/11.5 11/18 17.5/26 25/36
A Weight approx.: 33 kg Spacers(2) for specimens
dia. (mm) 5-6-8-10 12-14-16-18 18-20-22-25 25-28-30-32
Measuring base (1) 5xd 5xd 5xd 5xd
Transducer stroke (mm) 30 50 50 100
Size (mm)
a) 130 150 160 220
b) 55 65 70 80
c) 55 60 65 75
Weight approx. (g) from 100 to 500

(1) d = specimen diameter


(2) Spacers for other specimen dia. are available on order

50-C9010

314 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Universal testers. Steel mechanical testing 70
STEEL Computer controlled universal testing machines (continued)
Extensometers (continued), Sample preparation / Resilience tests

STANDARD ELECTRONIC EXTENSOMETER MARKING OFF MACHINE Each machine is factory calibrated and
supplied with instruction manual. The
 70-C0954/C q STANDARD machine has to be completed with the
Electronic universal extensometer to UNI 556 safety cage. See accessory 70-C0990/A3.
measure the elongation of wires,
steel rebars and round steel speci-  70-C0980 Impact energy: 300 J (30.58 kgf · m)
mens. Marking off machine Falling angle: 150°
Pendulum mass: 20.484 kg
Measuring base: 50 to 200 mm
Impact speed: 5.412 m/s
Linearity: better than ± 1%
Lifting device: by worm gear
Max. travel: 10 mm
B Overall dimensions (dxwxh):
The extensometer must be removed before 450x900x1350 mm
the specimen failure. A Weight approx.:
net 480 kg; shipping 540 kg
70-C0980

General description and specifications n o t e


Analogic model with dial indicator also
This simple and useful machine is actuated available on request. Ask for 70-C0990/A
by rotating the handle. The carriage hol- model. Specification and accessories same
ding the specimen moves laterally by 5 or as the digital model.
10 mm steps and the tool marks off the
70-C0954/C Universal 70-C0954/C Application
extensometer on steel rebars specimen at the desired interval. The
machine can receive specimens up to 50
mm dia. and 400 mm long.
CUT-OFF MACHINE
B Overall dimensions:
 70-C0974 600x300x360 mm approx.
Cut-off machine. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. A Weight approx.: 40 kg

General description and specifications

Used to cut the steel specimens to a suita-


ble length for tensile testing. The cutting RESILIENCE TESTS
blade is not part of the machine and has to
be ordered separately. (See 70-C0979/1)
q STANDARD
ASTM E23 - BS 131 to 131/4 - ISO TC/7 -
Power: 750 W EURONORM 7-55 - UNI 4431, 4714
Max. blade diameter: 225 mm
B Dimensions: 660x570x600 mm  70-C0990/B
70-C0990/B with 70-C0990/A3
A Weight approx.: 32 kg Pendulum impact tester.
Digital. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.

General description and specifications

Used for determining the steel tension and Accessories


bending strength by impact (Charpy
method). s70-C0990/A3 Safety cage
The apparatus comprises:
- Cast iron frame
s70-C0991 Cooling apparatus to
lower the specimen temperature to
70-C0974
- Pendulum with hardened knife -70°C
- Holding device for specimen
- Digital indicator
Accessories - Brake mechanism to stop the pendulum.
The machine is supplied with the standard
s70-C0974/1 Cutting blade 225 mm 300 J hammer but can also receive the 150
dia. Weight approx. 1 kg J hammer and the Izod apparatus which
are available on request.

Testing equipment for the construction industry 315


70 Universal testers. Steel mechanical testing
Cold test bending STEEL

COLD TEST BENDING I m p o r t a n t n o t e .


Over 96 mm dia., the mandrels are directly connected to the jack-stem.
q STANDARD
ASTM A615-89, ASTM A615M-89

 70-C0977
Cold bend testing machine 12 t cap.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.

General description and specifications

Used for bending and straightening steel


reinforcing bars. Two types of test can be
performed: 1) Bending the specimen
through 90° and then straightening it
again up to a minimum of 20°; 2) bending
through 180°. The machine consists essen-
tially of a hydraulic jack with cylindrical
mandrel-stem, mounted horizontally
within a strong steel frame, which also car-
ries two fixed reaction rollers. Two 50 and
100 mm dia. rollers are supplied; mandrels
70-C0977
and mandrel holders must be ordered sepa-
rately. Mandrels larger than 96 mm dia. do
not need mandrel holders, because they fit
directly onto the stem.

Power: 750 W
B Dimensions: 1500x665x1050 mm
A Weight approx.: 210 kg

Accessories

Mandrels Detail of bending Detail of straightening


All available mandrels are listed in Table I.
Mandrels Standards
Table I Italian ASTM Diameter of mandrels and rollers for diffe-
Mandrel holders
for rounds for rounds rent bar diameters, quality of steel and type
s70-C0977/60 Mandrel holder for dia. 5 dia. 9.52 of surface (smooth or deformed).
mandrels up to 20 mm dia. to 32 to 35.81
Code mm mm
s70-C0977/61 Mandrel holder for Mandrels Table II
mandrels from 24 to 50 mm dia. 70-C0977/15 20 -
70-C0977/16 24 - Spec. Mandrel Roller Distance
s70-C0977/62 Mandrel holder for 70-C0977/19 32 32 dia. dia. dia. between
mandrels from 54 to 96 mm dia. (mm) (mm) (mm) rollers
70-C0977/21 40 40
70-C0977/23 - 44 (mm)
70-C0977/24 48 - 5 20 50 35
70-C0977/27 - 56 6 24 50 42
n o t e 70-C0977/33 - 96 8 32 50 56
ASTM specifications require 100 mm dia. 70-C0977/37 112 112 10 40 50 70
rollers only and the bent up to 90°. 70-C0977/38 - 125 12 48 100 84
70-C0977/39 128 128 14 112 100 154
70-C0977/42 144 - 16 128 100 176
70-C0977/47 200 200 18 144 100 198
70-C0977/48 220 - 20 200 100 260
70-C0977/49 - 224 22 220 100 286
70-C0977/50 250 250 25 250 100 325
70-C0977/55 336 - 28 336 100 420
70-C0977/56 384 - 32 384 100 480
70-C0977/57 - 210

316 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Universal testers 70
STEEL Multipurpose Universal Flexural and Compression Tester 50 kN cap.

• Concrete and cement • Asphalt


Flexure on beams (EN, ASTM) Marshall test (EN, ASTM, BS, NF, CNR)
Flexure on mortar (EN, ASTM)
For testing: Flexure on tiles (EN) • Other materials
• Soil Compression on low strength specimens Any compression and flexural tests under
CBR (EN, ASTM, AASHTO, BS, NF, UNE, UNI) load or displacement control within the
• Rock and building stones
Unconfined (ASTM, BS) machine capacities and with the suitable
Modulus of rupture (ASTM)
Uniaxial compression (ASTM) accessory
Flexural strength (ASTM)
Quick triaxial (ASTM, BS)
Flexure on soil-cement (ASTM) • Clay blocks
Punching test (UNI)

Main features - Can store in memory up to 50 tests - Built-in firmware for CBR, Marshall,
- Load and displacement control by clo- - RS 232 port to unload contemporaneously general load and displacement control-
sed loop logic to PC and printer led testing
- Two channel for load cells - Graphic display available in real time
- Two channel for displacement transducers - Extensive range of accessories and
- Large graphic display 128x240 pixel dedicated software packages available

ASPHALT - MARSHALL SOIL TRIAXIAL

SOIL UNCONFINED CONCRETE

CBR CEMENT

NATURAL STONES CLAY BLOCKS

70-T0108/E

Testing equipment for the construction industry 317


70 Universal testers
UNIFRAME Multipurpose Universal Flexural STEEL
and Compression Tester 50 kN cap. (continued)

CALIBRATION MENU: The software allows to TEST PARAMETERS: It is possible to


check and calibrate the 4 available channels. introduce peak sensitivity and preload,
to enable peak and graph during the test, to
choose data transmission format.

MAIN MENU: Perform test. FILE MANAGER: It is possible to save


the test or to recall a test previously saved.
The tests can be printed or downloaded
to a PC.

UNIFRAME 70-T0108/E equipped for


Marshall test (alternative to 2)

TEST MENU: Test selection.


General Description

The Uniframe 70-T0108/E is a robust 50 kN Technical Data - Permanent memory.


Universal Automatic flexural and compres- - Real time clock/date.
sion testing machine which can be used for - 2 analogue channels A/D res. 130.000 div.
various tests under load and/or displacement Max. capacity kN: 50
for potentiometric linear transducer (not
control including CBR, Marshall, triaxial, Displacement rate mm/min:
for contemporaneous use).
flexural and unconfined compression. 0.01 to 51 infinitely variable
- 2 analogue channels A/D res. 130.000 div.
The two column frame is fitted with an Load rate N/sec: 1 to 10000 for load cells (not for contemporaneous
upper cross beam which can be set at Rapid approach speed mm/min: 40 use).
various heights depending on the accesso- - Sampling rate: 15 samples/s.
ries to be fitted. The jack is driven by a DC Power rating W: 1100
- Serial outputs for real time and delayed
motor controlled by microprocessor. Horizontal span mm: 380
data downloading:
The front panel has a touch membrane Ram travel mm: 100 - 9600 baud for printer connection
keyboard and large graphic display ergono- - 38400 baud for PC connection.
Max. vertical span mm: 800
mically positioned. The firmware is user
friendly and easy to follow. Two RS 232 B Dimensions (hxwxd) mm:
ports are fitted as standard to down loa- 1300x500x570 Software specifications
ding readings to PC in real time (except for A Net weight kg: 110
Marshall test where results are down loa- - Languages: English, Spanish, Italian.
ded at the end of the test) and to serial - Unit selection: kN, kgf.
printer. The machine is supplied complete - Input of operator name.
General hardware specifications - Dedicated software for the automatic
with displacement transducer. The load
measurement device has to be ordered performance of CBR, Marshall or other
- PID digital controller. tests under load and displacement con-
separetely (see accessories). - 10 keys membrane keyboard with 4 main trol introducing the test parameters as
function keys. peak sensitivity, preload value, test speed,
- Multilayer boards based on the latest safety limits, graph display option, peak
SMD technology. hold, serial output protocol, etc.
- Large 240x128 pixel graphic display. - Fully automatic test execution as for
- 16 bit CPU. example load acquisition starting after

318 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Universal testers 70
STEEL UNIFRAME Multipurpose Universal Flexural
and Compression Tester 50 kN cap. (continued)

ORDERING INFORMATION PC SOFTWARE PACKAGES

 70-T0108/E As specified the machine has the in built


UNIFRAME - Automatic firmware for CBR, Marshall and general
electromechanical compression load and displacement control testing.
machine 50 kN capacity (without Specific PC softwares are available for data
acquisition and processing.
accessories). 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
 70-T0108/EZ  76-S0100/C
PERFORM TEST MENU: Marshall test final UNIFRAME - Automatic Marshall software
screen with graph enabled. The display shows electromechanical compression
load/displacement in real time.  76-S0100/KEY
machine 50 kN capacity (without Protection key for 82-S0100/C only
accessories). 110 V, 60 Hz, 1ph.
 76-S0110/C
CBR software

PERFORM TEST MENU: Marshall test final


screen with graph disabled.

the preload and simultaneous display of


load/displacement.
- Automatic test performance with PID
closed loop system.
- Option for simultaneous display of 76-S0100/C - The Elaboration Menu allows to position line tangent
load/displacement graph, actual test to the load/displacement curve and a vertical line, or to let the software
speed and load pacer graph function. to set them automatically
- Real time graphic display of test data,
load/time curve and actual load rate
- Memory storage of about 100 tests; each
test identified by date, time, test number,
operator name, type of test, peak load
and displacement, final load and displa-
cement, failure and displacement cursor
position and load/displacement single
data of the graph.
- File management with the possibility to
display all tests, to download to serial
printer and PC, to cancel single test etc.
- Machine calibration by software pas-
sword protected.
- Linearisation/interpolation feature,
allowing the segmentation of
load/displacement sensor curve and
automatic interpolation for high accu- 76-S0110/C - The Elaboration Menu allows to move
the straight line on the graph (to set the origin of the penetration)
racy of the system from the beginning of and to discard a certain number of acquisitions at the beginning of the
the range. test if containing non-significant data
- PID parameters MENU set up to optimize
the algorithm of the closed loop system.
Testing equipment for the construction industry 319
70 Universal testers
UNIFRAME Multipurpose Universal Flexural STEEL
and Compression Tester 50 kN cap. (continued)

GENERAL NOTE
The list of required accessories follows each single test. As many items are in common with other tests we recommend to select
accessories on Table I to avoid duplications.

USING THE UNIFRAME 70-T0108/E FOR ROAD TESTING USING THE UNIFRAME 70-T0108/E
FOR SOIL TESTING
 CBR: CALIFORNIA BEARING RATIO

The test is performed under displacement  UNCONFINED COMPRESSION


control.
The test is performed under displacement
q STANDARD 82-P0375/C
control.
34-T0103/10
pr EN 12386-47
82-P0375
ASTM D1883, AASHTO T193, BS 1377:4, q STANDARD
NF P94-078, UNE 103-502, UNI 10009 70-T0108/2 ASTM D2166, BS 1377:7

Accessories requested
34-T0103/1

s82-P0375/C Connecting adapter


s34-T0103/10 Ball seating and guide
bracket assembly

s82-P0375 82-P0375/C
Strain gauge load cell 50 kN cap. 82-P0370
 70-T0108/E equipped for CBR test
34-T0103/10
s70-T0108/2 Connecting extension
70-T0108/2
s34-T0103/1
Adjustable CBR penetration piston
34-T0104/9
34-T0104/4
 MARSHALL STABILITY

q STANDARD
pr EN 12697-34
ASTM D1559, BS 598, NF P98-251,
82-P0375/C
CNR No. 30  70-T0108/E equipped for Unconfined com-
34-T0103/10 pression test
82-P0375

Accessories requested 70-T0108/2


Accessories requested
34-T0104/10
s82-P0375/C Connecting adapter s82-P0375/C Connecting adapter
s34-T0103/10 Ball seating and guide s34-T0103/10 Ball seating and guide
bracket assembly 76-B0033 bracket assembly
s82-P0375 s82-P0370 Strain gauge load cell
Strain gauge load cell 50 kN cap.
2.5 kN cap. (or 10-50 kN as alternative)
s70-T0108/2 Connecting extension s70-T0108/2 Connecting extension
s34-T0104/10 Compression device  70-T0108/E equipped for Marshall test s34-T0104/9 Extension cylinder
s76-B0033 Stability mould
(1)

ASTM/CNR s34-T0104/4 Lower and upper platen

(1) or 76-B0031/2 BS Stability mould as


alternative

320 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Universal testers 70
STEEL UNIFRAME Multipurpose Universal Flexural
and Compression Tester 50 kN cap. (continued)

 FLEXURAL STRENGTH USING THE UNIFRAME 70-T0108/E


OF SOIL-CEMENT SPECIMENS FOR CLAY BLOCK TESTING
The test is performed under displacement
control.  PUNCHING TEST ON CLAY BLOCK
FOR FLOORING
q STANDARD ASTM D1635
The test is performed under load pace control.
Specific accessories
q STANDARD: UNI 9730-3
70-T0108/5
 70-T0108/7
82-P0370 Specific accessories
Flexure testing device
for soil-cement specimens  70-T0108/6
70-T0108/7
Specifications Punching test device for clay
Block length: 85 mm block for flooring
Distance between upper blocks: 76 mm
Distance between lower blocks (span
length): 228 mm / Weight approx.: 10 kg
 70-T0108/E equipped for testing the flexural
strength of soil-cement specimens
82-P0375/C
Other accessories
82-P0373
s82-P0370
Strain gauge load cell 2.5 kN cap. 70-T0108/6

s70-T0108/5 Load cell extension

 QUICK TRIAXIAL

The test is performed under displacement


control.
82-T1050
q STANDARD BS 1377, ASTM D2850
82-P0370/T

 70-T0108/E equipped for punching test on


Accessories requested clay block

s82-P0370/T Consisting of a lower beam with two bea-


Strain gauge load cell 2.5 kN cap.
rer 20 mm dia., 300 mm long and of an
s82-T1050 upper wood member with support that has
Suspension ball seat
to be connected to the load cell of the
 70-T0108/E equipped for quick triaxial test
machine.
 UNIAXIAL COMPRESSION TEST

The test is performed under displacement Weight approx.: 20 kg


control.
82-P0375/C
q STANDARD ASTM D1633 Other accessories requested
34-T0103/10
82-P0370
or P0373 or s82-P0373 Strain gauge load cell
Accessories requested P0375 10 kN cap.
70-T0108/2
s82-P0375/C Connecting adapter s82-P0375/C Connecting adapter
70-T0104/9
s34-T0103/10 Ball seating and guide
bracket assembly
34-T0104/3
s82-P0370 Strain gauge load cell
2.5 kN cap. (or 10-50 kN as alternative)

s70-T0108/2 Connecting extension


s70-T0104/9 Extension cylinder
 70-T0108/E equipped for general Uniaxial
s34-T0104/3 Lower and upper sphe- compression tests
rically seated platen
Testing equipment for the construction industry 321
70 Universal testers
UNIFRAME Multipurpose Universal Flexural STEEL
and Compression Tester 50 kN cap. (continued)

GENERAL NOTE
The list of required accessories follows each single test. As many items are in common with other tests we recommend to select
accessories on Table I to avoid duplications.

USING THE UNIFRAME 70-T0108/E FOR USING THE UNIFRAME 70-T0108/E FOR
ROCK AND BUILDING STONES TESTING CONCRETE, CEMENT AND MORTAR
TESTING
 MODULUS OF RUPTURE FLEXURAL STRENGTH
OF NATURAL BUILDING STONES OF NATURAL BUILDING STONES

FLEXURAL TEST ON MORTAR
The test is performed under load pace control. The test is performed under load pace control. PRISMS 40X40X160 MM

q STANDARD q STANDARD: ASTM C 880 The test is performed under load pace control.
ASTM C99
Specific accessories
q STANDARD
EN 196, ASTM C348
Specific accessories
 70-T0108/4
 70-T0108/3 Flexure testing device for natural
building stones specimens
Flexure testing device for the 82-P0375/C
determination of the modulus of
Consisting of a lower beam with the two bea- 34-T0103/10
rupture of natural building stones
ring blocks and of an upper beam, with the 82-P0373
other two load applying blocks, which has to or P0375
Specifications be connected to the load cell. One of the two 70-T0108/2
Knife edges dimensions: upper blocks can be removed and the other
11 mm dia. x 150 mm placed in the middle for centre point loading 34-T0104/10

Distance between lower edges: which may be needed for other applications. 65-L0019/B
adjustable from 110 to 310 mm
Specifications
Weight approx.: 18 kg
Block length: 51 mm
Distance between upper blocks: 127 mm
Distance between lower blocks
Accessories requested
(span length): 254 mm
s82-P0375/C Connecting adapter Weight approx.: 6 kg

70-T0108/E equipped for flexural tests on
s82-P0370 Strain gauge load cell 2.5 mortar prisms
kN cap. (or as alternative 82-P0373, 10
kN cap. or 82-P0375, 50 kN cap.) Other accessories requested

s70-T0108/5 Load cell extension Accessories requested

s82-P0370 Strain gauge load cell s82-P0375/C Connecting adapter


2.5 kN cap. (or as alternative 82-P0373,
10 kN cap. or 82-P0375, 50 kN cap.) s34-T0103/10 Ball seating and guide
bracket assembly

s82-P0373 Strain gauge load cell


10 kN cap.
83-P0375/C
s70-T0108/2 Connecting extension
82-P0370 or
P0373 s34-T0104/10 Compression device
or P0375 70-T0108/5
70-T0108/3
82-P0370 or
P0373
or P0375

70-T0108/4

 70-T0108/E equipped for the determination


70-T0108/E équipée pour essais de flexion
of the modulus of rupture of natural building
de pierres naturelles de construction
stones

322 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Universal testers 70
STEEL UNIFRAME Multipurpose Universal Flexural
and Compression Tester 50 kN cap. (continued)

FLEXURAL TEST ON: CONCRETE


COMPRESSION ON LOW
83-P0375/C
BEAMS, CONCRETE AND CLAY TILES STRENGTH MORTAR MIXES
82-P0375
The test is performed under load pace control. The test is performed under load pace control.
70-T0108/1
q STANDARD q STANDARD
EN 491-538, EN 12390-5 – BS
ASTM C109
1881:118 – ASTM C78, C293 – NF P18-407
– UNE 83-305 – UNI 6133
Accessories requested
Specific accessories
s82-P0375/C Connecting adapter
 70-T0108/1 s34-T0103/10 Ball seating and guide
bracket assembly
Flexure testing device for centre

70-T0108/E equipped for flexural tests on


point loading of concrete beams, concrete beams (centre point loading only) s82-P0375
Strain gauge load cell 50 kN cap.
concrete and clay tiles
s70-T0108/2 Connecting extension
Consisting of a lower beam with the two
bearers and an upper bearer, which has to s34-T0104/10 Compression device
be connected to the load cell. s50-C9032 Compression device to
test 50 mm (2”) mortar cubes or cylinder
Specifications
Bearer dimensions: 83-P0375/C
38 mm dia. x 300 mm 82-P0370 or
Distance between bearers: P0373
or P0375
adjustable from 110 to 310 mm
Weight approx.: 23 kg 70-T0108/1

* Wooden bearer 82-P0375/C


34-T0103/10

82-P0375
Other accessories requested

70-T0108/E equipped for flexural tests on 70-T0108/2


concrete and clay tiles
s82-P0375/C Connecting adapter * Wooden bearers to be provided by the users
(two pieces required) 34-T0104/10
conforming to the shape of tiles.
s82-P0375 50-C9032
Strain gauge load cell 50 kN cap.


70-T0108/E equipped for compression test
on mortar

Testing equipment for the construction industry 323


70 Universal testers
UNIFRAME Multipurpose Universal Flexural STEEL
and Compression Tester 50 kN cap. (continued)

TABLE I APPLICATIONS

Accessories
 Code Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
82-P0370/T Strain gauge load cell 2.5 kN cap. for triax. 
82-P0370 Strain gauge load cell 2.5 kN cap.  (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)
82-P0373 Strain gauge load cell 10 kN cap. (2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
82-P0375 Strain gauge load cell 50 kN cap.   (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) 
70-T0108/2 Connecting extension load load cell/accessory      
82-P0375/C Connecting adapter load cell/crosshead     (4)   (4) 
34-T0103/10 Assembly comprising ball seating, guide      
bracket, connecting cylinder and screws
34-T0103/1 Adjustable CBR penetration piston 
34-T0104/10 Compression device    
76-B0033 Stability mould ASTM/CNR 
76-B0031/2(1) Stability mould BS/DIN
34-T0104/4 Upper and lower compression platen 
34-T0104/9 Extension cylinder  
34-T0104/3 Lower and upper compression platen with 
spherical seat for uniaxial compression tests
65-L0019/B Flexure testing device for 40x40x160 mm 
mortar prisms (EN)
65-L0019/C(3) Flexure testing device for 40x40x160 mm 
mortar prisms (ASTM)
50-C9032 Compression device to test 50 mm (2”) 
cubes or cylinders
70-T0108/1 Flexure testing device for centre point 
loading on concrete beams, concrete and
clay tiles
70-T0108/3 Flexure testing device for the determination 
of the modulus of rupture of natural
building stones. ASTM C99
70-T0108/4 Flexure testing device for natural building 
stone specimens. ASTM C880
70-T0108/5 Load cell extension  
70-T0108/6 Punching test device for clay block for flooring 
70-T0108/7 Flexure testing device for soil-cement specimen 
82-T1050 Suspension ball seat 

KEY
Note
(1) As alternative to model 76-B33
(2) To be selected depending on the expected 1 CBR 7 Punching test
strength of specimens pr EN 12386-47, ASTM D1883, AASHTO UNI 9730-3
(3) As alternative to model 65-L19/B T193, BS 1337:4, NF P98-78, UNE 103-502
(4) Two pieces required
8 Modulus of rupture of stone
2 Marshall ASTM C99
pr EN 12697-34, ASTM D1559, BS 598,
NF P98-251-2 9 Flexure of stone
ASTM C880
3 Unconfined
ASTM D2166, BS 1377:7 10 Cement flexure
EN 196
4 Flexure strength soil-cement samples
ASTM D1635 11 Flexure on beams and tiles
EN 491-538, EN 12390-5, BS 1881, ASTM
5 Quick triaxial test C78 - C293, NF P18-407, UNE 83-305
BS 1377, ASTM D2850
12 Compression on low strength
6 Uniaxial mortar mixes
Compression - ASTM D2163 ASTM C109

324 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Universal testers 70
STEEL Testing machines for flat blocks,
clay blocks for flooring, concrete and clay tiles

TESTING MACHINES FOR FLAT BLOCKS,


CLAY BLOCKS FOR FLOORING, CONCRETE
AND CLAY TILES 70-C0005 SERIES

q STANDARD
EN 491 (concrete tiles)
EN 538 (clay tiles)
UNI 9730-3 (clay block for flooring)
UNI 2107 (hollow tiles)
BS 6073:1 (flat blocks – appendix C)

 70-C0005/A
Tiles and flat blocks, "Multiflex"
motor operated 50 kN cap. testing
machine. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

The machine can be equipped with load


rings up to 50 kN cap. See section 82.
Complete with 10 kN capacity load ring,
upper and lower bearers. The testing speed
can be easily selected from 0.1 to 51
mm/min. DC motor 1.1 kW.

B Dimensions approx.:
632x555x1232 mm (lxwxh)
A Weight approx.: 110 kg

Accessories
70-C0005/A
s70-C0004/1 Upper and lower
bearers to test clay block for flooring
(UNI 9730-3). Bearers 20 mm dia.
x 300 mm long. Weight approx. 20 kg FLEXURE TEST ON CLAY BLOCK PORTION

q STANDARD
UNI 8942-3, 9730-3

 70-C0002/A
Flexure testing device

The apparatus is used to perform the flexu-


re test on a strip obtained from the internal
walls of the clay block. It consists of a top 70-C0002/A
loading digital balance 20 kg x 0.1 g cap.
fitted with a flexure device. The load is sim-
ply applied by rotating a knob and is direc-
tly read on the balance display which holds
70-C0004/1
the failure load.

A Weight approx.: 15 kg

Testing equipment for the construction industry 325


Asphalt
INTRODUCTION

Bituminous materials, a by-product of the oil The new EN standards


distillation process, look set to remain as a constituent Important new European Standards, specific to
material of road paving for some considerable time to come, Asphalt and Road testing have been introduced since the
being used to withstand the flexural and compressive stres- Controls 5th edition catalogue was published.
ses caused by traffic. Due to the ever increasing intensity of These new EN and pr EN produced by CEN/TC 227 Road
today’s traffic conditions there is a demand for higher Materials replace those previous National Standards and
levels of performance from asphalt. are grouped under the following headings:
As a result, the testing of the asphalt needs to look not only Bituminous mixtures. Test methods for hot mix asphalt.
at the constituent mix, but the performance characteristics Standards EN 12697-1 to 12697-44
as well. There is an increasing demand to monitor the Surface dressing.
asphalt for voids percentage, look at the levels of compac- Test methods. Standards pr EN 12272-1 to 12272-3
tion and investigate parameters such as the stiffness modu- Slurry surfacing.
lus and fatigue resistance in relation to the temperature, Test methods. Standards pr EN 12274-1 to 12274-5
together with frequency of load or strain application. Pavement surface characteristics.
The range of testing equipment in this section of the cata- Test methods. Standards pr EN 13036-1 to 13036-7
logue is in conformity with the new European Draft
Standards and the requirements of SHRP (Strategic In the majority of cases the new pr EN and EN standards
Highway Research Program) to allow for a more in depth correspond to some existing National Standards and,
and realistic analysis of asphalt mixes. apart for some exception, there should be almost no dif-
ference in the specification of test apparatus. We will
continue to propose, however, the test apparatus confor-
ming to the National Standards.
Contents
Asphalt
75 Analysis of bituminous mixtures
Soluble binder content, Hot and cold extraction methods .328
Separation of mineral matter, Centrifuge extractors . . . . .332
80 Asphalt and road quality testing
Determination of bulk density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371
Asphalt permeability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371
Automatic binder extraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334 Indentation test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .372
Asphalt binder analysis - Ignition method . . . . . . . . . . . . .336 Particle loss and resistance to fuel (Los Angeles) . . . . . . . .372
Bitumen recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338 Sampling by coring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .373
Solvent recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339 Tests on slurry seal mixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .374
Determination of the maximum density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .340 Rate of spread of coated chippings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .375
Determination of the affinity aggregate/bitumen . . . . . . . .341 Vialit adhesion test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .375
Binder drainage from porous asphalt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .341 Measurement of Asphalt density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .375
Asphalt temperature measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .341 Skid resistance and friction tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376
Measurement of surface texture and irregularity . . . . . . . .377

76 Design and testing of bituminous mixtures


Asphalt compactability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .342
Road flexure: Benkelman Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .378
Retroreflected luminance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .379

Impact (Marshall) compactor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .342


Gyratory compactors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .344
Gyratory compactors: measurement of internal angle . . . .348
81 Testing bitumen and bituminous binders
Sampling bitumen and oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .380
Vibratory compactor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .349 Penetration of bituminous materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .380
Indirect tensile and Marshall test (pr EN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350 Softening point: ring and ball method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .382
Marshall stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .354 Water in bitumen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .384
Laboratory mixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .358, 360 Residue on sieving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .384
Water baths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .361 Degree of solubility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .384
Particle charge of cationic emulsified asphalt . . . . . . . . . .385

77 Rheologic properties of bituminous mixtures


Stiffness properties of bituminous mixtures . . . . . . . . . . . .362
Emulsified asphalts-residue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385
Breaking point. Fraas method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385
Kinematic and dynamic viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .386
Servo-pneumatic asphalt testing system . . . . . . . . . . . . . .364 Rolling thin-film oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .388
Dynamic triaxial test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .365 Thin film oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .389
Wheel tracking test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .367 Rotary evaporation apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .389
Slabs laboratory compaction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368 Standard TAR/BRTA viscometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .390
Splitting tensile test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .369 Engler viscometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .390
Duriez compression test sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .370 Saybolt viscometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .391
Settling and penetration power of bitumen emulsions . . .391
Breaking value of cationic bitumen emulsions . . . . . . . . . .392
Cleveland flash tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .392
Pensky-Martens flash point tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .392
Flash point by tag open and closed cup tester . . . . . . . . . .393
Ductility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .394
Hubbard-Carmick pycnometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .396
Storage stability of asphalt emulsions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .369
Wilhelmi softening point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .396
Distillation of cut-back asphalt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .397
Pressure ageing vessel (PAV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .397

Testing equipment for the construction industry 327


75 Analysis of bituminous mixtures
The new EN 12697-1 standard ASPHALT
Test methods: Soluble binder content

TEST METHODS: Guidance on the test method is given in where some doubt may exist.
SOLUBLE BINDER CONTENT the following Table. Methods and equipment, other than those,
Although the apparatus specified for the including automated equipment, are per-
separation of mineral filler from the binder missible provided that it has been demon-
Introduction
solution obtained after extraction is of a strated that they provide the same results
This European standard describes a unified suitably efficient level not to affect the within the limits of the precision given in
approach to the examination of bitumi- precision of the test, a method for determi- the Standard.
nous mixtures that allows some divergence ning the amount of residual mineral matter
in the detail of procedures followed by is the Incineration method (pos. C of the
individual laboratories. table) for use in those particular cases

EN 12697-1 Bituminous mixtures.


Test methods for hot mix asphalt.
Part 1 Soluble binder content - Test procedures with related specific test apparatus

Hot extraction

Binder
extraction
n

B.1.1 75-B0016 B.1.3 75-B0018/C B.1.2 75-B0015


o

Hot extractor test Soxhlet extractor Hot extraction apparatus


set (filter paper) or test set (wire mesh filter)
i
t
a
r
e

Separation
of mineral
p

matter
o

C.1 10-D1418 B.2.1 75-B0024 B.2.2 75-B0017


Muffle furnace for Continuous flow Pressure filter
c

incineration of portion filterless centrifuge


of recovered binder
i
s
a
B

Binder
quantity By difference
and soluble
bindent
content
C.1 75-B0165
Rotary evaporator

328 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Analysis of bituminous mixtures 75
ASPHALT The new EN 12697-1 standard
Test methods: Soluble binder content (continued)

TEST METHODS: b) Separation of mineral matter from the 12697-14 (see page 330) or the sample
SOLUBLE BINDER CONTENT (CONTINUED) binder solution treated as in EN 12697-28.
c) Determination of binder quantity by dif-
ference or binder recovery and calcula- All test procedures and associated equip-
General description and specifications
tion of soluble binder content. ment relating to each basic operation
The test method for determining the binder shown on Table Å are equally acceptable.
The sequence of operations and choice of
content of a test portion of bituminous Other equipment and procedures, including
test procedures to be followed are illustra-
mixture, normally comprises the following non-extraction methods, can also be used.
ted in the Table 1.
basic operations, which are shown in the There are documented data to show that
Table 1: If it is suspected that water is present in the the method and equipment will provide
laboratory sample, it should be dried to results with a precision no worse than that
a) Binder extraction by dissolving in a hot constant mass or the water content may be of one of the procedures explicitly shown
or cold solvent determined by the method described in EN in Table 1.

Cold extraction

B.1.6
Agitation
(suitable containers)

B.1.5 75-B2212 B.1.4 75-B0011 Bottle roller


1500 g cap. centrifuge 75-B0011/1 600 ml bottle or larger
extractor (filter paper)

B.2.3 B.2.4
Bucket centrifuge Bucket centrifuge
type 1 type 2

B.3.2
Recovery of binder
portion,
mass calculation
(by general
laboratory apparatus)

B.3.1 75-B0025/A
Binder recovery apparatus

Testing equipment for the construction industry 329


75 Analysis of bituminous mixtures
Hot extraction methods / Binder extraction ASPHALT

PAPER FILTER METHOD WIRE MESH FILTER METHOD KUMAGAWA METHOD

 75-B0016 Used for the quantitative determination of


 75-B0015
bitumen in hot-mixed paving mixtures and
Hot extractor test set. Hot extraction apparatus test set pavement samples. It consists of a balloon,
Paper filter method (Wire mesh filter method) cooling unit, Dean-Stark stopcock, electric
heating mantle with regulator and fittings.
q STANDARD q STANDARD Two models available: 1 litre and 2 litres
EN 12697-1 clause B.1.1, EN 12697-1 clause B.1.2 and CNR a. balloon capacity. The filtering cartridges
EN 12697-14 and BS 598 VII No. 38, DIN 1996 are not part of the apparatus and have to
be ordered separately. See accessories.
General description and General description and specifications
specifications q STANDARD
Used for the quantitative determination of CNR No. 38, LCPC
Used for the extraction of bin- bitumen in hot-mixed paving mixtures and
der from hot mixed paving mix- pavement samples. The bitumen content is  75-B0018
tures. The moisture content may calculated by difference from the weight of Kumagawa extraction
be determined using this appa- extracted aggregates. apparatus, 1 litre capacity.
ratus. The filler, or ash, passing through the 74 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
It consists of a: µm basket has then to be separated from
- Steel pot with gasket and the bitumen/solvent solution using the
gauze container
 75-B0018/A
appropriate centrifuge extractor - e.g. 75-
- Dean and Stark receiver B0024/A model. Same as above but 2 litres
- Liebig condenser and a box of capacity
filter paper.
Whatman No. 5x400 mm dia. Max. capacity of wire basket: 75-B0018
or equivalent. 3 kg approx.
B Overall dimensions: Accessories
B Overall dimensions 335 mm height x 165 mm dia.
(assembled): A Weight approx.: 2.8 kg s75-B0018/1 Kumagawa
cartridges dia. 58x170 mm for 1
1000x500x500 mm
litre cap. apparatus. Pack of 25
A Weight approx.: 25 kg
s75-B0018/A1 Kumagawa
Accessories cartridges dia. 80x200 mm for 2
Accessories 75-B0016 litres cap. apparatus. Pack of 25

s10-D1402 s10-D1402 s75-B0018/A2 Kumagawa


Hot plate 230 V, 50-60 Hz cartridges dia. 80x250 mm for 2
Hot plate 230 V, 50-60 Hz
litres cap. apparatus. Pack of 25
s86-D1441 Heat resistant wire
mesh
SOXHLET METHOD s75-B0015/5 Special 5 litres pyrex
glass jar with On/Off valve
 75-B0018/C
s75-B0015/6
Soxhlet extractor. Aluminium disc 160 mm dia.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
Spare parts
q STANDARD
EN 12697-1 clause B.1.3 s75-B0015/1 Metal condenser for
hot extraction apparatus
Including flask, 2000 ml s75-B0015/2 Spare glass jar
extractor, vapour tube, con-
denser and Isomantle heater, s75-B0015/3 Wire basket for hot
extraction apparatus 0.074 mm ope-
stand and clamps. ning
Power: 900 W
B Total height: 1000 mm
A Weight approx.: 30 kg

75-B0018/C

75-B0015 with 10-D1402 and 86-D1441

330 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Analysis of bituminous mixtures 75
ASPHALT Hot and cold extraction methods / Binder extraction (continued)

ASTM REFLUX METHOD Specifications COLD EXTRACTION METHODS.


BOTTLE ROLLER METHOD
 75-B0013/A Capacity (g): 1000 (75-B0013/A), 4000
Reflux bitumen extractor (75-B0014/A)  75-B0011
1000 g capacity Bottle roller. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
B Overall dimensions (hxdia.) mm:
465x150 (75-B0013/A),
 75-B0014/A q STANDARD
510x265 (75-B0014/A)
Reflux bitumen extractor 4000 g
A Weight approx. (kg): 3 (75-B0013/A), EN 12697-1 clause B.1.4
capacity 9 (75-B0014/A) and BS 598:102

q STANDARD
ASTM D2172, AASHTO T164-B
Accessories for both models
General description
s10-D1402
Hot plate 230 V, 50-60 Hz
Used for the quantitative determination of
bitumen in hot-mixed paving mixtures and s86-D1441 Heat resistant wire
pavement samples. The bitumen content is mesh
calculated by difference from the weight of s75-B0013/4 Filter paper 300 mm
dia. Pack of 50
extracted aggregates, moisture content 75-B0011 with 75-B0011/2 and 75-B0011/3
and ash from an aliquot part of the extract. s75-B0014/4 Filter paper 400 mm
The apparatus consists of two wire mesh dia. Pack of 50 General description and specifications
cones with interlocking frames, a cylindri-
cal glass jar and a water condenser with Used to extract the bitumen from asphalt
inlet/outlet tubes. for binder determination either directly or
by difference. Compact bench mounted
Spare parts for Reflux extractors machine, designed to rotate any size com-
bination of two bottles simultaneously
for 75-B0013/A for 75-B0014/A along their longitudinal axis.
sCode Weight (kg) sCode Weight (kg)
Bottle rotating speed: 30 r.p.m.
Spare glass jar 75-B0013/1 2.5 75-B0014/1 5
Spare stainless 75-B0013/2 0.2 75-B0014/2 0.4 Power: 180 W
steel wire mesh cone
B Overall dimensions:
Spare brass condenser 75-B0013/3 0.5 75-B0014/3 1
170x600x350 mm (hxwxd)
A Weight approx.: 22 kg

Accessories

s75-B0011/1 Metal bottle 600 ml


cap., with rubber stopper 50 mm dia.
Weight 1 kg

s75-B0011/2 Metal bottle 2500


ml cap., with rubber stopper 70 mm
dia. Weight 2.5 kg

s75-B0011/3 Metal bottle 7000


ml cap., with rubber stopper 70 mm
dia. Weight 3.5 kg

s75-B0011/5 Flask funnel for


7000 ml metal bottle, with top rim
that can house a 200 mm dia. sieve.
Weight 2 kg

75-B0013/A, 10-D1402, 86-D1441

Testing equipment for the construction industry 331


75 Analysis of bituminous mixtures
Cold extraction methods. Separation of mineral matter ASPHALT

CENTRIFUGE EXTRACTORS
(FILTER PAPER) 1500 AND 3000 G CAP. Main features
- Speed control up to 3600 r.p.m. at 50 or 60 Hz by AC drive (inverter)
- Electric brake
q STANDARD - Stable and silent all over the test
EN 12697-1 clause B.1.5 - Electronic control and digital display
ASTM D2172, AASHTO T164A - CE version available with electromagnetic arrangement to prevent the opening of cover
during rotation
- Explosion proof option
General description and specifications - Supplied complete with 100 filter discs

The centrifuges are used for the determina-


tion of bitumen percentage in bituminous
mixtures. All models comprise a removable
precision-machined rotor bowl housed in a
cylindrical aluminium box. They are driven
by an electric motor fitted with AC drive
(inverter) with the double function of
speed control up to 3600 r.p.m. regardless
of the frequency (50 or 60 Hz) and electri-
cal braking. The centrifuge can be set for
the automatic speed ramp up to 3600
r.p.m. or to any intermediate speed by the
front knob. A digital display monitors the
frequency, which is proportional to the
speed.
The rotating unit is suspended on the base
by four calibrated springs, which assure a
perfect stability all over the test. The cover
is precisely machined and fitted with sol-
vent resistant gasket to avoid leakages.
All models are fitted, for emergency use, by
a hand brake system. The control panel
includes: Start/Stop button, speed control
knob, and digital display.
Two versions available: standard and explo- 75-B2212, 75-B2312
sion proof. The standard model can be
upgraded with the electromagnetic system
to prevent the opening of the cover during General specifications
rotation. See code 75-B2210/UP1. These
upgrading option arrangements have to be
Power: 550 W
factory installed and specified at time of
order. Voltage: 220-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
B Overall dimensions (lxdxh):
539x406x509 mm
A Weight approx.: 54 kg
All centrifuges are supplied complete with
100 filter discs.

332 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Analysis of bituminous mixtures 75
ASPHALT Cold extraction methods. Separation of mineral matter (continued)

75-B0022/2, 75-B0022/1

Accessories

s75-B0022/1 Filter discs for


1500 g cap. centrifuge. Pack of 100

75-B2222, 75-B2322 Explosion proof versions s75-B0023/1 Filter discs for


3000 g cap. centrifuge. Pack of 100
ORDERING INFORMATION Upgrading options
Spare parts
Standard versions  75-B2210/UP1
Electromagnetic system to prevent s75-B0022/2 Spare bowl and
cover for 1500 g centrifuges. Made
 75-B2212 the opening of the cover during of machined cast aluminium. Weight
1500 g cap. centrifuge extractor. rotation conforming to CE directive. 3.5 kg
Speed control up to 3600 r.p.m. Suitable for 75-B2212 and
s75-B0023/2 Spare bowl and
220-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 75-B2312 standard models only. cover for 3000 g centrifuges. Made
of machined cast aluminium.
 75-B2214 All upgrading option arrangements have to Weight 4.5 kg
1500 g cap. centrifuge extractor. be factory installed and specified at time of
order. When ordering ask for the selected
Speed control up to 3600 r.p.m.
centrifuge and the option (e.g. 75-B2312
110 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
plus 75-B2210/UP1).
 75-B2312
3000 g cap. centrifuge extractor.
Speed control up to 3600 r.p.m.
220-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
 75-B2314
3000 g cap. centrifuge extractor.
Speed control up to 3600 r.p.m.
110 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

Explosion proof versions

The control panel is external for installation


in a non explosive area so the centrifuge Detail of 75-B2210/UP1 safety device
structure is explosion proof.

 75-B2222
1500 g cap. centrifuge extractor,
explosion proof version. Speed con-
trol up to 3600 r.p.m.
220-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
 75-B2322
3000 g cap. centrifuge extractor,
explosion proof version. Speed con-
trol up to 3600 r.p.m.
220-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
Testing equipment for the construction industry 333
75 Analysis of bituminous mixtures
Binder extraction and separation of mineral matter (continued) ASPHALT

BINDER EXTRACTION AND SEPARATION


OF MINERAL MATTER. - Fully automatic testing cycle:
- Sieving
AUTOMATIC EXTRACTION
- Centrifuge extraction
- Solvent recovery
q STANDARD - Conforms to latest anti-pollution requirements
- Ideal for mastic asphalt
EN 12697-1, DIN 1996, ASTM D2172,
- Big reduction of toxic fumes in the laboratory
CNR a. VII No. 38 - High extraction capacity: up to 400 g of filler per test
- Sensible reduction of extraction time
- Avoids solvent handling by the operator
Introduction - Low quantity of solvent material used and sensible reduction of extraction cost

Used for the separation and extraction of


bitumen by use of solvent and sieving, for
the separation of filler by centrifuge action
and for the recovery of solvent material.
The complete cycle is carried out automa-
tically.
We propose two models: 75-B0005/A
without test sieves and model 75-B0005
complete with four 200 mm dia. sieves
with pan as described. The unit can be
completed with the cabinet with aspirator
as shown.

 75-B0005/A
Automatic extraction unit.
380 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph.

 75-B0005
Automatic extraction unit with set
of sieves. 380 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph.

General description and specifications

The 75-B0005/A testing unit comprises:


- A sieving unit with solvent spraying
nozzle to separate and wash out the
asphalt sample capacity 7 sieves 200 mm
dia. 75-B0005
- A filterless centrifuge to separate the fil-
ler from the solvent and bitumen solu-
tion.
- A solvent recovery unit to recover the Max. quantity of asphalt Spare parts
solvent. per extraction: 3.5 kg
The apparatus is supplied complete with Max. quantity of filler: 300-400 g s75-B0005/1
separate electric control panel and three Spare stainless cup for centrifuge
Time required for a complete
spare cups for the extraction centrifuge.
extraction: from 25 to 45 min s15-D2330/J
75-B0005 model is also supplied with the 200 mm dia. stainless sieve 75 µm op.
following parts: Max. solvent recovery capacity:
- 200 mm dia. stainless sieve 75 µm op., from 40 to 50 l/h s15-D2275/J
200 mm dia. stainless sieve 250 µm op.
250 µm op., 710 µm op., 2 mm op. Rotating speed: 12000 r.p.m.
- 200 mm dia. sieve frame only Current specifications: s15-D2230/J
- 200 mm dia. sieve pan 200 mm dia. stainless sieve 710 µm op.
220-380 V, 50-60 Hz, 3 ph., 3.5 kW
- O-ring gaskets for above.
- Pack of 100 lining paper sheet. B Overall dimensions of the testing s15-D2185/J
200 mm dia. stainless sieve 2 mm op.
Other testing sieves of different openings unit: 1200x650x1200 mm approx.
can be used on the machine. Please refer to A Weight approx.: 170 kg s75-B0005/2 Spare lining paper for
centrifuge cup. Pack of 100
the testing sieves section of this general
catalogue. s75-B0005/8 O-ring gasket. Pack of 10
s15-D2001/J
200 mm dia. sieve frame only

334 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Analysis of bituminous mixtures 75
ASPHALT Cold extraction methods. Separation of mineral matter (continued)

BINDER EXTRACTION AND SEPARATION BINDER EXTRACTION


OF MINERAL MATTER. AND SEPARATION OF MINERAL MATTER
AUTOMATIC EXTRACTION (CONTINUED) HIGH SPEED FILTERLESS
CENTRIFUGE METHOD
Accessories
q STANDARD: EN 12697-1 clause
B.2.1 and CNR No. 38, DIN 1996, ASTM
 75-B0005/50
D1856
Cabinet with aspirator for
automatic extraction unit. General description and specifications
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
Used for rapid filterless separation of filler
Designed to house the extraction units. (ash) from binder solution. The test is carried
Including wheel mounted carriage for easy out by pouring the solvent from the top fun-
removal of the extraction unit, fitted with nel into the rotating aluminium cup. Due to
electric aspirator and roof opening with the centrifugal effect, the liquid spreads on
basket for activated charcoal. Supplied the wall and moves upwards, leaving mineral 75-B0024/B
complete with a bag of activated charcoal. particles in the cup whilst the liquid is
The use of this cabinet is recommended to discharged outside through the outlet tubing.
minimise the diffusion of toxic solvents in A special electronic circuit provides for a pre-
the laboratory. set controlled ramp, which gradually increa-
- High speed with continuous flow
ses the speed to the maximum.The models - Filterless method assures complete
B Overall dimensions: available are 75-B0024/A for filler extraction filler recovery
1635x920x2300 mm (wxdxh) up to 100 g per test, and 75-B0024/B for fil- - Automatic ramp and preset speed
control
A Weight approx.: 200 kg
ler extraction up to 400 g per test. They are
supplied complete with 200 mm dia. sieves
- Up to 100 g or 400 g of filler can be
extracted per test
(see table) and pack of 100 lining paper for:
 75-B0024/A
Filterless extraction centrifuge 70
mm dia. cup. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
 75-B0024/AZ
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
 75-B0024/AY
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
 75-B0024/B
Filterless extraction centrifuge 122
mm dia. cup. 380 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph.

Spare parts

s75-B0024/1 Spare aluminium cup


70x190 mm dia. for models 75-B0024/A

75-B0005 in the 75-B0005/50 cabinet


s75-B0005/1 Spare stainless cup
122x211 mm dia. for models
75-B0024/B
s75-B0005/2 Spare lining paper for 75-B0024/A
75-B0024/A and 75-B0024/B. Pack of 100

Specifications
75-B0024/A 75-B0024/B
Quantity of filler extracted per test (g) 50-100 400
Cup dimensions (mm) Ø 70x190 Ø 122x211
Max. speed (r.p.m.) 11000 11000
Power (W) 550 1000
Sieves supplied (mm op.) 0.075 - 0.149 0.075 - 0.25 - 0.71 - 2
Overall dimensions (lxwxh) mm 500x370x850 560x640x1200
Weight approx. (kg) 55 100
Testing equipment for the construction industry 335
75 Analysis of bituminous mixtures
Asphalt binder analysis - Ignition method ASPHALT

ASPHALT BINDER ANALYSIS -


IGNITION METHOD - Asphalt content ignition
testing system, for the quick
quantitative determination of
q STANDARD bitumen in hot mixed paving
pr EN 12697-39, AASHTO TP53, ASTM mixtures
D6307 and BS (DD) American National
- Completely automatic
Centre for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) test cycle
- Test time reduced to 30-40
 75-B0009 minutes approximately
- No use of solvent
Asphalt Binder Analyser by the igni- - Built-in weighing system
tion method. 220-380 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph. - Test data display in real time:
weight loss as grams and %
- RS 232 output for PC
 75-B0009/Z connection
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 3 ph. - Printout of test results
- Asphalt calibration factor:
predetermined CF for current
General description and specifications sample
- Final calibrated asphalt
The 75-B0009 Asphalt Binder Analyser binder content
- On board memory for storing
combines a sophisticated furnace and wei- test set-ups in library
ghing system to continuously measure the - Total fume combustion
weight loss of a bituminous mixture during - No hood required
combustion, and automatically calculate its - No filters installed with
drastic reduction
binder content at the end of the test.
of maintenance cost
An independently controlled afterburner - Operation and environmental
significantly reduces furnace emissions. protection
The analyser is supplied with two sets of
sample trays, loading handle, cooling cage 75-B0009 with metal stand 75-B0009/5
and printer paper a printer that provides a
permanent record of tests, and On/Off
Specifications
power controls.
Input of the sample start weight, which
must always be weighed externally, can be Max. sample capacity: 4500 g Accessories
entered either manually or automatically Maximum power: 8 kW
via an optional second external balance s75-B0009/5 Metal stand for 75-
Holding power: 3 kW B0009, 600 mm high, weight 25 kg
connected to the unit via RS 232 digital
communications and eliminates the possi- Internal chamber dimension: s75-B0009/10 Face shield
bility of operator error. 220x350x450 mm
Both "asphalt mix" and "dry aggregate" B External dimension (hxwxd):
s75-B0009/11
Metal exhaust pipe. 3 metres
calibration factors can be determined Furnace only 980x600x740 mm
automatically by the Asphalt Binder A Weight: 117 kg s75-B0009/12 Cooling support
Analyser unit. The unit has the unique stand for sample basket. Bench
mounting
advantage of being able to calculate the
binder content using calibration factors s75-B0009/13 Cooling support
based on asphalt mixes and dry aggregate stand for sample basket. Floor stan-
samples. ding

s75-B0009/14 Additional sample


Safety features basket sets comprising lid, catchpan,
two baskets and two clips
- Automatic door locking during testing,
which cannot be disabled by interruption
of the power supply, once the test has
75-B0009/14
commenced.
- Door safety switch isolate-power to the
elements when the door is opened.

336 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Analysis of bituminous mixtures 75
ASPHALT Asphalt binder analysis
Pressure filter method / Incineration

PRESSURE FILTER METHOD DETERMINATION OF RESIDUAL General description and specifications


MINERAL MATTER BY INCINERATION
q STANDARD Used for high temperature heating and
drying.
EN 12697-1 clause B.2.2 q STANDARD
and BS 598:102 EN 12697-1 clause C
Max. temperature: 1100°C
 75-B0017  10-D1418 Power: 3.9 kW
Pressure filter Muffle furnace 1100°C max. Inside dimensions: 210x320x145 mm
temperature. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. (lxwxh)
General description and specifications B Outside dimensions:
510x750x660 mm
Used for the extraction of binder from
asphalt. This method is not suitable for the A Weight approx.: 89 kg
analysis of mastic or pitch mastic. It consi-
sts of a metal pressure vessel with a filter
support. The top cylinder has a pressure
gauge and is fitted to the base section by
swivelling bolts.

B Overall dimensions:
120 mm height x 330 mm dia.
A Weight approx.: 25 kg

Spare parts

s75-B0017/1 Filter paper for pres-


sure filter. Whatman No. 5 x 270 mm
dia. Box of 100 circles

10-D1418

Accessories

s10-D1402/A Hot plate


160 mm dia. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

s86-D1169
Silica evaporating dish
dia 100x25 mm

s86-D1455
Stainless steel oven tongs

75-B0017

Testing equipment for the construction industry 337


75 Analysis of bituminous mixtures
Hot and cold extraction methods. ASPHALT
Binder quantity and soluble binder content (bitumen recovery)

BINDER RECOVERY BY D5404 and AASHTO TP2 are available upon RECOVERY OF BINDER
ROTARY EVAPORATION request. Supplied complete with 1000 ml BY ABSON METHOD
distillation flask.
q STANDARD q STANDARD
EN 12697-1, 12697-3 and ASTM A Weight approx.: 27 kg ASTM D1856, CNR No. 133
D5404, AASHTO TP2
 75-B0026
To recover bitumen from a solvent to ensu- Distillation assembly for recovery of
Accessories
re that changes in the asphalt properties binder from solution by Abson
are minimised. method. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
s75-B0165/2 2000 ml distillation
flask (preferred by ASTM D5404)
 75-B0026/Z
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
BINDER RECOVERY BY
VACUUM PUMP METHOD

q STANDARD
EN 12697-1 clause B.3.1, BS 598:102

 75-B0025/A
Binder recovery apparatus, power
vacuum pump method.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
75-B0165
General description and specifications
 75-B0165 Used to remove the solvent from the bin-
Rotary evaporation apparatus. der/solvent solution in order to determine
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. directly the total content binder in the
75-B0026
aggregate/binder mixtures.
 75-B0165/Z This apparatus consists of a power opera-
General description and specifications
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. ted vacuum pump producing a vacuum
down to 200 mbar, a thermostatically con-
Used for recovering the asphalt from a
trolled water bath and two flat-bottomed
solution of a previous extraction. The
General description and specifications flasks 250 ml cap. with rubber bungs and
asphalt is recovered with properties sub-
tube. All necessary fittings and connections
The solution of solvent and asphalt from a stantially the same as those it possessed in
complete the set. Power 1000 W approx.
prior extraction is distilled by partially the bituminous mixture and in quantities
sufficient for further testing.
immersing the rotating distillation flask of
the rotary evaporator apparatus in a hea-
A Weight approx.: 23 kg
ted oil bath while the solution is subjected
to high vacuum with fine regulation of
pressure (up to ±0.1 kPa) according to EN
12697-3 or to partial vacuum and flow of
nitrogen gas according to ASTM D5404 and
AASHTO TP2. The recovered asphalt can
then be subjected to further testing as
required.
The rotary evaporator is equipped with a
distillation flask, a variable speed motor
capable of rotating the distillation flask at
a rate adjustable from 20 to 270 r.p.m.,
condenser, solvent recovery flask, and hea-
ted oil bath. The angle of the distillation
flask from the horizontal to the bath is set
at approximately 15°. The requested acces-
sory equipment for high vacuum with fine
regulation to EN 12697-3 or for partial
vacuum with nitrogen gas supply to ASTM 75-B0025/A

338 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Analysis of bituminous mixtures 75
ASPHALT Solvent recovery / Evacuation of toxic fumes

SOLVENT RECOVERY EVACUATION OF TOXIC FUMES

 75-B0027/A Warning
Solvent recovery unit 10 l/h.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. The extraction methods of the EN 12697-1
often require toxic solvent (e.g. methylene
chloride). This solvent is hazardous to
General description and specifications
health and is subject to occupational expo-
sure limits as described in relevant legisla-
Used to recover the solvent liquid after its
tion and regulations. The use of suitable
use for binder extraction tests. This unit has
Fume Exhaust Cupboard is recommended.
been designed to recover non-flammable
solvents and consists of two stainless steel
 86-D3520
chambers, one for the dirty solvent and the
other for the cleaned solvent. An electric Fume exhaust cupboard 1.52 m
heater in the left-hand chamber distils the with aspirator. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
solvent, which then passes through a water
cooling system and drops into the second General description and specifications
chamber ready for re-use in a new test.
Once the process is completed a tempera- Featuring a particular assembling metal
ture switch automatically stops the heating frame that can be easily dismantled. Front
elements. Supplied complete with 10 m and rear uprights are made of aluminium
plastic tube, tube clamps, sieve insert 0.6 draw pieces, chromium treated and painted 86-D3520
mm opening and one lid. with epoxy resins, acid and solvent resi-
stant. Front upright shape is designed at a
45° angle section, for preventing any rever- n o t e
Max. temperature: 150°C
sal airflow and the generation of air whirls. This cupboard can also be fitted with other
Power: 1200 W
facilities such as cold-water taps, methane
B Overall dimensions: gas tap, fluid supplies, drain systems and
Waterproof illumination system
400x320x650 mm electric installation. Please specify your
A Weight approx.: 17 kg Box type positioned out of the working need for a complete proposal.
area of the cupboard. Featuring a – 1x20
W-power – safety scattering crystal, with a
light intensity of 400 lux on the worktop
(DIN 5035 Part 1).

Worktop

Made of monolithic stoneware with eleva-


ted edges, or of other materials on request.

Under-frame cupboards

Manufactured with a Class 1 bilaminated


plastic, cupboards – banked on the edges –
feature post forming laminate doors and
drawers. Equipped with steel cored handles
of corrosion proof rubber.

Electric aspirator
86-D3520 Detail of electric aspirator
Included.

B Overall dimensions:
1520x910x2500 (h) mm
A Weight approx.: 380 kg
75-B0027/A

Testing equipment for the construction industry 339


75 Analysis of bituminous mixtures
Determination of the maximum density ASPHALT

n o t e
The 15-D0407/B vibrodeaerator can also be
used as a sieve shaker. See page 35.

75-D1123/B, 75-D1124/B

Accessories

s75-D1124/A Vibro-deaerator. 230


V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. For use with 75-
75-D1122 with 15-D0407/B, 86-D2004/A, and 86-D2064 D1123/A Vacuum pyknometer.
Complete with adjustable clamps
THEORETICAL MAXIMUM SPECIFIC
GRAVITY AND DENSITY
OF BITUMINOUS MIXTURES (RICE TEST) Accessories

q STANDARD s15-D0407/B  75-D1123/B


pr EN 12697-5, ASTM D2041 Electromagnetic vibro-deaerator. Vacuum pyknometer 10000 ml cap.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
Used to shake the pyknometer for Suitable for bituminous paving mixtures
 75-D1122 the evacuation of air. Complete with with maximum aggregate size up to 50 mm
Large size heavy duty vacuum timer. Weight 29 kg approx.
(2”) and 6000 g sample. Made of lightwei-
pyknometer, 10000 ml capacity ght polycarbonate with transparent top lid
s86-D2004/A Two stages portable
vacuum pump. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 for observation of sample.
General description and specifications ph. (For more detail see page 428)

s86-D2064 Rubber tube, 6.5 mm A Weight approx.: 4 kg


Used for determining the theoretical maxi- ID x 16.5 mm, 2 m long
mum specific gravity of uncompacted bitu-
minous paving mixtures. It can also be used
for the calculation of the percent air voids Accessories
in compacted bituminous mixtures and the
amount of bitumen absorbed by the aggre- s75-D1124/B Vibro-deaerator. 230
gates. Made from robust transparent pla- V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. For use with
Alternative equipment 75-D1123/B Vacuum pyknometer.
stic. Fitted with vacuum gauge and valve.
Complete with adjustable clamps
 75-D1123/A
Capacity: 10000 ml Vacuum pyknometer 4500 ml cap.
B Dimensions:
300 mm dia. x 450 mm high approx. Suitable for bituminous mixtures with
maximum aggregate size up to 19.1 mm
A Weight approx.: 6.7 kg (3/4”) and 2000 g sample. Transparent lid
for observation of sample.

A Weight approx.: 7 kg

340 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Analysis of bituminous mixtures 75
ASPHALT Affinity between aggregate and bitumen / Temperature measurement
Binder drainage from porous asphalt

DETERMINATION OF THE AFFINITY BINDER DRAINAGE FROM POROUS ASPHALT TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
BETWEEN AGGREGATE AND BITUMEN ASPHALT. BASKET METHOD
q STANDARD
q STANDARD q STANDARD EN 12697-13
EN 12697-11 pr EN 12697-18
 82-D1229
This test covers the determination of the This test is performed for determining bin- Digital thermometer range
affinity between aggregate and bitumen, der drainage of bituminous mixtures, for -50 +950°C
expressed by visual registration of the estimating the binder drainage for diffe-
degree of bitumen coverage on uncompac- rent binder content and to evaluate the The meter is supplied without probes,
ted bitumen-coated mineral aggregate effect of varying the fine aggregate or which have to be selected and ordered
particles after influence of mechanical stir- anti-draining additive content. separately. See accessories.
ring action in the presence of water. For more information see page 410.
Specific apparatus
Specific apparatus
 75-B0019/A
 75-B0011/A Accessories
Drainage basket 100x100x100 mm,
Bottle rolling machine. stainless steel perforated plate
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. 3 mm dia., with feet.
s82-D1229/1
Penetration probe 120 mm long
Weight: 360 g approx.
Capable of rolling 3 test bottles 75- s82-D1229/2 Surface probe
B0011/A1 at the same time. Adjustable
rotating speed up to 60 r.p.m. s82-D1229/3 Air probe
s82-D1229/5 Penetration probe
B Dimensions:
220 mm long
380x300x160 mm (wxdxh) s82-D1229/6
A Weight approx.: 10 kg T bar probe 660 mm long to BS 594

s82-D1229/7
Sward probe 500 mm long
75-B0019/A, 75-B0019/B s82-D1229/8
K type thermocouple 5 m long

 75-B0019/B s82-D1229/9 Coupling unit


Metal tray 160 mm sq.,
10 mm deep. Weight: 210 g approx.

75-B0011/A Bottle rolling machine with 3 test n o t e


bottles 75-B0011/A1 The most suitable probes for asphalt use
are the 82-D1229/1 Penetration probe, the
 75-B0011/A1 82-D1229/7 Sward probe and the
Test bottle, Pyrex glass, 86 mm dia., 82-D1229/2 Surface probe.
176 mm high, 34 mm neck dia.
 75-B0011/A2
Glass rod 6 mm dia., one end fitted
with 30 mm long rubber tube

82-D1229 with probes 82-D1229 with 82-D1229/5

Test bottle 75-B0011/A1 with 75-B0011/A2


glass rod
Testing equipment for the construction industry 341
76 Design and testing of bituminous mixtures
Test methods for hot mix asphalt compactability ASPHALT

TEST METHODS FOR HOT MIX IMPACT (MARSHALL) COMPACTOR


ASPHALT COMPACTABILITY
q STANDARD
q STANDARD EN 12697-10, 12697-30

EN 12697-10
 76-B4312
Introduction EN Impact (Marshall) automatic
compactor. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
This European Standard
describes three test methods for The apparatus automatically compacts the
characterising the compactability of sample and stops after the preset number
a bituminous mix, by the relation of blows. The mould is held in position by a
between its density or voids content quick clamping device. The trip mechanism
is arranged so that the sliding hammer falls
and the compaction energy applied
at the same distance for every blow.
to it, using an impact (Marshall) The compactor includes the laminate
compactor, gyratory compactor, or hardwood block and vibrated concrete base
a vibratory compactor. 450x450x200 mm. The soundproof and
This European Standard security cabinet is not included and should Detail of the rammer handling operation.
The fast locking system allows easy maintenan-
applies to hot mix asphalt with D be ordered separately and factory installed. ce operation, and the removable handle makes
not larger than 31.5 mm for the See code 76-B4200/XUP. the rammer changing operation
impact and gyratory compactors, very fast and made by one person only
and 40 mm for the vibratory com- General specifications
pactor.
Sliding mass weight: 4550 ± 20 g n o t e
Foot and guide rod weight: 3960 ± 20 g Main changes and differences compa-
Free fall height: 460 ± 3 mm red with the ASTM D1559, AASHTO
T245, and BS 598 standards
Blows frequency:
50 blows in 55/60 s The new EN standard concerning the
Laminated hardwood block Impact Compactor with wooden pedestal
- Dimensions: 200x200x450 mm (clause 4.2) substantially differs from the
- Density: 670 to 770 kg/m3 ASTM D1559 and AASHTO T245 in the fol-
Concrete base: lowing construction major details:
- 450x450x200 mm included
Power rating: 600 W - Total weight of the rammer (sliding
mass: 4550 ± 20 g plus cylindrical
Current specs.: 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. guide rod and foot: 3960 ± 20 g) of
B Overall dimensions (including 8510 ± 40 g instead of 7850 ± 9 g
hardwood block and concrete base): - Wooden pedestal and fixation system
540x556x2066 mm - Blows frequency: 50 blows within 55 s
A Total weight (including concrete to 60 s (not specified by ASTM/AASHTO
block): 270 kg approx. and lower than BS 598: 60 ± 5 per
minute)
- Device for the measurement of the spe-
cimen thickness during compaction
(code 76-B4300/UP1)
- Concrete block 450x450x200 mm
- Mould assembly dimensions and shape.

Furthermore, safety and inspection requi-


rements shall be applied as for example a
soundproof cubicle to be locked automati-
cally when the apparatus is running.
Our model 76-B4312 upgraded with the
76-B4200/XUP soundproof and security
Detail of the mould clamping device. cabinet fully satisfy the EN standards.
The new system, combined with the new mould,
allows a really fast mould change operation
in full operator safety condition
76-B4312

342 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Design and testing of bituminous mixtures 76
ASPHALT Test methods for hot mix asphalt compactability (continued)

IMPACT (MARSHALL) COMPACTOR UPGRADING OPTIONS


(CONTINUED)
Soundproof and security cubicle
 76-B0057/A
Standard compaction mould The automatic compactor can be factory
installed in a soundproof and security cubi-
Comprising: cle, which provides either the sound isola-
tion (less than 78 dB) or operator security
s76-B0057/A1 Baseplate as the machine stops automatically ope-
s76-B0057/A2 Mould body ning the door. The electric controls are pla-
ced externally. For this version add to the
s76-B0057/A3 Filling collar. code number the following code:
Each item can be ordered separately.
 76-B4200/XUP
A Total net weight: 3.3 kg approx. Soundproof and security cubicle

 76-B0057/A4 Dimensions: 800x800x2200 mm


Mould base with handles B Shipping cubage: 2280x880x500 mm
Weight approx.: 1.6 kg (as alternative
to 76-B0057/A1 model) A Weight approx.: 200 kg
 76-B0043/4 The equipment is delivered disassembled
Storage plate with instruction for the easy laboratory fit-
Weight approx.: 10 kg ting. 76-B4312 installed in the 76-B4200/XUP cubicle
 76-B0042/1
Measurement of the specimen
Steel block 100 mm dia. x 50 mm high thickness during compaction
Weight approx.: 3.5 kg
(rolled asphalt compressibility)

The automatic compactor can be factory


fitted, as prescribed by the EN 12697-10
and EN 12697-30, annex A, by a special
electronic device to measure the specimen
thickness during compaction with a resolu-
tion of 0.1 mm. The system includes a 50
mm travel displacement transducer, inter-
face for PC connection and software for
Windows with database.
76-B0057/A
For this upgrading option add to the com-
pactor code number the following code:

 76-B4300/UP1
Electronic compressibility apparatus
for 76-B4312 compactor

76-B0057/A3 76-B0057/A2 76-B0057/A4

76-B4312 with open doors. When door is ope-


ned, the machine’s automatically set in safety
mode and cannot operate. In this conditions, all
moving part are accessible for maintenance
operations

Detail of 76-B4300/UP1

76-B0043/4

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76 Design and testing of bituminous mixtures
Gyratory compactors ASPHALT

Applications (standard and research versions)

- Excellent tool for volumetric mix design.


THE ONLY EUROPEAN Provides better paving materials and cost
COMPACTOR savings in production
APPROVED BY - Compacts specimens of hot asphalt mix,
emulsion mix and other road construction
FHWA- USA materials. Prepares specimens for
strength, shear, indirect tensile and creep
tests
- Usable for other materials comprising
emulsions due to percolation collection
facility.

Gyratory compactors. Example of test cer-


tificate delivered with all machines inclu-
ding the verification and measurement of
internal angle with the ILS 76-B0255
Apparatus. See page 348.

76-B0252 with 76-B0252/14, and 76-B0250/2

GYRATORY COMPACTORS This Standard applies to bituminous mixtu-


SERIES res (both those made up in laboratory and
those resulting from work site sampling),
q STANDARD with an upper aggregate size not larger n
EN 12697-10, 12697-31, ASTM
than 37.5 mm.
During operation the bituminous mixture is
α
D6307, SHRP M-002 contained within a cylindrical mould limi-
ted by inserts and kept at a constant tem-
F
Introduction perature within specified tolerances throu-
ghout the whole duration of the test.
These Standards specify the method for Compaction is achieved by the simulta-
compaction of cylindrical specimens of neous action of a low static compression,
bituminous mixtures using a gyratory com- and of the shearing action resulting of the
pactor. Such compaction is achieved by motion of the centreline of the test piece,
combining a rotary shearing action and a which generates a conical surface of revo-
vertical resultant force applied by a mecha- lution, while the ends of the test piece
nical head. remain approximately perpendicular to the The gyratory angle of both
The method can be used for: axis of the conical surface. 76-B0252 and 76-B0251
- the preparation of specimens of given This method, recommended by the standard and research versions
height at a predetermined density, for Strategic Highway Research Program - is accurately verified and
subsequent testing of their mechanical SHRP - SuperPaveTM System and approved
properties; by the Federal Highway Administration certified with the ILS
- the derivation of a curve density versus (FHWA) is used to produce asphalt speci- apparatus. See page 348
number of gyrations; mens that best predict long term pavement
- the void content for a given number of performance. The procedure has been esta-
gyrations. blished by the American Association of
State Highway and Transportation Officials
(AASHTO).

344 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Design and testing of bituminous mixtures 76
ASPHALT Gyratory compactors (continued)

Main features
(standard and research versions)

- Pneumatically operated vertical pressure


- High repeatability and accuracy verified
by international research centre
- Fully conform to the SHRP and
EN specifications
- Individual control of test parameters
- Test data stored on hard disk (ASCII files)
- The research version 76-B0251 has a
comprehensive measurement of results
including shear resistance of the mate-
rial during compaction. Results displayed
in real time
- Rigid construction ensures excellent
angle control
- The light and robust construction allows
easy field use with a laptop PC-control
for data storage.
The results are displayed in real time
- External specimen extrusion facility for
improved machine productivity
- Easy to use and to maintain
- Macro Windows based software for
result processing

76-B0251 with 76-B0250/1, 76-B0250/2 and PC

AVAILABLE MODELS Standard version Research version

We present two versions, with pneumati-  76-B0252  76-B0251


cally operated vertical pressure, both fully Gyratory compactor ICT-150 TE Gyratory compactor ICT-150 RB
complying with the specifications: the 76- standard. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. research. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
B0252 and the most sophisticated model
77-B0251 which can also measure in real
 76-B0252/Z  76-B0251/Z
time the shear resistance of the material
during compaction. Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
This information is very important for
research work. Both models are PC control-  76-B0252/Y  76-B0251/Y
led and produce specimens, which really Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
represent the in-situ compacted bitumi-
nous mixture, and allow construction com- This version complies with all international This version is the most complete research
paction and traffic load to be simulated. standards. It allows connection to a PC tool, which also includes continuous shear
The gyratory angle of all model is accura- control with continuous measurement of measurement during compaction and a
tely verified and certified with the ILS 76- the specimen density as a function of wider angle setting range. Other specifica-
B0255 Internal Angle Measurement appa- cycles. Compaction results can be followed tions identical to the standard model
ratus (see page 348). during the test and they are recorded by PC 76-B0252. Including height calibration
All models are supplied complete with for further usage. Other main features are device for 150 mm dia. specimens and
Macro Windows® based software for data good measuring precision and rigid con- Macro software as specified.
processing and volumetric calculations for struction.
both 100 and 150 mm dia. samples. This model is a portable unit that, due to its
Reports and graphs can be printed. little dimension and weight, can be easily
fitted and located into laboratory vans and
mobile laboratories (see page 433).
The apparatus is easy to use and to main-
tain. Including height calibration device for
150 mm dia. specimens and Macro softwa-
re as specified.

Testing equipment for the construction industry 345


76 Design and testing of bituminous mixtures
Gyratory compactors (continued) ASPHALT

GYRATORY COMPACTORS
SERIES (CONTINUED)

Specifications (both models)

Compacted specimen size


Diameter mm: 150 and 100
Height mm from 120 to 200 and from 85 to 125
Moulds dimensions
Internal diameter mm: 150 and 100
Height mm: 270 and 190
Specimen height using 85 minimum for the 150 mm dia.
distance pieces mm 50 minimum for the 100 mm dia.
Gyratory angle easily adjustable from 0 to 50 m rad (0-3°
approx.) for 76-B0251 model; 14 to 28 m rad
(0.75-1.6° approx.) for 76-B0252 model
Number of cycles (gyratory) adjustable up to 512 (repeatable)
Gyration rate 15-60 work cycles/min
Shear strength range 0-600 kN/sq.m (76-B0251 model only)
Vertical load(1) adjustable from 80 to 650 kPa (13.5 kN with
standard actuator)
Overall dimensions mm 600x650x1150 (76-B0251)
and 500x600x1100 (76-B0252)
Weight approx. kg 190 (76-B0251) and 98 (76-B0252)

The machines are supplied complete with height calibration tool, control program, air
hose, metal stand (76-B0251 only) and operating instructions. Test moulds, mechanical
extruder and air compressor have to be ordered separately (see accessories). PC is not
supplied. Pentium model with RS 232 port is recommended.

(1) SHRP recommendation ask for 1000 kPa max. load that is never used in practice.
The new EN draft requires 600 kPa approx. A bigger actuator is however available on
request.
76-B0252 with 76-B0252/14, and 76-B0250/2

Final display of a gyratory test. When using the 76-B0251 Gyratory research version it is
possible to measure in real time the shear resistance as shown in the graph on the right

76-B0252 Easy to use. External specimen extru-


sion facility for improved machine productivity

346 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Design and testing of bituminous mixtures 76
ASPHALT Gyratory compactors (continued)

Example of prints using the Windows® based software

Accessories

s76-B0252/14 Integrated worktop


with mechanical specimen extruder
(for 76-B0252 only)

s76-B0250/1 Mechanical speci-


men extruder mounted on a working
table with wheels

s76-B0250/2 Hardened specimen


cylinder 150 mm dia. with top and
bottom plates

s76-B0250/3 150 mm dia. distan-


ce plates (50 mm total height) for
low samples

s76-B0250/4 Accessories to com-


pact 100 mm dia. specimens inclu-
ding height calibration device

s76-B0250/5 100 mm dia. harde-


ned specimen cylinder with one distan-
Test result of a single test using the included Average results ce plate and top and bottom plates
macro software
s76-B0250/6 100 mm dia. distan-
ce plate (38 mm) for low samples

s76-B0250/7 Low noise air com-


pressor with 5 mm filter. 230 V, 50
Hz, 1 ph. (optional)

s76-B0250/10 Hardened cylinder


mould 150 mm dia. with holes for
cold mix compaction. Complete with
top and bottom plates

s76-B0252/11 Angle dial gauge


set (for 76-B0252 only)

s76-B0250/11
Vertical force testing device

76-B0250/3 76-B0250/10 Final print of bulk graphs for mix design

76-B0250/7,
76-B0250/1,
76-B0250/2,
76-B0250/3

76-B0250/6 76-B0250/5 76-B0250/4 76-B0250/3 76-B0250/2

Testing equipment for the construction industry 347


76 Design and testing of bituminous mixtures
Gyratory compactors (continued) ASPHALT

GYRATORY COMPACTORS.
MEASUREMENT OF INTERNAL ANGLE PATENT PENDING
- Summary print of measurement is automated with a PC
- Quick and accurate measurement: less than 30 minutes
Introduction - No hot mix asphalt required
- Fits to any make gyratory compactor
- No height extrapolation needed
The importance of a precise gyratory angle - Reproducibility is in 0.01°Class, fitting to all standards
has been widely noted. The measurement
of the internal angle represents, in practice,
the most accurate method of calibration.
This method comprises two individual
values:
- Angle between cylinder and top plate
and
- Angle between cylinder and bottom
plate.
The average of these two values is taken as
the “internal angle”. To date the angle cali-
bration of gyratory compactors has been
considered a difficult task leading to wide
variations in results even between machi-
nes of the same brand.
The 76-B0255 ILS calibration device fully
satisfies the verifications requirements to
measure the internal angle. It can also be
used on any makes of gyratory compactors.

 76-B0255
ILS Internal Angle 76-B0255
Measurement apparatus

General description
and operating principle

The ILS measuring tool is an electromecha-


nical device in cylindrical shape, which will
perfectly suit into any gyratory mould (in
accordance with 150 mm standard).
One short run (10 cycles) is performed for
measuring the internal compaction angle
of the upper end plate. The ILS is read, and 76-B0255 Complete set
the same is repeated for the bottom end
plate. The all over gyratory angle is deter-
mined by these two angle values.
During the measurements the ILS is gene-
rating an accurate mechanical load simula-
ting the presence of mixture, at the correct
height of a real mix.
By using different generated load levels
similar way the angle response of the com-
paction machine can also be measured.
The ILS is supplied complete with Excel
macro for data capture and result calcula-
tions.
With the ILS one gyratory machine can be 76-B0255 During calibration procedure.
The ILS fits the 150 mm dia moulds without
checked in 30 minutes, with highest accu- filling it with asphalt
racy and without need for hot mix.

B Overall dimensions:
150 mm dia. x 115 mm Test result of the verification of the internal
A Weight approx.: 5.6 kg
angle of a gyratory compactor using the
76-B0255 ILS Unit and the Macro Windows®
based software
348 Testing equipment for the construction industry
Design and testing of bituminous mixtures 76
ASPHALT Vibratory compactor

VIBRATORY COMPACTOR

q STANDARD
EN 12697-9,
EN 12697-10, 12697-32

Introduction and operating principle

This test method is used for the preparation


of bituminous test specimens using a
vibratory compaction technique. It is appli-
cable to loose mixtures and cores and is
used to establish a reference density for a
bituminous mixture in accordance with the
procedures described in EN 12697-9, or the
ease of compaction as described in EN
12697-10.
During operation, after the mixing, prepa-
ration and conditioning of a bituminous
specimen in the laboratory, the heating of 33-T8700 with 33-T0087/6, 33-T0087/7 and 33-T0087/8
a core extracted from the road surface to
compaction temperature, or the conditio-
ning of plant-mixed material, the material
or core is placed in a standard mould with  33-T8700
attached baseplate and collar and compac- Vibrating hammer.
ted by a vibratory hammer. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
If required, the specimen is compacted to
refusal and the refusal density is determi-
ned in accordance with EN 12697-9. General description and specifications
After completion of compaction, the bulk
Used for compacting asphalt in the percen-
density of the compacted specimen is
tage refusal density test and for the com-
determined in accordance with pr EN
paction of Proctor and CBR soil specimens.
12697-6. For loose material prepared or
Using the appropriate tamping foot it can
compacted in the laboratory, or plant-
also be used for compacting concrete cube
mixed material compacted in the labora-
or beam specimens. Double insulated
tory, the refusal density is an indication of
motor, plastic trigger handle.
the potential maximum density, which may
be achieved under field conditions.
Power: 750 W 76-B0088
Length: 445 mm
A Weight approx.: 7 kg
 76-B0088
The hammer is supplied without support P.R.D. Split mould and baseplate
frame and tamper which have to be orde-
red separately. General description

Used to determine the degree of compac-


tion of asphalt for road pavement quality
control testing. The unit consists of a
Specific accessories
mould split vertically on one side together
with a clamp-attached baseplate. Plated
s33-T0087/6 Small tamping foot for protection against corrosion.
102 mm dia. (head only)

s33-T0087/7 Large tamping foot A Weight approx.: 20 kg


146 mm dia. (head only)

s33-T0087/8 Shank 300 mm long

Testing equipment for the construction industry 349


76 Design and testing of bituminous mixtures
Water sensitivity / Indirect tensile strength / Marshall test (EN) ASPHALT

WATER SENSITIVITY
INDIRECT TENSILE STRENGTH Main features
MARSHALL TEST - 50 kN capacity
- Large digital graphic display with real
time graph
q STANDARD - High resolution: 130000 points
EN 12697-12 Determination of water - Large permanent memory
- RS 232 port for connection to PC at
sensitivity of bituminous specimens 38400 baud
EN 12697-23 Determination of the - Language selection: English, French,
indirect tensile strength of bituminous spe- Spanish, German, and Italian
- Software package available for data
cimens processing and print including data-
pr EN 12697-34 Marshall test base

Introduction

The above standards have been grouped


because they require, as basic apparatus, the
same compression tester used for the
Marshall test, to be completed by the speci-
fic accessory/apparatus as indicated below.

We propose the 76-B0038/CB Marshall


tester in the digital version only as the
above standards require a test graph which,
with this model, is easy to obtain by con-
necting the Digimax Plus unit to a PC and 76-B0078/C tensile splitting device
76-B0038/CB Digital Marshall Tester with with 76-B0078/C1 and 76-B0078/C2
printer. See page 353. Digimax Plus, fitted with stability head to used to perform EN 12697-12 and
perform pr EN 12697-34 Marshall test EN 12697-23.
EN 12697-12 See also page 352

This standard describes a procedure for


determination of the effect of saturation and COMPRESSION TESTING MACHINE
accelerated water conditioning on the indi- Technical specifications (load frame)
rect tensile strength of cylindrical specimens  76-B0038/CB Capacity (kN) 50
of bituminous mixtures.This method can be 50 kN digital Marshall tester. Safety features emergency
used to evaluate the effect of moisture with
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. stop button
or without antistripping additives including
Accuracy ± 1%
liquids, such as amines, and fillers, such as
 76-B0038/CBZ Test speed (mm/min) 50.8
hydrated lime or cement.
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. Max. travel lower
crossbeam (mm) 100
EN 12697-23 Power rating (W) 750
 76-B0038/CBY
Horizontal span (mm) 270
This standard specifies a test method for Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. Max. vertical span (mm) 544
determining the (splitting) indirect tensile (without accessories)
strength of cylindrical specimens of bitumi- q STANDARD Weight approx. (kg) 85
nous mixtures. Determination of the water Dimensions (lxdxh) (mm) 560x392x1028
EN 12697-12, 23, 34 – BS 598:108 –
sensitivity of bituminous specimens in accor-
ASTM D1559 – AASHTO T245 – NF P98-
dance with EN 12697-12 is based on deter-
mination of the indirect tensile strength in 251-2 – DIN 1996 – CNR No. 30
accordance with this test method.
General description
Accessories
pr EN 12697-34 The machine features a robust two-column
See pages 352 and 354.
frame with motor and worm gear housed
This test procedure is used to determine the within the base unit producing a platen
stability, the flow and the Marshall quo- speed of 50.8 mm/min. The measuring
tient values of specimens of bituminous system consists of a strain gauge load cell
mixtures mixed according to pr EN 12697- and displacement transducer applied exter-
35 and prepared using the impact compac- nally connected to the Digimax Plus unit
tor method of test pr EN 12697-30 with large graphical display and standard
software covering either the Marshall or
the Indirect tensile test, as specified suc-
cessively.
350 Testing equipment for the construction industry
Design and testing of bituminous mixtures 76
ASPHALT Water sensitivity / Indirect tensile strength / Marshall test

DIGIMAX PLUS DATA ACQUISITION


AND PROCESSING SYSTEM

The Digimax Plus features the display in


real time of the Marshall/flow stability, or
the Indirect tensile test values including
graph. The results can be stored in the large
memory or downloaded to PC in ASCII or
Controls software format. Dedicated
software packages are available for further
data processing, database management
and certificate printing.

Hardware specifications

- Microprocessor Hitachi H8S 16 bit Digimax Plus 76-Q0802/C included in 76-B0038/CB


- Chip clock calendar
- 8 KB large permanent memory to store
test data and results Important note
- No. 2 RS 232 serial ports for connection
to PC and printer for real time transmis- The Digimax Plus fitted to the
sion of data 76-B0038/CB tester is also available as a
- No. 2 analogic channels: one for strain separate instrument to upgrade existing
gauge transducer and one for linear machines completed with the suitable
transducer transducers. The code of the instrument
- Resolution of each channel: 130000 is 76-Q0802/C and is suitable for:
points - CBR test
- Large graphic display 240x128 pixel - MARSHALL test
- No. 10 keys membrane keyboard: No. 4 of - INDIRECT tensile
which interactive with the specific - GENERAL LOAD/DISPLACEMENT tests
software.

Firmware

- Simultaneous measurement of load and


displacement (Marshall test) or Indirect
tensile strength in Gpa
- Choice of language: English, French,
Spanish, German, and Italian
- Input of operator name
- Automatic or manual zeroing option.
Displacement reading taken only above
the pre-load input value and simulta-
neous display of load and displacement
(Marshall test)
- Simultaneous display of load, displace-
ment, and graph option
- Permanent memory to store results
including date, time, test number, opera-
tor, test type, load and displacement, and
curves
- File management including test display,
print, test certificate to printer by the
dedicated serial port, downloading data
to PC by the RS 232 port, delete single or
all files
- Calibration function using different coef-
ficient for the two channels.

Testing equipment for the construction industry 351


76 Design and testing of bituminous mixtures
Water sensitivity / Indirect tensile strength ASPHALT

WATER SENSITIVITY  65-D1409


AND INDIRECT TENSILE STRENGTH Water bath with cooler unit.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
q STANDARD
pr EN 12697-12, 12697-23 Capacity: 40 litres and 70 cement
specimens 40x40x160 mm
Specific accessories Power: 2000 W
Temperature range: +10 to +95°C
 76-B0078/B(1)
Accuracy: ± 1%.
Tensile splitting device for compac-
Inside dimensions:
ted bituminous samples 100 mm 550x360x200 mm
(4”) dia.
B Outside dimensions:
Steel construction, weight approx. 9 kg
830x480x950 mm
 76-B0078/C(1) A Weight approx.: 62 kg
Tensile splitting device for compac- 65-D1409
ted bituminous samples up to 160
mm (6”) dia., complete with loading The pr EN 12697-12 and 12697-23 standards, specify that the test temperature shall be
strips for 150 mm dia. samples selected in the range between 5 and 25°C.
Steel construction, weight approx. 10 kg This unit can be conveniently used for this purpose including the Marshall test where the
test temperature is 60°C.
 76-B0078/C1 (1) The tensile splitting devices also comply with AASHTO T283.
Pair of loading strips for 100 mm
dia. samples. To be used with
76-B0078/C device

 76-B0078/C2
Pair of loading strips for 160 mm
dia. samples. To be used with
76-B0078/C device

76-B0078/C with 76-B0078/C1 and 76-B0078/C2

76-B0038/CB with 76-B0078/C

352 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Design and testing of bituminous mixtures 76
ASPHALT Marshall test

MARSHALL TEST  76-S0100/C


Marshall test software
q STANDARD The Marshall test software allows to print a
pr EN 12697-34, ASTM D1559, test certificate containing client name,
AASHTO T245, ASTM D5581 specimen data, and flow/stability graph
and values. It is also possible to print all the
 76-B0038/CB flow/stability data acquired from the pro-
50 kN digital Marshall tester cessing unit. The software allows also to
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. manage a test database and to print
(See complete description on page 350) results, graph and all test data. It is also
possible to create a clients and a mix data-
Specific accessories base. To be used with a suitable PC by the
protection key 76-S0100/KEY which has to
 76-B0033 be ordered separately.
Stability mould
 76-S0100/KEY
Manufactured from steel and plated
against corrosion. Weight approx. 7 kg Protection key for connection of
the 76-S0100/C and 77-S0105/C
softwares to PC.

WATER BATHS

For complete information and details see


page 361.
76-B0038/CB with 76-B0033

76-S0100/C Examples of display

76-S0100/C. To calculate the sample weight, various


methods can be used: paraffin method, imbibition 76-S0100/C Print preview
method, geometric method or quick method. The
Weighting Menu allows to use one of these methods

Options

It is also available a MS Excel Macro for


Marshall tests (76-S0100/C1) that easily
allows to display and to print the test curve
with a brief rheological test report.

s76-S0100/C1 MS Excel Macro for


Marshall test

76-S0100/C1

Testing equipment for the construction industry 353


76 Design and testing of bituminous mixtures
Marshall stability ASPHALT

MARSHALL STABILITY Marshall compression testers

q STANDARD A vast range of compression frames and


machines is available:
ASTM D1559, AASHTO T245, NF P98-251-2,
- 76-B0030/A Single speed Marshall tester
CNR No. 30, ASTM D5581 (6” dia. speci- - 76-B0038/CB Single speed digital Marshall
mens) tester
- 34-T0107 Multispeed tester
Introduction - 70-T0108/E Uniframe, digital tester

The above standards are very similar to the Marshall standard compression frames
new pr EN 12697-34 (see page 350).
The major changes concern:  76-B0030/A
- The compression tester must be fitted 50 kN Marshall compression frame
with recorder to produce a complete complete with 30 kN load ring.
graph. For this reason the 76-B0038/CB
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
model complete with software only
complies to pr EN and to the other stan-  76-B0030/AZ
dards. Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
- The design of moulds and clamping
system of the Marshall compactor.  76-B0030/AY
A full range of equipment for carrying out Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
testing procedures for Marshall specimens
is listed on the following pages. General description and specifications 76-B0038/CB Digital Marshall Tester with
76-B0033. The Digimax Plus display unit is part
A bench mounted compression frame with of the machine
motor and worm gear housed within the
base unit. A limit switch is provided for the
bottom limit of travel. A handle is provided
Accessories
for manual operation during calibration
etc. The machine is supplied complete with
load ring 30 kN cap. incorporating stem s76-B0033 Stability mould,
EN/ASTM/CNR or alternatively
brake feature to hold the maximum rea-
ding. For testing 6” (152.4 mm) dia. speci- s76-B0031/2 Stability mould,
mens the 82-T1009/F 50 kN load ring BS/DIN
should be used instead of the 30 kN fitted
on the machine. (See accessories) s76-B0034 Flow meter (for 76-
B0030/A only)
The stability mould and flow meter have to
be ordered separately. (See accessories)
Accessories for 6” dia. specimens.
Platen speed: 50.8 mm/min ASTM D5581
Capacity: 50 kN
Motor: 736 W s76-B0033/C Stability mould for
6” (152.4 mm) dia. specimens.
B Approx. dimensions: Weight approx. 11.8 kg
1028x392x560 mm (hxlxd)
s82-T1009/F Load ring 50 kN cap.
A Weight approx.: with stem brake. Weight approx. 3.9
net 85 kg kg (for 76-B0030/A only)

Marshall digital compression testers

 76-B0038/CB
50 kN digital Marshall tester.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
 76-B0038/CBZ
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

76-B0030/A with 76-B0033 and 76-B0034  76-B0038/CBY


Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
General description and specifications
Please see page 350. 76-B0034 76-B0033, B0033/C

354 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Design and testing of bituminous mixtures 76
ASPHALT Marshall stability (continued)

Multispeed tester  34-T0107/Z


Multispeed compression tester same
 34-T0107
as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
Multispeed compression tester 50
kN capacity, testing speeds adjusta- The machine which is fully described on page
ble from 0.1 to 51 mm/min. 120, has to be completed by the suitable
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. accessories depending on the preferred
version:
- Analogical
- Digital with internal displacement tran-
sducer
- Digital with external displacement tran-
sducer
as shown in the following table.
82-P0375/C The machine can also be used to perform
82-P0375 other important tests as for example CBR
34-T0103/10 and Indirect tensile. For more information
34-T0108/2 see pages 120 and 369.
76-T0104/13
34-T0104/8
82-P0332 Uniframe
76-T0104/10
76-B0033  70-T0108/E 70-T0108/E equipped for Marshall test

76-Q0802/C UNIFRAME, digital universal com- Marshall test PC software


pression tester 50 kN capacity
strain controlled from 0.01 mm/min  76-S0100/C
to 51 mm/min and load rate con- Marshall PC test software*
trolled from 1 to 9999 N/s.
110-230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. Printing of test certificate, flow/stability
data etc. For more information see page
353.
34-T0107 with accessories For more information see page 317.
for the Digital version, External transducer * For 76-B0038/CB and 34-T0107 Digital
version
Marshall Test Accessories

 Mode Analogical Digital Digital


Internal External
Code Description transducer transducer

34-T0103/10 Guide and ball seating attachment • • •


82-T1007/F 30 kN Load ring with stem brake •
34-T0104/10 Compression device • • •
76-B0033 Stability mould ASTM/CNR/EN • • •
76-B0034 Flow meter •
82-P0375 50 kN Load cell • •
82-P0375/C Adapter to fit load cell • •
82-P0336/D 100 mm displacement transducer mounted inside the machine •

82-P0336/D

82-P0332 25 mm displacement transducer •


34-T0104/8 Adjustable transducer holder •
34-T0108/2 Connector load cell/accessory • •
34-T0104/13 Compression device extension, for connection to 34-T0104/8 •
76-Q0802/C Digimax Plus 2-channel cap. for load cell and displacement transducer,
suitable for Marshall, CBR, and other load/displacement tests • •
76-S0100/C Marshall test PC software, suitable for Digimax Plus • •
76-S0100/KEY Access key for Marshall and Indirect tensile test software • •
76-S0115 Excel mix design software for Marshall data • •

Testing equipment for the construction industry 355


76 Design and testing of bituminous mixtures
Marshall stability (ASTM, AASHTO, NF, CNR) ASPHALT

MARSHALL STABILITY.
SPECIMEN COMPACTION Main features
- Automatic control
- Complete protection for operator safety (CE)
q STANDARD - Digital touch button console
- Improved rammer lifting device,
ASTM D1559, AASHTO T245, NF P98-251-2, constant height fall
CNR No. 30, ASTM D5581 (6” dia. speci- - User-friendly rammer replacement system
mens) - New mould locking system
- Modern and reliable design to ensure
long working life
Automatic compactors. - Noise-reduction cabinet available
General description and specifications

This apparatus automatically compacts the


sample and stops after the preset number
of blows has been completed. All opera-
tions are easily driven and monitored by
the digital display. All moving parts are
protected with safety guards, which stop 76-B4212 installed in the 76-B4200/XUP
automatically the compactor when ope- cubicle. Concrete base not included
ned.
The compactor is supplied complete with a UPGRADING OPTIONS
wooden pedestal. Three safety devices stop
the lifting mechanism when the rammer is
Soundproof and security cubicle
not in the start position. The moulds are
not part of the apparatus and have to be
The automatic compactors can be factory
ordered separately. See accessories
installed in a soundproof and security cubi-
cle, which provides either the sound isola-
tion (less than 78 dB) or operator security
Technical specifications as the machine stops automatically ope-
Total installed power rating (W): 600 ning the door. The electric controls are pla-
Drop frequency (blows/min): 60 ± 5 ced externally. For this version add to the
code number the following code:
Tamping face dia. (mm): 98.5
Rammer weight (g): 4536 ± 9 76-B4212  76-B4200/XUP
Drop height (mm): 457 ± 3 Soundproof and security cubicle
B Dimensions (mm):
385x470x1867 B Dimensions: 800x800x2200 mm
A Weight approx. (kg): 150 A Weight approx.: 200 kg

The equipment is delivered disassembled


with instruction for the easy laboratory fit-
76-B4212 ting.
Standard models

 76-B4212
ASTM/AASHTO Marshall automatic
compactor. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
 76-B4214
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
 76-B4213
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

Detail of the mould clamping device. The new


system, combined with the new mould, allows a
really fast mould change operation in full opera-
Detail of the rammer handling operation. The tor safety condition. When door is opened, the
fast locking system allows easy maintenance machine’s automatically set in safety mode and
operation, and the removable handle makes the cannot operate. In this conditions, all moving
rammer changing operation very fast and made part are accessible for maintenance operations
by one person only

356 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Design and testing of bituminous mixtures 76
ASPHALT Marshall stability (continued)

MARSHALL STABILITY. OTHER ACCESSORIES


HAND SPECIMEN COMPACTION
76-B0059/1  76-B0060
 76-B0058/AC Paper disc. 100 mm dia.
Compaction hammer assembly 76-B0059 with Pack of 1000
76-B0056/A
q STANDARD  16-T0080
ASTM D1559, D5581 – AASHTO T245 Universal extruder for 4” and 6”
specimens (101.6 and 152.4 mm)
General description
The assembly consists of the following Allows the Marshall sample to be easily
items: removed from the mould. Can also be used
76-B0057/A for Proctor and CBR moulds. Complete
s76-B0058/A Compaction hammer with adaptors and hydraulic jack.
s76-B0059 Compaction pedestal  76-B0057/B5
s76-B0059/1 Hammer guide Extraction plate
s76-B0056/A Compaction mould holder 76-B0057/B5
A Weight approx.: 25 kg
Each item can be ordered separately.

A Total net weight: 50 kg approx. COMPACTION MOULDS

Standard 4” (101.6 mm) model

 76-B0057/A
Standard compaction mould

Manufactured in steel and plated against


corrosion. Consisting of:

16-T0080
s76-B0057/A1 Baseplate
s76-B0057/A2 Mould body
s76-B0057/A3 Filling collar.
Each item can be ordered separately.

A Total net weight: 3.3 kg approx.

76-B0058/A

76-B0056/A

Testing equipment for the construction industry 357


76 Design and testing of bituminous mixtures
Laboratory mixing ASPHALT

LABORATORY MIXING Specifications 16-L0005/B 16-B0072 16-B0075

q STANDARD: pr EN 12697-35 Capacity (litres) 5 10 20


Planetary speeds (r.p.m.) 62-125 8 positions 10 positions
This standard concerns the laboratory from 50 to 150 from 50 to 150
mixing of samples to be used for mechani- Spindle speeds (r.p.m.) 140-285 10 positions 10 positions
cal tests as for example compaction, indi- from 115 to 400 from 180 to 540
rect tensile, Marshall etc. The quantity must Power (W) 120 370 736
be related to the maximum aggregate size Overall dimensions (mm) 570x340x580 570x340x585 730x610x1180
and batch size. The bituminous mix must be Weight approx. (kg) 38 32 128
prepared at a prescribed temperature
depending on the paving grade bitumen’s Accessories and spares
within a time limited to reduce mechanical Spare bowl 16-L0005/2 16-B0072/6 16-B0075/1
treatment of the aggregates. For this rea- Spare whisk 16-L0005/6S 16-B0072/8 16-B0075/6
son the mixers must be equipped with a
thermostatically controlled heating and
mechanical speed control.

LABORATORY MIXERS

Standard planetary models

All models are supplied complete with


whisk. The bowls of the 5 and 10 litres
models can be fitted with an isomantle
electric heater. The 20 litres model
16-B0075 is fitted with gas heater.
110 V, 60 Hz and 220 V, 60 Hz models are
available on order.

 16-L0005/B
Laboratory mixer 5 litres capacity.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
16-B0072
 16-B0072
Laboratory mixer 10 litres capacity.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.

 16-B0075
Laboratory mixer 20 litres capacity.
380 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph.

16-L0005/B 16-B0075

358 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Design and testing of bituminous mixtures 76
ASPHALT Laboratory mixing

ISOMANTLE HEATERS Specifications 16-L0005/HM 16-B0072/HM


Used to heat the mixing bowl of
Current spec.* 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
16-L0005/B (5 l cap.) and 16-B0072 (10 l
Power W 700 1200
cap.) mixers containing bituminous mixtu-
Max. temp. °C 180 180
res. They are fitted with an electronic tem-
Overall dimension (dia. x h mm) 285x205 330x230
perature regulator and can be easily fitted
Weight approx. (kg) 5 16
to the machine bowls by two spring.
Two models available:
110 V, 60 Hz models also available: ask for 16-L0005/HMZ and 16-B0072/HMZ
 16-L0005/HM
Isomantle heater for 16-L0005/B,
5 l cap. mixer
and
 16-B0072/HM
Isomantle heater for 16-B0072,
10 l cap. mixer

16-B0072/HM, 16-L0005/HM

16-L0005/B with 16-L0005/HM

Testing equipment for the construction industry 359


76 Design and testing of bituminous mixtures
Laboratory mixing (continued) ASPHALT

LABORATORY MIXER
HEAVY-DUTY AUTOMATIC MODEL Main features
- 30 l capacity
- Temperature control by diathermic oil
q STANDARD - Speed adjustment
pr EN 12697-35 - Double helical mixing motion

This model, featuring 30 litres capacity,


temperature control by diathermic oil, con-
tinuous electronic speed adjustment and
double helical mixing motion, assures the
best and homogeneous mixing conforming
to the standards.

 76-B0077
BITUMIX, Automatic laboratory
mixer 30 litres capacity.
230-400 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph.

General description

This mixer, which has been specially desi-


gned for bituminous mixing, consists
essentially in a horizontal tilting stainless
steel mixing container with double helical
horizontal mixing shaft: one scraping the
wall and the other, centrally positioned, to
complete the mixing.
The mixing container is heated by dielectric
chamber with diathermic oil controlled by
a PT100 probe and digital display. The bitu-
minous mixture can be easily unloaded by
the total turnover of the mixing container.

Technical specifications 76-B0077

Mixing capacity: 30 litres approx.


Temperature control:
PT100 probe and digital display
Heating power: 6000 W
submerged in diathermic oil
Temperature control range: up to 250°C
Electric motor: 2200 W
Speed: adjustable from 5 to 35 rpm
B Overall dimensions (lxdxh):
1270x730x1570 mm
A Weight approx.: 350 kg

76-B0077 Unloading position

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Design and testing of bituminous mixtures 76
ASPHALT Water baths for Marshall specimens

WATER BATHS

q STANDARD
pr EN 12697-34 - ASTM D1559, D5581
- AASHTO T245

Used to maintain in water the Marshall


specimens to be tested at 60 ± 1°C (asphalt
specimens) or 37.8 ± 1°C (tar specimens) as
prescribed by the specifications. Available
in 2 different sizes and and 2 versions:
standard and fitted with continuous recir-
culating water system to ensure tempera-
ture uniformity as prescribed by pr EN
12697-34, Digital thermoregulator, exter-
nal and internal/outer case in stainless
76-B0067/B
steel. Complete with perforated base shelf
and cover.

Specifications 76-B0066/A 76-B0067/A


76-B0066/AZ 76-B0067/AZ
76-B0066/B 76-B0067/B
76-B0066/BZ 76-B0067/BZ

Max. specimen capacity No. 12 20


Temp. range ambient to 60°C 60°C
Accuracy better than ±1°C ±1°C
Power W 1200 1200
76-B0066/B Inside dimensions mm 500x300x185(h) 610x500x185(h)
Outside dimensions mm 640x340x240(h) 650x540x240(h)
Weight approx. kg 9.5 20

STANDARD SIZE MODEL HIGH CAPACITY MODELS


(12 specimen capacity) (20 specimen capacity)

 76-B0066/A  76-B0067/A
Digital water bath. Large digital water bath.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

 76-B0066/AZ  76-B0067/AZ
Digital water bath. Large digital water bath.
110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

Water circulating version Water circulating version

 76-B0066/B  76-B0067/B
Digital circulating water bath. Large digital circulating water bath.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

 76-B0066/BZ  76-B0067/BZ
Digital circulating water bath. Large digital circulating water bath.
110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

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77 Rheologic properties of bituminous mixtures
Determination of stiffness ASPHALT

STIFFNESS PROPERTIES
OF BITUMINOUS MIXTURES Features
- Easy to maintain pneumatic loading system
- Easy to set up
New testing procedures, which implement - User-friendly Windows„ software
the existing ASTM methods have been uti- - Rapid test throughput
lised to determine the stiffness properties - Test 100 mm and 150 mm dia. specimens
of bituminous mixtures. New EN specifica- - Road cores or moulded test specimens
- Calibration traceable to National Standards
tions now cover these important determi- - User support by telephone, fax or e-mail
nations too. We propose two different - Frequency range up to 5 Hz
testing systems: the asphalt testing system
for static and dynamic tests 77-B0300 and
the servo-pneumatic testing system
77-B0310/A capable of applying a sinusoi-
dal dynamic strain with range of frequen-
cies up to 50 Hz.

77-B0300 Asphalt testing


q STANDARD system and interface unit
pr EN 12697-25, 12697-26 with permanent deformation
BS 598 – DD (Draft for Development) 213, assessment test modulus
77-B0303 configured
DD 226, DD ABF – SHRP A003A for 150 mm dia. specimens

 77-B0300
Asphalt testing system for static
and dynamic tests, 6 kN cap.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.

To perform:
- creep
- Dynamic creep
- Indirect tensile fatigue.

General description and specifications

Example of test window Base system capable of applying loads up


to 6.0 kN comprising:
Test frame, pneumatic actuator, pneumatic
interface, transducer conditioning interface,
filters, regulators, connections, etc.
The different test modules to complete the
system are shown and described on the next
page. For a detailed buyers guide see page
366. PC and printer not included.

B Overall dimensions:
850x350x320 mm (hxwxd)
A Weight approx.: 44 kg

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Rheologic properties of bituminous mixtures 77
ASPHALT Determination of stiffness

TEST MODULES FOR USE WITH 77-B0300 ASPHALT TESTING SYSTEM AND 77-B0310/A SERVOPNEUMATIC TESTING SYSTEM (SEE NEXT PAGE)

The above testing systems are the basic unit to perform, with the relevant test module, the three tests described on this page.
These modules have to be completed by other general purpose accessories like the temperature-controlled enclosure 77-B0319 and the
77-B0315 air compressor. For a complete information see buyers guide on page 366.

INDIRECT TENSILE STIFFNESS PERMANENT DEFORMATION INDIRECT TENSILE FATIGUE


(UNIAXIAL CREEP)
q STANDARD q STANDARD
pr EN 12697-26 q STANDARD BS – DD ABF
pr EN 12697-25
 77-B0301  77-B0311
Indirect tensile stiffness test module  77-B0303 Indirect tensile fatigue modulus on
for 100 and 150 mm dia. specimens Permanent deformation module for 100 mm dia. asphalt concrete and
100 and 150 mm dia. specimens cement stabilised specimens
Including: frame, jig, loading strips, tran-
sducer yokes and No. 2 LVDT displacement Including: platens, transducer clamps, No. 2 Including: frame, loading strips, transducer
transducer 0.1 mm range and test softwa- LVDT transducer 10 mm range and test clamps and test software. The 77-B0301
re. software. system is required to measure the stiffness
modulus before fatigue tests are carried out.
A Weight approx.: 8.3 kg A Weight approx.: 8.5 kg
A Weight approx.: 7 kg

77-B0311

77-B0301 77-B0303

n o t e Accessories
Vacuum triaxial test conforming to
pr EN 12697-25 available on request. s77-B0300/5 LVDT displacement
transducer, 10 mm range (No. 2 nee-
ded to perform the test)
Note. These transducers are not nee-
ded when using the 77-B0310/A
Servo-pneumatic system.

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77 Rheologic properties of bituminous mixtures
4 Points beam fatigue test and dynamic triaxial on unbound materials ASPHALT

SERVO-PNEUMATIC TESTING SYSTEM suitable testing module. ding of data from all the transducers invol-
14 KN CAPACITY FOR STATIC Other static and dynamic tests can also be ved in the tests. The unit comprises:
AND DYNAMIC TESTS performed as described on pages 363 using - The servo valve and solenoid valve dri-
the 77-B0310/A Testing system instead of ving system
 77-B0310/A the 77-B0300 Asphalt testing system. - Two D/A channels to control axial load
Servo-pneumatic asphalt testing and axial strain
General description and specifications - PC with the I/O card installed on the
system 14 kN capacity for static
mother board
and dynamic tests. Frame - Frequency range up to 50 Hz.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. Two high stability threaded columns frame
with upper crosshead beam, adjustable in hei- TEST MODULES FOR USE WITH
Introduction ght. The crosshead beams supports the double 77-B0310/A SERVO-PNEUMATIC
acting actuator to apply the axial load either in TESTING SYSTEM
The dynamic tests for road materials are static or dynamic conditions with controlled
performed to evaluate the resilient modu- rate of stress or controlled rate of strain. The Introduction
lus of pavement materials. This parameter actuator includes a LVDT transducer ± 25 mm
is widely used to provide a basic relation- The above testing system is the basic unit
travel, ± 0.25% linearity.
ship between stress and strain for the to perform, with the relevant test modules,
structural analysis of layered pavement the two tests described on this page, plus
Pneumatic control panel
systems. Our system can be used for both the other three tests:
Comprising: valves, air regulators, pressure tran-
Dynamic Triaxial Testing or unbound mate- - Indirect tensile stiffness (77-B0301)
sducer, filters, air accumulator, connections, etc.
rials conforming to AASHTO TP46/96 and - Permanent deformation (uniaxial creep) -
Dynamic Tension/Compression tests on (77-B0303)
Control unit and interface card
bituminous mixes conforming to AASHTO - Indirect tensile fatigue (77-B0311)
16-bit resolution A/D interface, 6 A/D
TP8/94, completing the machine with the described on page 363.
channels capacity for simultaneous recor-
These modules have to be completed by
other general purpose accessories like the
temperature controlled enclosure
- Load frequency up to 50 Hz 77-B0319 and the 77-B0315 air compressor.
- Load up to ± 14 kN
- For specimens up to 100 mm dia. For a complete information see buyers
- 6 channels data acquisition guide on page 366.
- Closed loop strain and stress control
- Graphics in real time
- Easy software management 4 POINTS BEAM FATIGUE TEST
- Conforming to AASHTO TP46/96
- Also usable for performing fatigue, stiff-
ness, dynamic creep, static creep tests,
q STANDARD
etc., on bituminous mixtures conforming pr EN 12697-24, AASHTO TP8/94
to the pr EN and SHRP standards with
the suitable accessories
 77-B0312
4 point bending test window
Beam fatigue module

77-B0312

Including:
- Test software
- Cradle assembly and clamps for
50.8x63.5x318 mm specimens
- Dummy PVC specimen
- One 5.0 mm range LVDT displacement
transducers for controlled strain or con-
trolled stress 4-point bending beam fati-
gue tests.

77-B0310/A with test module 77-B0312. The test procedure, software data recording and print is confor- A Weight approx.: 12 kg
ming to the AASHTO TP46/96. The new version of the test module 77-B0322 is shown on next page.

364 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Rheologic properties of bituminous mixtures 77
ASPHALT Dynamic triaxial on unbound materials

DYNAMIC TRIAXIAL TESTS The software package


ON UNBOUND MATERIALS Some examples of the screen play
The software package has been properly
designed according to the test procedures
q STANDARD
of AASHTO TP46/96 with a self-explained
AASHTO TP46/96
procedure that will lead the customer to
the different stages of the test as for
Introduction instance:
- Selection of the type of pulse test:
The resilient modulus is determined by the two standardised procedure for sub-base
repeated load triaxial compression tests or sub-grade specimens
and is calculated as the ratio of the ampli- one customised procedure
tude of the repeated axial stress to the - 15 sequences at different cell pressure
amplitude of the resultant recoverable axial and cyclic pulse levels with relevant
strain. The value of resilient modulus obtai- displays and graphs.
ned from this procedure is a measure of the - Printout, after each sequence, of the
elastic modulus of untreated base and sub- results of the last five cycles with calcu-
base materials and sub-grade soils, charac- lation of the resilient modulus.
terised by a non-linear elastic stress/strain - Final static shear stage at controlled rate
behaviour. of strain with display of the stress/stress
diagram in real time
 77-B0322
Dynamic triaxial testing module for Accessories for specimen preparation
unbound materials
- 28-T0432/9 Hand sampler for cohesive
General description and specifications soils
- 28-T0432/A6S Split sand former with
The testing module comprises the triaxial connections to vacuum source
cell with accessories and the testing - 33-T0087 Supporting frame for vibrating
software. hammer
- 33-T8700 Vibrating hammer
Triaxial cell - 33-T0087/6S Testing foot 96 mm dia.
- 34-T0124 Stabilised soil mould specimen
Triaxial cell for 100 mm dia. x 200 mm hei- size 100 mm dia. x 200 mm h.
ght specimens. Complete with:
- Submersible strain gauge load cell 10 kN
capacity
- Two LVDT linear transducers ± 2.5 mm
travel, ± 0.25% linearity with stem holder.
Compressed air is used as confining fluid.
- Base adaptor, Synterised porous stones ,
Membrane stretcher, Porous top cap,
Sealing rings (10 pieces), O-ring placing
tool, Rubber membranes, No volume
change valves, etc.

Couple of LVDT
transducers with
holder

Submersible
strain gauge load
cell

77-B0310/A with test module 77-B0322

Triaxial cell

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77 Rheologic properties of bituminous mixtures
Determination of stiffness. Accessories ASPHALT

Indirect tensile fatigue

Accessories q STANDARD
BS - DD ABF
s77-B0319 Temperature-control-
led enclosure, -10°C to 60°C range,
± 0.5°C accuracy. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. s77-B0300 Asphalt tensile system or as
alternative
Other supplies available on order.
- Total power (refrigeration s77-B0310/A Servo-pneumatic asphalt
and heating): 2100 W testing system
- Exterior size: 2000x850x710
mm (hxwxd) s77-B0311 Indirect tensile fatigue
modulus
- Weight approx.: 180 kg
s77-B0300/5 LVDT displacement tran-
s77-B0315 Air compressor sducers, 10 mm range (No. 2 needed when
- Power: 4100 W using 77-B0300 testing system - not
- Air displacement: 650 l/min 77-B0300/10 necessary with 77-B0310/A system)
- Pressure max.: 11 bar
- Voltage: 400 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph. s77-B0319
Temperature controlled enclosure
- Dimensions: 1100x730x830 mm BUYERS GUIDE
- Weight approx.: 205 kg s77-B0315
Indirect tensile stiffness Air compressor (or equivalent)
s77-B0300/10 Steel check ring for
routine check of load cell and defor- q STANDARD
mation transducers. Supplied with 4 Point beam fatigue test
calibration certificate. Weight pr EN 12697-26
approx. 7.2 kg
List of equipment to perform the test.
q STANDARD
s77-B0300/11 Torque screwdriver. AASHTO TP8/94
To check the proper clamping of
indirect test modulus to the speci- s77-B0300 Asphalt tensile system
men. Weight approx. 0.5 kg s77-B0310/A Servo-pneumatic asphalt
or as alternative testing system

Spare parts s77-B0310/A Servo-pneumatic asphalt s77-B0312 Beam fatigue module


testing system
s77-B0319 Temperature controlled
s77-B0300/4 LVDT displacement s77-B0301 Indirect tensile stiffness test enclosure
transducer, 0.1 mm range module
s77-B0315
s77-B0300/5 LVDT displacement s77-B0319 Temperature controlled Air compressor (or equivalent)
transducer, 10 mm range enclosure

s77-B0315 Air compressor (or equiva-


lent) Dynamic triaxial tests
s77-B0300/10 Steel check ring on unbound materials

s77-B0300/11 Torque screwdriver q STANDARD


AASHTO TP46/6
Permanent deformation
s77-B0310/A Servo-pneumatic asphalt
(uniaxial creep) testing system

q STANDARD s77-B0322 Dynamic triaxial testing


module for unbound materials
pr EN 12697-25
s77-B0315 Air compressor (or equiva-
s77-B0300 Asphalt tensile system lent)
or as alternative
s28-T0423/9 Hand sampler for cohesive
s77-B0310/A Servo-pneumatic asphalt soils
testing system
s28-T0432/A6S Split sand former with
s77-B0303 Permanent deformation connections to vacuum source
module for 100 and 150 mm dia. speci-
mens s33-T0087 Supporting frame for vibra-
ting hammer
s77-B0319 Temperature controlled
enclosure s33-T8700 Vibrating hammer
s77-B0315 Air compressor (or equiva- s33-T0087/6S Testing foot 96 mm dia.
77-B0319 Enclosure with 77-B0300 system and lent)
accessories s34-T0124 Stabilised soil mould speci-
men size 100 mm dia. x 200 mm h
366 Testing equipment for the construction industry
Rheologic properties of bituminous mixtures 77
ASPHALT Stand alone 4 point bending fatigue apparatus / Wheel tracking

4 POINT BENDING FATIGUE WHEEL TRACKING TEST


Main features
q STANDARD q STANDARD - User-friendly Windows„ software
- Integral temperature controlled cabi-
pr EN 12697-26, pr EN 12697-24, EN 12697-22, BS 598:110 net
AASHTO TP 8 - Test temperature range 30°C to 65°C
 77-B0350 - Tracks for specified number of passes
 77-B0330 Wheel tracking apparatus. or to specified rut depth
- Double glazed doors for observation
Four point stand alone bending 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. of testing
fatigue apparatus. - Storage for up to 5 test specimens
- Automatic test Stop/Start and speed
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. General description and specifications control
- Calibrations traceable to National
Introduction Wheel tracking is used to assess the resi- Standards
stance to rutting of asphaltic materials
Comprising: under conditions, which simulate the effect
- Rigid stainless steel and anodised alumi- of traffic. The wheel tracking apparatus
nium frame consists of a loaded wheel, which bears on
- Pneumatic actuator with pneumatic a sample held on a moving table. The table
servo-valve and integral displacement reciprocates with simple harmonic motion
transducer (5 kN Dynamic Load) through a distance of 230 ± 5 mm with a
- Load transducer (±5 kN capacity) frequency of 42 passes (± 1%) per minute.
- Acquisition and control system compri- The wheel is fitted with a solid rubber tyre
sing: of outside diameter 200 mm.
- Power supplies The wheel load under standard conditions is
- Signal conditioning for load transdu- 700 ± 10 N. The wheel tracker is fitted with
cer, displacement transducer, and a temperature controlled cabinet with a
actuator LVDT temperature range of 30°C to 65°C ± 1.0°C. 77-B0350
- Digital signal processor control unit for The sample may be either a 200 mm diame-
high speed data acquisition and PID ter core or a 305 mm2 slab of asphaltic mix-
control of servo-valve ture from 40 mm to 100 mm thick.
A 25 mm stroke LVDT transducer is included Accessories and spares
- High speed, real-time controller, 16 bit
analogue to digital, 16 bit digital to for monitoring rut depth in the centre of a
analogue and digital input-output unit sample during a test to better than 0.1 mm. s77-B0350/10 200 mm dia. x 50
mm deep core holder
for closed loop computer control of The deformation and sample temperature is
system (Adwin) recorded by a PC fitted with a data acquisi- s77-B0350/11 Replacement
tion and control (DAC) board. The operation rubber tyred rim for wheel tracker
- Pneumatic fittings including filter, regu-
lator and tubing software runs under Windows or NT.
- All signal and power cables Example of test window
- Test and diagnostic software B Overall dimensions:
1700x1590x540 mm (hxwxd) The user-friendly Windows„ software leads
The actuator will operate at frequencies up A Weight approx.: 250 kg the user through the necessary procedure
to 100 Hz, but at this frequency load is low. step by step. The test is carried out auto-
The system software runs under Windows matically and data is then presented on
2000/NT/XP. The apparatus can be run from screen while the test takes place. Data is
a desktop or laptop computer. This needs to also stored on hard disk for subsequent
be specified at purchase. analysis.

Max. load: 5 kN
Load transducer: ±5 kN
Piston stroke: ±5 mm (10 mm total stroke)
Piston frequency: static to 100 Hz
Data acquisition: Adwin DSP Controller
B Dimensions (wxdxh):
440x160x550 mm
A Weight: 30 kg
This apparatus is proposed as alternative to
the 77-B0310/A system plus the 77-B0312
77-B0330
beam fatigue module when it is only deter-
mination to be performed.

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77 Rheologic properties of bituminous mixtures
Sample preparation by roller compaction ASPHALT

SLABS LABORATORY COMPACTION


Main features - Slabs 3 to 10 cm thick
q STANDARD - Pneumatically powered - Compacts to target density
- Easy to maintain - A range of mould depths
pr EN 12697-33 - Load per unit roll width equal to lar- - Moulds easy to install and remove
gest site roller - Drainage moulds for cold mix
Introduction - Safety enclosure

The ROLLERCOMP has been designed to


over-come the problem of making repre-
sentative specimens of the material laid
and compacted in the highway.
This apparatus, in fact, can compact
asphalt slabs to a target density using loads
per unit roll width, which are consistent to
those of pavements rollers used in the
highway construction.
The ROLLERCOMP slabs can be:
- Used as wheel tracking specimens. See
our 77-B0350 wheel tracking apparatus
- Cored to provide specimens for
indirect tensile, static and dynamic
creep tests. See our 77-B0300 and
77-B0310/A apparatus
- Cut into beams for bending fatigue
tests. See our 77-B0310/A with
77-B0312 apparatus.

 77-B0360 77-B0360
Roller compactor "ROLLERCOMP".
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
Accessories and spares
General description and specifications
s77-B0360/1 305x305x50 mm
deep ROLLERCOMP and wheel
The ROLLERCOMP provides a pneumatical- tracker mould
ly powered means of compacting slabs of
asphaltic material in the laboratory under s77-B0360/2 305x305x75 mm
deep ROLLERCOMP and wheel
conditions, which simulate in-situ compac- tracker mould
tion.
Different levels of vertical force can be s77-B0360/3 305x305x100 mm
selected up to approximately 30 kN. As the deep ROLLERCOMP and wheel
width of the roller is 300 mm, the compac- 77-B0360 Detail
tracker mould
tive effort of the largest static site roller
can be reproduced. The ROLLERCOMP requires a supply of
Slabs produced measure 305 mm by 305 clean and dry air at 7 bar and 150 l/min
mm and from 50 mm to 100 mm thick. and a 230 V AC supply.
The precise depth of a slab can be preset The apparatus comprises:
enabling the user to compact a certain - Steel framed roller compactor with roller
mass of material to a selected volume thus segment, reciprocating mould support
providing a target mix density. table, pneumatic actuators for reciproca-
The ROLLERCOMP is contained within a ting table and applying compaction force
safety enclosure with mesh panels and - 4 pressure regulators for setting levels of
doors. compaction force
- PLC controller for compaction start,
emergency stop, automatic selection of 4
compaction forces and number of roller
passes.

B Overall dimensions:
1400x1900x900 mm (hxwxd)
A Weight approx.: 500 kg

368 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Rheologic properties of bituminous mixtures 77
ASPHALT Determination of stiffness / Splitting tensile test

SPLITTING TENSILE TEST

q STANDARD
EN 12697-23, CNR No. 134

Introduction

This new method has been developed for


measuring the splitting tensile strength
and strain of a cylindrical asphalt specimen
subjected to a vertical load. The results
obtained with the test permit the evalua-
tion of quality and performance of the
bituminous mixtures.

 77-B0078/A
Tensile splitting device for speci-
mens up to 150 mm dia.

General description and specifications

The testing apparatus consists of a four


columns tensile splitting device equipped
with two linear transducers to measure the
diametrical strain, mounted on adjustable
supports. The test can be performed using
an appropriate compression tester equip-
ped with strain load cell. (See accessories)
The load, axial strain and diametrical strain
can be displayed with our Digimax Plus 82-
Q0806/C, 6 channels digital display unit 34-T0107 with 77-B0078/A and accessories
which is also suitable for CBR, Marshall and
Indirect tensile test conforming to EN
12697-23 (see page 351). In the case of TESTING MACHINES AND ACCESSORIES
tests at -10°C the use of our universal
tester models 70-C0015, 70-C0016 are The 34-T0107 Multispeed can be used to perform this test, but has to be completed with
recommended. the following accessories.

Sample sizes: 100, 125 and 150 mm dia. Accessories to perform the splitting tensile test
Maximum load: 50 kN
Code Description
Linearity of transducers: 0.025%
B Overall dimensions: 77-B0078/A Tensile splitting device
250x160x220 mm 77-B0078/1 Compression device with transducer holders
A Weight approx.: 20 kg 82-P0330/B Linear transducer 10 mm travel. Two required
82-P0375 Strain gauge load cell 50 kN cap.
82-P0375/C Connecting adapter load cell/crosshead
n o t e 34-T0108/2 Connecting extension load load cell/accessory
The PC is not included in the apparatus. 34-T0103/10 Assembly comprising ball seating, guide bracket,
connecting cylinder and screws
34-T0104/10 Adapter load cell/splitting device
82-Q0806/C Digimax Plus 6 channels digital display unit for CBR,
Marshall and Indirect tensile tests. Software not included
76-S0105 Indirect tensile test software for bituminous specimens
76-S0100/KEY Protection key for connection to PC

Note. For more information on the 34-T0107 machine see page 120.

Testing equipment for the construction industry 369


77 Rheologic properties of bituminous mixtures
Duriez ASPHALT

DURIEZ COMPRESSION TEST SETS


Accessories
q STANDARD
NF P98-251-1/4
s77-B0090/A Vacuum bell
 77-B0090 s77-B0090/A6 Engraved pistons *,
Duriez compression upper and lower, for 80 mm dia.
mould
test set 80 mm dia.
s77-B0091/A6 Engraved pistons *,
 77-B0091 upper and lower, for 120 mm dia.
mould
Duriez compression
test set 120 mm dia. * For cold mixes with bituminous
77-B0090 emulsions
The test is performed to determine and study
the physical and mechanical properties of
bituminous mixtures. The test set is offered Part description and code 77-B0090 77-B0091
in two different sizes: 80 and 120 mm dia.
and consists of the following parts: Mould 77-B0090/A1 77-B0091/A1
Cylindrical container 77-B0090/A2 77-B0091/A2
Extraction piston 77-B0090/A3 77-B0091/A3
Pistons: upper and lower 77-B0090/A4 77-B0091/A4
Half spacers - No. 2 77-B0090/A5 77-B0091/A5
Total set weight (kg) 16 25

Each part can be ordered individually.

I m p o r t a n t n o t e  10-D1428/A
To perform the compression test please Climatic chamber temperature Accessories
refer to the Multiensayo tester described range –25 +60°C, humidity range
on page 300. from 10 to 95%. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. s10-D1428/1 RS 232 serial output
for temperature transmission of data
Used to condition the Duriez specimens. s10-D1428/A1 RS 232 serial output
for humidity transmission of data
General description and specifications

Stainless steel construction, isolation by


high density polyurethane, 4 internal shel-
ves, max. capacity 60 kg each.

Temperature range: -25 +60°C


Temperature accuracy: ± 1°C
Humidity range: from 10 to 95%
Humidity accuracy: ± 5%
Control system: digital controller for
temperature and humidity. Suitable for
programming of climatic cycles
Power: 2200 W approx.
Voltage: 230 V; 50 Hz; 1 ph.
B Dimensions (wxdxh):
- internal 600x670x1300 mm
- external 720x800x2020 mm
70-S16C2 with 86-D2999, PC and printer A Weight approx.: 180 kg

10-D1428/A

370 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Asphalt and road quality testing 80
ASPHALT Bulk density / Permeability

DETERMINATION OF BULK DENSITY ASPHALT PERMEABILITY


BY HYDROSTATIC METHOD
q STANDARD
q STANDARD MPW of Belgium
EN 12697-6, 12390-7 – ASTM D1188,
D2726 – AASHTO T166-93 – CNR No. 40  80-B0093
Permeameter for draining
 11-D0612/A pavements
Specific gravity frame
General description
General description and specifications For measuring the water percolation time
through the draining pavements.
Used in conjunction with a suitable elec- The apparatus comprises a graduated tran-
tronic balance for specific gravity determi- sparent cylinder, a metal support, a rubber
nation of laboratory compacted asphalt gasket and a 20 kg counterweight with
specimens, asphalt road core, fresh and handles.
hardened concrete and aggregates. A pur-
pose built robust frame designed to sup- A Weight approx.: 21 kg
port the electronic balance. The lower part
of the frame incorporates a moving
platform, which carries the water container
allowing the test specimens to be weighed 11-D0612/A with accessories
in both air and water. The balance is not
included in the apparatus and must be
ordered separately. Accessories
Any type of electronic balance fitted with
an under-bench weighing facility can be
used.
s11-D0612 Density basket 200
mm dia. x 200 mm high
The model listed as accessories below is
ideally suited for use with this specific gra- s11-D0630 Digital top pan balan-
ce 4500 g x 0.1 g. This model incor-
vity frame. porates a specialised feature, which
allows specific gravity results to be
B Overall dimensions: calculated and displayed immedia-
500x500x1200 mm approx. tely at the touch of a button
A Weight approx.: 50 kg s10-D1403 Wax melting pot.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

s86-D0805/G Wax. 10 kg
s82-D1654 Vernier caliper
80-B0093

10-D1403

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80 Asphalt and road quality testing
Indentation test ASPHALT

INDENTATION TEST USING CUBES PARTICLE LOSS AND RESISTANCE TO FUEL


OR MARSHALL SPECIMENS
q STANDARD
q STANDARD pr EN 12697-17, 12697-43
EN 12697-20
Introduction
Introduction
The pr EN 12697-17 method (Cantabro
The indentation test serves to determine test) concerns the determination of the
the depth of indentation, and thus to test particle loss (abrasion) of porous asphalt
the behaviour of mastic asphalt, rolled mixtures and the pr EN 12697-43 concerns
and other such asphalts, when force is the determination of the resistance of a
applied to them via a cylindrical indentor bituminous mixtures or pavement to avia-
pin with a circular flat-ended base. tion fuel. Both procedures involve, within
Mastic asphalt for road construction, for other standard laboratory tests, the abra-
floor screeds and for waterproofing in sion in a Los Angeles tester conforming to
building and engineering constructions 80-B0163/A EN 1097-2 without steel balls. Furthermore
can be tested following the test method the pr EN 12697-17 prescribes a chamber
prescribed hereafter. The maximum nomi- or enclosure for the Los Angeles machine
nal size of the aggregates in the mix is up as the temperature shall remain constant
to and including 16 mm. with an uncertainty of 2°C. This condition
can be easily obtained by the soundproof
 80-B0163/A and security cabinet 48-D0500/XUP which
Asphalt indentation penetrometer. is however necessary to comply with CE
directive.
(Hardness Number Apparatus)
 48-D0500/D
General description and specifications Los Angeles abrasion machine.
Asphalt penetrometer for the determina- 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
tion of penetration resistance of road and 80-B0163/1
mastic asphalt by loading on a cylindrical  48-D0500/DZ
piston. The unit comprises the basic frame Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
with stainless steel water bath and loading
attachment 500 N, interchangeable piston  48-D0500/DY
1 and 5 cm2 as well as one dial gauge 30 Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
mm, sens. 0.01 mm. Immersion heater is
not included.
General description and specifications
B Dimensions: 550x470x900 mm See page 166.
A Weight approx.: 100 kg

 80-B0163/1
Cube mould 70.7 mm
To prepare bituminous specimens. Easily
detachable. Made from aluminium.

A Weight approx.: 2.8 kg 80-B0163/2

 80-B0163/2 n o t e
Penetration test mould 69 mm Conforming to the CE directive, the machi-
(adjustable mould) ne should be housed in a soundproof and
protection cabinet. Our standard model can
Used during the penetration test for the be upgraded for this requirement by the
cube. 48-D0500/XUP Soundproof and protection
cabinet, which has to be specified at time
A Weight approx.: 1.4 kg of order and factory installed. See
48-D0500/D
Upgrading options.

372 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Asphalt and road quality testing 80
ASPHALT Sampling by coring / Particle loss and resistance to fuel

LOS ANGELES ABRASION MACHINE SAMPLING OF LAID AND COMPACTED ACCESSORIES


(CONTINUED) MATERIALS BY CORING
Drill bits and extractors are listed below.
Upgrading options. q STANDARD
Coring bits and accessories
Soundproof and security cabinet EN 12697-27
See page 166.
Thin wall diamond bits with bronze welded
 83-B0202
sectors suitable either for concrete or
 48-D0500/XUP Pavement core drilling machine, asphalt. Fixed standard coupling assuring
Soundproof and security cabinet 8.5 HP, 4-stroke petrol engine the best alignment, fast and easy fitting
This option includes the supply of the cabi- and disassembling. Bit length 400 mm
net and the installation of the Los Angeles General description and specifications approx.
machine. The cabinet is manufactured from The core extractor is offered as an optional
sheet steel lined internally with soundproo- This simple but rugged machine is a porta- accessory and simplifies the removal of the
fing material to reduce noise and electric ble unit, which can be easily carried in a core sample from the hole.
safety device, which automatically stops the pick-up truck. The powerful 8.5 HP engine
rotation of the drum when opening the is more than adequate for all types of work
door conforming to the CE directive. and material.

Coring range: up to 200 mm dia. (max.)


depending upon the type of asphalt
Screw feed
4 stabilising feet
A Weight approx.: 110 kg
The machine is supplied complete with
strap wrench and spanner for removal of
bits after use. 83-C0322, C0323

- Compact and portable


- Vertical screw feed
- Complete with strap wrench and
spanner
- 8.5 HP engine

48-D0500/D upgraded with the


48-D0500/XUP cabinet

Strap wrench supplied with the machi-


83-B0202 with core bit ne, and core extractor 83-C0312/2

n o t e Core bits Core dia. (mm) Weight approx. (kg) Core extractor
For universal and electric core drilling
machines see page 416. 83-C0320 50 2.2 83-C0310/2
83-C0321 75 2.8 83-C0311/2
83-C0322 100 3.7 83-C0312/2
83-C0323 150 5.4 83-C0313/2
83-C0324 200 7.5 83-C0314/2

Testing equipment for the construction industry 373


80 Asphalt and road quality testing
Slurry surfacing ASPHALT
Tests on Slurry seal mixtures / Surface dressing

DETERMINATION OF WEARING DETERMINATION OF COHESION RATE OF SPREAD OF COATED CHIPPINGS


OF THE MIX
q STANDARD q STANDARD
EN 12274-5, ASTM D3910 q STANDARD EN 12272-1, BS 598:108
EN 12274-4, ASTM D3910 (modified
 80-B0192 conforming to ISSA recommendations)  80-B0176
Planetary mechanical stirrer. Rate of spread apparatus
380 V, 50 Hz, 3 ph.  80-B0193
Cohesion tester General description
 80-B0192/Z
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 3 ph. For determining the proper consistency This simple equipment is for determining
(mix design) for a slurry seal mixtures. It the rate of spread of coated chippings on
For determining the resistance to abrasion consists of a double acting, double end-rod the surface of the road. The equipment
of slurry mixtures. The apparatus consists pneumatic cylinder fitted in a frame, which consists of a 300 mm square tray, which
of a planetary mechanical stirrer equipped houses the pressure gauge and valves. A can be lifted by means of four chains. The
with a weighted rubber hose abrasion hand torque tester is also supplied. chains are attached to a spring balance and
head. the rate of spread can be read directly from
A Weight approx.: 20 kg the special spring balance in kg/m2.
A Weight approx.: 32 kg
A Weight approx.: 850 g
Accessories
Accessories
s80-B0192/1 Set of moulds 295 mm Square moulds with four trunk coni-
dia., 6.3 - 10.0 - 13.0 - 19.0 mm high
cal holes to prepare the sample for
testing.

s80-B0193/10
Square mould 140x140x6.3 mm

s80-B0193/11
Square mould 140x140x10 mm

s80-B0193/12
Square mould 200x200x13 mm

s80-B0193/13
80-B0192 Square mould 250x250x19 mm

DETERMINATION OF CONSISTENCY s86-D2015


Air compressor. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
q STANDARD
EN 12274-3 80-B0176
DEPOT TRAY TEST
 48-D0440
Sand absorption cone and tamper q STANDARD
Cone and tamper manufactured according BS 1707
to the specifications and is also used in
determining the specific gravity and
 80-B0177
absorption of fine aggregates. Rate of spread apparatus

A Weight approx.: 250 g General description

This British Standards test is designed to


determine the transverse uniformity of
distribution of sprayed binder. The appara-
tus consists of wheeled trolley on which is
80-B0193 mounted a holding device for accepting a
set of fifty containers.
48-D0440 (Not illustrated)

374 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Asphalt and road quality testing 80
ASPHALT Surface dressing / Asphalt density
Surface dressing / Measurement of asphalt density

VIALIT ADHESION TEST MEASUREMENT OF ASPHALT DENSITY Main features


ELECTROMAGNETIC METHOD - Rapid measurements in 2 seconds or less
q STANDARD - saves time and money
EN 12272-3, NF P98-274-1 Introduction - Advanced, patented design has built-in
moisture and temperature compensation
 80-B0178/A The measurement in real time of the achie- - no complicated correction technology
ved compaction of the asphalt pavement required
"Vialit plate" adhesion test - Stores up to 999 readings for later
apparatus together with the verification of possible
segregation and low density areas, repre- viewing, printing or downloading - saves
sent an extremely important information time in the field
General description and specifications for the road contractors. This new electro- - 30-button keypad and 4 x 20 LCD screen
magnetic apparatus provides all the above - easy to read and use
Used to assess the adhesion property of information with related benefits. - Backlit keypad and display - easy to see
aggregates to bitumen. The method is a check (day or night)
on the adhesion of aggregates to be applied  80-B0197 - Advanced software offers three test
to the surface of wearing course rolled modes (continuous, averanging, segrega-
asphalt. Electromagnetic asphalt
tion) - flexible settings for multiple use
The apparatus consists of a metal basement density meter applications
with three vertical pointed rods to hold the - Automatic calculation (average density,
test plate; vertical rod 50 cm high with a shot For the immediate measurement of asphalt % maximum density, % air void, etc.) -
at the upper end for the steel ball to drop; a density. Electromagnetic (non nuclear) sen- ease of use and greater information
512 g steel ball; a supply of 6 metal test pla- sing technology, easy to use, no need for - Recharge with AC charger or from DC
tes; a hand operated rubber lined roller with government licenses or training. vehicle lighter - flexible charging options
lead shots ballast. The test plate, coated by - 3.5 ft. Telescopic handle - reduces ben-
bitumen on one face and spread by the B Approx. dimensions: ding for device oparation
aggregate chippings in a standard way is rol- 230x410x155 mm - Electromagnetic sensing technology - no need
led by the roller and then placed on the A Weight: 5 kg for government licenses or special training
three-point support of the basement.
The steel ball drops three times from the shot
and the loose chippings are counted and
checked.

A Weight approx.: 40 kg

Spare parts

s80-B0178/A1 512 g steel ball


s80-B0178/A2 Metal test plate
s80-B0178/A3 Roller

80-B0178/A

80-B0197

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80 Asphalt and road quality testing
Pavement surface characteristics ASPHALT
Measurement of skid resistance of a surface

SKID RESISTANCE AND FRICTION TESTER


- New low friction release mechanism of the pendulum arm for better accuracy.
q STANDARD - Extremely light pointer, for high precision results.
- Slider lifting system integrated in the pendulum foot, that guarantees reliable adjust-
EN 13036-4 ment operations.
(also conforming to EN 1097-8, ASTM E103) - Stiff and stout twin column structure.
- Easy and reliable height adjusting system.
- Integrated additional scale for tests on PSV specimens.
Introduction - Provided complete with certificate set, as required by standards.
- Controls calibration certificate conforming to EN 1097-8.
This method provides a measure of the skid
resistance properties of a surface either in
the field or in the laboratory. This method
measures the skid resistance of a small area
of a surface (approximately 0.01 m2) and
this should be considered when deciding its
applicability to a pavement surface which
may have variable surface characteristics,
e.g. block paving.

 48-B0190
Skid resistance and friction tester
(Skid Tester)
complete with:
- Additional scale for tests on Polished
Stone Value specimens.
- 6 rubber sliders for site use, complete
with conformity certificate.
- Thermometer –10 ÷ +110°C, for surface
temperature measurement.
- 1 litre washing bottle, for surface wetting.
- Tool set with case, for machine assembly.
- Rule for sliding length verification.
- Carrying case.
- Calibration certificate conforming to EN
1097-8 issued by Controls.

General description and specifications 48-B0190

(see page 171)

B Case dimensions:
790x760x320 mm
A Weight approx. (including case):
34 kg

Accessories and spare parts

s48-B0190/1 Spare mounted rub-


ber slider for Polished Stone Value
tests (laboratory)

s48-B0190/2 Spare mounted rub-


ber slider for site use

s48-B0190/4 Metal base plate


for Polished Stone Value specimen
clamping

48-B0190 complete set

376 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Asphalt and road quality testing 80
ASPHALT Pavement surface characteristics
Single irregularity measurement of pavement surface courses
Surface irregularity

SINGLE IRREGULARITY MEASUREMENT MEASUREMENT OF PAVEMENT SURFACE SURFACE IRREGULARITY


OF PAVEMENT SURFACE COURSES. MACROTEXTURE DEPTH USING TRAVELLING BEAM
THE STRAIGHTEDGE TEST A VOLUMETRIC TECHNIQUE
 80-B0187
q STANDARD q STANDARD Travelling beam device
EN 13036-7 EN 13036-1, ASTM E965, NF P98 216-1
 80-B0187/A
 80-B0185 Introduction Travelling beam device
MOT Straightedge with recording unit
This test method is suitable for field tests to
determine the average macrotexture depth
Description of a pavement surface.
Used to measure irregularities in road  80-B0179
pavement. Made from aluminium alloy, 3 m
Sand patch apparatus
length. Must be used with two wedges,
which have to be ordered separately. See
accessories. General description and specifications

A Weight approx.: 10 kg This test is performed spreading a measu-


red volume of fine sand (ASTM) or glass
spheres (EN) into a circular patch on the
road surface and filling the surface depres-
Accessories sions to the level of the peaks. The appara- 80-B0187/A
tus comprises the following parts:
s80-B0185/1 Set of two wedges - Measuring cylinder made from brass
for 80-B0185 straightedge - Spreader disc with surface covered by
rubber General description and specifications
- Glass sand or glass spheres containers
with screw top and pouring hole. Q.ty 2 This apparatus is used for detecting the road
- Screw-adjusted dividers - 300 mm rule surface irregularity. It can be used either for
- Brush - Wind shield - Kneeling pad concrete or asphalt pavements. The appara-
- Plastic measuring cylinder 10 ml cap. tus consists essentially of a beam with rigid
- Plastic measuring cylinder 25 ml cap. wheels at the extremities and a wheel at the
- Plastic measuring cylinder 50 ml cap. middle, which can detect any vertical devia-
tion of the surface from a straight-line
between the two wheels at the ends of the
A Weight approx.: 3 kg machine.
Model 80-B0187/A is fitted with a recording
unit to obtain a graph of vertical deviations.
Accessories
Beam length: 3 m
ASTM E965 Scale: 2 mm increments up to 10 mm;
80-B0185 with 80-B0185/1 5 mm increments 10 to 25 mm
s80-B0179/1 Natural sand Max. vertical deviation: ± 25 mm
300/150 µm 10 kg bag
s80-B0179/2 Natural sand A Weight approx.: 55 kg
150/75 µm 10 kg bag

NF P98 216-1

s80-B0179/3 Natural sand


315/160 µm 10 kg bag Spare parts

EN 13036-1 s80-B0187/2
Pack of 10 charts. Each chart roll will
s80-B0179/5 Solid glass spheres provide a run of approx. 1 km
250/180 µm. Pack of 5 kg
s80-B0187/3
Spare parts Fibre-tipped pen for 80-B0187/A
80-B0179
s80-B0179/30
Measuring cylinder, brass
s80-B0179/31 Spreader disc,
covered by rubber

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80 Asphalt and road quality testing
Road flexure / Surface irregularity ASPHALT

ROAD FLEXURE / SURFACE IRREGULARITY

q STANDARD
CNR No. 141, AASHTO T256-77,
NF P98-200-2

 80-B0180
Benkelman beam apparatus
80-B0180
General description and specifications

This apparatus is used to measure the


deflection of flexible pavements under the
action of moving wheel loads.
In operation the beam is placed between
the tyres of the test vehicle and in contact BEARING CAPACITY AND DEFLECTION s80-B0180/B3 Three interchangeable
with the pavement. The deflection is mea- extensions with spherical seated foot.
sured as the vehicle passes over the test q STANDARD Weight 12 kg
area. The probe is 2440 mm long and the NF P94-117-1
back extension is 1220 mm. Manufactured s80-B0180/B4 A hand pump with pre-
cision dial gauge 200 mm dia. Calibrated
in aluminium and chrome finished metals.  80-B0180/B in bar (0 to 3.5) and in daN (0 to 10000).
Complete with connecting hose.
A Weight approx.: 15 kg Bearing plate and Benkelman beam Weight 11 kg
apparatus. Complete set
s80-B0180/B5 A carrying case for all of
the above items except for the bearing
General description and specifications plate 80-B180/B1. Weight 10 kg
Accessories and spare parts
To determine the bearing capacity and s80-B0180 Benkelman beam apparatus.
Weight 15 kg
s80-B0181 Wooden carrying case deflection of subgrade and subbase of
s80-B0180/1 Spare gauge with
roads. The apparatus consists of: s80-B0181 Wooden carrying case for
bracket 80-B0180
s80-B0180/B1 An aluminium bearing
s80-B0180/2 Adjustable feet for plate 600 mm dia. with reinforcing ribs.
Benkelman beam complete with two Weight 30 kg A Total weight approx.: 100 kg
spirit levels
s80-B0180/B2 A hydraulic jack 200 kN Note. All parts can be ordered separately.
cap. Weight 10 kg

 80-B0180/3
Calibration device for 80-B0180
Benkelman beam apparatus

To verify the correct performance of the


apparatus.

A Weight approx.: 5 kg

80-B0180/B1, 80-B0180/B2,
80-B0180/B3 and 80-B0180/B4

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Asphalt and road quality testing 80
ASPHALT Retroreflected luminance

COEFFICIENT OF RETROREFLECTION
- Measurement of traffic signs according
q STANDARD to ASTM E1709 and DIN 67520
- Traffic sign inventory
EN 12899, EN 1150
DIN 67520, ASTM E1709, NF P98 527

 80-B0196
Traffic signs retroreflectometer

General description

The RetroChecker 80-B0196 is a conve-


nient rechargeable measuring instrument
for the determination of the coefficient of
retroreflection R’ of retroreflective mate-
rials (nighttime visibility). Additional optio- 80-B0196
nal equipment like telescopic arm, remote
display, GPS, barcode reader and corre-
sponding software make the 80-B0196 vers results with laboratory precision and
apparatus the ideal instrument for building stored into a memory for transfer to PC via
up a traffic sign inventory. RS 232 interface.
To carry out a measurement the apparatus The RetroChecker 80-B0196 can be used
is positioned directly on the traffic sign for all types and colors of retroreflective
under examination and it immediately deli- sheeting.

Technical specifications
Available with the following measuring geometries:

Illumination angle β Observation angle α

ASTM (USA) -4° 0.2°


ASTM urban (USA) -4° 0.33°
DIN 67520 (Europe) 5° 0.33°
pr EN 1150 (Europe) 5° 0.2°
protective clothing

Measuring range: R’ = 0 ... 200 cd · m-2 · lx-1 and R’ = 0 ... 2000 cd · m-2 · lx-1
Light source: current regulated halogen light bulb
Sensor: spectral evaluation according to V (λ)
Power supply: eight integrated NiCd accumulators
B Dimensions 280x85x250 mm (lxwxh), including handle,
A Weight approx.: 1900 g

n o t e
GPS, telescopic arm, remote display and Barcode
reader available on request.

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81 Testing bitumen and bituminous binders
Sampling bitumen and oil / Bitumen preparation ASPHALT
Penetration of bituminous materials

SAMPLING BITUMEN AND OIL PENETRATION OF BITUMINOUS


MATERIALS
q STANDARD Accessories
pr EN 58, ASTM D140, AASHTO T40, CNR q STANDARD
No. 98, No. 81 EN 1426, ASTM D5, AASHTO T 49 s81-B0100/1
Mirror with articulate holder
 81-B0010  81-B0100/A s82-B0100/6
Bacon sampler 1 l cap. IP 38 C Thermometer +23 to 26°C
Standard penetrometer range, 0.1°C graduation

 81-B0100/B s82-B0125/2
EN Thermometer +19 to 27°C range,
Standard penetrometer with 0.1°C graduation - ASTM 17C
micrometer vertical adjustment
s82-B0122/4
EN Thermometer -8 to +32°C range,
 81-B0101/B 0.1°C graduation - ASTM 63C
Standard penetrometer with auto-
matic controller and micrometer s81-B0109
Glass transfer dish with support.
vertical adjustment. 100 mm dia., 75 mm high
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
s81-B0110/A
Sample cup, dia. 55x35 mm. Set of 6
 81-B0101/BZ
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. s81-B0110/B
Sample cup, dia. 70x45 mm. Set of 6

81-B0010
General description and specifications s81-B0113
Penetrometer needle. Weight 2.5 g
Used to obtain bitumen or oil samples from Cast iron base with levelling screws, 5 inch
dial, 1/10 mm division – Release button – s81-B0113/1
various levels. Made from brass. Verified penetrometer needle.
Automatic zeroing. Complete with the test certificate of
B Dimensions: Models 81-B0101/B and 81-B0101/BZ are the National Physical Laboratory
80 mm dia. x 250 mm long supplied complete with automatic control-
s81-B0115 Standard penetration
A Weight approx.: 1.5 kg
ler, which automatically releases the plun-
ger by a magnetic device.
cone. Conforms to ASTM D217
Models 81-B0100/B, 81-B0101/B, and 81-
B0101/BZ are fitted with a micrometer ver-
BITUMEN PREPARATION
tical adjustment device. Needles and cups
 81-B0099/B are not part of the apparatus and have to
be ordered separately. See accessories.
Air bath. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
A Weight approx.: 8.5 kg
Used for softening bituminous materials
before tests. The stainless steel vessel can
receive up to 600 g of bitumen. Built-in
thermoregulator. Heat protection.

Power: 600 W
B Dimensions: 170x230x300 mm
A Weight approx.: 3 kg

81-B0099/B 81-B0100/B with 81-B0100/1 and 81-B0110 sample cup 81-B0101/B

380 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Testing bitumen and bituminous binders 81
ASPHALT Penetration of bituminous materials (continued)

AUTOMATIC PENETRATION OF tor mounted on flexible arms. WATER BATH FOR PENETRATION TESTS
BITUMINOUS MATERIALS Supplied complete with 2.5 g standard
needle, needle holder, 50 g weight and 10  81-B0102/B
q STANDARD penetration tins 55x35 mm Thermostatically controlled digital
EN 1426, ASTM D5, AASHTO T 49 circulation water bath for penetra-
B Overall dimensions: tion tests. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
 81-B0103/A 260x320x540 mm
Electronic automatic penetrometer. A Weight approx.: 23 kg General description and specifications
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
Provides water at the required temperature
(25 ± 0.1°C). The apparatus consists of a
General description and specifications
water bath fitted with heater, digital ther-
A compact instrument using the latest moregulator and recirculating pump.
technologies and programmation tools: Spare parts and accessories Supplied complete with dish, cooling coil
motorised mobile head, digital keyboard, 51 (current water operated), rubber connec-
family microprocessor, LCD alphanumeric s81-B0103/1 ting hoses and couplings.
Standard needle 2.5 g ± 0.05 g
display.
During the test, depth penetration is per- s81-B0103/2 Power: 200 W
manently displayed both in units and tenth Needle holder 47.5 g ± 0.05 g B Overall dimensions:
of units (0.01 mm). An optoelectronic 330x360x390 mm
s81-B0103/3 50 g weight
detection of depth penetration with an
A Weight approx.: 9.7 kg
automated approach and a levelling system s81-B0103/4
for conductive samples are available. Penetration tin dia. 55x35 mm,
The instrument is made of an anodised alu- set of 10 pieces
minium base plate with levelling screws s81-B0103/5
and spirit level, centering guide, Penetration tin dia. 70x45 mm
magnifying lens and low voltage illumina-

81-B0102/B

81 B0103/A

Testing equipment for the construction industry 381


81 Testing bitumen and bituminous binders
Softening point of asphalts and TAR pitches ASPHALT

SOFTENING POINT OF TAR PITCHES: RING AND BALL METHOD Specifications

We propose two models: automatic and standard. The standard version 81-B0145 can be Power: 750 W
completed by the hot plate incorporating the magnetic stirrer. B Overall dimensions: 530x300x280 mm
A Weight approx.: 16 kg
Main features - Large graphic display 240x128 pixel
- Microprocessor control - Memory up to 50 tests
- Automatic programmable test - Language selection
Firmware
sequences for water or glycerol
- RS 232 serial port for connection Main menu:
to PC or printer - Test on boiled distilled or deionized water
for softening point between 30 and 80°C
- Test on glycerol for softening point
above 80 and up to 150°C
- Test configuration set up
- File management.

Functions:
- Date and time
- Operator name, test number, general notes
- Language selection: English, French,
Spanish, German, and Italian
- Test parameters conforming the type of
test: up to 80°C and above 80 up to
150°C. Hot plate pre-heating temperatu-
re and thermocouple calibration for
measuring the hot plate temperature
- Magnetic stirrer speed adjustment from
0 to 150 r.p.m.
- Baud rate selection: 38400 for PC and
9600 for printer
- Test start.
81-B0143

q STANDARD General specifications


EN 1427, ASTM D36, AASHTO T53
The apparatus comprises the following
 81-B0143 parts:
- Heater and magnetic stirrer with speed
Automatic ring and ball apparatus. control
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. - Temperature probe
- Glass beaker, ring and ball support,
 81-B0143/Z test rings and ball support
Automatic ring and ball apparatus. - Application and centering device
110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. of steel balls
- Light barrier system
Introduction - Microprocessor system and large graphic
display with membrane keyboard
This advanced microprocessor controlled - RS 232 C port for PC or printer.
automatic tester is used to determine the
softening point of bitumen using, as heating
fluid, water or glycerol. The softening point Safety features
is taken by two light barriers suitably posi- 81-B0143 temperature rise factory
tioned and the temperature measured by a The hot plate is automatically cut off at verification
PT100 sensor placed in a middle position. the end of the test cycle. The apparatus is
During operation a magnetic stirrer with however fitted with an emergency stop
adjustable speed assures temperature button. The test is automatically interrup-
uniformity in the vessel. ted in case of probe failure or not correctly
The temperature gradient is strictly main- positioned. The hot plate is not damaged or
tained throughout the test by the electro- affected by possible water or glycerol
nic system conforming to the standards. leakages or by the beaker failure.

382 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Testing bitumen and bituminous binders 81
ASPHALT Softening point of asphalts and TAR pitches (continued)

AUTOMATIC RING AND BALL APPARATUS STANDARD RING AND BALL APPARATUS
(CONTINUED)
q STANDARD Accessories
Example of display EN 1427, ASTM D36, AASHTO T53
Hot plate only with centering/
 81-B0145 protection device
Ring and ball apparatus s81-B0145/C1 Hot plate only
with centering/protection device for
General description and specifications 81-B0145. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

Used for determining the softening point s81-B0145/C1Z Same as above


but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
of bituminous materials. Comprising:
- Two brass rings Hot plate with magnetic stirrer
- Two steel balls 9.5 mm dia. system
During the test, both water (or glycerol) - Two brass ball centering guides
and plate temperatures are displayed in
- Glass vessel s81-B0145/D Hot plate with
real-time, together with test status, ball magnetic stirrer. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1
detection device status and stirrer speed - Glass thermometer -2 +80°C. ph. Aluminium plate, electronic adju-
stment from 100 to 1200 r.p.m., 700
A Weight approx.: 1 kg W. Conforming to CE directive.
Weight approx. 3 kg

Other accessories and spare parts

s81-B0145/1 Brass ring


s81-B0145/2 Steel ball
In the file manager it is possible to recall s81-B0145/3 Ball centering guide
a saved test (containing test data and
softening temperatures) and send it to a PC
s81-B0145/4 Glass vessel
or a serial printer s82-D1200/1 Thermometer ASTM
15C -2 +80°C, 0.2°C graduation

s82-D1200/2 Thermometer ASTM


16C +30 +200°C, 0.5°C graduation

From the main menu it is possible to select


both tests with water or glycerol 81-B0145 with 81-B0145/C1

Accessories

s82-P0172
Digital printer. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.

s82-P0172/Z
Digital printer. 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

s82-P0172/1
Cable for RS 232

Spare parts

s81-B0145/1 Brass ring


s81-B0145/2 Steel ball
81-B0145 with 81-B0145/D.
s81-B0145/3 Ball centering guide Hot plate incorporating stirring system: practi-
cal and easy to operate
s81-B0143/1 600 ml beaker
Testing equipment for the construction industry 383
81 Testing bitumen and bituminous binders
Determination of water content in bitumen and bitumen emulsions ASPHALT
Determination of residue on sieving of bituminous emulsions
Mixing stability with cement of bituminous emulsions / Determination of solubility

WATER IN BITUMEN WATER IN BITUMEN EMULSIONS MIXING STABILITY WITH CEMENT


OF BITUMINOUS EMULSIONS
q STANDARD q STANDARD
ASTM D95, D244 - AASHTO T55, T59 EN 1428, 12847 – ASTM D244 q STANDARD
IP 74/77 - CNR No. 101 - NLT 123 NF T66-023, T60-113 EN 12848

 81-B0155/A  81-B0155/B  15-D7585


Water in bituminous materials Water in bitumen emulsion test set. Stainless steel test sieve,
test set (Dean-Stark). 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 75 mm dia., 2 mm opening
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
General description  15-D7595
General description and specifications Stainless steel test sieve, 75 mm
Identical to the 81-B0155/A except for the
dia., 0.16 mm opening
Used for determining the water content of glass receiver, which has a 25 ml capacity
bituminous and petroleum materials by with 0.1 ml graduations.
distillation with a water immiscible, volati-  15-D7504
le solvent. Pan and cover for 75 mm dia. sieve
Comprising:
- Glass still 10 ml Spare part
- Glass receiver
- Glass condenser s81-B0155/B2 DEGREE OF SOLUBILITY
Spare 25 ml glass receiver
- Electric heater with thermoregulator. OF BITUMINOUS BINDERS

Power: 250 W q STANDARD


RESIDUE ON SIEVING
A Weight approx.: 4 kg OF BITUMINOUS EMULSIONS
EN 12592, IP 47, ASTM D2042

 81-B0148
q STANDARD Test set for the determination
EN 1429
of solubility
Spare part
 15-D7545 Including:
s81-B0155/1 Glass still Stainless steel test sieve, 75 mm - 86-D1044 Filter flask 500 ml cap.
dia., 0.5 mm opening - 86-D1189 Funnel for Gooch crucible
s81-B0155/2 Glass receiver 10 ml - 86-D1188 Gooch crucible
s81-B0155/3 Glass condenser  15-D7595 - 86-D1188/1 Rubber ring for Gooch crucible
- 86-D1188/2 Filter discs, fiberglass, 25 mm
Stainless steel test sieve, 75 mm dia. Pack of 100
dia., 0.16 mm opening
A Total weight: 0.6 kg approx.
 15-D7504
Pan and cover for 75 mm dia. sieve

15-D7545, D7595

81-B0155/A
81-B0148

384 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Testing bitumen and bituminous binders 81
ASPHALT Determination of particle polarity of bitumen emulsions
Emulsified asphalts-residue by distillation
Determination of the Fraass breaking point

PARTICLE CHARGE EMULSIFIED ASPHALTS-RESIDUE BREAKING POINT. FRAASS METHOD


OF EMULSIFIED ASPHALT BY DISTILLATION
q STANDARD
q STANDARD q STANDARD EN 12593
EN 1430, ASTM D244, CNR No. 99 EN 1431, ASTM D244, AASHTO T59,
CNR No. 100  81-B0158
Breaking point apparatus
 81-B0153
Emulsified asphalt distillation General description and specifications
apparatus
Used for determining the breaking point of
solid and semisolid bitumens. The Fraass
General description and specifications
Breaking Point is the temperature at which
Used to examine the asphalt emulsions bitumen first becomes brittle, as indicated
composed principally of a semisolid or by the appearance of cracks when a thin-
liquid asphaltic base, water and an emul- film of the bitumen on a metal plaque is
sifying agent. The apparatus consists of an cooled and flexed in accordance with spe-
aluminium-alloy still with ring burner, a cified conditions.
glass connecting tube with water-cooled The apparatus consists of bending appara-
condenser, a graduated cylinder 100 ml tus, plaque made of springly stainless steel
cap., support stands, holders and two ther- 41x20x0.15 mm cooling apparatus, ther-
mometers range -2 to 300°C. mometer IP 42 C, plate and stand.

A Weight approx.: 9 kg A Weight approx.: 3 kg

81-B0129

 81-B0129
Particle charge tester.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

 81-B0129/Z
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

General description and specifications

Used to identify particle charge of emul- 81-B0153 81-B0158


sions. The apparatus comprises a milliam-
meter, a variable resistor and two stainless
steel electrodes.
Accessories
B Overall dimensions:
140x200x270 mm approx. s70-C0991/2 Dry ice maker
A Weight approx.: 2.2 kg
Spare parts

s81-B0158/1
Spare stainless steel plaque.
Pack of 10

s81-B0158/2 Spare set of glass


tubes

s82-B0158/3
Spare thermometer IP 42 C

Testing equipment for the construction industry 385


81 Testing bitumen and bituminous binders
Determination of kinematic viscosity ASPHALT

KINEMATIC VISCOSITY CANNON-FENSKE OPAQUE VISCOMETERS A Weight approx.: 500 g each


OF BITUMINOUS BINDERS
Used for the determination of kinematic
q STANDARD: EN 12595, viscosity of liquid asphalts (bitumens) and
ASTM D2170, AASHTO T201, IP 319 road oils at 60°C and distillation residue of Accessories
liquid asphalts and of asphalts of cements
The test can be performed using the fol- at 135°C. s81-B0116/H1 Holder for
Cannon-Fenske Opaque models are suita- Cannon-Fenske viscometers
lowing specific apparatus selecting the
appropriate viscometer models. ble for opaque liquids. Supplied complete
with calibration certificate.

sCode Approx. Kinematic viscosity range


constant cSt/S cSt

81-B0116/1 0.035 7 to 35
81-B0116/2 0.1 20 to 100
81-B0116/3 0.25 50 to 250
81-B0116/4 0.5 100 to 500
81-B0116/5 1.2 240 to 1200
81-B0116/6 2.5 500 to 2500
81-B0116/7 8 1600 to 8000
81-B0116/8 20 4000 to 20000

ZEITFUCHS CROSS-ARM VISCOMETERS


81-B0116/10 81-B0116/1
to 81-B0116/16 to 81-B0116/8
Used for the determination of kinematic Accessories
viscosity of liquid asphalts (bitumens) road oil
and distillation residues of liquid asphalts and s81-B0116/H2 Holder for
asphalt cements at 135°C. Supplied complete Zeitfuchs Cross-Arm viscometers
with calibration certificate.
A Weight approx.: 900 g each

sCode Approx. Kinematic viscosity range


constant cSt/S cSt

81-B0116/10 0.1 20 to 100


81-B0116/11 0.3 60 to 300
81-B0116/12 1.0 200 to 1000
81-B0116/13 3.0 600 to 3000
81-B0116/14 10.0 2000 to 10000
81-B0116/15 30.0 6000 to 30000
81-B0116/20 to 81-B0116/27
81-B0116/16 100.0 20000 to 100000
BS U-TUBE MODIFIED
REVERSE FLOW VISCOMETERS

Used for the determination of kinematic sCode Approx. Kinematic viscosity range
viscosity of liquid asphalts (bitumens) road constant cSt/S cSt
oil and distillation residues of liquid asphalts
81-B0116/20 0.1 6 to 100
and asphalt cements at 135°C. Supplied
81-B0116/21 0.3 18 to 300
complete with calibration certificate.
81-B0116/22 1.0 60 to 1000
A Weight approx.: 800 g each 81-B0116/23 3.0 180 to 3000
81-B0116/24 10 600 to 10000
Accessories 81-B0116/25 30 1800 to 30000
81-B0116/26 100 6000 to 100000
s81-B0116/H3 81-B0116/27 300 18000 to 300000
Holder for BS U-Tube viscometers

386 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Testing bitumen and bituminous binders 81
ASPHALT Kinematic viscosity thermometers / Viscometer bath
Dynamic viscosity of bituminous binders by vacuum capillary

KINEMATIC VISCOSITY THERMOMETERS DYNAMIC VISCOSITY OF BITUMINOUS ASPHALT INSTITUTE VACUUM


BINDERS BY VACUUM CAPILLARY VISCOMETERS
 82-B0116/40
Kinematic viscosity thermometer, q STANDARD Used for determining the viscosity of bitu-
range 58.5 to 61.5°C, type ASTM 47C EN 12596, ASTM D2171 men at 60°C. Supplied complete with cali-
bration certificate.
 82-B0116/45
The test can be performed using the fol-
Kinematic viscosity thermometer, lowing specific apparatus, selecting the sCode Viscosity range PB
range 133.5 to 136.5°C, appropriate viscometer models.
type ASTM 110C 81-B0117/15 42 to 800
Weight approx.: 30 g CANNON-MANNING VACUUM 81-B0117/16 180 to 8200
VISCOMETERS 81-B0117/17 600 to 12800
81-B0117/18 2400 to 52000
VISCOMETER BATH
Used for determining the viscosity of bitu- 81-B0117/20 9600 to 1400000
men at 60°C. Supplied complete with cali- 81-B0117/21 38000 to 5800000
For use in the determination of both the
kinematic and dynamic viscosity. Used to bration certificate.
maintain the capillary type viscometers at A Weight approx.: 500 g each
uniform temperature. sCode Viscosity range PB

q STANDARD 81-B0117/1 0.036 to 0.8


81-B0117/2 0.12 to 2.4 Accessories
ASTM D2170, AASHTO T201
81-B0117/3 0.36 to 8
 81-B0116/A 81-B0117/4 1.2 to 24 s81-B0117/H2 Holder for Asphalt
Institute viscometers
81-B0117/5 3.6 to 80
Viscometer bath.
81-B0117/6 12 to 240
220-240 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. 81-B0117/7 36 to 800
81-B0117/8 120 to 2400
General description and specifications 81-B0117/9 360 to 8000
81-B0117/10 1200 to 24000
The bath consists of a cylindrical glass ves- 81-B0117/11 3600 to 80000
sel with a heat resistant cover with 50.8
mm dia. holes, motor stirrer, refrigerating
coil with water connections, heating
A Weight approx.: 500 g each
system, contact thermometer, external pro-
tection and insulating base.
Accessories
- Max. temperature: up to 120°C
- Power: 1000 W
- Jar capacity: 14 litres approx.
s81-B0117/H1 Holder for
Cannon-Manning viscometers
- 5 viscometer tubes

Note. Thermometers and viscometers not


included

A Weight approx.: 12 kg 81-B0117/15 to B0117/21

n o t e
Viscometer bath for temperature up to
135°C, pressure regulator and vacuum
manifold available on request

81-B0117/1 to B0117/11

81-B0116/A

Testing equipment for the construction industry 387


81 Testing bitumen and bituminous binders
Determination of the resistance to hardening ASPHALT
under the influence of heat and air

RTFOT METHOD:
ROLLING THIN-FILM OVEN TEST Main features internal and external engine-turned
- Safety features: finishing
- over temperature automatic switch - Thermal insulation with high quality
Effect of heat - automatic switch that switches off material
the oven in case of accidental ope-
and air on a moving film of bitumen ning of the door during the test
- Door with double glass window
- Armoured heating resistance to safety
- pilot lamp and alarm for door open requirement
Two versions available: the ASTM/AASH- with fan still running - Flow meter (Rotameter), with air flow
TO/CNR (codes 81-B0161, B0161/Z, - magnetothermic switch regulator, metal construction
B0161/Y) and the EN (code 81-B0161/A). - 24 V low voltage door opening controls - Digital electronic thermoregulator ope-
- High quality stainless steel structure,
The only difference is the inside dimension rating in PID mode
of the testing chamber.

q STANDARD
EN 12607-1, ASTM D 2872,
AASHTO T240

 81-B0161
Bitumen oven for rolling thin-film
oven test. ASTM version. Detail of external
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. stainless lining:
“linen patterned”
resistant
 81-B0161/Z to scratches and
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. shocks

 81-B0161/Y
Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

 81-B0161/A
Bitumen oven for rolling thin-film
oven test. EN version.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. 81-B0161/A – 81-B0161

General description and specifications

Used for measuring the effect of heat and Accessories


air on a moving film of semisolid bituminous
materials. Internal chamber made from s81-B0161/1
stainless steel, insulation with fibreglass or Diaphragm pump. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
similar, external frame made from engine-
turned stainless steel, door with symmetri- s81-B0161/1Z
Diaphragm pump. 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
cally located window. Complete with ther-
mometer ASTM 13C and No. 8 heat resistant s81-B0161/1Y Diaphragm pump.
glass container, dia. 64x140 mm. 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
Dual stage, free air displacement 10
l/min, ultimate vacuum 8 mbar abs.
Power: 1300 W Complete with needle valve.
Power 120 W, weight approx. 9.3 kg
B Outside dimensions:
600x600x900 mm 81-B0161 Detail
Spare parts
A Weight approx.: 50 kg
s81-B0161/10 Spare glass container
n o t e
s82-B0160/10 ASTM 13C thermo-
The oven must be connected to a suitable meter +155 to +170°C, 0.5°C div.
low flow and pressure air supply.

388 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Testing bitumen and bituminous binders 81
ASPHALT Determination of the resistance to hardening
under the influence of heat and air (continued)

TFOT METHOD: THIN-FILM OVEN TEST ning effect is evaluated by measuring


penetration, softening point and dynamic
Effect of heat and air and loss viscosity on the treated bituminous binder
sample.
on heating of oil and bituminous
compounds
General description

q STANDARD The rotary evaporator is equipped with a


EN 12607-2 – EN 13303 ASTM D6, distillation flask, a variable speed motor
D1754 – AASHTO T47, T179 – BS 2000 – capable of rotating the distillation flask at
CNR No. 50 – UNE 7110 – NF T66-011 a rate adjustable from 20 to 270 r.p.m.,
condenser, solvent recovery flask, and hea-
 81-B0160/C ted oil bath. The angle of the distillation
TFOT bitumen oven. flask from the horizontal to the bath is set
at approximately 15°. Supplied complete
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
with 1000 ml distillation flask.

General description and specifications


A Weight approx.: 27 kg
Used for determining the loss in mass
(exclusive of water) of oil and bituminous 81-B0160/C
and the effect of heat and air on a film of
semisolid bituminous material.
- Internal chamber made from stainless
steel Accessories
- Insulation with fibreglass or similar
- External frame made from stove enamel- a) For EN 13303 ASTM D6, BS
2000, and NF T66-011
led steel
- Temperature control by contact thermo- s81-B0160/1 Rotating shelf with
9 containers 55 mm dia. x 35 mm
meter
- Door with double panel window. b) For EN 12607-2 and ASTM D1754
s81-B0160/2 Rotating shelf 140
The TFOT oven has to be completed with mm dia. x 9.5 mm deep
the accessory to perform the test confor-
c) Thermometer for both versions
ming the ASTM D6, BS 2000, and NF T66-
011 standards (see 81-B0160/1) or the s82-B0160/10 Loss on heat ther-
mometer ASTM 13 C, +155 to 170°C,
other test conforming to EN 12607-2 and 0.5°C div. 75-B0165
ASTM D1754. (See 81-B0160/2)

Power: 1300 W
Internal dimensions: 330x330x330 mm Accessories
B Outside dimensions: RFT METHOD: ROTATING FLASK TEST
500x500x900 mm s81-B0161/1
q STANDARD Diaphragm pump.
A Weight approx.: 35 kg EN 12607-3
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.

s75-B0165/1 Flow control device


 75-B0165 and flowmeter to maintain the air
flow rate up to 500 ml/min
Rotary evaporation apparatus.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.

RFT method. Test description

An amount of 100 g of bituminous binder


is introduced into the 1000 ml rotating
flask of the rotary evaporator. At the test
temperature of 165°C a flow of air at
ambient temperature is introduced into the
rotating flask containing the sample. The
air flow hardens the sample and the harde-

Testing equipment for the construction industry 389


81 Testing bitumen and bituminous binders
Standard TAR / BRTA / Engler viscosity ASPHALT

EFFLUX VISCOMETER
(STANDARD TAR/BRTA)

q STANDARD
EN 12846, EN 13357, IP 484

 81-B0122/C
Standard tar viscometer.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

General description and specifications

Used for determining the viscosity of cut-


back bitumen and road oil. The apparatus
consists of a tank fitted with a thermostat,
a rheostat, an agitator, an immersion hea-
ter to take the water to the required tem-
perature and cooling coil for connection to
the water supply. The temperature is
checked by means of a 0-45°C thermome-
ter. The apparatus is supplied without cup.
The EN standard require the 2, 4 and 81-B0122/C 81-B0120/B
10 mm dia. cup, the BS require the 10 mm
dia. cup only. IP and NF standards require
ENGLER VISCOSITY
the 10 and 4 mm dia. cup. See accessories.
Accessories
q STANDARD
Power: 300 W ASTM D 940, D1665 - AASHTO T54 - BS
B Overall dimensions: s82-B0121/1 ASTM 23 C
2000 - CNR No. 102 - NF T66-020 Thermometer. Range +18 +28°C,
262x262x550 mm subd. 0.2°C
A Weight approx.: 10 kg  81-B0120/B
s82-B0121/2 ASTM 24 C
Engler viscometer. Thermometer. Range +39 +54°C,
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.* subd. 0.2°C

Accessories s82-B0121/3 ASTM 25 C


General description and specifications Thermometer. Range +95 105°C,
subd. 0.2°C
s81-B0122/B1 Used to determine the specific viscosity of
Go/Not go gauge for 10 mm orifice
tars and their products. It includes a con-
s82-B0121/4 IP 76C Thermometer
+10 +55°C, 0.5°C, immersion 93 mm
s81-B0123/B1 tact thermoregulator and stirring device.
Go/Not go gauge for 4 mm orifice s82-B0120/2
Kohlraush calibration flask 200 ml cap.
s81-B0124/B1 Power: 300 W
Go/Not go gauge for 2 mm orifice
B Dimensions: 262x262x550 mm s82-B0120/4 Strainer No. 50 ASTM
s81-B0122/B2 Cup 10 mm dia. A Weight approx.: 10 kg Spare parts
s81-B0123/B2 Cup 4 mm dia.
s81-B0120/1 Testing flask 50 ml cap.
s81-B0124/B2 Cup 2 mm dia.
s82-B0122/3 Thermometer IP 8 C.
Range 0 to 45°C, subd. 0.2°C

81-B0120/B detail

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Testing bitumen and bituminous binders 81
ASPHALT Saybolt universal / Furol viscosity / Settling tendency / Penetration power

SAYBOLT VISCOSITY
Accessories
q STANDARD
ASTM D88, AASHTO T72
s82-B0125/2 Saybolt thermometer
19 to 27°C, subd. 0.1°C
This method covers procedure for the
empirical measurement of Saybolt viscosity s82-B0125/3 Saybolt thermome-
ter 34 to 42°C, subd. 0.1°C
of petroleum products at specified tempe-
ratures between 70 and 210°F. s82-B0125/4 Saybolt thermome-
Two models of viscometer available, single ter 49 to 57°C, subd. 0.1°C
tube and two tubes.
s82-B0125/5 Saybolt thermome-
ter 57 to 65°C, subd. 0.1°C
 81-B0121
Saybolt digital viscometer. s82-B0125/6 Saybolt thermometer
79 to 87°C, subd. 0.1°C, 250 mm length
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 81-B0121
s82-B0125/7 Saybolt thermome-
ter. Range 95 to 103°C, subd. 0.1°C
 81-B0121/Z
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. s81-B0125/13 Filter funnel with
wire mesh and clip
 81-B0121/A s81-B0125/14 Withdrawal tube
Saybolt two-tube digital viscometer.
Spare parts
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

 81-B0121/AZ s81-B0125/1
Saybolt viscosity flask, 60 ml cap.
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
s81-B0125/10 Universal orifice for
Saybolt viscometers
General description and specifications
s81-B0125/11
Furol orifice for Saybolt viscometers
The viscometers include bath, Furol and
Universal orifice, key, control box, stirring
81-B0121/A
device, cooling coil 60 ml flask and digital Specifications
thermoregulator. Funnel and withdrawal
tube are not included and should be orde-
red separately. See accessories. sModels 81-B0121 81-B0121/A
81-B0121/Z 81-B0121/AZ

Power (W) 300 500


Dimensions (lxdxh) mm 260x260x500 420x260x500
Weight approx. (kg) 7 10

DETERMINATION OF SETTLING DETERMINATION OF PENETRATION


TENDENCY OF BITUMEN EMULSIONS POWER OF BITUMEN EMULSIONS

Settling of bitumen emulsions Penetration power


of bitumen emulsions
q STANDARD
EN 12847, IP 485 q STANDARD
EN 12849, IP 487
 81-B0134
Stoppered glass graduated cylinder  81-B0136
600 ml capacity, with one division mark at Glass tube with fused-on glass filter
500 ml. Complete with two closeable side 41.5 mm internal dia., 115 mm approx. total
tubes. height, fitted with glass filter disc pore size
between 160 and 250 µm.
A Weight approx.: 1 kg
A Weight approx.: 1 kg
Note. To perform the test the 81-B0155/B 81-B0136 81-B0134
apparatus is also required. See page 384.

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81 Testing bitumen and bituminous binders
Determination of breaking behaviour / Determination of flash and fire point ASPHALT
Determination of Flash point

BREAKING VALUE OF CATIONIC BITUMEN FLASH AND FIRE POINT FLASH POINT BY PENSKY-MARTENS
EMULSIONS. MINERAL FILLER METHOD BY CLEVELAND OPEN CUP
q STANDARD
q STANDARD q STANDARD EN 22719, ASTM D93, AASHTO T73,
EN 13075-1, IP 494 EN 22592, ISO 2592, ASTM D92, IP 34, IP 35, ISO 2719
AASHTO T48, IP 36/67
 81-B0139
Test set for the determination of  81-B0130/C
the breaking value of cationic Cleveland flash tester.
emulsions 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
Comprising: General description and specifications
- Feeding pan
- Two enamel dishes Used for determining the flash and fire
- Nickel spatula point of petroleum products. It consists of
- Support base and clamp. a brass cup mounted on an electric heater
with temperature controller.
A Weight approx.: 1.5 kg Conforming with the CE European directi-
ve, is supplied complete with:
- Double line-fuse
- Hot plate control apparatus.
Complete with thermometer -6 +400°C.

Power: 600 W
A Weight approx.: 5 kg

81-B0135
Spare parts
 81-B0135
s81-B0130/1 Spare cup Pensky-Martens flash point tester.
s82-B0130/2 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
Spare thermometer -6 +400°C, IP 28 C
Used for determining the flash point by the
closed cup method of petroleum products
with a flash point higher than 50°C.
Comprising motor driven stirrer, cast iron
81-B0139
air bath and stainless radiation shield.
Mounted on electric heater with thermore-
gulator.
Accessories
Power: 600 W
s81-B0139/1 A Weight approx.: 3 kg
Reference filler, 25 kg bag

Accessories

s82-B0135/1
ASTM 9C thermometer –5 +110°C,
0.5°C subd., 275 mm length

s82-B0135/2
ASTM 10C thermometer +90 +370°C,
2°C subd., 275 mm length

81-B0130/C

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Testing bitumen and bituminous binders 81
ASPHALT Flash point by Tag open and closed cup

FLASH POINT BY TAG OPEN CUP TESTER

q STANDARD
ASTM D1310, D3143

 81-B0138/A
TAG open cup flash point tester.
CE model. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

General description and specifications

Comprising:
- Electric furnace with electronic control-
ler of heating power
- Flame rotating ignition device (LPG sup-
ply is required)
- Glass cup
- Insulating plate
- Support and clamp for thermometer
- Gauge
- Stainless steel frame
- Double line-fuse
- CE mark
81-B0138/A 81-B0137
Power: 600 W
B Dimensions:
250x170x400 mm (wxdxh) FLASH POINT BY TAG
CLOSED CUP TESTER
A Weight approx.: 4 kg Accessories
q STANDARD
The thermometers are not comprised and have ASTM D56
s82-B0135/1 Thermometer,
ASTM 9 C range -5 +110°C,
to be ordered separately. See accessories. subd. 0.5°C
 81-B0137
TAG closed cup flash point tester.
s82-B0137/A1 Thermometer,
ASTM 57 C range -20 +50°C, subd.
Accessories 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 0.5°C

General description and specifications


s82-B0138/A1 Thermometer,
ASTM 33 C range -38 +42°C
Comprising:
s82-B0135/1 Thermometer, - Electric furnace with electronic tempera-
ASTM 9 C range -5 +110°C
ture controller
s82-B0138/A3 Thermometer, - Flame ignition device
ASTM 35 C range +90 +170°C - Cover with slide
- Brass cup
- Water bath
- Thermometer-holder ferrule
- Stainless steel frame
- Double line-fuse
- CE mark

Power: 600 W
B Dimensions:
130x300x400 mm (wxdxh)
A Weight approx.: 4 kg

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81 Testing bitumen and bituminous binders
Ductility ASPHALT

DUCTILITY  81-B0140
Ductility testing machine.
q STANDARD 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. Accessories
pr EN 13398, ASTM D113, AASHTO T51,
NF T66-006, CNR No. 44, NLT 126  81-B0140/Z s81-B0141 Ductility mould. Made
of brass, accurately machined to the
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. specified dimensions. Weight 200 g
Introduction
 81-B0140/Y
s81-B0142 Ductility mould plate
This method is used for determining the for 81-B0141 ductility mould
ductility of bituminous materials by measu- Same as above but 220 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
ring the elongation before breaking when
two ends of a briquette specimen are pulled General description
apart at a specified speed and temperature.
The test is performed with a ductility machi- The machine can perform three simulta-
ne, which can be fitted with a liquid refrige- neous tests. The bath is fitted with an
rator-circulator (see model 86-D2030/A) to immersion heater in order to obtain, in
perform tests at a temperature below 25°C normal conditions, the 25°C test tempera-
or for use in tropical areas. Furthermore the ture using, as stabilising element, the cold
standard ductility machine 81-B0140 can be water circulation in the stainless steel
upgraded with a Force ductility kit to mea- interspace.
sure the tensile force exerted on the speci- For use in tropical areas or to perform tests
mens and determining the conventional below 25°C, the use of the 86-D2030/A
energy of bitumen binders from traction liquid refrigerator-circulator is recommen-
characteristics. ded.
This upgraded option (see code 81- The machine can be upgraded to measure
B0140/UP1) includes three load cells, digi- the tensile force. See Upgraded options 81-B0141, 81-B0142
tal display unit and Macro-Excel program code 81-B0140/UP1.
for data acquisition and processing for n o t e
connection to PC. Testing speed: 50 mm/min
Ductility mould and ductility mould
Max. carriage displacement: 1500 mm plate are not supplied with the machine
Power: 500 W heating element and have to be ordered separately.
and 150 W motor (See accessories)
B Dimensions: 2150x360x340 mm
A Weight approx.: 104 kg

Main features
- Double stainless steel bath with interspace for cold water or ethylene glycol circulation
(when used with 86-D2030/A liquid refrigerator-circulator)
- Fiberglass insulation and external casing in enamelled steel
- Temperature control by digital system
- Immersion electric heater
- Carriage holding up to three standard briquette moulds
- Measuring rule.

81-B0140

394 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Testing bitumen and bituminous binders 81
ASPHALT Ductility

DUCTILITY TESTING MACHINE

UPGRADING OPTIONS

 81-B0140/UP1
Force ductility kit
The 81-B0140 machine can be upgraded
with the installation of three load cells in
line with each ductility mould and speci-
men test position, to measure the tensile
force and determine the conventional
energy of bitumen binders from traction
characteristic. The kit, which has to be fac-
tory installed, includes:
- Three load cells 50 N cap. each
- Three channels digital display unit with
RS 232 output for PC or printer
- Macro-Excel program for data acquisi-
tion and PC processing
- Installation on the ductility machine.

81-B0140 Ductility machine fitted with 86-D2030/A Refrigerating circulator unit (bench not included)

 86-D2030/A
Liquid refrigerator-circulator. - Provides cold water for general
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. laboratory use
- Can circulate either water
or ethylene glycol
 86-D2030/AZ - CFC free
- Silent
Liquid refrigerator-circulator.
110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

General description
Detail of the three load cells installed inside the
ductility bath (upgrading option 81-B0140/UP1) This unit has been specially designed for
laboratory use to provide either cold water
or for closed circulation of either water or
ethylene glycol. Comprising a refrigeration
compressor, silent and CFC free, water
reservoir with cooling coil, electronic ther-
moregulator with digital display, which
shows the water/liquid output temperature
and sound proof metal case.
The unit include a liquid circulator pump
86-D2030/A
for controlling the interspace casing of the
ductility machine bath and a resistance
Specifications
heater fitted in the water reservoir to
decrease, if needed the thermal inertia of
the system. Output liquid temperature range:
+5 to +25°C
Power: 1500 W
Water or liquid connections: 3/4“
B Dimensions (lxdxh):
825x435x750 mm
A Weight approx.: 70 kg

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81 Testing bitumen and bituminous binders
Determination of density or relative density ASPHALT
Storage stability of asphalt emulsions / Softening point of thermoplastic road materials

CAPILLARY STOPPERED PYKNOMETERS WILHELMI SOFTENING POINT

q STANDARD q STANDARD
EN – ISO 3838, NF T66 007 EN 1871, DIN 1996-15

 86-D1115  81-B0147
Hubbard-Carmick specific gravity Wilhelmi softening point apparatus
bottle 24 ml cap.
General description and specifications
 86-D1120
Hubbard-Carmick specific gravity Used for determining the softening point
bottle 25 ml cap. of bituminous materials for road construc-
tions. Comprising a metal support frame, a
ring divided in two halves, a steel ball 15
mm dia. and a glass beaker.

A Weight approx.: 1.5 kg

Accessories

s81-B0147/1 Mould and tamper. 81-B0147


Used for mix design together with
the 81-B0147 apparatus. Weight 3
kg approx.

s86-D1420 Bunsen burner


86-D1115, 86-D1120
s86-D1431 Tripod
s86-D1441 Iron wire gauze with
ceramic centre

s82-D1203 Laboratory thermometer


STORAGE STABILITY
OF ASPHALT EMULSIONS

q STANDARD
NF T66 022

 81-B0114
Apparatus for the determination of 81-B0147/1
storage stability of emulsions.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.

The test is based on settlement measure-


ment conforming to NF T66 022. It consist
of a 12 V current source, vessel, cylindrical
electrode and holder.

B Overall dimensions:
200x200x520 mm
A Weight approx.: 4 kg

81-B0114

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Testing bitumen and bituminous binders 81
ASPHALT Distillation of cut-back asphaltic (bituminous) products / Bitumen ageing

DISTILLATION OF CUT-BACK
ASPHALTIC PRODUCTS

q STANDARD
ASTM D402, AASHTO T78, NF T66-003,
UNE 7112, 7072

 81-B0150
Apparatus for distillation of cut-
back asphalt

General description

This apparatus is used for the examination


of cut-back asphaltic materials by the
distillation test. Comprising: distillation
flask, condenser, adapter, shield, shield and
flask support, Bunsen burner, cylinder
receiver, thermometer -2 +400°C.

A Weight approx.: 6 kg
81-B0260

PRESSURE AGEING VESSEL (PAV) General description and specifications


Accessories
Introduction The apparatus consists of a stainless steel
s82-B0150/10 Low distillation pressure vessel with encased band heaters
thermometer, ASTM 7 C, -2 +300°C, Aging is today one of the fundamental and integral pressure and temperature
subd. 1°C controls. A platinum RTD measures internal
parameters for the evaluation of the
performance qualities during field service. test temperature to ± 0.1°C. Selectable test
s81-B0150/12
Crow receiver 25 ml cap. The SHRP program gives great importance temperatures (standard 90/100/110°C) are
to ageing to evaluate the performance controlled to ± 0.2°C. Pressure is monitored
s81-B0150/13 grade of bituminous binders. by transducer and controlled to 2.1 ± 0.1
Crow receiver 50 ml cap.
The Pressure Aging Vessel has been develo- MPa. Temperature and pressure digital indi-
s81-B0150/14 ped to simulate in-service ageing of cators display both set points and actual
Crow receiver 100 ml cap. asphalt binder after 5 to 10 years. The bin- values.
der is exposed to high pressure and tempe- Temperature and pressure calibration can
Spare parts rature for 20 hours to simulate the effects be site executed. An excess pressure relief
of long term oxidative ageing. valve and a temperature high limit are
s81-B0150/1 Distillation flask standard safety features. Data logging of
s82-B0150/11 High distillation q STANDARD both temperature and pressure and PC
thermometer, ASTM 8 C, -2 +400°C, AASHTO PP-I, ASTM PS36, SHRP test transfer of data at the end of the test.
subd. 1°C Bottled compressed air with regulator must
method B 005
be user provided.
 81-B0260 Supplied complete with 10 stainless AASH-
TO/ASTM T179 thin-film oven test pans,
Automatic pressure ageing vessel. precision assembled rack to support the
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. pans power card, operator’s manual, spare
"O" ring gasket and serial data cable.
 81-B0260/Z
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. Power:
550 W, 50 W at preheat temperature
B Dimensions: 650x430x405 mm
A Weight approx.: 73 kg

81-B0150

Testing equipment for the construction industry 397


General

INTRODUCTION

Testing equipment for the construction


Industry includes a large number of item that cannot
be located in a specific application field such as con-
crete, cement, asphalt etc. but are for general use or
for more than one application.

Furthermore, the ISO 9000 standards concer-


ning Quality Assurance Systems require a number of
measuring instruments which are employed either in
the central or field laboratories to check the testing
equipment and the environmental conditions. All
these items along with the core drilling equipment
and mobile laboratories have been grouped in this
large “General” family.
Contents
General
82 Measuring instruments
Verification of force transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400
Strain gauged column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .401
Digital instrumentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .401
High capacity strain gauge load cells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402
Serial printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .403
Low capacity strain gauge load cells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404
Strain gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404
Linear potentiometric transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .405
Pressure transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .405
Electronic instrumentation. Data Logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . .406
Load measuring rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407
Assessment of flatness, perpendicularity
and straightness of test specimens and moulds . . . . . . . .408
Dial indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408
Digital dial indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408
Hardness measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408
Roughness measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408
Thermometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409
Digital timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412
Humidity and temperature measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . .412
Mechanical watches and stop clocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412
Sound measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412
Speed measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412
Conductivity measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .413
Rain gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .413
Airflow - Anemometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414
Hygrometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .415
Thermohygrograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .415

83 Core drilling equipment


Portable universal core drilling machines . . . . . . . . . . . . .416
Heavy-duty universal coring machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .418
Coring bits and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419
Pavement coring machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419

86 General laboratory apparatus


Chemicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .420
Laboratory glassware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .420
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .420
Mortar and pestles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .422
Porcelain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .422
Bunsen and Meker burners, miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . .423
Funnels, crucibles, stirring rods, triangle, glass rods . . . . .423
Plasticware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .424
Laboratory hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .425
Trays and containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .425
Circulating water baths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .427
Immersion heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .427
Vacuum pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .428
Air compressors and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .429
Filter paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .430
Liquid refrigerator-circulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .430
Water stills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .430
Water conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .431
Mobile laboratories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .432

Testing equipment for the construction industry 399


82 Measuring instruments
Load measurement and calibration apparatus GENERAL
Verification of force transfer

VERIFICATION OF FORCE TRANSFER

q STANDARD
EN 12390-4

Introduction

The verification of force transfer includes:

- Accuracy of force indication


- Self-alignment of the upper machine
plate
- Alignment of the upper machine
plate
- Restraint of movement of the upper
plate

Conforming to the new EN 12390-4 stan-


dard, all compression machines have to be
tested to verify not only the accuracy of
force indication but: the self-alignment,
alignment and restraint of movement of
the upper plate too. These verifications can Verification of the force transfer of a compression tester by the strain gauged column 82-E0105/1
be performed using the strain gauged Digital tester 82-P0804/E, PC, Printer and 82-P0804/E1 software
column 82-E0105/1 and the digital tester
82-P0804/E with suitable software as
described on the following pages. The platen using a special strain gauged by most of the national European
accuracy of force indication only can be column (e.g. our model 82-E0105/1) specifications and, recently by the
performed using the same above apparatus connected to a suitable data acquisi- EN specifications (EN 12390-4).
or the 82-P0801/E tester with a suitable tion and processing system (e.g. our All EN compression testers shown
load cell as shown on page 402. model 82-P0804/E). in this catalogue meet these strin-
The same apparatus has been adopted gent specifications.

Satisfactory failure
Importance of the verification
of force transfer

The result of a compression test on a


cube or cylinder specimen is affected
to a considerable extent (up to 30- Unsatisfactory failure
35%) by a non-uniform application of
the load on the surface of the sample
- this results in an exceptional force
being applied to the material and its
premature failure.
For this reason the calibration certifi-
cate for the force measurement
instrument mounted on the machine
does not guarantee the accuracy of
the strength result. Usually a non-
uniform application of the load leads
to unsatisfactory failures as shown
opposite, which cannot be related to a
known loss of strength.
Since 1983, the BS 1881 specifications
have included a testing procedure in
addition to the normal calibration
test, which verifies the self-alignment
of machine components and the
restraint on movement of the upper Unsatisfactory premature sample failure is caused by an incorrect load application.
The resultant compression resistance can be up to 30-35% lower than the true resistance

400 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Measuring instruments 82
GENERAL Load measurement and calibration apparatus
Verification of force transfer (continued)

STRAIN GAUGED COLUMN


- One cell only 3000 kN cap. to test either the force accuracy and force transfer
 82-E0105/1 - Also connectable to other load cells
- It can be completed with official calibration certificate issued by a European accredita-
Strain gauged column/load cell tion laboratory
3000 kN cap. - Suitable for calibration of Class 1 compression testers

To test the self-alignment, alignment,


restraint of movement of the upper plate
and the accuracy of force indication of com-
pression testers. The device consists of a
3000 kN cap. strain gauged column, 100 mm
dia., 200 mm high with hardness and tole-
rances conforming to the Standard.
Supplied complete with auxiliary platen and
spacers for easy and precise placing of the
column either centrally or 6 mm displaced
from the centre. The column can also be
used as a load cell 3000 kN cap. to test the
accuracy of force indication. The performan-
ce and accuracy are identical to those of the
HP High Performance load cells. Supplied
complete with carrying case. It has to be
used with a suitable digital tester (e.g. our
model 82-P0804/E).

A Weight approx.: 17.5 kg 82-P0804/E with 82-E0105/1 Strain gauged column and 82-P0172 24-column printer that can be
used to download the test results for further processing using programs developed by the user. The
strain-gauged column is supplied complete with auxiliary platen and spacers for an easy and precise
DIGITAL INSTRUMENTATION placing of the column either centrally or 6 mm displaced from the centre. It can be used as a 3000
kN load cell for force verification.
 82-P0804/E
Force transfer digital tester.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. Accessories
This unit when connected to the 82-E0105/1
strain gauged column, to a PC and printer s82-P0172 24-column serial prin-
ter. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
using the specific software 82-P0804/E1 and
82-P0804/E2, provides completely automatic s82-P0804/E1 Testing software
data acquisition, processing and print of the for the automatic data acquisition
verification test certificates concerning either and processing of the plate self-ali-
gnment, alignment and restraint of
the accuracy of force indication or the other movement verification (stability) of
force transfer verifications. During operation, compression testers
acquired data are displayed on the graphic
screen of the tester and then downloaded by s82-P0804/E2 Testing software
the serial port to the PC and printer. The for the automatic data acquisition
and processing of force measure-
system can also be used directly connected to ments for the calibration verification
a simple 24-column printer (e.g. our model of compression testers
82-P0172) or to download the test results for
further processing using programs developed s82-P0804/E3 Force transfer veri-
by the user. Supplied complete with carrying fication MS Excel spreadsheet
case. s82-P0804/E4 Force calibration
verification MS Excel spreadsheet
Specifications Final Force Transfer Verification certificate.
The complete document includes other 3 certifi-
cates concerning upper plate self-alignment, ali-
No. of channels: 4 gnment and restraint of movement.
Resolution: with strain gauged column:
1/128.000; with load cells: 1/256.000
Large permanent memory to store data
and test results
Graphic display 240x128 pixel
B Dimensions: 250x220x150 mm
A Weight approx.: 2 kg
Testing equipment for the construction industry 401
82 Measuring instruments
Load measurement and calibration apparatus GENERAL
High capacity strain gauge load cells and digital instrumentation

HIGH CAPACITY STRAIN GAUGE DIGITAL INSTRUMENTATION


LOAD CELLS - High resolution: 256,000 points
 82-P0801/E - Large graphic display: 240x128 pixel
- Language selection: English, French,
q STANDARD Digital tester for force verification.
Spanish, German and Italian
EN 10002-3, ASTM E74 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. - Large permanent memory: up to 960
readings
This system, connected to any standard or - 2 RS 232 serial ports for PC and
Two series available: Standard and High HP load cell and to a PC and printer with printer connection
Performance (HP) models, which are particu- spreadsheet software 82-P0804/E4 provi- - Remote control
larly suitable for calibration of Class 1 testers. des the force verification test certificate. It
All load cells must be individually calibrated can also be used directly connected to a
together with the digital electronic tester. simple 24 column printer (e.g. our model
SIT or UKAS verification certificate can be 82-P0172) to download the test results for
supplied on order. Supplied complete with further processing using programs develo-
carrying case. ped by the users. It has to be calibrated
together with the load cell(s). The official
General specifications calibration certificate issued by a European
accreditation laboratory is available on
Non-linearity and hysteresis ± % FS: 0.1
order. However the system 82-P0801/E plus
Repeatability: 0.03 the load cell or cells is supplied with a tra-
Full scale output mV/V: 2 ± 0.1% ceable calibration certificate produced in
Nom. voltage excitation DC: 12 the Controls calibration laboratory.
Uncertainty:
0.25% (Standard), 0.05% HP models Specifications

Standard load cell.


EN 10002-3 Class 2, ASTM E74 Class A Microprocessor based
Clock/calendar chip
sCode Cap. Dim. mm Weight
Large permanent memory
82-P0800/C hard plastic carrying case for
kN (dia. x h) kg 82-P0801/E tester and 82-P0172 printer
to store data and test results
82-E0100/AS 30 82x44 4.5
Two RS 232 serial ports
82-E0100/AS1 60 100x48 5
82-E0100/AS2 100 100x48 5 for connecting PC and printer
Accessories
82-E0100/BS 300 135x200 12.5 1 analogic channel for strain gauge
82-E0100/CS 600 135x200 14 load cell/transducers
82-E0100/DS 1000 135x200 15 with resolution of 256,000 points s82-P0172 24-column serial prin-
ter. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
82-E0100/ES 2000 135x200 17
3000 135x200 19 Graphic display 240x128 pixel
82-E0100/FS s82-P0804/E4 Force calibration
82-E0100/GS 5000 180x200 30 B Dimensions: 250x220x150 mm verification MS Excel spreadsheet
A Weight approx.: 2 kg
High Performance load cell (HP).
EN 10002-3 Class 1, ASTM E74 Class AA

sCode Cap. Dim. mm Weight


kN (dia. x h) kg
82-E0100/A 30 97x127 4.5
82-E0100/B 300 140x160 9
82-E0100/C 600 140x170 10
82-E0100/D 1000 150x180 12
82-E0100/E 2000 135x200 14
82-E0100/F 3000 135x200 18
82-E0100/G 5000 158x258 35
Digital tester
82-P0801/E with
printer 82-P0172
and load cell
during calibra-
tion
Digital tester 82-P0801/E (in the middle), Example of print of calibra-
among the load cell 3000 kN capacity model tion test results obtained
82-E0100/F and the printer 82-P0172 by simply connecting the
82-P0172 printer to the
82-P0801/E digital tester

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Measuring instruments 82
GENERAL Load measurement and calibration apparatus
Signal simulator and Serial printers

SIGNAL SIMULATOR SERIAL PRINTERS


Example of display
 82-P0402 These palm size lightweight digital printers
Signal simulator are ideal either for laboratory or field use.
They are available in three versions:
Used to calibrate the readout system simu-
lating load cells / pressure transducers.  82-P0172
Serial printer mains operated
A Weight approx.: 0.5 kg 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
 82-P0172/Z
Test menu. Load changes shown in division Serial printer mains operated
Accessories 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

s82-P0402/1 Adaptor 5/6-pins  82-P0172/A


suitable for all our instruments
Serial printer with rechargeable
Note. Special adaptors and connec- internal battery or standard battery
tions are available on order.  82-P0172/1
Cable for RS 232 C connections
File manager screen. General specifications
All the readings are permanently stored

Printing method: serial dot impact


Font: 5x8 matrix
No. of columns: 24
Paper width: 57.5 mm
Interface: Serial RS 232
B External dimensions: 120x172x100 mm
82-P0402 A Weight approx.: 1 kg

Calibration Centre
Centro SIT 92
From November 1996 Controls spa. has been accredited as a calibration centre for
compression testing machines conforming to EN 12390-4, BS 1610-1881 by SIT
which is a member of the EUROPEAN ACCREDITATION LABORATORIES (EAL) which
comprises:
Final Force calibration certificate. The complete
document include other 2 certificates concer- DENMARK : DANAK
ning the data recording and the data processing
FINLAND : FINAS
FRANCE : COFRAC
GERMANY : DKD
IRELAND : ILAB
ITALY : SIT
THE NETHERLAND : RVA
NORWAY : NA
SPAIN : ENAC
SWEDEN : SWEDAC
SWITZERLAND : SAS
UNITED KINGDOM : UKAS

Certificates and reports issued by bodies accredited by EAL are considered to have
the same degree of credibility and are accepted by the above countries.

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82 Measuring instruments
Load measurement and calibration apparatus GENERAL
Low capacity strain gauge load cells / Strain gauges

LOW CAPACITY STRAIN GAUGE


LOAD CELLS
They provide a very accurate electrical
signal strictly proportional to the applied
load.
- The 82-P370 to 82-P375/T series features
M20x1.5 (except 82-P0377 model:
M30x2) top thread and lower connection
with hole (2.5 to 10 kN models) or M30x2
thread (50 to 100 kN models). They are
normally used with low capacity univer-
sal testers, triaxial and shear testing
machines, etc.
Readout unit for strain gauges
mod. 82-P0908/B (see page 153)
82-P0375

sCode Capacity kN Dimensions dia.xh mm Weight kg

82-P0370 2.5 57x80 1.5


82-P0370/T* 2.5 57x80 1.5
82-P0373 10 57x80 1.5
82-P0373/T* 10 57x80 1.5
82-P0375 50 82x110 4.45
82-P0375/T* 50 82x110 4.45
82-P0376/T* 100 82x110 4.45
82-P0377 75 82x110 4.45

* With adapters for triaxial machine

STRAIN GAUGES

 82-P0390 Accessories
Strain gauge, 9.53 mm gauge
length. Pack of 5 s82-P0399/A Strain gauge appli-
cation kit comprising bonding
agents, soldering unit, little accesso-
 82-P0391 ries and instruction manual. Weight
Strain gauge, 20 mm gauge length. approx. 7 kg
Pack of 10 s82-P0390/1 Contacts for strain
gauges
 82-P0392
s82-P0399/P22 Bonding and
Strain gauge, 30 mm gauge length. catalyst agent to glue the strain 82-P0390 to 82-P0393
Pack of 10 gauges

 82-P0393
Strain gauge, 60 mm gauge length.
Pack of 10 Specifications Models
82-P0390 82-P0391 82-P0392 82-P0393
General description and specifications Grid width (mm) 4.53 3 2 1
Gauge length (mm) 9.53 20 30 60
They provide a very accurate electrical Matrix dim. (mm) 17x6.9 31x7 43x8 74x8
signal strictly proportional to the strain of Resistance (Ω) 120 120 120 120
the rock or concrete specimen submitted to Bridge ¼ ¼ ¼ ¼
load application. The strain gauges must be Gauge factor (approx.) 2 2.1 2.1 2.1
used in conjunction with a suitable tester No. of gauges per package 5 10 10 10
(e.g. our model DATALOG 82-P0908/B).

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Measuring instruments 82
GENERAL Load measurement and calibration apparatus
Linear potentiometric transducers / Pressure transducers

LINEAR POTENTIOMETRIC TRANSDUCERS  82-P0336  82-P0352


Linear potentiometric transducer Pressure transducer 0-100 bar range
 82-P0330
100 mm travel
Linear potentiometric transducer,  82-P0352/A
10 mm travel  82-P0336/D Pressure transducer 0-200 bar range
Linear potentiometric transducer
100 mm travel, for fitting inside the  82-P0353
34-T0107 Multispeed tester Pressure transducer 0-350 bar range

 82-P0332/A  82-P0353/A
Mounting bracket for 82-P0332, Pressure transducer 0-500 bar range
82-P0334 and 82-P0336 Linear
potentiometric transducers for con-  82-P0354
nection to load rings only Pressure transducer 0-700 bar
82-P0330 range, complete with protection for
 82-P0332/AS use with compression testing frame
 82-P0330/M Mounting bracket for 82-P0332 for
Miniature linear potentiometric fitting to shear testing machines only
transducer, 10 mm travel
General description and specifications

They provide an electrical signal proportio-


nal to the linear shaft displacement. The
transducers are housed in a incorrodable
metal case. The extremely low spring force
on spindle and the excellent linearity make
these transducers ideal for laboratory use. 82-P0354

Linearity: ± 0.25% General description and specifications


82-P0336/D - 82-P0330/M A Weight approx.: 150 to 220 g
They provide a very accurate electrical
signal strictly proportional to the pressure
HIGH PRECISION of the hydraulic circuit of the testing
 82-P0332 DISPLACEMENT TRANSDUCERS machine or apparatus. Featuring fully sea-
Linear potentiometric transducer, led, stainless steel pressure chambers and
25 mm travel  82-P0331/A diaphragms. The transducers use a full
High precision displacement Wheatstone bridge circuit.
 82-P0334 transducer, 2 mm travel
Accuracy: ± 0.5%
Linear potentiometric transducer,
50 mm travel  82-P0331/B Resolution: infinite
High precision displacement Operating temperature range:
transducer, 5 mm travel -40 to +100°C
Sensitivity: 2 mV/V applied (nominal)
 82-P0331/C Full scale output: 20 mV nominal
High precision displacement Cable: 4 core PVC insulated 1 m length
transducer, 10 mm travel
Connection thread: ¼" BSP
A Weight approx.: 150 g
PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS

82-P0332, 82-P0332/A  82-P0349


Pressure transducer 0-10 bar range

 82-P0350
Pressure transducer 0-20 bar range

 82-P0351
Pressure transducer 0-50 bar range
82-P0331/C

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82 Measuring instruments
Load measurement and calibration apparatus GENERAL
Electronic instrumentation. Data Logger

DATALOG 82-P0908/A - 82-P0908/B


8-CHANNEL MULTIPURPOSE DATA LOGGER

Introduction

This latest range of multipurpose data log-


ger has been developed for a number of
laboratory and site applications for data
acquisition, processing and storing unit of:
- Force, by load cells and pressure transdu-
cers
- Pressure, by pressure transducers
- Displacement, by linear potentiometric
and inductive transducers
- Temperature, by thermocouples and
PT100 type transducers
- Others
The performances of the apparatus can be Datalog 82-P0908/A-B with PC and printer (optional)
further upgraded with the battery-opera-
ted option, ideal for site use. See Upgrading
option 82-P0908/UP1. - Individual jumper setting of transducer
type (differential or single ended)
The Datalog is available in two configura- - A/D converter ± 32000 divisions Accessories
tions: - Individual trimmer adjusting of 0 point
and slope (gain) for each channel s82-P0908/SOF Datasoft software
 82-P0908/A - RS 232 programmable serial output and serial cable for PC connection
DATALOG, 8 channels data acquisi- - Real time clock and date
tion, processing and storing unit, - 256 kB data memory
DPT version - 128 kB RAM memory
- 128x64 pixel back-lighted graphic
For connection to displacement, pressure display
and temperature transducers. See pages - Easy operation with 4-function keys and
263 and 265 as example of applications. numerical keypad
- PS/2 sockets for transducers connection
And
- Sampling rate: up to 3 Hz (3 readings per
 82-P0908/B channels per second)
DATALOG, 8 channels data acquisi- PC software sample screen
Internal software (firmware)
tion, processing and storing unit,
- 4 languages: English, French, Italian, and
EM version Main features:
Spanish
- Software calibration of each channel by - Displays readings on the PC screen
For connection to the load cell or pressure
user defined polynomial curve or auto- both as numeric values and graphic
transducer of the compression tester and
calculation of linear calibration curve plots (axes and scales adjustable)
to the strain gauges 1/4 bridge type for the
- Single channel and all channels zeroing - Performs statistical elaboration of
determination of the elastic modulus. See
always available groups of readings (min. value,
page 153 as example of application.
- Memory individually configurable as: max. value, average value, standard
linear start-stop or number of readings deviation)
Voltages: 110-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. - Saves measuring sessions genera-
(max. 18000 readings each channel)
- Two criteria for data storage: time inter- ting files
It can also be 12-24 V DC battery operated - Allows data-files management
by the option 82-P0908/UP1. val and/or reading variation interval
- On-screen recall of stored data - MS Windows® 98/2000/ME/XP
- Real time and delayed data downloading compatible.
General specifications
- Programmable warning thresholds
max./min.
Hardware
- Start/Stop function activated by key-
- 8 measuring channels
board or by external trigger
- Sensors output: 10 V (82-P0908/A)
or 2 V (82-P0908/B)
PC software (see accessory)
- Power output for transducers excitation:
10 V. If needed power output can be B Dimensions: 320x250x110 mm
adjusted at other rates by jumpers
setting A Weight approx.: 3 kg

406 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Measuring instruments 82
GENERAL Load measurement and calibration apparatus
Load measuring rings

LOAD MEASURING RINGS sCode Max. load Resol. Dimensions Net weight
kN mm A B C D E kg
General description and specifications 82-T1001 1.0 0.001 214 182 46 6.5 15 1.2
82-T1001/E 1.0 0.001 214 182 46 6.5 15 1.2
Used for load measurement and for cali- 82-T1002 2.0 0.001 214 182 46 6.5 15 1.4
bration of testing machines. Made from 82-T1002/E 2.0 0.001 214 182 46 6.5 15 1.4
special alloy steel. All standard models are 82-T1003 5.0 0.001 214 182 46 6.5 15 1.7
supplied complete with dial gauge 5x0.001 82-T1003/E 5.0 0.001 214 182 46 6.5 15 1.7
mm and the electronic models (suffix E) are 82-T1004 10.0 0.001 214 182 46 6.5 15 2.2
fitted with an electronic transducer. The 82-T1004/E 10.0 0.001 214 182 46 6.5 15 2.2
repeatability is within the 0.2% and the 82-T1005 15.0 0.001 214 182 70 6.5 27 2.5
accuracy is held within ± 1% over the 82-T1006 20.0 0.001 214 182 70 6.5 27 3
82-T1007 30.0 0.001 214 182 70 6.5 27 3.5
upper 80% of the full range.
82-T1008 40.0 0.001 214 182 70 6.5 27 3.9
The load rings can be supplied in different 82-T1009 50.0 0.001 214 182 70 7 27 3.9
versions depending upon the use and the 82-T1010 60.0 0.001 214 182 70 7 27 3.9
machine to be used with. For an easy and 82-T1012 100.0 0.001 308 270 109 9.5 46.5 15
complete identification of the ring model,
the code number is followed, with the
exception of the standard model by a suf-
fix letter as specified above.
B
- High resolution dial gauge: 0.001 mm
No suffix letters - Accuracy ± 1%
Example: 82-T1001 - Large range: 1 to 100 kN cap.
Identifies the standard model, which is No suffix
used for all tests, with the exception of the letter
82-T1001
shear box apparatus, which requires a ring
A

to 82-T1012
with special ends.

Suffix "/E" = with electronic transducer


Example: 82-T1004/E. This suffix identifies
the standard models in which are mounted B
the conventional dial gauge together with
electronic transducer providing an electri-
cal signal for connection to a readout unit Suffix E
or electronic data acquisition system. 82-T1001/E
to
Available up to 5 kN load capacity.
A

82-T1004/E

Accessories 82-T1009
C
s28-T1049 Connection with coni- M6 = 35 = M6
cal seat for load rings. It has to be M10
screwed on the lower base of the No suffix
proving ring to receive the hemi- letter
spherical end of the triaxial cell 82-T1001
piston. Weight 50 g approx. to 82-T1012

s82-T1050 Suspension ball seat Suffix E


for testing machines. Supplied com-
D

82-T1001/E
plete with connection for load rings to
M10 M5 82-T1004/E
s82-D1258 Stem brake device for
dial gauges. To maintain the maxi-
mum reading after the failure of the
specimen

n o t e
All load rings are supplied with a 82-T1002/E
calibration chart prepared by a computer.
If necessary the calibration can be made
in other units.

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82 Measuring instruments
Metrology GENERAL
Dial indicators
Roughness and hardness measurements / Vernier calipers, square, straightedge, feeler strips

DIAL INDICATORS DIGITAL DIAL INDICATORS ASSESSMENT OF FLATNESS,


PERPENDICULARITY AND STRAIGHTNESS
The following dial indicators are used for a Three models available: 10, 20, and 50 mm OF TEST SPECIMENS AND MOULDS
wide range of applications appearing range, 54 mm dia. with 0.01 mm resolution
throughout this catalogue and can also be and one model 25 mm range with 0.001
q STANDARD
used for general laboratory requirements. mm resolution.
EN 12390-1
Clockwise rotation, 58 mm dia. approx.
complete with rear mount.  82-D1261
The following apparatus, which are essen-
Digital dial indicator 10x0.01 mm tial for the correct verification of moulds
sCode Travel Graduation and specimens, can also be supplied with
 82-D1261/B certificate of calibration issued by an
82-D1250 5 mm 0.001 mm
82-D1252 10 mm 0.002 mm Digital dial indicator 50x0.01 mm Accredited Laboratory such as UKAS, SIT,
82-D1255 10 mm 0.01 mm COFRAC etc. For this certificate version ask
 82-D1262 for the item plus code 82-C0106/CAL, asso-
82-D1256/C 25 mm 0.01 mm
High-resolution digital indicator ciated with the item code number.
82-D1257 30 mm 0.01 mm
82-D1259 50 mm 0.01 mm 25x0.001 mm
 82-C0106/1
Note. 82-D1250 is used mounted in our Go/No go gauges for 100 mm
load rings. cube moulds

 82-C0106/2
Go/No go gauges for 150 mm
Accessories cube moulds
s82-D1258 Stem brake device for dial  82-C0107/1
gauges. To maintain the maximum rea-
ding after the failure of the specimen Engineers square 150 mm
s82-D1260 Magnetic holder for  82-C0108/1
dial gauges
Straightedge 300 mm
82-D1261 to 82-D1260  82-C0109/1
82-D1261/B with dial gauge
Digital vernier caliper 155 mm

HARDNESS MEASUREMENTS  82-C0110/1


Rear mount
 82-C0113/A Set of feeler strips covering 13
blades from 0.03 to 0.50 mm
Portable hardness tester
 82-C0106/CAL
82-D1250 Ideal for site testing of the hardness of
compression platens, cement moulds and Calibration certificate of the cube
any other steel or cast iron piece within the and cylinders verification apparatus
operating range described below. It can be issued by an Accredited Laboratory
connected to PC or printer by the RS 232
output for data processing and print. Note. For more information see page 229.

Hardness ranges: HB from 30 to 655,


HRC from 20 to 68, HRB from 13 to 100,
HV from 80 to 977, HS from 32 to 100
RS 232 output
Battery operated: rechargeable
B Dimensions: 135x49x25 mm
A Weight: 200 g
The apparatus is supplied complete with
82-C0113/A
probe, calibration anvil, batteries and 230 V
adaptor.

408 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Measuring instruments 82
GENERAL Temperature measurement
Digital thermometers

DIGITAL THERMOMETERS
We propose different models, which cover practically all applications in the construction industry.

sCode Temp. Reso- Accu- Probe Battery Dim. Wei- Applications


range °C lution racy type/(life) (mm) ght
°C °C (g)

82-D1226 -50 +150 0.1 ± 0.3 Stainless steel 1x1.4 V 66x50x25 50 Liquid, air,
- 0.5 3 mm dia. (3000 hours) semisolids, frozen
x 105 mm material, granulars
82-D1226/A -50 +150 0.1 ± 0.3 Remote stainless 1x1.5 V 106x58x19 80 Liquid, air,
- 0.5 steel 3 mm dia. AA semisolids, frozen
x 160 mm (3000 hours) material, granulars.
1 m cable Ideal for concrete
82-D1227 -50 +170 0.1 ± 0.3 Stainless steel 1x1.5 V 175x41x23 65 Ideal for industrial
1 ± 0.4 5 mm dia. AAA applications.
x 125 mm (3000 hours) Liquid, air, semisolids
82-D1228 -40 +550 1 ±2 Stainless steel 4x1.4 V 175x41x23 92 Liquid, air, semisolids.
Penetration type (700 hours) Ideal for bitumen
3 mm dia.
x 130 mm

I m p o r t a n t n o t e
All digital thermometers are supplied with the certificate of conformity and, on request can be supplied with Certificate of Calibration
issued by the Official Authority. The calibration can be performed in the following range of temperatures:
a) from -80 to 0°C; b) from 0 to 100°C; c) from 0 to 250°C; d) from 0 to 600°C.
Please specify in case of request.

82-C0106/1, C0106/2, C0107/1, C0108/1,


C0109/1, C0110/1

Vernier calipers

s82-D1652
Vernier caliper 0-150 mm x 0.1 mm

s82-D1653
Vernier caliper 0-160 mm x 0.05 mm

s82-D1654
Vernier caliper 0-205 mm x 0.05 mm
82-D1226, D1227, D1228, D1226/A
s82-D1655
Vernier caliper 0-300 mm x 0.05 mm

Steel rules and tapes

s82-D1694
Steel rule, 500 mm long, metric
82-D1695 82-D1694
s82-D1695
Steel tape in case, 2 m long

Standard calibration masses


See section 11. 82-D1652 to 82-D1655

Testing equipment for the construction industry 409


82 Measuring instruments
Temperature measurement GENERAL
Digital thermometers / Infrared thermometers

MULTIPURPOSE DIGITAL THERMOMETER INFRARED NON-CONTACT THERMOMETER

 82-D1229  82-D1220
Digital thermometer Non-contact infrared thermometer.
range -50 +950°C -10 to 300°C

General description and specifications General description and specifications

A portable, easy to use unit for monitoring This stick type infrared thermometer mea-
temperature of asphalt, concrete mortar 82-D1229 with probes sures surface temperatures without tou-
etc. Dual range, high resolution, housed in ching the object being measured. The clo-
a rugged ABS case. Memory functions: sim- N o t e ser the instrument is to the object being
ply press a button and the meter will recall measured, the smaller the spot size beco-
the highest and lowest temperatures mea- The most suitable probes for asphalt use mes. This can be as small as 5 mm at a
sured in the cycle. Read both °C and °F. are the 82-D1229/5 Penetration probe, the distance of 65 mm.
Wide variety of interchangeable probes are 82-D1229/6 "T" bar probe and the
82-D1229/2 Surface probe. Measuring range: -10 to 300°C
available: see accessories.
Resolution: 1°C
Precision: ± 2°C
Ranges
a) -50 to 150°C (-58 to 199.8 °F). Display: 20 mm hi-contrast LCD display
Resolution -0.1°C Max. value: retained for 15 seconds
b) -50 to 950°C (-58 to 1742 °F). Battery type: 9 V battery
Resolution -1°C
B Dimensions: 143x80x38 mm
Accuracy: ± 0.5% full scale
A Weight approx.: 300 g
Battery type/life: 1x9 V/approx. 500
hours of continuous use Note. A traceable ISO 9000 certificate of
B Dimensions: 180x83x40 mm calibration is available.
A Weight approx.: 350 g
The meter is supplied without probes,
which have to be selected and ordered
separately. See accessories. 82-D1229 with 82-D1229/5

Accessories

s82-D1229/1
Penetration probe 120 mm long
82-D1220
s82-D1229/2
Surface probe

s82-D1229/3
Air probe

s82-D1229/5
Penetration probe 200 mm long

s82-D1229/6 “T” bar probe 660


mm long to BS 594

s82-D1229/7
Sword probe 500 mm long

s82-D1229/8
K type thermocouple 5 m long

s82-D1229/9
Coupling unit for 82-D1229/8

82-D1208/5 82-D1206 82-D1215, 82-D1216, 82-D1217

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Measuring instruments 82
GENERAL Temperature measurement
Glass thermometers / Dial thermometers

GLASS THERMOMETERS IP AND ASTM THERMOMETERS


FOR GENERAL LABORATORY USE
sCode IP ref. ASTM ref. Range °C Gradua- Immersion
tion°C
sCode Range Graduation
°C °C
82-B0100/6 38C - 23 to 27 0.1 Total
82-D1199 0 to 50 0.5 82-B0121/4 76C - 10 to 55 0.5 93 mm
82-D1200 -10 to 110 1.0 82-B0122/3 I8C - 0 to 44 0.2 65 mm
82-D1201 0 to 150 1.0 82-B0158/3 42C - -38 to +30 0.5 250 mm
82-D1203 0 to 250 1.0 82-B0150/10 5C 7C -2 to 300 1 Total
82-B0150/11 6C 8C -2 to 400 1 Total
82-D1204 0 to 360 1.0
82-B0135/1 15C 9C -5 to 110 0.5 57 mm
82-B0135/2 16C 10C 90 to 370 2 57 mm
STANDARD THERMOMETERS TO BS 593 82-B0130/2 28C 11C -6 to 400 2.0 Total
(TOTAL IMMERSION) 82-B0160/10 47C 13C 150 to 175 0.5 Total
82-D1200/1 60C 15C -2 to 80 0.2 Total
sCode BS ref. Range °C 82-D1200/2 61C 16C 30 to 200 0.5 Total
82-D1205 A 40C -0.5 to 40.5 82-B0125/2 - 17C 19 to 27 0.1 Total
82-B0125/3 23C 18C 34 to 42 0.1 Total
Graduation °C: 0.1 82-B0125/4 - 19C 49 to 57 0.1 Total
82-B0125/5 - 20C 57 to 65 0.1 Total
82-B0125/6 - 21C 79 to 87 0.1 Total
82-B0121/1 - 23C 18 to 28 0.2 90 mm
82-B0121/2 - 24C 33 to 54 0.2 90 mm
82-B0121/3 - 25C 95 to 105 0.2 90 mm
82-B0138/A1 20C 33C -38 o 42 0.2 50 mm
82-B0138/A3 59C 35C 90 to 170 0.2 50 mm
82-B0116/40 35C 47C 58.6 to 61.4 0.05 Total
82-B0137/A1 - 57C -20 to 50 0.5 Total
82-B0122/4 63C 63C -8 to 32 0.1 Total
82-B0116/45 93C 110C 133.6 to 136.4 0.05 Total
82-D1200/3 89C 113C -1 to 175 0.5 Total
82-D1199

DIAL THERMOMETERS

sCode Range Dial Stem Stem


°C dia. mm length mm dia. mm

Standard
82-D1210 0 to 60 50 200 3
82-D1211 0 to 100 50 200 3
82-D1212 0 to 200 50 200 3
82-D1205 82-D1213 0 to 260 50 200 3

Pocket size
82-D1206 +50 to +260 45 150 4
82-D1207 -30 to +60 45 150 4

Long stem
82-D1208/5 +50 to +250 100 750 12
82-D1210 to 82-D1213
Surface model
82-D1214 0 to +200 50 / /

MAX./MIN. THERMOMETERS ARMOURED THERMOMETERS

s82-D1215 Max.-Min. thermometer, s82-D1216 Armoured thermometer


-30 to 50°C 0-60°C, div. 1°C

s82-D1215/1 Max.-Min. thermometer, s82-D1217 Armoured thermometer


82-D1214 double scale -20 to 50°C and 10 to 130°F 0-200°C, div. 2°C

s82-D1218 Armoured thermometer


-10 to 110°C

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82 Measuring instruments
Measuring instruments GENERAL
Mechanical watches / Digital timers
Sound, speed, humidity and temperature measurements

MECHANICAL WATCHES A 70 dB alarm sounds at the end of the HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE
AND STOP CLOCKS countdown. Timing capacity 24 hours. MEASUREMENT

 82-D1230 Power: one AAA battery  82-D2220


Stopwatch B Dimensions: 140x95x30 mm approx. Portable thermo-hygrometer
Nickel chromium case, graduated 0-60
seconds x 0.2 seconds, calibrated to 30
A Weight: 300 g General description and specifications
minutes.
It provides readings with 98% precision in
 82-D1235  82-D1231 a very short time for both R.H. and tempe-
Digital stopwatch rature.
Timing device (ringer time)
Graduated to 60 minutes in 1 minute divi- 1/100th seconds stopwatch. Hours, minutes,
sions with audible time interval buzzer. seconds. Normal time. Date. Range: R.H. 10.0 to 95.0%; °C 0.0 to 60.0;
°F 32 to 140
Resolution: R.H. 0.1%; °C 0.1; °F 1
 82-D1236 Accuracy: R.H. ± 2%; °C ± 0.4; °F ± 1
High resolution interval 60 minutes Battery type/life: 1x9 V / approx. 100
timer hours of continuous use
Spring driven, 60 minutes timer. B Dimensions: 185x82x45 mm
Start/Stop/Zeroing buttons. A Weight approx.: 315 g
B Dimensions: 90x115x38 mm approx.
A Weight: 500 g
82-D1231 82-D1230

SPEED MEASUREMENTS

 82-D2210
Combined optical and contact
tachometer
This model lets you measure both contact
and optical speeds.

82-D1235, D1236, D1241, D1240 Measuring ranges:


- optical from 0.5 to 99999 r.p.m. 82-D2220
- contact from 0.5 to 19999 r.p.m.
DIGITAL TIMERS
Accuracy: ± 0.5% ± 1 digit
 82-D1240 Power: No. 4x1.5 V batteries
Digital clock/timer B Dimensions: 215x65x38 mm
Timer displays time-of-day in the clock A Weight approx.: 300 g
mode, time elapsed in the stopwatch mode
and time remaining in the alarm mode.
Time counts up to or down from 24 hours
with 1 second resolution. Alarm sounds for
1 minute at the completion of the cycle.
1.5 V button cell battery.

B Dimensions: 140x65x60 mm approx.


A Weight: 100 g

 82-D1241
Two-channel digital clock/timer
Featuring a dual large digital display that
tilts for easy viewing. Two channels can be
operated and displayed simultaneously to 82-D2210
count up or down.

412 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Measuring instruments 82
GENERAL Meteorological equipment
Conductivity measurement / Rain gauges

CONDUCTIVITY MEASUREMENTS RAIN GAUGES  82-D3005


“Association” rain gauge
 82-D2230  82-D3000
Multirange conductivity meter Rain gauge Description
General description and specifications
Description Consisting of a zinc container with metal
filter.
Ideal for quick measurement of conducti-
For measuring rainfall up to 20 mm. Supplied complete with graduated cylinder.
vity in soils from 0 to 199.9 µS/cm.
Cylindrical top section is provided with a
bevelled rim giving a 200 cm2 collecting Funnel dia.: 226 mm
Measuring ranges Resolution area.
- µS/cm: 0.0 to 199.9 0.1 Surface: 400 cm2
- µS/cm: 0.0 to 1999 1 A Weight approx.: 2 kg Height: 300 mm
- mS/cm: 0.00 to 19.99 0.01 A Weight approx.: 3 kg
- mS/cm: 0.0 to 199.9 0.1
Accuracy: ± 1% full scale
Temperature compensation: automatic
from 0 to 50°C
Battery type/life: 1x9 V / approx. 100
hours of continuous use
B Dimensions: 185x82x45 mm
A Weight approx.: 355 g

82-D3000 82-D3005

 82-D3002
Simple rain gauge, copper

Description

Three-part rain gauge consisting of conical


82-D2230
funnel, cylindrical base, and inner can,
complete with glass measure.

A Weight approx.: 2 kg

82-D3002

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82 Measuring instruments
Meteorological equipment GENERAL
Airflow - Anemometers / Weather stations / Barometer

AIRFLOW - ANEMOMETERS dings with a data hold function. It also has Function time, alarm and calendar
the added advantage of a separate remote B Dimensions: 115x170x36 mm
 82-D3024 sensor.
A Weight approx.: 205 g
Hand anemometer cup
Display: 18 mm LCD, 3.5 digit
Range: 0.4 to 30.0 m/s
Description  82-D3235
1.4 to 108.0 km/h
A robust, portable, hand-held instrument Precision aneroid barometer
80 to 5910 ft./min
giving direct reading of wind speed in 4 0.8 to 58.3 knots
scales. Complete with plastic outer cover, Description
cups, and engraved scales. Accuracy: ± 2% +1 digit
Battery: 9 V PP3 This instrument combines a high degree of
km/h: 30-120 B Dimensions: 168x80x35 mm sensitivity and accuracy with a rugged
design for wall mounting.
Beaufort: 0-12 A Weight approx.: 325 g
m/s: 0-35 Range: 880 mbar to 1040 mbar
Knots: 0-60 Subdivision: 0.5 mbar
A Weight approx.: 500 g Dial face: 135 mm
A Weight approx.: 0.5 kg

82-D3036

WEATHER STATIONS / BAROMETER


82-D3146
 82-D3145
Weather station for external use

Description

For measuring pressure, humidity and tem-


perature. Comprising aneroid barometer,
hair hygrometer and max.-min. thermome-
ter. 82-D3145 82-D3235
82-D3024
B Dimensions: 450x200 mm
 82-D3036 A Weight approx.: 2 kg
Digital anemometer (vane type)

Description
 82-D3146
This portable anemometer with multi- Weather station battery operated,
functional measurement capability of m/s, comprising barometer, thermometer
km/h, ft./min, knots. The large easy to read and hygrometer.
LCD display produces fast accurate rea-
Description

Battery operated, comprising barometer,


thermometer and hygrometer.

Temperature range: -30 +70°C


Meteorological forecast

414 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Measuring instruments 82
GENERAL Meteorological equipment
Hygrometers / Thermohygrograph

HYGROMETER THERMOHYGROGRAPH

 82-D3260  82-D3280
Wet and dry bulb hygrometer Thermohygrograph

Description Description

A simple to read unit designed for general Simultaneous recording of both tempera-
purpose use. Two undivided thermometers ture and humidity. Spring operated.
are mounted on a printed plastic scale. Supplied complete with 55 charts, spare
Between the thermometers is a unique pen, bottle of ink, instruction manual.
slide with pointer, which allows relative
humidity to be easily read. The scale is hou- Temperature range: -35 +45°C
sed in a plastic case, which also holds a Humidity range: 0 to 100%
reservoir with antifrost device.
Time scale: 24 hours or 7 days
Accuracy: ± 5% to 20% R.H. B Overall dimensions:
Thermometers: scale length 140 mm x 375x290x230 mm
1°C, range -5 +50°C A Weight approx.: 5 kg
B Dimensions: 340x82x45 mm
A Weight approx.: 225 g

82-D3260

82-D3280

Spare parts

s82-D3280/1
Spare charts, pack of 55

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83 Core drilling equipment
Portable universal core drilling machines GENERAL

PORTABLE UNIVERSAL Technical specifications 83-C0350 83-C0355 83-C0360


CORE DRILLING MACHINES 83-C0351
Drive Electric Petrol Air
General description Power (W) 2200(1) 4800 3300
Speeds, full loading (r.p.m.) 670/1140/1580(2) 530 to 660 300 to 460
These machines consist essentially in three Min/max. core dia. (mm) 35/150 35/150 70/200
main parts: Air consumption (l/s) - - 50
- The motor (electric, petrol driven or air Overall dimensions (mm) 451x290x860 451x290x1067 527x330x1352
driven) Weight approx. (kg) 36 40 70
- The base with adjustable feet and wheels
- The support column. (1) 1800 W at 110 V, 60 Hz
These three parts can be easily assembled (2) Full load speeds at 230 V, 50 Hz: 800/1350/1900 and 670/1140/1580 at 110 V, 60 Hz
and disassembled for transportation. The
support steel column can be angled with
respect to the base. The motor support is
mounted on rollers and ball bearings. The
aluminium base can be easily fitted on site
by anchors, by suitable holding column or
by vacuum using the appropriate accessory.
Both the electric and petrol driven models
can be used at any angle within the hori-
zontal position using an appropriate fixing
making sure that flushing water does not
drop directly onto the motor and there is
no petrol leakage. For vertical ceiling coring
it is preferable to use the air motor model.
For internal use we suggest the machine is
fitted with a water collector system. (See
accessories)
The machines have to be completed with
the coring bits. See table on next page.

Electric models

 83-C0350
Universal core drilling machine.
Electric motor. Three speeds.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

 83-C0351
Universal core drilling machine. 83-C0350 (or 83-C0351) with core bit 83-C0355 with core bit
Electric motor. Three speeds.
110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

Petrol driven model Accessories


s83-C0350/5 Water collecting ring
 83-C0355 s83-C0350/1 Kit attachment for for 83-C0350, 83-C0351 models. For
vacuum connection. Fits the opening in bits up to 150 mm dia. Confines waste
Universal core drilling machine. the middle of basement. Comprising the water on the surface. It has to be con-
Petrol driven connection plate with gasket, the nected to a suitable electric pump
vacuum gauge and the base gasket.
Air motor model Vacuum pump not included. This kit fits s83-C0300/1
all models Extension rod 228 mm long
 83-C0360 s83-C0300/2 Strap wrench for fitting
s83-D2020 Portable water pressure and removal of core bits
Universal core drilling machine. tank 10-15 litres cap. Useful when tap
Air motor water is not available
s83-C0300/3 Expansion bolts for
fixing coring machine base. Pack of 50

s83-C0350/2 Tie-rod for fastening


coring machines

416 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Core drilling equipment 83
GENERAL Portable universal core drilling machines (continued)

Vacuum pump with reservoir

To provide the vacuum for holding securely - Steel tilting column up to 60-75°
the base (fitted with the accessories 83- - Slide with rollers and ball bearings
C0350/1) to the surface. Supplied comple- - Aluminium base fixable by anchors or
vacuum
te with reservoir, which is very useful to - Centering device to fix precisely the
maintain for some time a suitable vacuum machine
level to avoid the fall or disconnection of
the machine from the wall in case of cur-
rent interruption. Weight 11.5 kg approx.

 83-C0365
Vacuum pump with reservoir.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

 83-C0366
Vacuum pump with reservoir.
110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

83-C0350 (or 83-C0351) with 83-C0350/1,


83-C0365 (or 83-C0366), with core bit and
expander coupling

Fixing methods
83-C0350 with vacuum
attachment and vacuum
pump during operation

ø min M12
➱ ➱

83-C0360
with core bit

By anchor By vacuum

 60°- 75°

83-C0350/5
By holding column Tilting column mechanism

Testing equipment for the construction industry 417


83 Core drilling equipment
Heavy-duty universal coring machines GENERAL

HEAVY-DUTY UNIVERSAL Technical specifications 83-C0301/A 83-C0301/B 83-C0301/C


CORING MACHINES 83-C0301/AZ
Drive Electric Petrol Air
These robust versatile machines are ideal
Coring angle 0 to 360° ± 90 from vertical 0 to 360°
for field where it is necessary to core at any Rack feed (mm) 1000 1000 1000
angle. The extension columns (see accesso- Shaft thread (UNC) 1¼ -7 1¼ -7 1¼ -7
ries) permit the holding at a maximum ver- Power (W) 2200(1) 4800 3300
tical or horizontal distance of 3850 mm. Full load speed (r.p.m.) 670/1140/1580(2) 400 to 600 300 to 460
The rack feed (drilling excursion) is 1000 Coring range dia. (mm) 20/160 50/200 70/200
mm long. Air consumption (l/s) - - 50
Available in three versions: electrical, petrol Dimensions approx. (mm) 470x785x1630 470x785x1630 470x785x1630
driven and air driven. The core bits, expan- Weight approx. (kg) 80 55 87
der couplings, strap wrench, extension
columns etc. are not part of the machine (1) 1800 W at 110 V, 60 Hz
and have to be ordered separately. (See (2) Full load speeds at 230 V, 50 Hz: 800/1350/1900 and 670/1140/1580 at 110 V, 60 Hz
accessories)

83-C0301/A with - Full 360° operation for coring at


83-C0301/B with 83-C0301/1, any angle (electric and air motor
83-C0301/1, and 83-C0300/2, models)
core bit and core bit - Aviation type engine for full ± 90°
operation from vertical
- Main column extendable in height
up to 3850 mm
- Robust and stable unit
- Rack feed (drilling excursion) 1000
mm long
- 3 working speeds (electric model)

 83-C0301/A
Universal coring machine, three
Accessories
speed electric motor.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. s83-C0301/1
Extension columns up to 3850 mm
 83-C0301/AZ
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. s83-C0300/1
Extension rod 228 mm long
 83-C0301/B
s83-C0300/2 Strap wrench for
Universal coring machine, petrol fitting and removal of core bits
driven, 6.5 HP motor
 83-C0301/C Core bits and core extractor,
see next page
Universal coring machine, air motor
driven, 3.3 kW
418 Testing equipment for the construction industry
Core drilling equipment 83
GENERAL Pavement coring machine / Coring bits / Accessories

PAVEMENT CORING MACHINE


- Compact and portable - Complete with strap wrench and spanner
 83-B0202 - Vertical screw feed - 8.5 HP engine
Pavement core drilling machine,
8.5 HP, 4-stroke petrol engine

General description and specifications

This simple but rugged machine is a porta-


ble unit, which can be easily carried in a
pick-up truck. The powerful 8.5 HP engine
is more than adequate for all types of work
and material.

Coring range: up to 200 mm dia. (max.)


depending upon the type of asphalt
Screw feed
4 stabilising feet
A Weight approx.: 110 kg
The machine is supplied complete with
strap wrench and spanner for removal of
bits after use.
83-B0202 with core bit

Accessories
CORING BITS AND ACCESSORIES
Drill bits, extractors, extension rods
etc., are listed below. Thin wall diamond bits with bronze welded
sectors suitable either for concrete or
asphalt. Fixed standard coupling assuring
the best alignment, fast and easy fitting
and disassembling. Bit length 400 mm
approx.
The core extractor is offered as an optional
accessory and simplifies the removal of the
core sample from the hole.

83-C0322, C0323

Core bits Core dia. (mm) Weight approx. (kg) Core extractor

83-C0320 50 2.2 83-C0310/2


83-C0321 75 2.8 83-C0311/2
83-C0322 100 3.7 83-C0312/2
83-C0323 (1)
150 5.4 83-C0313/2
83-C0324 200 7.5 83-C0314/2

(1) Suggested minimum size for analysis and grading tests

Strap wrench supplied with the machine, and


core extractor 83-C0312/2

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86 General laboratory apparatus
Chemicals / Laboratory glassware / Miscellaneous GENERAL

CHEMICALS

A comprehensive range of laboratory chemicals and reagents is available. Hazardous materials often require special handling and docu-
mentation. Controls cannot accept any responsibility for delays in delivery due to special delivery requirements.

sCode Description Hazard class UN No. Quantity

86-D0815 Barium chloride 6.1 1564 1000 g


86-D0800 Calcium chloride, analar N.R. - 1000 g
86-D0811 Distilled water N.R. - 25 litres
86-D0817 Dyphenylaminosulphonate- N.R. - 10 g
indicator solution
86-D0849/G Dye, red kerosene 3.5 g
86-D0818 Ferrous sulphate N.R. 1000 g
86-D0807 Formaldehyde 3.3 1198 1000 ml
86-D0806 Glycerine N.R. 1000 ml
86-D0808 Hydrochloric acid 8.0 1789 1000 ml
86-D0812 Hydrogen peroxide N.R. - 1000 ml
86-D0809 Nitric acid 8.0 2031 1000 ml
86-D0805 Paraffin wax N.R. - 1000 g MEASURING CYLINDERS (TALL FORM).
86-D0805/G Paraffin wax N.R. - 10 kg
86-D0823 Potassium bichromate N.R. - 1000 g RIGID PLASTIC WITH SPOUT
86-D0819 Silica gel N.R. - 1000 g
86-D0819/G Silica gel N.R. - 500 g
86-D0820 Silicone grease tube N.R. - 100 g sCode Capacity
86-D0814 Silver nitrate N.R. - 500 ml 86-D1020 25 ml
86-D0833 Sodium carbonate N.R. - 1000 g 86-D1021 50 ml
86-D0802 Sodium hexametaphosphate N.R. - 1000 g 86-D1022 100 ml
86-D0801 Sodium hydroxide 8.0 1823 1000 g
86-D0825 Sodium sulphate N.R. - 1000 g 86-D1023 250 ml
86-D0810 Sulphuric acid 8.0 1830 1000 ml 86-D1024 500 ml
86-D0822 Vaseline oil N.R. - 500 ml 86-D1025 1000 ml
86-D0845 Water repellent grease N.R. - 1000 g 86-D1026 2000 ml
86-D0841 Zinc chloride 8.0 2331 1000 g
86-D0800/P Special packing for reagents

LABORATORY GLASSWARE GLASS MEASURING CYLINDERS. MEASURING CYLINDERS (LOW FORM).


GLASS MEASURING CYLINDERS. GRADUATED WITH STOPPER RIGID PLASTIC WITH SPOUT
GRADUATED WITH SPOUT

sCode Capacity sCode Capacity sCode Capacity


86-D1000 10 ml 86-D1010 10 ml 86-D1020/A 25 ml
86-D1001 25 ml 86-D1011 25 ml 86-D1021/A 50 ml
86-D1002 50 ml 86-D1012 50 ml 86-D1022/A 100 ml
86-D1003 100 ml 86-D1013 100 ml 86-D1023/A 250 ml
86-D1004 250 ml 86-D1014 250 ml 86-D1024/A 500 ml
86-D1005 500 ml 86-D1015 500 ml 86-D1025/A 1000 ml
86-D1006 1000 ml 86-D1016 1000 ml 86-D1026/A 2000 ml
86-D1007 2000 ml

DROPPING BOTTLE

s86-D1096
Dropping bottle 100 ml
capacity

PETRI DISH

s86-D1105 Petri dish,


makrolon, 100 mm dia.
TEST TUBES 86-D1096

86-D1000 to 86-D1007 86-D1010 to 86-D1016 86-D1020/A 86-D1020 to 86-D1026 s86-D1108 Test tube, borosilicate glass,
to 86-D1026/A 16 mm dia. x 160 mm long
420 Testing equipment for the construction industry
General laboratory apparatus 86
GENERAL Laboratory glassware / Miscellaneous

CONICAL FLASKS, ERLENMEYER. PYKNOMETERS. BOROSILICATE GLASS, GLASS BEAKERS.


BOROSILICATE GLASS, WIDE MOUTH WITH STOPPER BOROSILICATE, WITH SPOUT

sCode Capacity sCode Mouth Capacity sCode Capacity


86-D1030 100 ml dia. mm 86-D1070 25 ml
86-D1031 300 ml 86-D1071 50 ml
86-D1040 27 500 ml
86-D1032 500 ml 86-D1072 100 ml
86-D1041 27 1000 ml
86-D1033 1000 ml 86-D1073 250 ml
86-D1042 27 2000 ml
86-D1034 2000 ml 86-D1074 600 ml
86-D1075 1000 ml
PYKNOMETERS. BOROSILICATE GLASS, 86-D1075/1 2000 ml
WIDE MOUTH, WITH STOPPER

sCode Mouth Capacity


dia. mm
86-D1040/S 50 500 ml
86-D1041/S 50 1000 ml
86-D1042/S 50 2000 ml

86-D1070 86-D1100, 86-D1106,


86-D1030 to 86-D1034 86-D1037 to 86-D1075/1 86-D1105
PYKNOMETERS. BOROSILICATE GLASS WEIGHING BOTTLES

s86-D1037 Pyknometer 500 ml cap. sCode Size


complete with stopper, capillary and tube
86-D1100 50 mm dia. x 30 mm h
s86-D1038 Pyknometer 1000 ml cap. 86-D1101 25 mm dia. x 40 mm h
complete with stopper, capillary and tube
86-D1102 70 mm dia. x 40 mm h
GRADUATED IMPURITIES TEST BOTTLES 86-D1103 40 mm dia. x 60 mm h

sCode Capacity
86-D1040/S 86-D1044
BEAKER COVERS (WATCH GLASS)
48-D1090 500 ml to 86-D1042/S
48-D1091 1000 ml FILTER FLASKS sCode Dimensions
86-D1106 100 mm dia.
REAGENT BOTTLES 86-D1106/1 125 mm dia.
sCode Capacity
86-D1044 500 ml
sCode Capacity
86-D1044/1 perforated bung
86-D1092 1000 ml
with glass tube for
86-D1093 500 ml
86-D1044
86-D1094 250 ml
86-D1045 1000 ml
86-D1113,
VOLUMETRIC FLASKS (STOPPERED) 86-D1110/A

DESICCATORS COMPLETE
sCode Capacity
86-D1058 50 ml WITH DESICCATOR PLATE. SILICA GEL
86-D1059 100 ml
sCode Dimensions
86-D1060 250 ml 86-D1110 200 mm dia. non-vacuum
86-D1061 500 ml 86-D1110/A 250 mm dia. non-vacuum
86-D1062 1000 ml 86-D1111 300 mm dia. non-vacuum
48-D1090 86-D1092 86-D1049 to 86-D1052
86-D1063 2000 ml 86-D1112 200 mm dia. with vacuum
to D1094 86-D1058 to 86-D1062 86-D1112/A 250 mm dia. with vacuum
VOLUMETRIC FLASKS (UNSTOPPERED) 86-D1113 300 mm dia. with vacuum
86-D1113/1 Safety cage for desiccators
sCode Capacity 19-D1113/A Desiccator cabinet
86-D1049 100 ml 450x480x450 mm
86-D1050 250 ml complete with 2 shelves
86-D1051 500 ml 86-D0819 Silica gel. 1000 g
86-D1052 1000 ml 86-D0819/G Silica gel. 500 g
19-D1113/A
Testing equipment for the construction industry 421
86 General laboratory apparatus
Laboratory glassware / Miscellaneous GENERAL
Porcelain / Mortar and pestles

SPECIFIC GRAVITY BOTTLES EVAPORATING DISHES, PORCELAIN:


(HUBBARD-CARMICK) LOW FORM WITH SPOUT

sCode Capacity sCode Dia. Height


86-D1115 24 ml 86-D1170 100 mm 25 mm
86-D1120 25 ml 86-D1171 120 mm 32 mm
86-D1172 160 mm 40 mm
SPECIFIC GRAVITY BOTTLES 86-D1173 210 mm 60 mm
(GAY-LUSSAC TYPE) 86-D1174 245 mm 55 mm
sCode Capacity
86-D1125 25 ml
86-D1126 50 ml
86-D1127 100 ml
86-D1125, 86-D1126, 86-D1127, 86-D1115,
ROUND BOTTOM FLASKS 86-D1120

sCode Capacity BULB PIPETTES


86-D1135 500 ml
86-D1170 to 86-D1174 86-D1170/A
86-D1136 1000 ml sCode Capacity to 86-D1174/A
86-D1156 50 ml
86-D1157 100 ml EVAPORATING DISHES, PORCELAIN:
SHALLOW FORM WITH SPOUT
BURETTES
sCode Dia. Height
86-D1170/A 100 mm 40 mm
sCode Capacity Divisions
86-D1171/A 120 mm 50 mm
86-D1159 10 ml 0.02 ml
86-D1172/A 168 mm 58 mm
86-D1160 25 ml 0.1 ml
86-D1173/A 206 mm 64 mm
86-D1161 50 ml 0.1 ml
86-D1174/A 250 mm 80 mm
86-D1162 100 ml 0.2 ml

86-D1135 to 86-D1136 86-D1163/A MORTAR AND PESTLES


to 86-D1164/1
MEASURING PIPETTES. s86-D1176
Iron mortar 150 mm dia. with pestle
MOHR TYPE, GRADUATED 86-D1159 to 86-D1162
s16-D1179/A Rubber headed pestle
sCode Capacity Divisions
86-D1150 1 ml 0.01 ml s86-D1180/1 Soil mortar 125 mm dia.
GLASS FUNNELS
86-D1151 5 ml 0.1 ml s86-D1180/A
86-D1152 10 ml 0.1 ml Mortar and pestle porcelain, 125 mm dia.
86-D1153 25 ml 0.1 ml sCode Dimensions
86-D1163/A 25 mm s86-D1181/B
86-D1154 50 ml 0.1 ml Mortar and pestle porcelain, 175 mm dia.
86-D1163/1 50 mm
86-D1163 100 mm s86-D1181/C
86-D1164 150 mm Mortar and pestle porcelain, 200 mm dia.
86-D1164/1 200 mm

GLASS MARKING PENCILS

s86-D1165
Glass marking pencil, pack of 12
86-D1150 to 86-D1154, 86-D1156

86-D1176 86-D1180/A

SILICA DISH

s86-D1169 Silica evaporating dish


100 mm dia. x 25 mm high
86-D1169 86-D1184

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General laboratory apparatus 86
GENERAL Porcelain / Mortar and pestles
Funnels, crucibles, stirring rods, triangle, glass rods
Bunsen and Meker burners, miscellaneous

FUNNELS, CRUCIBLES, STIRRING RODS, BUNSEN AND MEKER BURNERS


TRIANGLE, GLASS RODS
 86-D1420
s86-D1182 Buchner funnel size No. 5 Bunsen burner. Universal.
for use with 110 mm dia. filter paper, sup-
plied with rubber bung to fit filter flask Weight 300 g
86-D1045  86-D1422
s86-D1183 Meker burner. Weight 300 g
Filter funnel 90 mm inside dia. for use in
particle analysis test to BS 1377
q STANDARD
s86-D1184 Platinum crucible 20 ml ASTM D2042, AASHTO T44
86-D1456, D1455, D1430, D1431, D1441,
s86-D1185 Silica crucible 25 ml General description and specifications D1440, D1422, D1420
s86-D1186 Little triangle
For general laboratory use. The Meker bur-
s86-D1187 ner is particularly used for solubility tests
Porcelain crucible 25 ml with lid
on bitumen.
s86-D1188 Gooch crucible, top dia. 40
mm, bottom dia. 35 mm

s86-D1188/1 Accessories
Rubber ring for 86-D1188 Gooch crucible
s86-D2062 Rubber tubing 8 mm
s86-D1188/2 ID x 12 mm OD, 6 m standard
Glass fiber filters 25 mm dia. Pack of 100 length. Weight 1 kg approx.
s86-D1189
Filter tube for crucible dia. 40 mm TRIPODS

s86-D1189/1 Perforated rubber bung  86-D1430


for 86-D1189 funnel
Tripod 100 mm ID x 150 mm h.
s86-D1190 Glass stirring rods 8 mm dia. Weight 200 g
x 250 mm long approx. Pack of 6
 86-D1431 86-D1445, D1446 86-D1450, D1451,
D1453
Tripod 150 mm ID x 230 mm h.
Weight 300 g SLEEVES AND CLAMPS
 86-D1432  86-D1450
Tripod 200 mm ID x 250 mm h. Double sleeve metal/metal.
Weight 600 g Weight 90 g
IRON WIRE GAUZES  86-D1451
86-D1183 86-D1180/1 Double sleeve metal/glass.
with 16-D1179/A  86-D1440 Weight 67 g
Iron wire gauze with ceramic centre
 86-D1452
150 mm square. Weight 48 g
Clamp, small size. Weight 41 g
 86-D1441  86-D1453
Iron wire gauze with ceramic centre Clamp, large size.
200 mm square. Weight 63 g Weight 300 g
 86-D1460
86-D1187, 86-D1182 86-D1186 SUPPORT BASES
Mohr clip 86-D1460
 86-D1445
LABORATORY TONGS
Support base 200x130 mm with rod
10 mm dia. x 500 mm.  86-D1455
Weight 2.25 kg Stainless laboratory tongs.
 86-D1446 Weight 90 g
Support base 310x200 mm with rod
 86-D1456
86-D1190 86-D1185 12 mm dia. x 800 mm.
Weight 4.65 kg Small tongs. Weight 25 g
Testing equipment for the construction industry 423
86 General laboratory apparatus
Plasticware / Gloves GENERAL

STACKING PLASTIC BOXES STORAGE BOTTLES, POLYTHENE PLASTIC WASH BOTTLES

sCode Dimensions Capacity sCode Capacity sCode Capacity


(mm) 86-D1520 250 ml x 36 mm dia. mouth 86-D1535 100 ml
86-D1501 380x280x200 20 litres 86-D1521 500 ml x 36 mm dia. mouth 86-D1536 250 ml
86-D1502 580x330x250 46 litres 86-D1522 1000 ml x 50 mm dia. mouth 86-D1537 500 ml
86-D1503 660x400x300 72 litres 86-D1523 2000 ml x 50 mm dia. mouth 86-D1538 1000 ml
86-D1525 5 litres
86-D1526 10 litres

86-D1501 to 86-D1503

BUCKETS
86-D1520, D1522, 86-D1528, 86-D1525 86-D1535 – 86-D1538, 86-D1545 – 86-D1547

sCode Capacity
86-D1510 7 litres plastic graduated PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH AIRTIGHT PLASTIC FUNNELS
86-D1511 11 litres plastic graduated LID AND HANDLES
86-D1512 15 litres plastic graduated sCode Dimensions
86-D1515 2 litres plastic bucket sCode Capacity 86-D1539 65 mm dia.
86-D1527 5 litres 86-D1539/1 90 mm dia.
86-D1516 Rubber bucket 9 litres
86-D1528 15 litres 86-D1540 100 mm dia.
(2 gal.)
86-D1517 Galvanised bucket 9 litres 86-D1540/1 115 mm dia.
(2 gal.) 86-D1541 140 mm dia.
86-D1541/1 165 mm dia.
86-D1542 210 mm dia.
86-D1545 Wide mouth 80 mm
dia. x 15 mm
86-D1546 Wide mouth 120 mm
dia. x 30 mm
86-D1547 Wide mouth 150 mm
dia. x 35 mm
86-D1531 86-D1539

GLOVES SAMPLE BAGS

86-D1510 to 86-D1517 s86-D1529 s86-D1550 Heavy plastic 40x70 cm


High temperature resistant gloves
s86-D1551 Heavy plastic 25x45 cm
s86-D1530 s86-D1552 Heavy plastic 15x30 cm
Heat resistant gloves (oven gauntlets)

s86-D1531 Neoprene gloves s86-D1553 3-ply paper sacks


30x19x86.5 cm
s86-D1532 s86-D1554 Polythene sack 50x90 cm.
Cotton gloves with leather palms
Heavy duty
s86-D1533 Soft leather gloves
s86-D1534
86-D1529 86-D1530 Rubber PVC gloves, heavy duty

86-D1550

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General laboratory apparatus 86
GENERAL Trays and containers / Laboratory hardware

MIXING BOWLS (STAINLESS STEEL) STAINLESS STEEL PANS. 0.6 MM THICK LEVER LID TINS

sCode Dia. mm sCode lxwxd (mm) sCode Capacity


86-D1290 145 86-D1323 300x220x60 86-D1345 0.5 litre
86-D1291 225 86-D1324 350x260x65 86-D1346 1 litre
86-D1292 255 86-D1325 400x280x70 86-D1347 2.5 litres
86-D1348 5 litres
86-D1349 10 litres

86-D1323 - 86-D1325

ALUMINIUM PANS
86-D1290 to 86-D1292 86-D1300 to 86-D1302

sCode lxwxd (mm) 86-D1341, D1347, D1346


HEMISPHERICAL MIXING BOWLS 86-D1320 310x230x60
(STAINLESS STEEL) 86-D1321 370x270x65 s86-D1355 Slip-on lid tin (biscuit).
212x225x120 (lxwxd) mm
86-D1322/M(1) 600x400x100
sCode Dia. mm
ROUND ALUMINIUM SCOOPS
86-D1300 160 (1) Ponts et Chaussées model
86-D1301 240
86-D1302 300 sCode Capacity Dimensions
(approx.)
86-D1601 325 ml 245x80 mm
MIXING TRAYS. 86-D1602 1000 ml 335x120 mm
HEAVY DUTY (STEEL) NESTING TYPE 86-D1603 2600 ml 420x160 mm
86-D1322/M
sCode lxwxd (mm)
86-D1320, D1321
86-D1305 254x254x38
86-D1305/1 306x306x38
86-D1305/2 460x460x50 MOISTURE CONTENT TINS
86-D1305/3 500x400x120
86-D1305/4 610x305x50 sCode Dimensions
86-D1305/5 610x610x63 86-D1329 75 mm dia. x 30 mm 86-D1601 to 86-D1603 86-D1610 to 86-D1612
86-D1305/6 400x400x50 86-D1329/A Same as above. Pack of 6
86-D1306 760x460x63 86-D1330 55 mm dia. x 35 mm FLAT ALUMINIUM SCOOPS
86-D1306/1 760x760x63 deep, aluminium
86-D1306/2 910x610x76 86-D1330/A Same as above. Pack of 6 sCode Capacity Dimensions
(approx.)
86-D1306/3 910x910x76 86-D1331 55 mm dia. x 65 mm 86-D1610 165 ml 210x70 mm
86-D1306/4 1040x1040x76 deep, aluminium 86-D1611 450 ml 310x110 mm
86-D1331/A Same as above. Pack of 6 86-D1612 1550 ml 400x155 mm
86-D1332 75 mm dia. x 50 mm
deep, aluminium TROWELS
86-D1332/A Same as above. Pack of 6
sCode Description
86-D1619 Trowel 90x115x165 mm to
EN 12350-4
86-D1305 86-D1310 to 86-D1315 86-D1620 Trowel 60x140 mm
86-D1621 Trowel 100 mm, pointed type
MIXING TRAYS (STEEL). HEAVY DUTY 86-D1622 Cement trowel
86-D1625 Rectangular trowel
86-D1330 to 86-D1332 86-D1329 120x250 mm
sCode lxwxd (mm)
86-D1310 600x600x80 86-D1625, D1622,
86-D1311 500x400x120 ALUMINIUM FIELD CANS D1620, D1621
86-D1312 300x250x80
86-D1313 250x120x80 sCode Capacity
86-D1314 312x150x125 86-D1341 3 litres
86-D1315 216x180x165 86-D1342 5 litres

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86 General laboratory apparatus
Laboratory hardware GENERAL

STAINLESS FLEXIBLE SPATULAS TROLLEY - CARTS GENERAL TOOLS

sCode Blade length  86-D1700 s35-T0143 Stainless sampling spoon


(density spoon)
86-D1630 100 mm Laboratory sample cart
86-D1631 160 mm s86-D1645 Shovel
86-D1632 200 mm Useful for handling concrete samples or
86-D1633 280 mm moulds in the laboratory. Constructed in
s86-D1646 Pick mattock
steel with rubber wheels mounted on bea- s35-T0144 Rubber mallet, 50 mm dia.
rings.
s35-T0145 Hammer, 300 g
B Shelf size: s35-T0146 Density pick
1025x600 mm, total height 1000 mm
s35-T0147 Density chisel, 300 mm long
A Weight approx.: 45 kg x 25 mm wide

s16-D1689 Open wire saw


 86-D1701 s16-D1690 Wire saw
Double shelf laboratory trolley s16-D1691 Trimming knife
Useful for handling concrete samples or
86-D1630 to 86-D1633 moulds in the laboratory. Constructed in
steel with rubber wheels mounted on bea-
RIGID SPATULAS rings.

sCode Blade width B Shelf size: 35-T0147, T0144, T0143 35-T0146


86-D1640 20 mm 720x400 mm, total height 900 mm
86-D1641 50 mm A Weight approx.: 18 kg
86-D1642 70 mm
86-D1643 100 mm
86-D1646

86-D1641

BRUSHES
86-D1645
s86-D1670 Wire brush No. 26 gauge TOOL KIT
s86-D1671 Fine wire brush 86-D1700
s86-D1672 s86-D1699 General purpose tool kit.
Soft hair brush, 3 mm (BS 812) Weight 7 kg approx.

s86-D1673 Fine wire brass brush


s86-D1673/G1 Double ended
brass/nylon sieve brush

s86-D1675
Round bristle brush 33 mm dia.
86-D1686, 16-D1691 16-D1690, 16-D1689
s86-D1680
Flat bristle brush 60 mm wide

s86-D1685
Nylon sieve brush 33 mm dia.

s86-D1685/G
Double ended nylon sieve brush

s86-D1686 Table brush


86-D1685, D1675, D1672, 86-D1680, D1670, 86-D1699
D1673/G1, D1685/G D1673/G, D1671

426 Testing equipment for the construction industry


General laboratory apparatus 86
GENERAL Circulating water baths / Immersion heaters

CIRCULATING WATER BATHS IMMERSION HEATERS-AGITATORS


- Digital model complete with cut-out
Ideal for general laboratory use including switch in case of low water level  86-D1408/C
Marshall tests. Internal surfaces of polished Immersion heater-agitator.
stainless steel and housed in a sheet steel Analogic model.
insulated outer case. They are offered in 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph., 1500 W
different sizes and two versions of the
Immersion heater/agitator: analogic and  86-D1408/D
digital granting outstanding fluid tempera-
ture uniformity and stability. The baths are Immersion heater-agitator.
supplied complete with cover and shelf. Digital model.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
 86-D1411
Circulating water bath. 20 litres cap. General description and specifications
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
Used for controlling the water temperature
in water baths. It can be fitted to most of
 86-D1411/A 86-D1413
the water baths. Comprises thermostat,
Circulating water bath. 20 litres cap. stirrer and recirculating pump. It can heat
Digital. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 50 litres of water up to 80°C. The digital
model is fitted with an automatic device,
 86-D1412 which stops the apparatus at a minimum
Circulating water bath. water level.
35 litres cap. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
Temperature range: ambient to 80°C
 86-D1412/A Accuracy
- Standard analogic: ± 1°C
Circulating water bath. 35 litres cap.
- Digital model: ± 0.1°C
Digital. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
B Dimensions: 400x100x270 mm
 86-D1413 A Weight approx.: 4 kg
Circulating water bath. 50 litres
cap. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 86-D1411

 86-D1413/A
Circulating water bath. 50 litres cap.
Accessories
Digital. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
s86-D1408/A2
Cooling coil. For connection to mains
Accessories water

s86-D1408/A2 Cooling coil. For


connection to mains water

s86-D1407/A3 Adjustable tray. For


20 litres capacity baths only

86-D1412
Specifications

86-D1411 86-D1412 86-D1413


86-D1411/A 86-D1412/A 86-D1413/A

Working capacity (litres) 20 35 50


Inside dimensions (mm) 500x300 740x300 610x500
Outside dimensions (mm) 540x340 770x340 650x540
Max. water depth (mm) 150-180 150-180 150-180
Power (W) 1400 1400 1400
Temperature range: ambient to °C +90 +90 +90 86-D1408/D 86-D1408/C
Accuracy (°C)
- Standard ±1 ±1 ±1
- Digital models ± 0.1 ± 0.1 ± 0.3
Weight approx. (kg) 15 22 25

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86 General laboratory apparatus
Vacuum pumps and compressors GENERAL

VACUUM PUMPS

 86-D2001
Portable vacuum pump.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

 86-D2001/Z
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

 86-D2004/A
Two-stage high capacity portable
vacuum pump. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

 86-D2004/AZ
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

General description and specifications

Ideal for field and laboratory use to produ- 86-D2001, D2004/A


ce vacuum.
86-D2001 86-D2004/A
86-D2001/Z 86-D2004/AZ
Accessories
Free air displacement (litre/min): 75 100
Ultimate vacuum (mbar): 0.1 0.01
s86-D2004/1 Vacuum regulator Power (W): 180 370
valve with 150 mm dia. gauge, range
0-760 mm/hg Dimensions (mm): 345x155x215 390x155x215
Weight (kg): 12 16
s86-D2004/3 Vacuum gauge,
range 0-760 mm/hg
 86-D2007
s86-D2064 Rubber tube 6.5 mm Bennert vacuummeter
ID x 16.5 mm OD, 2 m long
General description and specifications
Spare parts
Used during extraction and filtering opera-
s86-D2001/1 Special oil for tions for measuring the degree of vacuum
vacuum pumps. 500 cc
applied.

Range:
from 130 to 0 torr (0.13 to 26 kPa)
B Dimensions:
180x150x320 mm approx. 86-D2010
A Weight approx.:
5.5 kg (without mercury)  86-D2010
Aspirator pump

General description and specifications

Used with current water to produce a


moderate vacuum. Made from incorrodable
material. It can be used on all water pres-
sures from approximately 0.7 kg/cm2.

86-D2004/1 A Weight approx.: 100 g

86-D2007

428 Testing equipment for the construction industry


General laboratory apparatus 86
GENERAL Air compressors and accessories

AIR COMPRESSORS AND ACCESSORIES

We propose two different models for con-


tinuous working pressure up to 800 kPa
(model 86-D2015) or up to 1000 kPa
(model 86-D2018). An auxiliary air reservoir
50 litres cap. is recommended for use with
the 86-D2018 model. The use of an air
dryer (model 86-D2019) is also recommen-
ded to avoid damages to valves, machine
components etc.

Air compressors

 86-D2015
Laboratory air compressor, 10 bar 86-D2015 86-D2019
max. pressure, 50 litres cap.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.

 86-D2015/Z
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

 86-D2018
Laboratory air compressor, 14 bar
max. pressure, 8 litres cap.
230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.

 86-D2018/Z
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

 86-D2018/1
Auxiliary air reservoir, 14 bar max.
pressure, 50 litres cap.
86-D2018 and 86-D2018/1
Air dryers
Rubber tubes and stoppers
 86-D2019
 86-D2060
Compressed air dehumidifier,
350 l/min. 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 ph. Rubber tube 5 mm ID x 13 mm OD,
2 m long
B Dimensions:
455x240x197 mm approx.  86-D2062
A Weight approx.: 18 kg Rubber tube 8 mm ID x 6 m long

 86-D2019/Z  86-D2064
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph. 86-D2064, D2062, D2060 Rubber tube 6.5 mm ID x 2 m long
for vacuum pumps
Specifications 86-D2015 86-D2018
 86-D2070
Max. pressure (kPa) 1000 1400
Continuous working pressure (kPa) 800 1000 Rubber stopper set from 15/10 to
Reservoir capacity (l) 50 8 60/50 mm
Max. air delivery (l/min) 246 40
Dimensions (lxwxh) mm 850x355x620 510x270x400  86-D2071
Power (W) 1500 550
Weight approx. (kg) 44 21
Cork borer

 86-D2075
Battery filler 86-D2070, 86-D2075

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86 General laboratory apparatus
Water stills / Liquid refrigerator / Miscellaneous GENERAL

WATER STILLS LIQUID REFRIGERATOR-CIRCULATOR

 86-D2104  86-D2030
Water still 7.5 litres/h cap. Liquid refrigerator
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

General description and specifications  86-D2030/Z


Liquid refrigerator
Used to prepare distilled water for labora- 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
tory use. An automatic device keeps the
water at a constant level. In case of shorta-
ge of water an automatic switch cuts off General description
the current, switches on again when the
This unit has been specially designed for
level becomes normal.
laboratory use to provide either cold water
or for closed circulation of either water or
Capacity (litres/h): 7.5 ethylene glycol. Comprising a refrigeration
Power (kW): 6 compressor, silent and CFC free, water
B Dimensions (mm): 260x260x610 reservoir with cooling coil, electronic ther-
moregulator with digital display, which
A Weight approx. (kg): 16 shows the water/liquid output temperature
and sound proof metal case.

Specifications

86-D2104 Output liquid temperature range:


+5 to +25°C
Power: 1500 W
FILTER PAPER
Water or liquid connections: ¾”
s86-D1800 Whatman* No. 1 x 150 mm B Dimensions (lxdxh): 825x435x750 mm
dia., pack of 100 (used for CBR, BS tests)
A Weight approx.: 70 kg
s86-D1801 Whatman* No. 5 x 150 mm
dia., pack of 100 (used for CBR, ASTM
tests)

s86-D1802 Whatman* No. 40 x 150


mm dia., pack of 100

s86-D1803 Whatman* No. 44 x 110 mm


dia., pack of 100

s86-D1804 Whatman* No. 44 x 150


86-D1800 to 86-D1809 filter papers mm dia., pack of 100

s86-D1805 Whatman* No. 50 x 110 mm


dia., pack of 100 (used for particle size
distribution test for soils)

s86-D1806 Whatman* No. 54 x 150


mm dia., pack of 100

s86-D1807 Whatman* No. 540 x 150


mm dia., pack of 100

s86-D1808 Whatman* No. 541 x 110


mm dia., pack of 100

s86-D1809 Whatman* No. 54 x 400


mm dia., pack of 100 (used in the extrac-
tion of binder, BS 598, Hot extractor
method)

* Or equivalent

430 Testing equipment for the construction industry


General laboratory apparatus 86
GENERAL Liquid refrigerator (continued) / Water conditioner

WATER CONDITIONER General Specifications


- Provides cold water for general
laboratory use  86-D2035 Supply: 24 V dc
- Can circulate either water Water conditioner
or ethylene glycol Transformer supply:
- CFC free 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
- Silent
Digital thermostat
General description Digital thermometer
This unit is the smallest heater and cooler Resolution: 0.1°C
for water, particularly suitable for keeping B Dimensions: 220x150x210(h) mm
uniform the temperature in the range of 5 A Weight approx.: 2.8 kg
to 35°C for up to 80 l of water. It represent
the best alternative to cooling coils where
current water is not available or it has too
high temperature.

- Extremely reliable and safe, since it - Low energy consumptions


works at a low supply tension (24 V dc) - Extremely light (2.8 kg)
- Atoxic, silent and ecologic, in full - Supercompact in order to be able to
observance of the environment place it in small spaces
- Refrigerant gas free - Easy and quick installation
- Free from electromagnetic emissions - CE homologation
- Electronic control both for heat and
for cold

86-D2030

86-D2035

Accessories

s86-D2035/1 Water recirculating


pump. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

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86 General laboratory apparatus
Mobile laboratories GENERAL

MOBILE LABORATORIES

Introduction

In many cases, the mobile laboratory is the


first equipment to arrives on the job-site
and a smart, efficient, well equipped unit is
the best introduction for a contractor.
Controls manufactures a complete line of
mobile laboratories designed to meet all
possible requirements for rugged use in
distant and isolated areas in cold or tropi- Bitumen Laboratory, van mounted, supplied to Van mounted laboratory. Detail of stability
cal weathers. EURON, Italy. Complete with electric generator feet.
and air conditioner.
Each model is available in both standard
and tropicalised versions. A wide range of
accessories makes the laboratory comple-
tely independent and self-sufficient.
The range of Controls mobile laboratories
covers mainly three types:

THE MODELS AUTOLAB, VAN MOUNTED.

Used where extreme mobility and manoeu-


vrability are requested.

THE MODELS TRAILAB, TRAILER MOUNTED.

Specially recommended for survey over


large areas, such as road construction
projects. 1 Fluorescent lights 10 Opening for aspi-
2 Window rator
3 Sockets outlets 11 Water inlet
THE MODELS CONTALAB, 4 Stabilising jacks 12 Main outside
CONTAINER MOUNTED. 5 Air conditioner electric socket
6 Stainless water 13 Access door
Used for long term testing at one site, as tank 14 Reinforced area
7 Sink for heavy equip-
well as for road construction. 8 Power pump for ment
water system 15 Switchboard
9 Stairs 16 Space for electric
Design Service generator

Controls can design the mobile laboratory


conforming to your requirement. We give Layout of a mobile laboratory Van mounted laboratory. Detail of little swing
hoist for coring machine
here some example of the mobile labora-
tory recently produced. Please feel free to
ask for further information.

A fleet of five mobile Trailer Laboratories sup- Asphalt Laboratory, van mounted, supplied to Van mounted laboratory. Detail of electric
plied to Dong Ah Construction Co. for the SINTEXCAL, Italy. Complete with electric genera- generator
Great man-made River Project in Libya. tor and air conditioner.

432 Testing equipment for the construction industry


General laboratory apparatus 86
GENERAL Mobile laboratories

Van mounted road laboratory supplied to


Ministry of Transport - Albania including:
Marshall compactor and loading machine, Internal view of a Soil Laboratory, container A fleet of three Road Laboratories van moun-
coring machine, extractor centrifuge, sieves mounted. ted supplied to a Italian Ministry.
and sieve shaker, oven, balances, etc. Electric
generator installed in soundproof cubicle, air
conditioner, lightning, cabinets, sinks, water
reservoir, stabilising feet, etc.

Concrete Container Laboratory Truck mounted


supplied to a Italian Contractor for a Turkey
Project.

Van mounted laboratory. Detail of Marshall Van mounted laboratory.


compactor with hydraulic jack for shock Detail of Gyaratory Compactor 76-B0252.
absorption on soil and water hose to feed the By courtesy of Autostrade per l’Italia S.p.A.
coring machine

Testing equipment for the construction industry 433


List of standards

List of Standards included in this Catalogue Standards page

The following is an index of National Standards which appear AASHTO T208 125
throughout this catalogue. For further information regarding sets
AASHTO T216 62, 88
of equipment in accordance to the various standards please
request a copy of our separate Buyer’s Guide. AASHTO T217 52
AASHTO T22 183, 184, 186, 188, 192, 194, 198,
201, 206, 306
Standards page AASHTO T23 227, 231, 235
AASHTO T236 66
AASHTO PP-I 397 AASHTO T240 388
AASHTO T40 380 AASHTO T245 350, 353, 354, 356, 357, 361
AASHTO T44 423 AASHTO T256-77 378
AASHTO T47 389 AASHTO T260 244
AASHTO T48 392 AASHTO T277 245
AASHTO T49 380, 381 AASHTO TP2 338
AASHTO T51 394 AASHTO TP8 367
AASHTO T53 382, 383 AASHTO TP8/94 364, 366
AASHTO T54 390 AASHTO TP46/6 366
AASHTO T55 384 AASHTO TP46/96 365
AASHTO T59 384, 385 AASHTO TP53 336
AASHTO T72 391
AASHTO T73 392 API Recommended practice,
AASHTO T78 397 13 B-1 and 13 B-2 283
AASHTO T85 236
AASHTO T85 29 ASTM A370 310
AASHTO T86 42 ASTM A615-89 316
AASHTO T88 57 ASTM A615M-89 316
AASHTO T90 56 ASTM C29 223
AASHTO T92 56 ASTM C31 231, 232, 235
AASHTO T97 200 ASTM C39 183, 184, 186, 188, 194, 198, 206,
AASHTO T97 305, 314 227, 306
AASHTO T99 105, 106, 109 ASTM C39-E447 192
AASHTO T100 53 ASTM C40 175
AASHTO T119 218 ASTM C88 173
AASHTO T120 218 ASTM C91 271, 278
AASHTO T126 227, 231, 235 ASTM C99 322
AASHTO T134 105 ASTM C109 201, 213, 292, 305, 323
AASHTO T142 172 ASTM C110 271
AASHTO T152 225 ASTM C114 23, 244
AASHTO T164-B 331 ASTM C127 19, 29, 170, 236
AASHTO T164A 332 ASTM C128 170
AASHTO T166-93 371 ASTM C131 166
AASHTO T179 389 ASTM C136 19
AASHTO T180 105, 109 ASTM C1362 218, 222
AASHTO T180 106 ASTM C138 223
AASHTO T191 127 ASTM C141 270, 278
AASHTO T193 106, 114, 109, 116, 118, 121, 124, ASTM C143 218
305, 320 ASTM C151 270
AASHTO T197 225 ASTM C183 268
AASHTO T201 386, 387 ASTM C185-85 270
AASHTO T202 42 ASTM C186 272
AASHTO T205 128 ASTM C187 273
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ASTM C188 268 ASTM D421 49


ASTM C190 293 ASTM D422 57
ASTM C191 273 ASTM D427 56
ASTM C192 227, 231, 232, 235 ASTM D559 19
ASTM C215 249 ASTM D558 19, 105
ASTM C230 278 ASTM D560 19
ASTM C231 225 ASTM D698 19, 48, 105, 106, 109
ASTM C235 168 ASTM D854 53
ASTM C266 278 ASTM D940 390
ASTM C289 175 ASTM D1067 59
ASTM C293 200, 204, 213, 305, 314, 323 ASTM D113 394
ASTM C305 284 ASTM D1188 371
ASTM C348 213, 268, 292, 293, 322 ASTM D1194 130
ASTM C349 201, 213, 292, 293 ASTM D1195 130, 132
ASTM C360 218, 222 ASTM D1196 130, 132
ASTM C403 225 ASTM D1310 393
ASTM C426 239 ASTM D140 380
ASTM C469 212, 238 ASTM D1452 42
ASTM C490 270 ASTM D1556 127
ASTM C496 200, 305 ASTM D1557 19, 105, 106, 109
ASTM C511 232 ASTM D1558 113
ASTM C597 255, 256 ASTM D1559 19, 120, 305, 320, 350, 353, 354, 356,
ASTM C617 235 357, 361
ASTM C623 249 ASTM D1587 48
ASTM C666 249 ASTM D1633 321
ASTM C671 173 ASTM D1635 321
ASTM C682 173 ASTM D1665 390
ASTM C684 233 ASTM D1754 389
ASTM C70 172 ASTM D1856 335, 338
ASTM C702 162 ASTM D1883 48, 114, 116, 118, 120, 121, 124, 305,
ASTM C747 249 320
ASTM C78 200, 204, 213, 305, 314, 323 ASTM D2041 340
ASTM C805 159, 250 ASTM D2042 384, 423
ASTM C848 249 ASTM D2166 125, 320
ASTM C876 245 ASTM D2167 128
ASTM C880 322 ASTM D2170 386, 387
ASTM C885 249 ASTM D2171 387
ASTM C900 253 ASTM D2172 331, 332, 334
ASTM C1202 245 ASTM D2435 62, 88
ASTM C1231 201, 235 ASTM D244 384, 385
ASTM D5 380, 381 ASTM D2573 44, 45
ASTM D6 389 ASTM D2664 145, 146, 151, 152, 154
ASTM D36 382, 383 ASTM D2726 371
ASTM D56 393 ASTM D2850 70, 72, 92, 321
ASTM D88 391 ASTM D2850-95 73, 94
ASTM D92 392 ASTM D2872 388
ASTM D93 392 ASTM D2937 129
ASTM D95 384 ASTM D2938 145, 146, 150, 151, 152, 154
ASTM D402 397 ASTM D3080 66, 68
ASTM D420 42 ASTM D3143 393
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ASTM D3148 145, 146, 151, 152, 154 BS 812:2 29,169, 236
ASTM D3877 62, 88 BS 890 271
ASTM D3910 374 BS 1191 271
ASTM D3967 155 BS 1337:2 54
ASTM D3999 95 BS 1337:7 125
ASTM D4186 65 BS 1370 272
ASTM D4253 112 BS 1377 23, 113
ASTM D4254 11 BS 1377 321
ASTM D4318 55, 56 BS 1377-4 116, 118, 121
ASTM D4429 124 BS 1377:1 19, 23
ASTM D4543 142, 144 BS 1377:2 38, 49, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57
ASTM D4546 62, 88 BS 1377:3 58, 59, 61
ASTM D4644 155 BS 1377:4 48, 68, 105, 109, 115, 120, 124, 320
ASTM D4647 137 BS 1377:4, 1990 106
ASTM D4753 23 BS 1377:4-3.7 110
ASTM D4767 70, 72, 92 BS 1377:5 62, 88, 136, 137
ASTM D4767-95 94 BS 1377:6 138
ASTM D5084 138 BS 1377:7 66, 68, 70, 73, 94, 124, 320
ASTM D5126 138 BS 1377:8 70, 72, 73, 92, 94
ASTM D5404 338 BS 1377:9 127, 129, 130, 131, 132
ASTM D5407 145, 146, 151, 152, 154 BS 1610 183, 186, 306
ASTM D5581 353, 354, 356, 357, 361 BS 1707 374
ASTM D5607 158 BS 1881:102 218
ASTM D5731 159 BS 1881:103 218
ASTM D5873 159 BS 1881:104 218
ASTM D6307 336, 344 BS 1881:105 218
ASTM E4 182, 306 BS 1881:112 233
ASTM E11 30, 33, 36, 37 BS 1881:114 29
ASTM E23 315 BS 1881:117 213
ASTM E74 402 BS 1881:118 200, 213, 314, 323
ASTM E103 171, 376 BS 1881:14 169
ASTM E447 198, 213 BS 1881:201 245
ASTM E965 377 BS 1881:202 250
ASTM E1709 379 BS 1881:203 255, 256
ASTM PS36 397 BS 1881:204 243
BS 1881:206 261
BS 131 315 BS 1881:207 252
BS 131/4 315 BS 1881:208 236
BS 598 - DD 362 BS 1881:209 249
BS 598:102 331, 337 BS 1881:5 270
BS 598:107 48, 305 BS 1924:1 19, 38, 49
BS 598:108 350, 374 BS 1924:2 48, 105, 110, 115, 124, 126, 127
BS 598:110 367 BS 1990 109
BS 598:120, 320, 330 BS 2000 389, 390
BS 812 168, 169, 170, 172 BS 4550 272, 287
BS 812:1 38 BS 6073 192, 198, 213, 270
BS 812:110 167 BS 6073:1 325
BS 812:117 58 BS 6576 51, 248
BS 812:124 173 BS 6717 213
BS 812:144 171 BS 7263 213
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CNR No. 22 127, 128, 129 EN 196 201, 213, 322


CNR No. 23 168 EN 196-1 272, 284, 285, 289, 292, 293, 305
CNR No. 25 42 EN 196-2 22, 272
CNR No. 27 164 EN 196-3 269, 273, 284
CNR No. 30 120, 305, 320, 350, 354, 356 EN 196-6 268, 271
CNR No. 34 166 EN 196-7 268
CNR No. 38 330, 334, 335 EN 196-8 272
CNR No. 40 371 EN 206 223
CNR No. 44 394 EN 413-2 279, 284
CNR No. 50 389 EN 445 281, 282
CNR No. 62-63-64 169 EN 451-2 282
CNR No. 69 105, 106, 256 EN 459 271
CNR No. 80 173 EN 459-2 279, 280, 283, 284
CNR No. 81 380 EN 491 325
CNR No. 92 130, 132 EN 491-538 323
CNR No. 95 163 EN 538 325
CNR No. 98 380 EN 772/1 192, 198, 213
CNR No. 99 385 EN 932-1 162
CNR No. 100 385 EN 932-2 162
CNR No. 101 384 EN 932-5 19, 23, 34
CNR No. 102 390 EN 933-1 39, 162, 163
CNR No. 105 171 EN 933-2 162
CNR No. 109 167 EN 933-3 38
CNR No. 113 165 EN 933-4 163
CNR No. 133 338 EN 933-6 165
CNR No. 134 369 EN 933-8 164
CNR No. 140 171 EN 933-9 165
CNR No. 141 378 EN 1008 223
CNR No. 146 130 EN 1015-12 252
CNR No. 146 method "a" 130 EN 1015-3 278
CNR No. 146 method "b" 131, 132 EN 1097-1 167
CNR UNI 10009 106, 114, 116, 118, 121 EN 1097-2 166
CNR-UNI 124 EN 1097-3 169
EN 1097-4 168
CSA A23-2-9C 183, 184, 186 EN 1097-5 19
EN 1097-6 169, 170
DIN 1048 212, 218, 250 EN 1097-7 170
DIN 1164 213, 293 EN 1097-8 171, 172, 376
DIN 1168 273 EN 1150 379
DIN 1196 273 EN 1338 200, 213
DIN 12039 170 EN 1341 167, 171, 249
DIN 18122 55 EN 1342 167, 171
DIN 18127 106 EN 1343 167, 171
DIN 18134 130 EN 1348 252
DIN 1996 120, 305, 330, 334, 335, 350 EN 1367-1 173
DIN 1996-15 396 EN 1367-2 173
DIN 4030 223 EN 1367-3 173
DIN 4094 47 EN 1367-4 174, 270
DIN 51220 306 EN 1367-5 174
DIN 67520 379 EN 1426 380, 381
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EN 1427 382, 383 EN 12697-10 342, 344, 349


EN 1428 384 EN 12697-11 341
EN 1429 384 EN 12697-12 350
EN 1430 385 EN 12697-13 341
EN 1431 385 EN 12697-14 330
EN 1542 252 EN 12697-20 372
EN 1871 396 EN 12697-22 367
EN - ISO 3838 396 EN 12697-23 350, 369
EN 10002 310 EN 12697-27 373
EN 10002-2 305 EN 12697-3 338
EN 10002-3 402 EN 12697-30 342
EN 12272-1 374 EN 12697-31 344
EN 12272-3 375 EN 12697-32 349
EN 12274-3 374 EN 12697-34 350
EN 12274-5 374 EN 12697-43 372
EN 12274-4 374 EN 12697-6 371
EN 12350-1 218 EN 12697-9 349
EN 12350-2 218 EN 12846 390
EN 12350-3 218, 222 EN 12847 384, 391
EN 12350-4 218, 222 EN 12848 384
EN 12350-5 218, 219 EN 12849 391
EN 12350-6 223 EN 12899 379
EN 12350-7 225 EN 13036-1 377
EN 12390-1 227, 229, 408 EN 13036-4 376
EN 12390-2 230, 231, 232, 234 EN 13036-7 377
EN 12390-3 235 EN 13055-1 166
EN 12390-4 182, 183, 188, 194, 206, 400 EN 13075-1 392
EN 12390-5 200, 204, 213, 305, 314, 323 EN 13303 389
EN 12390-6 200, 213, 305 EN 13357 390
EN 12390-7 29, 169, 236, 371 EN 13395-2 282
EN 12390-8 237 EN 22592 392
EN 12504-2 159 EN 22719 392
EN 12504: Part 2 250
EN 12504: Part 4 255, 256 pr EN 58 380
EN 12592 384 pr EN 12286-47 116, 320
EN 12593 385 pr EN 12390-4 110
EN 12596 387 pr EN 12697-12 352
EN 12607-1 388 pr EN 12697-17 372
EN 12607-2 389 pr EN 12697-18 341
EN 12607-3 389 pr EN 12697-23 352
EN 12617-4 268, 270 pr EN 12697-24 364, 367
EN 12697-1 328, 334, 338 pr EN 12697-25 362, 363, 366
EN 12697-1 clause B.1.1 330 pr EN 12697-26 362, 363, 366, 367
EN 12697-1 clause B.1.2 330 pr EN 12697-33 368
EN 12697-1 clause B.1.3 330 pr EN 12697-34 120, 305, 320, 350, 353, 361
EN 12697-1 clause B.1.4 331 pr EN 12697-35 358, 360
EN 12697-1 clause B.1.5 332 pr EN 12697-39 336
EN 12697-1 clause B.2.1 335 pr EN 12697-5 340
EN 12697-1 clause B.2.2 337 pr EN 13286-2 104, 106
EN 12697-1 clause C 337 pr EN 13286-4 110
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pr EN 13286-41 110 NF P15-414 273


pr EN 13286-46 113 NF P15-431 273
pr EN 13286-47 106, 114, 118, 120, 121, 305 NF P15-433 268, 270
pr EN 13286-5 112 NF P15-451 293
pr EN 13286-53 126 NF P18-305 218
pr EN 1338 305 NF P18-407 200, 314, 323
pr EN 13398 394 NF P18-411 183, 184, 186, 306
pr EN 13963 252 NF P18-414 249
pr EN 14496 252 NF P18-417 250
pr EN 14630 244 NF P18-418 255, 256
pr EN ISO 679 289, 292 NF P18-451 218
pr EN ISO 9597 269 NF P18-452 222
pr EN-ISO 679 284 NF P18-554 29, 236
NF P18-558 170
EURONORM 7-55 315 NF P18-561 39, 163
NF P18-564 165
IP 34 392 NF P18-572 167
IP 35 392 NF P18-573 166
IP 36/67 392 NF P18-574 168
IP 47 384 NF P18-575 171
IP 74/77 384 NF P18-576 167
IP 319 386 NF P18-577 168
IP 484 390 NF P18-578 171
IP 485 391 NF P18-598 164
IP 487 391 NF P18-858 252
IP 494 392 NF P94-048 175
NF P94-051 55, 56
ISO 565 30 NF P94-052-1 54
ISO 2431 281 NF P94-054 53
ISO 2592 392 NF P94-057 57
ISO 2719 392 NF P94-061-2 128
ISO 3310-1 30, 31, 34 NF P94-061-3 127
ISO 3310-2 30, 32 NF P94-068 165
ISO 4624 252 NF P94-070 70, 72, 73
ISO 6784 212 NF P094-071-1/2 66, 68
ISO 6872 169 NF P94-074 70, 72, 73, 92
ISO 7031 237 NF P94-078 105, 115, 116, 118, 120, 121, 124, 305,
ISO TC/7 315 320
NF P94-090-1 62
ISRM Sugg. Method 144, 146, 151, 152, 154, 158, 159, 249 NF P94-091 62
NF P94-093 50, 105, 106, 115
JIS A 1127 249 NF P94-117 134
NF P94-117-1 378
LCPC 378 NF P98-102 280
NF P98-216-1 377
MPW of Belgium 371 NF P98-200-2 378
NF P98-230-2 126
NCAT 336 NF P98-231-1 105
NF P98-231-1 115
NF P04 070 92 NF P98-251 120, 320
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NF P98-251-1/4 305, 370 UNE 83 308 256


NF P98-251-2 305, 350, 354, 356 UNE 103-104 56
NF P98-274-1 375 UNE 103-108 56
NF P98-527 379 UNE 103-405 62
NF T60-113 384 UNE 103-500 105
NF T66-003 397 UNE 103-502 114, 320
NF T66-006 394 UNE 103-600 64
NF T66-007 396 UNE 103-601 62
NF T66-011 389 UNE 103-602 62
NF T66-020 390 UNE 103.102 57
NF T66-022 396 UNE 103 300 19
NF T66-023 384 UNE 7002 55
NF XP94-060-1 56 UNE 7072 397
UNE 7110 389
NLT 107/91 106, 109 UNE 7112 397
NLT 108/91 105 UNE 7136 173
NLT 108/91 106, 109 UNE 7207 270
NLT 111 116, 118, 121 UNE 7377 55
NLT 111/87 106, 109
NLT 123 384 UNI (project E07001900) 247
NLT 126 394 UNI 2107 325
NLT 154 170 UNI 4431 315
NLT 156 169 UNI 4714 315
NLT 174 171 UNI 556 315
NLT 177 168 UNI 6133 200, 314, 323
NLT 354 39,163 UNI 6135 213
UNI 6394-2 169
NT Build-427 224 UNI 6394-2 29
UNI 6555 239
RAV 2000 106 UNI 6556 212
UNI 6686 part 1 and 2 183, 186
RILEM report No. 23 220, 221 UNI 6687-73 268
UNI 7123 225
SHRP A003A 362 UNI 7208 272
SHRP M-002 344 UNI 7997-9189-9524 256
SHRP test method B 005 397 UNI 8020-14 175
UNI 8020-A 223
SNV 70312 132 UNI 8147 239
UNI 8148 239
TP BF - StB part B 8.3/1997 135 UNI 8520-10 173
UNI 8520-13-16 170
TRL approved 113 UNI 8520-15 164, 165
UNI 8520-18 39, 163
UNE 80 102 272 UNI 8520-19 166
UNE 83 114 166 UNI 8520-20 173
UNE 83 115 167 UNI 8520-22 (Oct. 86) 175
UNE 83 180 165 UNI 8520-6 169
UNE 83-304 183, 184, 186 UNI 8942-3 325
UNE 83-305 323 UNI 8997 282
UNE 83 131 164 UNI 9065 213
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UNI 9189 250 AASHTO = American Association of State Highway and


UNI 9418 218 Transportation Officials. USA
API = American Petroleum Institute
UNI 9524 255 ASTM = USA Standard
UNI 9535 245 BS = British Standard
UNI 9536 253 CEN = European Committee for Standardization. EU
UNI 9730-3 321, 325 CNR = Italian National Research Council
CSA = Canadian Standard
UNI 9730-3 325
DIN = German Standard
UNI 9771 249 EN = European Standard (Mandatory)
UNI 10009 124, 305, 320 pr EN = Draft European Standard
UNI 10014 55, 56 EURONORM = European Norm. EU
UNI 10766 254 IP = Institute of Petroleum. USA
ISO = International Organization for Standardization
UNI 11041 220 ISRM = International Society of Rock Mechanics
UNI 11042 220 JIS = Japanese Standard Associations
UNI 11043 221 LCPC = Laboratoire Central des Ponts et Chaussées. France
UNI 11044 221 MPW = Belgian standard
NCAT = American National Centre for Asphalt Technology
UNI 11045 221
NF = French Standard
UNI CNR 10009 120 NF (AFNOR) = French Standard
NLT = Spanish “Norma de Laboratorio Transporte”
NT = Scandinavian Nord test method
RAV = Dutch standards
RILEM = International Union of Laboratories and Experts in
Construction Materials, Systems and Structures
SHRP = Strategic Highway Research Program. USA
SNV = Swiss Standards
TP BF = German technical test code
TRL = Transport Research Laboratory (formerly T.R.R.L.). UK
UNE = Spanish Standard
UNI = Italian Standard

Testing equipment for the construction industry 441


Analytical index

A pressure regulators 85
probe 341
Abrasion water pressure system 85, 139
machine aggregate 166 Alumina cement 158
machine for concrete tiles 167 Aluminium
machine for natural stones 167 beaker 335
mould 374 bearing plate 134, 378
Abrasive disc 330
charges 166 field can 425
sectors 234 pans 425
white corundum sand 167 scoops 218, 219, 425
Abson, method for recovery of asphalt 338 Ampoules, spare reagent 51, 248
AC adapter 25 Analytical balance 24
Accelerated Andreasen pipette 56, 165
concrete curing 233 Anemometer(s) 414
polishing machine 171 Aneroid barometer 414
Accessories Angle dial gauge set 347
for concrete compression testers 200, 201 Angularity of aggregate 165
Acidity test kit 60 Annular surcharge weight 111, 114, 115
Adapter(s) Anvil, calibration 159
5/6 pins 99, 403 Armoured thermometers 411
for 110 V/60 Hz 25 Ash content 282
for extruder 48 Asphalt
to fit load cell and strain gauges 119, 212 and road quality testing 328 – 397
Additional binder analyser 336
sample basket 336 compactability 342 – 349
weight 273 – 277 density 375
Adhesion indentation penetrometer 372
metal disc 253 institute vacuum viscometers 387
test apparatus, Vialit 375 mixers 358 – 360
tester, plaster 253 oven for rolling thin-film oven test 388
Adhesive compound 253 ovens 388
Adjustable permeability 371
CBR penetration piston 119, 124 recovery from extraction solvent 338
dial gauge holder 119, 124, 125 testing 328 – 397
extension set 378 testing system 362 – 365
feet 378 Aspirator pump 53, 428
height support 283 Assessment
holder for axial transducers 355 of fines 164, 165
tray 53, 170, 427 of flatness 229
ADVANTEST 9, Servohydraulic control console 214 – 217 Association rain gauge 413
Affinity between aggregate and bitumen 341 Attrition test machine (Deval) 168
Ageing vessel 397 Auger power head 43
Aggregate Augers 42, 43
abrasion value (Dorry) 172 Autoclave expansion 270
crushing value apparatus 167 Automatic
density by water displacement 169 air/water pressure controller 84
Impact value 168 binder extraction unit 334
Los Angeles 166 bituminous compactors 342, 343, 356
shape gauge 163 bottle top dispensers 165
testing 160 – 176 cement compression and flexural testers 291
Agitator, electric 165 data acquisition and processing system for geotechni-
Air cal tests 96 – 102
and water permeability test set 139, 247 digital shear testing machine 69
bath, bitumen 380 EN Automax compression machines 194 – 199
compressors 86, 237, 347 – 365, 428 flexure tension machines 293
content meter, cement 279 mortar mixer 284, 285
content meter, concrete 225 penetrometer 381
content of mortar 270, 279 pressure ageing vessel 397
drier 20 Proctor and CBR compaction machines 106 – 109
entrainment meters 225 recording Vicat apparatus 274 – 277
permeability (Blaine) apparatus 271 Ring and ball apparatus 383

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test systems 146, 208, 294 extraction and separation of mineral matters 334, 335
triaxial machines 73 recovery apparatus 338
volume change apparatus 88 Bitumen
Automax ageing 397
automatic EN compression machines 194 – 199 testing 380 – 397
stand alone control console 199 Bitumix laboratory mixer 360
Automix mortar mixers 284 – 285 Bladder air/water pressure cylinder 85, 139
Auxiliary Blaine, fineness apparatus 271
air reservoir 86 Block(s)
compression platens 202 and cube tester 186, 192, 198
testing frames 365, 428 testing upgrading option 186, 192, 198
Axial strain transducer 77 Blow counter kit 168
Boiling test 173
B Bond strength 253
Bonding agent for strain gauges 404
Back pressure systems 82 – 91 Bottle(s)
Bacon sampler 380 dropping 420
Bags, sample 424 metal 331
Balance, mud 281 reagent 421
Balances 24 – 28 roller 165, 331, 341
Balancing frame 66 specific gravity 53
Ball storage 424
centering guide 382, 383 weighing 421
seating 124 Bottom grid, shear box 68
Balloon density apparatus 128 Bowl(s)
Bar sieves 39, 163 and cover for centrifuges 333
Barometer precision aneroid 414 heaters 359
Barton comb (profilometer) 158 mixing 425
Base Box shape test 220
adaptors, specimen 78, 80 Brass
plate with magnet 135 cups, liquid limit 55
with clamps 219 mould 279
Baseplate 357 ring 382, 383
for skid tester 171 ring mould 271
Basket Breaking
density 169, 236 point, apparatus (Fraass method) 385
stainless steel 173, 236 value of cationic emulsions 392
Bath air 380 Brickwork, modulus of deformation 262
Battery Briquette mould 293
filler 429 Bristle round brush 37
operated balances 26, 27 BRTA viscometer 390
operated poker vibrators 231 Brushes 37, 164, 426
Beaker covers 421 sieve 426
Beaker(s) 57, 382, 383, 421 BS U-tube viscometers 386
Beam Buchner funnel 423
fatigue module 365 Buckets 424
loading device 66, 67, 94 Buffer solutions 59
moulds, concrete 227 Building
Bearing limes, flow 281
capacity and deflection 378 stone testing 322
plate, aluminium 134, 378 Bulb pipettes 422
plate and Benkelman beam apparatus 134, 378 Bulk
plates 130 – 134 cement sampler 268
Beater, stainless steel 284, 285 density apparatus 271, 371
Beckman thermometer 272 density measures 169
Behaviour of joints 157 – 159 density of cement 271
Bending test device 313 density of lime 280
Benkelman beam apparatus 134, 378 Bunsen burners 423
Bennert vacuummeter 428 Burette(s) 422
Binder drainage 79, 80
drainage from porous asphalt 341 with stopcock 165
extraction 330 – 338 Burners, Bunsen 423

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C Chalk crushing value 113


Chapman, flask 172
C spanner 111, 115 Charpy pendulum 315
Cabinet Charts
desiccator 51, 421 for travelling beam device 377
freeze and thaw 173 Vicat 277
PC 151 Chattaway spatula 268, 270
with aspirator 335 Check ring 366
Cable for printer connection 193 Chemical
Calibration products 420
anvil 159, 250 test aggregate 175, 176
can (container) 127 Chisel 42, 426
certificates 229, 408 Chloride
device for Benkelmann beam 378 content 58, 175, 244
device for linear transducers 99 field test system 244
disc 63 ion penetration 245
kit, speedy 52 test kit, water 60
masses 27 Circulating water bath 53, 170, 426
procedure for Class 1 machines 199 Circulator pump, submersible 232
rod, ultrasonic 257 Clamp(s) 423
Calipers, vernier 229 stand set 164
Calorimeter 272 Clamping
Cannon-Fenske viscometers 386 device for cylinders 234
Cannon-Manning vacuum viscometers 387 device for rock 142, 143
Capillary stoppered pyknometers 396 Classification
Capping hammer, rock 159
compound 235 test, rock 155 – 159
equipment 235 Clay
pads 201, 235 block punching test device 321
retainers 185, 193, 199, 201, 235 blocks for flooring testing machines 325
Carbide meter 51 tiles machine 325
Carbon dioxide determination 283 Cleaning devices, needle 277
Carbonate content aggregates 175 Cleansing apparatus for test sieves 37
Carbonation test set 244 Clear
Cartridges, soxlet and Kumagawa 330 plastic caps 236
Casagrande liquid limit method 55 safety goggles 143, 159
CBR Cleveland flash testers 392
automatic compactors 106 – 109 Climatic chamber 21, 173, 370
equipment 114 Clip, Mohr 431
field apparatus 124 Club hammer 129
loading frames and presses 116 – 125 Coaxial extensometers 309, 314
moulds 111, 114, 115 Cohesion tester 374
penetration assembly 118 Cold
tamping foot 110 bend testing machine 316
test program 98 extraction methods 331 – 335
Uniframe, for 320 Collar, filling 357
Cement Colour
autoclave 270 chart, soil 60
bulk density apparatus 271 scale 175
compression and flexural testers 290 – 297 standard chart, aggregate 175
compression testers 290 – 297 Combined
curing cabinets 288 constant or falling head permeameter 137
flexural and compression strength 290 – 297 optical and contact tachometer 412
moulds 287 steel and concrete testers 306 – 309
preparation and curing of mortar prisms 284 – 289 Compactability
samplers 268 asphalt 343 – 349
testing 268 – 297 degree of 113
trowel 425 Compaction
water retention 271 apparatus, filler 168
Cent-O-Gram balance 28 equipment 104 – 109
Centrifuge extractors 332 – 335 hammer assembly 357
Chain stainless steel 264 hammer, stability 357

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mould holder 357 flasks, Erlenmeyer 421


moulds 104 – 105, 357 penetration probe, gypsum 277
pedestal 357 platens 159
permeameters 137 seat for load rings 77
plug with handle 111, 115 Connection
rammers 106 box for multiple system 99
Compacto series automatic compactors 106 – 109 with conical seat for rings 407
Compactors Consistency
automatic bituminous 342, 343, 356, 357 of concrete 218 – 223
soil automatic 106 – 109 of grouts 282
Compressed air dehumidifier 86 of masonry cement and building lime 279
Compressibility apparatus 343 of mortars 273 – 278
Compression plunger 273 – 277
and flexural testing machines 182 – 217 Consistometer Vebé 222
device, rock 150 Consolidation
devices 185, 187, 193, 199, 201, 292 apparatus 65
frames 206, 207 cells 62, 63
platen assembly for concrete cylinders 193, 199, 201 frame 94
platens, set 313 soil 62 – 65
splitting device 155 test program 98
testing machines, concrete 182 – 217 Constant
Compressometer-extensometer 238 and falling head permeameters 136
Compressometers 238 head permeability cell 136
Computer controlled universal testing machines 300 – 305, level tank 136, 137
310 – 313 pressure apparatus 156
Computerised ultrasonic cross-hole tester 258, 259 temperature water bath 56, 57
Concrete Contact
air meters 225 for strain gauges 404
and cement moist curing room 233 points for expansion mould 270
beam flexure testing machines 204, 205 Continuous
compaction 230, 231 consolidation apparatus 65
compression and flexural frames 182 – 205 flow filterless centrifuge 335
compression testers 182 – 217 Control
compressometers, cubes, cylinders, beams 238 consoles 208
cover meters 243 panel assemblies 90, 91
curing tanks 232 panels for water pressure systems 90, 91, 139
cylinder compressometers 238 stone 171
durability evaluation 242 – 249 Convection ovens 18, 19
flow table 219 Convective paste 240
hammers 250, 251 Conversion frame for laboratory CBR test 125
mixers 226 Cooling
moulds 227 – 229 apparatus for impact tests 315
penetrometers 225 coil 53, 57, 170, 427
strength evaluation 250 – 254 recirculating pump 142
test hammers 250, 251 support stand 336
tester, ultrasonic 255 – 259 Core
testing 182 – 265 cutter set 129
tiles testing machines 325 drill bits 143, 373, 419
water penetration apparatus 237 drilling machines 143, 373, 416 – 419
workabilimeter 222 extractors 373, 419
Condenser for extractors 330, 331 face preparation jig 144
Conductivity trimmer 142
hydraulic soil 138 Cork borer 429
measurement 413 Corn emery 171
meter, multirange 413 Corrosion
Cone activity of reinforcing steel 245
flow 281 meter, potential 245
penetrometer method 54 Cotton gloves 424
test gauge 54 Coupling
Conical agent, ultrasonic 257
connector with conical seat 77 unit 341, 410
beaker 56 Cover

Testing equipment for the construction industry 445


Analytical index

measurement 242, 243, 246 Data acquisition and processing system


meter, steel reinforcement detection meter 243, 246 for force and stability verification 400, 401
plastic for curing tank 232 for geotechnical tests 96 – 102
Crack Datalog
measurement microscope 261 8-channel unit 133, 153, 263, 406
width gauges 260 for strain measurements 263, 265
Cradle attachment 29, 169, 236 Datum
Creep, uniaxial 363 bar assembly 124, 134
Crosshole pile integrity testing 258 – 259 discs 261
Crow receivers 397 Deaerator, vibro 340
CRS tests 65 De-airing
Crucible(s) 423 block for transducer 76, 89
silica and porcelain 423 stand 54
Crusher, laboratory 176 tanks 87, 139
Crushing water apparatus 87, 139
resistance of lightweight aggregates 166 Dean and Stark
value apparatus 167 receiver 384
Crystallising dish 56 water in petroleum products test set 384
Cube Deep
centering device 200 core holder 367
mould, asphalt 372 scanning metal locator 244
moulds cement 287 Deflectometers 264
mould(s) concrete 227 – 229 Degree
Cup of compactability 222
centrifuge 334, 335 of solubility of bituminous binders 384
Cleveland 392 Dehumidifier 86, 429
wheel, double face 142 Density
Cup(s) basket 29, 169, 236, 371
anemometer 414 chisel 129, 426
Cleveland 392 of fresh concrete 223
for liquid limit devices 55 of hardened concrete 236
viscometer 390 of soil in place 127 – 129
Cupboard 339 pick 129, 426
CURACEM, Cement Curing Cabinet 288, 289 plate 128
Curing spoon 129
bath with cooler unit 289 tray 127
cabinets, cement 288, 289 Depth water penetration apparatus 237
of specimens 232, 233 Desiccator(s) 51, 53, 421
room vaporisers 233 cabinet 51, 421
tanks, concrete 232 salts 51, 53, 421
Cut-off machine 315 Design and testing of bituminous mixtures 362 – 370
Cutting Deval, attrition test machine 168
blade 142, 315 Dewar flask 272, 280
collar CBR 111, 115 Dial gauge(s) 116, 119, 125, 130, 134, 408
diamond blade 142 and accessories for field loading 130
edge 114, 115 holder 408
machine, specimen 234 tripod 116
ring, consolidation cells 63 Dial indicators for 77, 408
saws 142, 173, 234 O-gram balance 28
Cyclic triaxial testing apparatus 95 penetrometers 44
Cylinder(s) shear testing machines 66
cappers 235 thermometers 411
capping equipment 235 triaxial tests 77
carriers 235 Diamond
compressometers 238 blade 142, 143, 173, 234,
moulds 227 – 229 core bits 254
stainless steel 167 impregnated sectors 144, 234
Diaphragm pump 388, 389
D Dibber, metal 129
Die cutting soil sampler 49
D-Terminal software 193, 199 Differential mercury manometer 88
Dampness in buildings 248 Digimax Plus 122, 351

446 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Analytical index

accessories 193 Drill bits 143, 253


for compression testers 189 Drilling
Digital equipment 416 – 419
analytical balance 24 muds, sand content 282
anemometers 414 Drive conical points 47
automatic compactors 106 – 109 Driving
circulating water bath 361 dolly 129
compressometers 238 rammer 129
concrete hammer 251 Dropping bottle 420
dial indicators 408 Drop-weight tester 135
direct residual shear machine 67 Dry ice maker 385
heating system 232 Drying shrinkage 174
instrumentation for testing structures 265 Dual
Marshall compression tester 350 – 353 range balances 25
moisture tester 248 tester for Ultrasonic and Rebound test 256, 257
printer 25 Ductility
resistivity array meter 246 mould and plate 394
rock strength index apparatus 159 testing machine 394, 395
roughness tester 408 Duriez compression test set 370
sound meter 412 Dust
stopwatch 412 cover 36
strain gauges 261 pan tray 36
tester for force verification 402 Dutch soil auger head 42
thermometers 341, 409 Dynamic
timers 412 deformation module of soils 135
top-pan balances 24, 29, 169, 236 or static tests 364, 365
triaxial frames 72, 73 penetrometers 46, 47
vernier caliper 229, 409 triaxial testing module 365
water baths 361 viscosity of bituminous binders 387
Direct/residual shear test of soils 66 – 69, 98
Dish(es) E
evaporating 54, 55, 422
Petri 420 Efflux
silica 422 index apparatus 165
Dispersibility, soil 137 viscometer 390
Displacement Elastic modulus
transducers 76, 119, 134, 217 of concrete 238
transducers, LVDT 363, 366 of rock 146 – 154
Displacing collars 126 Electric
Distance agitator 165
pads 152 aspirator 339
pieces 202, 292, 308 device for strain gauges 153
plates 347 mean device 217
Distillation poker vibrators 231
assembly for recovery of asphalt 338 resistances for curing rooms 233
of cut-back asphaltic products 397 Electrically heated bowls 359
Distribution panel 85 Electrodes, steel probe 61
Door locking switch 198 Electrolyte refill 245
Dorry, abrasion machine 172 Electromagnetic
Double asphalt density meter 375
burette volume change apparatus 87 sieve shaker 35
cone 127 vibro- deaerator 340
ended bristle and brush 37, 426 Electromechanical universal testing machines 300 – 305,
face cup wheel 142 317 – 324
sleeve 423 Electronic
testing chamber cement compression/flexural testers automatic penetrometer 381
290 – 291 balances 24 – 25
Drainage compressibility apparatus 343
basket 341 Data acquisition and processing system for geotechni-
burette 79, 80 cal tests 98 – 102
Draining pavement, permeameter 371 extensometers 263, 304, 314, 315
Drier, warm air 20 instrumentation for plate bearing tests 133

Testing equipment for the construction industry 447


Analytical index

instrumentation, triaxial 97 – 102 vane tester 45


load rings 67, 77 Filler
platform balances 25 compaction apparatus 168
Electrowelded screen grippers 314 funnel 272
Elongation index of aggregates 163 particle density 170
Emery, corn and flour 171 Filling
Emulsified asphalts distillation apparatus 385 collar 357
Enclosure, temperature controlled 366 hopper 228
End plugs 126 ring for air meter 279
End-over-end shaker 54, 57 vessel apparatus 221
Engineers square 229, 408 Filter(s)
Engler viscometers 390 discs, centrifuge 333
Engraved pistons 370 discs, fibreglass 384
Epoxy resin 253 flasks 384, 421
Erlenmeyer flasks 421 funnel 272, 423
Evaporating dish(es) 54, 422 paper drains 79, 80
Excel data sheet 153 papers 165, 270, 331, 336
Excess of asphalt test 374 press, muds 283
Exhaust pipe, metal 336 screen 114
Expansion of Portland cement 270 tube 423
Explosion proof centrifuges 332 – 333 Filterless centrifuges 335
Extensibility of mould apparatus 269, 283 Filtration behaviour of drilling muds 283
Extension Final needle 273 – 277
cables 99 Fineness of cement 271
collar 111, 115, 125, 343 Fire proof plate 174
columns 418 Fixed ring consolidation cells 62, 63
kit, Guelph 138 Flagstones, set of bearers for transverse test 204, 205
rod(s) 42, 43, 124, 417, 418 Flakiness
rod for submersible transducer 77 index 39, 163
unload triaxial tests 75 sieves test set 163
Extensometers 304, 308, 314, 315 Flaring tool 85
Extraction Flash and fire point apparatus 392, 393
centrifuges 332 – 335 Flask(s)
plate 357 Erlenmeyer 421
Extractor(s) reflux 331 funnel 331
Extruder(s) 48, 49, 111, 115, 151, 347, 357 round bottom 422
adaptors 48, 151 volumetric 421
Extrusion dolly 68 Flat
aluminium scoops 425
F block testing machine 325
gripper 312
Face shield 336 jack method 262, 263
Falling head permeability cell 136 jacks 262
Fatigue module Flatness assessment 408
beam 365 Flexible spatulas 54, 55, 426
indirect tensile 363 Flexural, longitudinal, torsional resonance 249
Feed hopper 286 Flexural
Feeler strips 229, 408 and compression tests on cement 290 – 297
Fibre testing device for concrete beams 185, 187, 193, 199,
discs 113 200
filters, glass 423 testing machines and frames 204, 205
reinforced concrete tester 214 – 217 toughness of fibre reinforced concrete 217
tipped pen 377 Flexure
Field frame for concrete beams 204, 205
can, aluminium 425 tension machines 293
CBR apparatus 124 testing attachment 293
cylinder moulds 227 testing device for clay block portions 325
density 127 – 129 testing device for soil-cement 321
density tools 129 testing devices 292, 322, 325
dynamic penetration 46, 67 testing devices for building stones 322
inspection pocket vane tester 45 testing machines 204, 205
inspection testing kit 45 Flour emery 171

448 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Analytical index

Flow still 384


caliper 278, 280 stirring rods 423
cone 219 tank 57
cone apparatus 281 thermometers 411
control device 389 tube with fused-on glass filter 391
meter 354 vessel 382
mortars 278 Glassware 420 – 422
moulds 223, 278, 280 for water content determination 272
tables, cement 278, 280 Gloves 424
tables, concrete 223 Go/No go
test apparatus, grouts 282 gauges 229, 408
Fly ash testing 282 gauges for viscometer 390
Force ductility kit 394 Gooch crucible 384, 423
Force transfer digital tester 401 Graded sand 172
Four channel concrete thermometers 240 Graduated
Four-pin soil resistance meter 61 cylinders 420
Fraass, method for breaking point 285 glass burette 156
Fragmentation, resistance to 166 impurities test bottles 175, 421
Frames, load testing 206, 207 rule 164
Freeze and thaw cabinet 173 tamping rod 219
Fresh concrete testing 219 – 225 Gravel auger head 42
Friction Greaser for triaxial cell 79
test, aggregates 171 Grinding machine 144, 234
tester (skid) 376 Grip(s)
tester reference stone 171 for strands 314
Front loading oedometers 62, 63, 64 for universal testers 312
Fume exhaust cupboard 339 holder 308
Funnel(s) 164, 384, 424 liner 312
Buckner 423 Grippers for electrowelded steel screen 314
glass 422 Grooved rods 47
Marsh 281 Grooving tools 55
plastic 424 Grouts testing 279 – 283
Furol orifice for Saybolt viscometer 391 Guelph permeameter test kit 138
Guide bracket 118, 125
G Gypsum test conical probe 277
Gyratory
Gas jar 54 compactor for concrete 224
Gasometer Dietrich-Früling 175 compactors 344 – 347
Gauge(s)
crack width 260 H
dial 408
Go/No go 229, 408 Hair brush, soft 172, 426
Gay-Lussac, specific gravity bottles 422 Half-cell
General digital corrosion meter 245
laboratory apparatus 420 – 432 potential test 245, 246
purpose tool kit 426 Hammer(s) 129, 426
Geolab 2000 software 76, 98, 99 club 129
Gillmore apparatus 278 concrete test 250, 251
Glass guide 357
base plate, Vicat 273 – 277 mill 176
beakers 421 Hand
burettes for water permeability 156 augers and samplers 42, 43
calibration rods, ultrasonic 257 extruder 42
condenser 384 held anemometers 414
fibre filters 423 Marshall compaction 357
funnels 422 operated CBR presses 124
jar for extractors 330 operated cement flow table 278, 280
marking pencils 422 operated concrete flow table 223
measuring cylinders 420 pump with gauge 134, 263, 378
plate 54, 55, 169, 269, 283 samplers, triaxial 78
receiver 384 stirrer 57
rod 165, 341 vane testers 44, 45

Testing equipment for the construction industry 449


Analytical index

Hard rubber scraper 285 Immediate bearing index 123


Hardened specimen cylinders 347 Immersion
Hardness heater 232
apparatus, scratch 168 heater-agitators 427
number apparatus 372 vibrators 231
test kit, water 60 Impact
tester 408 compactor (Marshall) 342, 343
Hardboard packing strips 200 soil tester 126
Harvard trip balance 28 testing machine 168, 315
Heat Impermeability, water in concrete 237
of hydration calorimeter 272 Impurities test bottles 421
resistant gloves 424 Incineration method 337
resistant wire mesh 330, 331 Indentation test 372
Heater(s) Indirect tensile
immersion 232, 427 fatigue module 363
isomantle 359 module 363
Heavy strength 350
duty mixing tray 228 test software 351, 369
duty pocket penetrometer 44 Infrared
duty solution balance 28 9-pin transmitter 240
duty universal coring machines 418 thermometer 410
plastic bags 424 Initial
High needles 273 – 277
capacity screen shaker 36 Surface Absorption Test 236
capacity strain gauge load cell 402 Integrated worktop 347
performance load cells 402 Internal angle measurement apparatus 348
pressure cement autoclave 270 In-water testing kit, Vicat 277
resolution timer 412 Ion exchange
speed stirrer 57 apparatus 58
viscosity oil 82 resin 58
Hoek triaxial cells 149 IP thermometers 411
holders for viscometers 386, 387 Iron
Hopper, feed 287 mortar 422
Hot weights 28
extraction methods. Binder extraction 330 – 333 wire gauzes 423
extraction test set 330 Irrigator tube 164
plate with magnetic stirrer 283 ISAT test 236
plates 20, 330, 331, 337 Isomantle heaters 359
plates for Ring and ball apparatus 382
Hubbard-Carmick specific gravity bottle 396, 422 J
Humidity and temperature
control panel 233 J ring test 221
measurement 412 Jack, loading 133
PT100 sensor 233 Jar(s) gas 54
Hydraulic Jarring link 42
extruders 48, 49 Jig, core face preparation 144
jacks 134, 378 John Figg method 247
loading assembly 133 Joint roughness apparatus 158
pumps 263 Joisel apparatus 223
shrinkage of cement 268 Jolting apparatus 286
shrinkage of concrete 239
soil conductivity 138 K
Hydrometer(s)
jar 57 K type
jar bath 57 printing thermometer 240
soil 57, 173 thermocouple 240, 341, 410
Hygrometers 415 Kaolinite 165
Kelly ball 222
I Kerbs flexure attachment 204, 205
Kew pattern Masons hygrometer 415
Ignition binder analyser 336 Kinematic
ILS Internal angle measurement apparatus 348 viscosity 386

450 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Analytical index

viscosity thermometers 387 Load


Kleine apparatus 283 cells 67, 119
Knife, trimming 49, 426 cells, strain gauge 76, 119, 402, 404
Kohlraush calibration flask 390 frames, cement 295 – 297
K-Slump tester 222 gauge 158
KUBO 15 plastic cube mould 228 measurement and calibration apparatus 400 – 407
Kumagawa plates 134
cartridges 330 ring penetrometer 113
extraction apparatus 330 ring(s) 77, 119, 125, 354, 407
rings for shear testing machines 66, 67
L rings for triaxial apparatus 77
rings with transducer 77
L shape box test 221 spreaders 152
Laboratory testing frames 206
air compressors 86, 429 transducers, submersible 77
core trimmer and cut-off machine 142 Loaded wheel tester 374
coring machine 143 Loading
crusher 176 frames 150
glassware 420 – 422 jacks, field 133
hardware 425, 426 pad shear box 68
mixers 50, 358 – 360 strips 352
ovens 18 – 19 Loose density and voids, aggregate 169
pH meter 59 Los Angeles abrasion machines 166, 372
sample cart 426 Loss
tongs 423 on heat thermometer 389
Ladle 48 on heating of oil and asphaltic compounds 389
Large on ignition of cement 272
capacity sample splitter 162 Low
digital water baths 361 capacity strain gauge load cells 404
lateral pressure system 152 friction pressure maintainer 152
size vacuum pyknometer (Yale pyknometer) 340 noise air compressor 347
soaking tank 116 pore pressure measurement 88
Lathes, soil 49 Lower and upper compression platens 125, 304, 308
Le Chatelier LVDT displacement transducers 366
flask 268
mould 269, 283 M
water bath 269
Leather gloves 424 Magnesium sulphate test 173
Length Magnetic
changes 261 holder for dial gauges 408
comparators 174, 239, 270 stirrer 58
gauge 163 Mallet, rubber 129, 426
Lever lid tins and containers 129, 173, 425 Mandrel(s) 316
Lifting device for sounding rods 47 holders 316
Light drop-weight tester 135 Manometer
Lightweight liquid 271
aggregates, crushing resistance 166 differential 88
dynamic penetrometers 46, 47 Manual lateral pressure system 152
vibrating table 230 Marking
Lime off machine 315
reactivity of 280 pencils, glass 422
testing 279 – 283 Marsh funnel 281
Line paper for centrifuge 334 – 335 Marshall
Linear accessories 355
displacement transducers 67, 134 automatic compactors 356
potentiometric transducers 405 compression testers 350 – 355
shrinkage mould 56 digital compression frame 350 – 354
Liquid test 350
limit devices 55 test software 351, 353, 355
refrigerator 289, 395, 430 Uniframe, for 320
Litmus paper 58 water baths 353
Little triangle 423 Masons hygrometer 415

Testing equipment for the construction industry 451


Analytical index

Masses, standard calibration 27 Modified


Mastic asphalt testing 372, 396 compaction rammer 105
Maxi head for covermeter 246 Proctor compaction mould 105
Maximum density of asphalt 340 split standard mould 105
Max-min. thermometers 41 Modulus of rupture of building stones 322
MCC8 Mohr
multifunctional control console 210 – 213, 295 clip 423
testing software 213 pipettes and burettes 422
Measures, steel 270 Mohs hardness scale set 142
Measuring Moist curing room 233
can 164 Moisture
cylinders 164, 420 condition apparatus 113
cylinders, glass 420 content 51, 52
instruments 400 – 415 content tins 55, 56, 425
pipettes 422 determination balance 51
pipettes, Mohr type 422 tester, Microlance 172
Mechanical testers 51, 52
balances 28 tins 55, 56, 425
extensometers 309 Moisture/Density relationship 104 – 113
jack 124, 125 Mortar(s) 422
properties of aggregates 166 – 171 airmeter 279
screen shaker 36 and pestles 49, 422
specimen extruder 347 mixer 284, 285
strain gauges 261, 263 penetrometer 225
watches 412 MOT straightedge 377
Meker burners 423 Motor operated dynamic penetrometer 47
Melting pot 21, 48, 235 Motorised
Membrane stretcher 79, 80 CBR load frames 116 – 121
Mercury trap 88 flow table 278, 280
Mesh drums 155 flow table, concrete 223
Metal hydraulic extruder 49
baseplate 127, 171 liquid limit device 55
bottles 331 sand equivalent shaker 164
condenser for extraction apparatus 330, 331 sieve shaker 34, 35
dibber 129 Mould
exhaust pipe 336 base 343
location in concrete 244 cylinder 343
stand 336 former 158
support frame 174 Mould(s)
tray 218, 341 and tamper, Wilhelmi 396
test plate 174 ductility 394
Meteorological equipment 413 – 415 for cement/mortar 287
Methylene blue test set 165 for cubes 227 – 229
Microcore apparatus 254 for cylinders 227 – 229
Micro-Deval testing machine 167 for wheel tracker 368
Microlance, instant moisture and temperature tester 172 holder, compaction 357
Microscope, crack measurement 261 Le Chatelier 269
Microwave oven 21 oil 228
Mini head for covermeter 243, 246 Proctor 105
Mini sample splitter 38 shrinkage 56, 239
Mirror with holder 381 stabilised soil 126
Mixer, laboratory 50, 358 – 360 stability 354
Mixers, standard compaction 105
concrete 226 Mounting bracket for transducers 67, 76, 77, 405
mortar 284, 285 Mud balance 281
Mixing Muds testing 279 – 283
bowls, stainless steel 284, 285, 425 Muffle furnaces 22, 174, 272, 337
dish 56 Multiensayo universal tester 123, 300 – 305
of cement mortars 284, 285 Multiflex, tile and flat block tester 325
stability with cement of bituminous materials 384 Multiple digital Vicat apparatus 274 – 277
trays 228, 425 Multipurpose digital thermometer 410
Mobile laboratories 432, 433 Multirange conductivity meter 413

452 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Analytical index

Multispeed disc 357


accessories 120 filter method. Extraction 330
tester 120, 355 Paraffin wax 48, 272
Particle
N charge tester 385
density and water absorption 169
Natural density of filler 170
building stone testing 322 loss and resistance to fuel 372
sand 377 shape, aggregate 163
stone abrasion machine 167 size analysis of soils 57
NDT concrete 241 – 265 size distribution test. Pipette method 56
Needle(s) 273 – 277 Pat test 271
cleaning device 277 PAV Pressure Ageing Vessel 397
for penetrometers 381 Pavement
for Vicat apparatus 273 core drilling machine 373, 419
holder 381 marking retroflectometer 379
Neoprene surface macrotexture 377
gloves 424 PC cabinet 151, 217, 304, 312
pads 201, 235 Pedestal, compaction 357
Noise reduction and safety cabinets 107 Pen Vicat 277
Non contact infrared thermometer 410 Pendulum impact tester 315
Non destructive testing equipment 241 – 265 Penetration
No-volume change valve 79, 80 cone, standard 381
Nozzles 281 dial gauge 124
Null indicator 88 of bituminous materials 380, 381
Nylon piston, CBR 117 – 119
sieve brush 37, 426 power of bitumen emulsions 391
tubing 82, 85, 139 probe for thermometer 341, 410
sample cup 54
O test cone 54
test mould 372
O ring(s) tin 381
gaskets 237 Penetrometer(s)
placing tool 79, 80 bitumen 380, 381
Oedometer(s) 62, 63 liquid limit 54
bench 62 load ring 113
Oil mortar 225
and water constant pressure apparatus 82, 156 needle 380, 381
for vacuum pumps 428 pocket 44
high viscosity 82 Proctor 113
Open wire saw 49, 426 soil 44
Organic impurities in fine aggregates 175 Pensky-Martens flash point tester 392
Orifices, Universal and Furol 391 Percentage refusal density test 349
Oscilloscope 257 Perforated
Oven(s) 18, 19 baseplate 111, 115
Oxygen bottom grid 68
concrete permeameter 247 plate with stem 116
permeability, concrete 247 rubber bung 423
Permanent deformation test module 363
P Permeability
asphalt 371
Pachometers (cover meters) 243 apparatus, concrete 237
Packaged cement tube sampler 268 attachment 62
Packing strips, hardboard 200 cells 136
Pads, neoprene 201 consolidation cells 62, 63
Pan type mixers 226 control panel 138, 139
Panel end caps 156
distribution 85 in a triaxial cell 138, 139
pressure measurement 90, 91 of concrete to oxygen 247
with reversing valve 76, 88 of rock 156
Pans, aluminium and stainless steel 425 soil 136 – 139
Paper test set, air and water 247

Testing equipment for the construction industry 453


Analytical index

Permeameter(s) Plunger
compaction 137 penetration apparatus 279
for draining pavements 371 stabilised soil 126
soil 136, 137 Pocket
stand 136, 137 penetrometers 44
Pestle, rubber headed 49, 422 pH tester 59
Petri dish 420 shear vane device 45
Petrol operated concrete vibrator 231 thermometers 411
pH Poker vibrators, concrete 231
buffer solutions 59 Polished stone value apparatus 171, 376
electrodes 59 Polystyrene cover for cube moulds 228
indicator papers 58 Polythene sack 424
meters 59 Porcelain 423
strips 58 dish 55
temperature probe 59 soil mortars 49
Pick Pore pressure measurement 88, 89
chisel edge 142 Porous
density 129, 426 disc for triaxial cells 79, 80
mattock 426 discs for consolidation cells 63
pointed tip 142 plate for shear box 68
Pile stones 137
integrity testing 258, 259 top cap for triaxial cells 79, 80
testing, ultrasonic crosshole 258, 259 Portable
Pin soil resistance meter 61 coring machine 416, 417
Pinhole test apparatus 137 hardness tester 408
Pipette(s) 422 poker vibrators 231
Andreasen 56, 165 skid tester 171
stand 56, 165 slump cone test set 219
Piston volumeter 129 thermohygrometer 412
Plain top cap 79 vacuum pumps 428
Planetary mechanical stirrer 374 vibrating table 230
Plaque, Fraass 385 water tank 417
Plaster adhesion tester 252 Potential
Plastic corrosion meter 245
beaker 165 reactivity of aggregates 175
boxes, stacking 424 Potentiometric transducers 76, 405
case 164 Pouring
containers 424 cylinder 127
cover for curing tank 232 devices 112
cover for moulds 228 PRD split mould 349
cube and cylinder moulds 228 Precision aneroid barometer 414
curing tank 232 Preparation
end cap 42 and curing of cement prisms 284 – 286
funnels 424 of mortar cubes 287
graduated cylinders 420 Pressure
grooving tools 55 ageing vessel 397
limit plate 56 filter 337
limit set 56 gauges 130
moulds, Vicat 273 – 277 indicating panels 85
sand jar 127 maintainer, low friction 152
sheet for Kubo 15 228 measurement panels 85
wash bottles 424 systems 81 – 88, 133
Plasticine cement 247 transducers 76, 89, 150, 153, 263, 405
Plasticware 424 water reservoir 254
Plate Printer
bearing test apparatus 130 – 134 digital 25
load testing 130 – 134 serial 193, 199, 251, 263, 277, 309
Platens Printing thermometers 240
auxiliary compression 202 Prism mould
for block testing 186, 192, 198 cement 287
Platform electronic balances 25 shrinkage 174
Platinum crucible 423 Probes for digital thermometer 341, 409, 410

454 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Analytical index

Proctor Refrigerator, water 289, 430


and CBR compaction machines 106 – 109 Refusal, percentage density test 349
moulds and rammers 104, 105 Reinforced membranes 128
penetrometer 113 Relative density
steel plates 104 and aggregate water absorption 171
Profilometer (Barton comb) 158 of cohesionless soils 112
Programmable set 112
accelerated curing tank 233 Replacement rubber tyred rim 367
automatic compactor 107, 108 Reservoir pressure water 254
Prong plate 56 Residue on sieving of bituminous emulsions 384
Protection key 97 Resilience test 315
Protective copper sleeve 240 Resistivity
Pull-off array meters 246
strength 252, 253 soil 61
testers 252, 253 Resonance frequency meter 249
Pullout Restrained expansion of mortar and concrete 239
force 253 Retainers 235
inserts 253 Retaining plate for shear box 68
test apparatus 253 Retroreflectometers 379
Pump, submersible 232 Retroreflected luminance 379
Punching test device 321 Reversible pump 128
PVC tubing 137 Reversing
Pyknometers 53, 170, 421 valve 76
vacuum 340 valve panel 88
RFOT oven 388
Q RFT rotating flask 389
Rice test 340
Quality and homogeneity evaluation 255 – 259 Riffle boxes 38, 162
Quantab chloride titrator 58, 175 Rigid spatulas 426
Quartering canvas 38 Ring(s)
Quick and ball apparatus 382, 383
coupling 85 load measuring 407
triaxial test, Uniframe for 321 mould, brass 279
Road
R flexure 378
quality testing 371 – 379
Rain gauges 413 surface irregularity 377, 378
Rammers, compaction 105 Rock
Rate of spread apparatus 374 and masonry saw 143, 173
Reaction container 175 classification hammer 159
Reactivity of lime 280 cradle 159
Reagent drilling and cutting apparatus 142, 143
ampoules 51, 248 elastic modulus and compressive strength 145 – 154
bottles 421 mechanics 142 – 159
for moisture testers 51, 52 picks 142
package 52 rock sample extruder 151
Rebound concrete hammers 250, 251 rock sample verification apparatus 144
Receiver separator, sieve 31 – 33 sampling 142, 143
Recording Vicat apparatus 274 – 277 shear box apparatus 158
Recording charts, Vicat 277 strength index apparatus 159
Recovery testing 142 – 159
apparatus, binder 338 – 339 Rod lifting device 47
of asphalt by Abson 338 Rods 47
Rectangular Roller compactor 368
flat jacks 262 Rollercomp, roller compactor 368
hot plate 20 Rolling
Red dye hydrocarbon 87 road deflection 134
Reference thin-film oven test 388
cement 271 Rotary evaporator 338, 389
rod(s) 174, 239, 270 Rotating
sand 285 flask test 389
Reflux bitumen extractors 331 shelf 389

Testing equipment for the construction industry 455


Analytical index

Roughened cup 55 replacement method 127


Roughness standard 127, 285
measurement 408 Saw 143, 173, 234
measurement, rock 158 Saybolt viscometers 391
tester, digital 408 Scales 24 – 28
Round SCC concrete test apparatus 220, 221
aluminium scoops 162, 228, 425 Scoop(s) 425
bottom flasks 422 stainless steel 218
bristle brush 37, 426 Scraper 129
hot plate 20 Scrapers, pair of 286
Rubber Scratch hardness apparatus 168
balloons for density apparatus 128 Screen
bung 56, 57, 423 for hammer mill 176
gaskets 237 shaker 36
headed pestle 49 trays 36
mallet 129, 228, 426 Scribe combined meter 246
membranes 79, 80, 85, 88 Sealing rings for triaxial cells 79, 80
PVC gloves 424 Sedimentation
ring 384, 423 cylinder 56
scraper, hard 285 hydrometer method 57, 165
sleeves 149 Self compacting concrete, testing 220, 221
sliders for skid tester 171, 376 Semi-automatic
stoppers 164, 429 ASTM compression testers 184, 185
tubes 42, 86, 340, 428, 429 ASTM/NF/UNE compression testers 186, 187
tubing 423, 429 EN compression testers 188 – 193
Rule cement compression and flexural testers 290, 291
graduated 164, 219, 269 penetrometer 54
steel folding 115 test system, rock 152
Rules and tapes 409 Semi-oval flat jacks 262
Sercomp 7
S automatic control console 208, 209, 294
constant pressure system for rock testing 146, 147
Safety Serial
cabinet 166 cable for PC connection 76, 199
cage 53, 315 printer 193, 199, 251, 263, 277, 309, 401, 402, 403
goggles 159 printer for Wizard 184, 186, 188
Sample Servo-controlled constant pressure system 146, 147
bags 424 Servo-pneumatic
basket set 336 asphalt test system 364, 365
cup(s) 54, 381 testing frame 95
cutter 68 Set of
mixers 50 compression platens 308
splitters 38, 39, 162 crack spy 260
tubes 42 extension rods 124
Sampling glassware for water content determination 272
asphalt pavements 373 two wedges 377
equipment for soil 42 Setting
fresh concrete 218 time and consistency of cement 273 – 278
of bitumen 380 time concrete 225
spoon 426 Settling
tools 42, 49, 162 and swelling ratio, grout 282
tubes 42, 129 of bitumen emulsions 391
Sand Shakers
absorption cone and tamper 170, 374 sand equivalent 164
content kit 282 sieve 34 – 36
density cone apparatus 127 Shanks 110, 349
equivalent test set 164 Shape
equivalent test shaker 164 gauge, aggregate 163
former 79, 80 index, aggregate 163
jar, plastic 127 Shear box
patch apparatus 377 apparatus, rock 158
pouring cylinder 127 assemblies 66 – 69

456 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Analytical index

machines and accessories 66 – 69 resistivity 61


Shear vane devices 45 samplers 42
Shovel 162, 426 sampling 42, 43
Shrinkage tester, impact 126
dish 56 triaxial apparatus 70 – 95
limit set 56 volume change apparatus 64
measurement apparatus 239 Soil-cement testing 321
moulds 56, 239 Soil cutter 50
of cement mortar 268 Solid base 111, 114, 115
of concrete 239 Solubility
plugs 268 of bituminous binders 384
prism mould 239, 268 test set 384
prong plate 56 Solvent recovery unit 339
Sieve(s) 32, 33, 162, 384 Sonnenbrandt, boiling test 173
brushes 37, 426 Sound
shakers 34, 35 measurement 412
Signal simulator 99, 403 meter, digital 412
Silica Sounding rods 47
crucible 423 Soundness
dish 337, 422 kit 269
gel 51, 421 of building lime 283
Simple rain gauge, copper 413 test of cement and hydrated lime 269
Single pan analytical balances 24 Soundproof and security cabinet 166, 343, 373
Siphon assembly 164 Soxlet extractor 330
Skid resistance tester 171, 376 Spacer disc 114, 115
Slabs laboratory compaction 368 Spare cups, liquid limit 55
Slake durability apparatus 155 Spatulas 54, 55, 56, 426
Slaking vessel 280 Specific gravity
Sleeves 149, 423 bottles 53, 170, 422
Sliding weight rammer 114 cement 268
Slotted frame 29, 169, 236, 371
surcharge weight 114, 124 tank 29, 236
weights 63, 68, 94 Specimen
Slump cone base adaptors 78
SCC 220 collector 126
test set 218, 219 consolidation 94
Slurry seal mixtures, tests on 374, 375 curing tanks, concrete 232
Small tamping foot 110 cutting machines 143, 234
Snowden rain gauge, copper 413 grinding machines 144, 234
Soaking rock extruder 151
reservoir 136 Speed measurement 412
tank 116 Speedy
Sodium hexametaphosphate 57 calibration kit 52
Soft hair brush 172, 426 moisture testers 52
Softening point Spheres, steel 166, 167
of asphalts tar pitches 382, 383 Spiral soil auger 42
Wilhelmi 396 Split
Soil CBR mould 114, 115
augers 42 mould 79, 80
chemical tests 58 – 61 sand former 79, 80
classification 53 – 57 standard mould 105
colour chart 60 surcharge weight 111, 115
compaction 103 – 113 Splitters 38, 39, 162
consolidation 62 – 65 Splitting
density tools 129 cylinder apparatus 200
hydrometers 57 tensile test apparatus 185, 187, 193, 199, 200
lathe/trimmer and extruder 49 tensile test on asphalt 352, 369
lathes 49 tensile test on rock 155
mortar 49 Spoon, density 129, 426
permeability 136 – 139 Spreaders, load 152
prospecting kit 42 Square
resistance meter 61 engineers 229, 408

Testing equipment for the construction industry 457


Analytical index

moulds 374 Stoppered


mouthed shovel 228 glass graduated cylinder 391
Stabilised soil mould test set 126 volumetric flasks 421
Stability Stoppers, rubber 429
moulds 344, 353, 354, 355 Stopwatch 412
testing, Marshall 354, 355 Storage
verification 400, 401 bottles 424
Stacking plastic boxes 424 stability of asphalt emulsions 396
Stainless Straightedge 111, 114, 115, 169, 228, 229
flexible spatulas 426 MOT 377
sample tubes 42 Strain
sampling spoon 426 gauge application kit 150, 212, 404
steel chain 264 gauge load cells 76
steel cylinders 167 gauged column 401
steel mesh basket 173 gauge(s) 150, 153, 212, 404
steel pans 425 gauges, mechanical and digital 261, 263
steel rod 56 load cells 119
steel scoop 218 measurements 263
steel sieve fabric 174 Strainer 390
Stand(s) Strands, grip for 314
permeameter 136, 137 Strap wrench 417, 418
with manometer tubes 136, 137 Strength index, rock 159
Standard Stress
calibration masses 27 and strain measurement, 146 – 153
compaction mould 357 modulus of deformation of brickwork 262
compaction rammer 105 path control unit 84
load cells 402 path triaxial tests 84
moisture testers 51, 248 Structural inspection and monitoring 260 – 265
needle, penetrometer 381 Submersible
penetration cone 381 circulator pump 232
penetrometers, bitumen 380, 381 load transducers 77
Proctor moulds 105 Sulphate
pullout test apparatus 253 content determination 58
sand 127 test strips 58
tar viscometers 390 Sulphur capping method 235
Static modulus of elasticity 212 Support
Steam cabinet 283 bases 165, 423
Steel for serial printer 193, 199
block 343 Supporting
check ring 366 frame for vibrating 110
inserts 239 plate disc 273 – 279
measure 270 Surcharge weight(s) 124
mechanical testing 300 – 316 Surface
pointed rod 129 dampness 248
probe electrodes 61 friction 376
rule 111, 115, 219, 409 irregularity 377
spheres 166, 167 moisture of fine aggregates 172
tape 409 probe 341, 410
testing 300 – 316 soil sampler 129
Stem brake for load rings 407, 408 strength, rebound method 250, 251
Stiffness properties of bituminous mixtures 362 – 366 texture 377
Stills water 430 thermometer 411
Stillson wrenches 42 water absorption 236
Stirrer Surveymaster SM moisture meter 248
hand 57 Suspension ball seat 407
high speed 57 Sward probe 341
magnetic 58 Swell
Stirring dial gauges 116
paddle 280 plates 116
rods, glass 423 test apparatus 116
Stock solution 164 tripod 116
Stone masonry, modulus of deformation 262 Swing-arm deflectometer 264
Sword probe 341, 410
458 Testing equipment for the construction industry
Analytical index

T Tiles and flat blocks testing machine 325


Tilt test 158
T bar probe 341, 410 Timers, digital 412
T handle 42 Timing device 412
Table brush 426 Tins moisture content 425
Tachometer, optical and contact 412 Tongs 337, 423
TAG open and closed cup tester 393 Tool
Tampers 270, 278, 280 for base plate 111, 115
Tamping kit 426
bar 111, 115, 228 Top
foot for vibrating hammers 110, 349 cap for drained tests 79
rods 218, 219, 223, 228, 269, 283 grid for shear box 68
Tank(s), loading balances 25
curing 232 Torque screw driver 366
specific gravity 236 Traffic signs retroreflectometer 379
Tape, steel 409 Transducer(s)
Tar viscometer 390 extension cables 99
Telescopic tubular sensor 265 linear 67, 405
Temperature pressure 76, 89, 150, 153, 405
controlled enclosure 366 submersible 77
measurement 409 – 411 Transfer dish 381
monitoring 240 Transport cart 135
probe, pH 59 Transverse test apparatus 313
Tensile Travelling beam device 377
grips 304 Trays
heads 304 mixing 228, 424
splitting device for asphalt 352, 369 screen 36
splitting test for concrete 200 Triangle 423
testing attachment 293 Triaxial
Tension compression testing machines 306 – 309 apparatus 70 – 95
Termohygrograph 415 cell piston 75
Test cells 78 – 81
bottle 341 compressive strength on rock core specimen 145 – 150
bottles, graduated impurities 175, 421 core drill bits 143
metal disc 253 load frames and accessories 72 – 77
plugs 247 test module, unbound materials 365
sieves 32, 33, 384 transducers 77
tubes 420 Trimmer, soil lathe 49
Testing Trimming knife 49, 426
flask 390 Triple beam balance 28
heads, ultrasonic 257 Tripods 116, 423
Texture, surface apparatus 377 TRL Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) 46
TFOT oven 389 Trolleys 426
T-handle augers 42 Tropical soil colour chart 60
Thermal shock, resistance to 174 Trowels 228, 425
Thermistor Tube
logging and printing thermometers 240 brush 164
sensor and accessories 240 samplers, cement 268
Thermocouple, K type 240 Tubular electronic extensometer 309, 314
Thermohygrograph 415 Two
Thermohygrometer, portable 412 channel digital/clock timer 412
Thermometer(s) 240, 409, 410, 411 gang prism mould 270
digital 341, 409, 410 stage vacuum pump 428
for concrete 240 way valve for second frame 192
printing 240
Thermostatically controlled water bath 381 U
Thickness gauge 163
Thin wall sampling tube 129 U shape box apparatus 221
Three U tube glass manometer 271
channel digital system for pore pressure measurement Ultrastrong capping compound 235
89 Ultrasonic
gang moulds 239, 287 cleansing apparatus 37

Testing equipment for the construction industry 459


Analytical index

concrete testing 255 – 259 Vertical cylinder capping set 235


crosshole system 258, 259 Vialit plate test apparatus 374
pulse velocity testers 255 Vibrating
testers 255 – 259 hammer 110, 349
Unbound materials triaxial test module 365 machine, cement cubes 287
Unbounded capping pads 201, 235 tables 112, 230
Unconfined Vibrators poker 231
compression test 125 Vibro-deaerators 340
Uniframe for 320 Vicamatic, recording Vicat apparatus 274 – 277
test program 98 Vicat
Uniaxial apparatus 273 – 277
and unconfined compression 321 moulds 273
compression test 125, 321 test sets 273 – 277
creep 363 Viscometer(s)
test, rock 145 bath 387
UNIFRAME 123, 317 – 324, 355 bitumen 390, 391
Unit weight measures 223 kinematic 386, 387
Universal Volume change
carbide meters 51 apparatus 64, 87
coring machines 416 – 418 measurements 87, 88
electromechanical testers 300 – 305 Volumeter, piston 129
extensometers 304, 308, 315 Volumetric flasks 421
extruder 48, 111, 115, 357
flexural and transverse testers and frames 205 W
grip holder 308
grips 308 Walz container 222
moisture meter 248 Warm-air dryer 20
orifice for Saybolt viscometers 391 Wash bottles plastic 424
specimen cutting machine 234 Washing sieves 35
testing machines 300 – 323 Watches 412
Unstoppered volumetric flask 421 Water
Upgrading options for compression testers 186, 192, 198 absorption and permeability 237
Upper and gas permeability 247
and lower bearer to test clay block 321 bath for bituminous penetrometers 381
and lower compression platens 125 bath, Le Chatelier 269
and lower roller assembly 205 bath with cooler unit 272, 289, 352
bearers 313 baths 170, 427
racks for curing tank 232 baths for Marshall specimens 361
baths, circulating 53, 361
V collecting ring 417
conditioner 431
V funnel test 220 de-airing systems 87
Vacuum displacement apparatus 169
bell 370 hardness 60
gauge 428 in bitumen emulsions 384
kit arrangement for coring machines 417 in bituminous materials (Dean and Stark) 384
pumps 86, 340, 417, 428 level indicators 43
pyknometers 340 penetration test set 247
regulator valve 428 permeability, concrete 237
Vane pressure tank for coring machines 417
adaptors 45 recirculating pump 431
testers 44, 45 repellent grease 79
Vaporiser 233 retention apparatus 271, 279
Vaseline oil 79 sensitivity, asphalt 350
Vebé consistometer 222 still 430
Vee grippers 312 test kits 60
Vehicle bracket 124 testing, concrete 223
Verification trap 86
apparatus, rock sample 144 Waterproof pedal switch 230
of force transfer 400, 401 Wax
Verified penetrometer needle 381 melting pot 48, 235, 371
Vernier, calipers 229, 408, 409 paraffin 48, 371

460 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Analytical index

Wear testing machine 167 SOFTWARE


Weather
instruments 413 – 415 ADVANTEST 9, stress strain control 216
stations 414 Asphalt
Wedge(s) beam fatigue 365
for MOT straightedge 377 indirect tensile fatigue 363
grips 308, 312 indirect tensile stiffness 363
Weighing bottles 421 permanent deformation (creep) 363
Weighted foot 164 CBR 98, 118, 121, 122
Weight, 100 g 269, 283 for Uniframe 319
Weights Compression machines data acquisition software 185, 187,
for balances 28 193, 199
sets 63, 68 Consolidation 98
slotted steel 63, 68 Datasoft for Datalog 133
Wet Direct/residual shear 98
and dry bulb hygrometer 415 D-Terminal 193
sieving apparatus 282 Dynamic triaxial testing unbound materials 365
sieving attachment 35 Excel
washing sieve 37 Consolidation CRS 65
Whatman filter paper 111, 115 Force calibration verification 401
Wheel Force transfer verification 401
tracker moulds 368 Macro for Marshall test 353
tracking apparatus 367 Stress strain analysis and elastic modulus in rock
tracking test 367 uniaxial tests 153
Whisks, mixer 50, 358 Stress strain analysis and failure envelope for rock
Wilhelmi softening point apparatus 396 triaxial tests 153
Wire Force measurement and calibration. Digimax Plus 401
basket for extractors 330, 331 Geolab 2000 system 97
brush 219, 228, 426 Gyratory compactors 346
mesh filter method. Extraction 330 Hydraulic consolidation cell 99
saws 49, 426 Indirect tensile asphalt for Digimax Plus 351
Withdrawal tube 391 Marshall
Wizard display unit 184, 186, 188 for Digimax Plus 353
Wooden for Uniframe 319
box for weights 27 MCC8
dolly 68 Compression cement 213
tamping rod 219 Compression interlocking pavers 213
Workabilimeter, concrete 222 Concrete flexure 213
Workability Flexure cement 213
of concrete 218 – 224 Flexure flat blocks 213
of mortars 279 Flexure kerbs 213
Woven wire cloth sieves 31 – 33 Indirect tensile concrete 213
SERCOMP 7 data acquisition software 208
Y Stability verification. Digimax Plus 401
Steel tensile testing
Yield of lime 280 Digimax Plus 308
Multiensayo 302
Z Universal testers 312
Zeitfuchs cross-arm viscometers 386 Triaxial UU, CU, CD 98
Unconfined 98
Vicat setting time 275

Testing equipment for the construction industry 461


Code index

10 11-D0641/E 26 15-D0425/11 36
10-D1390 18 11-D0641/F 26 15-D0425/12 36
10-D1390/1 18 11-D0641/G 26 15-D0425/121 36
10-D1390/A 18 11-D0643 26 15-D0425/13 36
10-D1390/AD 18 11-D0643/A 26 15-D0425/131 36
10-D1390/D 18 11-D0643/B 26 15-D0425/14 36
10-D1391 18 11-D0645 26 15-D0425/141 36
10-D1391/1 18 11-D0646 26 15-D0425/15 36
10-D1391/A 18 11-D0646/A 26 15-D0425/16 36
10-D1391/AD 18 11-D0646/B 26 15-D0425/17 36
10-D1391/D 18 11-D0648 26 15-D0425/171 36
10-D1392/AD 18 11-D0648/B 26 15-D0425/18 36
10-D1396 19 11-D0700/C 27 15-D0425/19 36
10-D1396/1 19 11-D0700/C1 27 15-D0425/191 36
10-D1397 19 11-D0701/C 27 15-D0425/20 36
10-D1397/1 19 11-D0701/C1 27 15-D0425/21 36
10-D1398 19 11-D0702/C 27 15-D0425/211 36
10-D1398/1 19 11-D0702/C1 27 15-D0425/22 36
10-D1401 20 11-D0703/C 27 15-D0425/23 36
10-D1401/A 20 11-D0703/C1 27 15-D0425/41 36
10-D1402 20 330 331 11-D0704/C 27 15-D0425/71 36
10-D1402/A 20 337 11-D0704/C1 27 15-D0426/01 36
10-D1403 21 48 235 371 11-D0705/C 27 15-D0426/02 36
10-D1418 22 337 11-D0705/C1 27 15-D0426/03 36
10-D1418/A 22 11-D0706/C 27 15-D0426/04 36
10-D1418/AZ 22 11-D0706/C1 27 15-D0426/05 36
10-D1419 22 174 11-D0707/C 27 15-D0426/06 36
10-D1424 21 11-D0707/C1 27 15-D0426/07 36
10-D1425 20 11-D0708 27 15-D0426/21 36
10-D1428 21 173 11-D0708/1 27 15-D0426/61 36
10-D1428/1 21 173 370 11-D0708/2 27 15-D0426/71 36
10-D1428/A 21 370 11-D0708/3 27 15-D0427/01 36
10-D1428/A1 21 370 11-D0708/4 27 15-D0427/02 36
11-D0750/1 28 15-D0427/03 36
11 11-D0750/2 28 15-D0427/04 36
11-D0405/3 37 11-D0750/3 28 15-D0427/05 36
11-D0600 28 11-D0750/4 28 15-D0427/06 36
11-D0601 28 11-D0750/5 28 15-D0427/07 36
11-D0604 28 11-D0750/6 28 15-D0427/08 36
11-D0605 28 11-D0750/7 28 15-D0427/09 36
11-D0610 28 11-D0750/8 28 15-D0427/10 36
11-D0611/3 29 236 15-D0427/11 36
11-D0612 29 169 236 371 15 15-D0427/111 36
11-D0612/1 29 236 15 Test sieves 31 15-D0427/12 36
11-D0612/2 29 236 15-D0160 37 15-D0427/121 36
11-D0612/A 29 169 236 371 15-D0160/1 37 15-D0427/13 36
11-D0612/A1 29 169 236 15-D0400/A1 35 15-D0427/31 36
11-D0613/B 24 15-D0400/A2 35 15-D0427/41 36
11-D0628 24 15-D0405 37 15-D0427/71 36
11-D0628/3 25 15-D0405/B 37 15-D0427/72 36
11-D0629 24 15-D0407/B 35 340 15-D0427/73 36
11-D0629/A 24 15-D0409 34 15-D0428/01 37
11-D0630 24 29 169 236 371 15-D0411 35 15-D0428/02 37
11-D0630/B 24 15-D0411/Z 35 15-D0428/03 37
11-D0630/C 25 15-D0420/A 36 15-D0428/04 37
11-D0630/D 25 15-D0420/A1 36 15-D0428/10 36
11-D0631/1 25 15-D0420/AZ 36 15-D0428/21 37
11-D0631/B 24 15-D0425/01 36 15-D0428/31 37
11-D0631/C 24 29 169 236 15-D0425/02 36 15-D0428/9 36
11-D0631/D 25 15-D0425/03 36 15-D0430 39 162
11-D0631/E 24 29 169 236 15-D0425/04 36 15-D0430/1 39 162
11-D0631/F 24 29 169 236 15-D0425/05 36 15-D0431 38
11-D0631/G 25 15-D0425/06 36 15-D0438 38 162
11-D0631/L 25 15-D0425/07 36 15-D0438/A 38 162
11-D0640/1Z 26 15-D0425/08 36 15-D0438/B 38 162
11-D0641 26 15-D0425/09 36 15-D0438/C 38 162
11-D0641/C 26 15-D0425/10 36 15-D0438/D 38 162

462 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Code index

15-D0438/E 38 162 16-T0012/9 46 22-T0031/G 55


15-D0438/F 38 162 16-T0012/A 46 22-T0032/A 55
15-D0438/G 38 162 16-T0013 47 22-T0032/AP 55
15-D0438/H 38 162 16-T0013/10 47 22-T0032/P 55
15-D0439 38 16-T0013/11 47 22-T0033 55
15-D2001/J 334 16-T0013/4 47 22-T0034 55
15-D2185/J 334 16-T0013/6 47 22-T0034/1 55
15-D2230/J 334 16-T0013/7 47 22-T0035 56
15-D2275/J 334 16-T0013/8 47 22-T0035/1 56
15-D2330/J 334 16-T0013/9 47 22-T0035/2 56
15-D7504 384 16-T0013/E 47 22-T0035/3 56
15-D7545 384 16-T0013/L 47 22-T0035/4 56
15-D7585 384 16-T0028 49 22-T0037 56
15-D7595 384 16-T0028/A 49 22-T0040/1 56
16-T0080 48 111 115 357 22-T0040/1 169
16 16-T0082/1 48 22-T0040/2 56
16-B0072 50 358 16-T0082/3 48 22-T0040/4 54 55
16-B0072/6 50 16-T0082/4 48 22-T0041 56
16-B0072/8 50 16-T0082/5 48 22-T0058/3 57
16-B0072/HM 359 16-T0082/A 48 22-T0058/A 56 57
16-B0075 358 16-T0082/A16 48 22-T0059/A 57
16-D1179/A 38 49 422 16-T0083/A 49 22-T0060/1 57
16-D1689 49 426 16-T0083/A4 49 22-T0060/21 57
16-D1690 49 426 16-T0083/A5 49 22-T0060/31 57
16-D1691 49 426 16-T0083/A6 49 22-T0060/A 57
16-E0096 43 16-T0083/A7 49 22-T0060/B 57
16-E0096/A 43 16-T0160 44 22-T0062/1 56
16-E0096/B 43 16-T0161 44 22-T0062/2 56 165
16-L0005/2 50 16-T0162 44 22-T0062/3 56
16-L0005/6 50 16-T0163 44 22-T0062/5 56
16-L0005/B 50 358 16-T0171 44 22-T0062/A 57
16-L0005/HM 359 16-T0174 45
16-T0004 50 16-T0174/1 45 24
16-T0005/1 42 16-T0174/A 45 24-D0448 58 59
16-T0005/2 42 16-T0174/B 44 24-D0448/B 58
16-T0005/3 42 16-T0174/B1 44 24-D0852 58
16-T0005/5 42 16-T0174/B2 44 24-D1840 58
16-T0005/A 42 16-T0175/1 45 24-D1840/1 58
16-T0006/A 42 16-T0175/2 45 24-D1845 59
16-T0007/A 42 16-T0175/3 45 24-D1845/1 59
16-T0008/A 42 16-T0175/A 45 24-D1845/2 59
16-T0008/B 42 24-D1845/3 59
16-T0008/C 42 19 24-D1845/4 59
16-T0009/C 43 19-D0602/B 51 24-D1845/5 59
16-T0009/C1 43 19-D1113/A 51 421 24-D1845/6 59
16-T0009/C10 43 19-T0019 51 248 24-D1846 59
16-T0009/C2 43 19-T0019/1 51 248 24-D1846/2 59
16-T0009/C3 43 19-T0019/B 248 24-D1847 59
16-T0009/C4 43 24-D1847/2 59
16-T0009/C5 43 22 24-D1847/7 59
16-T0009/D 43 22-D0445 54 57 24-D1858/1 58
16-T0010 42 22-D1006/A 57 24-D1858/2 58
16-T0010/3 42 22-D1007/A 57 24-D1859/1 58
16-T0010/6 42 22-D1007/A1 57 24-D1860/A 60
16-T0010/7 42 22-D1132 54 24-D1860/T 60
16-T0010/8 42 48 22-D2050 54 24-D1870/A 60
16-T0010/G 42 22-T0029 54 24-D1870/B 60
16-T0012/1 46 22-T0029/1 54 24-D1870/C 60
16-T0012/10 46 22-T0029/2 54 24-D1872 61
16-T0012/11 46 22-T0029/3 54
16-T0012/2 46 22-T0029/A 54 26
16-T0012/3 46 22-T0030/E 55 26-T0230/C2 63
16-T0012/4 46 22-T0030/F 55 26-T0230/D2 63
16-T0012/5 46 22-T0030/G 55 26-T0302 62 64
16-T0012/6 46 22-T0031/E 55 26-T0312 62 64
16-T0012/7 46 22-T0031/F 55 26-T0320 63 64
16-T0012/8 46 22-T0031/FZ 55 26-T0320/3 63

Testing equipment for the construction industry 463


Code index

26-T0320/4 63 27-T0218/5 68 28-T0418/C1 102


26-T0320/9 63 27-T0218/6 68 28-T0418/D2 102
26-T0321 63 27-T0218/7 68 28-T0420/10 79
26-T0321/3 63 27-T0218/8 68 28-T0420/11 79 92 93
26-T0321/4 63 27-T0218/A 67 28-T0420/12 79 92 93 139
26-T0321/9 63 27-T0219/2 68 28-T0420/13 79
26-T0322 63 64 27-T0219/3 68 28-T0420/15 79 92 93
26-T0323 63 27-T0219/4 68 28-T0420/20 79
26-T0325 63 27-T0219/5 68 28-T0420/7 79
26-T0325/10 63 27-T0219/6 68 28-T0420/8 79
26-T0325/3 63 27-T0219/7 68 28-T0420/9 78
26-T0325/4 63 27-T0219/8 68 28-T0420/91 78
26-T0325/9 63 27-T0219/A 67 28-T0420/92 78
26-T0326 63 27-T0222/2 68 28-T0420/A2 79
26-T0326/10 63 27-T0222/3 68 28-T0420/A3 79
26-T0326/3 63 27-T0222/4 68 28-T0420/A4 79
26-T0326/4 63 27-T0222/5 68 28-T0420/A5 79
26-T0326/9 63 27-T0222/6 68 28-T0420/A6 79
26-T0327 63 27-T0222/7 68 28-T0420/A9 79
26-T0328 63 27-T0222/8 68 28-T0422/10 79 92 93
26-T0335 63 27-T0222/A 67 28-T0422/13 79
26-T0335/3 63 27-T0225/A 66 68 28-T0422/7 79 92 93
26-T0335/4 63 27-T0230/C2 64 28-T0422/8 79 92 93
26-T0335/9 63 27-T0230/C3 66 68 28-T0422/9 78 92 93
26-T0337 63 27-T0230/C4 66 28-T0422/91 78
26-T0338/A 62 64 27-T0270/A 63 68 28-T0422/92 78
26-T0360 65 27-T0271/A 63 68 28-T0422/A2 79 92 93
26-T0375 64 27-T0272/A 63 68 28-T0422/A3 79 92 93
27-T0273/A 63 68 28-T0422/A4 79 92 93
27 27-T0274/A 63 68 28-T0422/A5 79 92 93
27-P0332/AS 102 27-T0275/A 63 64 68 28-T0422/A6 79 92 93
27-P0376/S 67 68 102 27-T0276/A 63 68 28-T0422/A9 79 92 93
27-P0377/S 67 102 27-T0277/A 63 68 28-T0423/9 366
27-T0206/7 66 27-T1001/SA 67 28-T0425/10 79 139
27-T0206/A 66 27-T1001/SAE 67 28-T0425/13 79 139
27-T0206/AY 66 27-T1002/SA 66 67 28-T0425/7 79 139
27-T0206/AZ 66 27-T1002/SAE 67 28-T0425/8 79 139
27-T0207 67 68 27-T1003/SA 67 28-T0425/9 78 139
27-T0207/Z 67 27-T1003/SAE 67 28-T0425/91 78
27-T0208/A 69 28-T0425/92 78
27-T0215/2 68 28 28-T0425/A2 79
27-T0215/3 68 28-T0360 65 28-T0425/A3 79
27-T0215/4 68 28-T0360/1 65 28-T0425/A4 79 139
27-T0215/5 68 28-T0401 65 72 92 93 28-T0425/A5 79 139
27-T0215/6 68 28-T0401/AC 73 93 28-T0425/A6 79 139
27-T0215/7 68 28-T0403 72 84 28-T0425/A9 79
27-T0215/8 68 28-T0403/A1 84 28-T0428/10 79 138
27-T0215/A 67 68 28-T0403/A2 75 84 28-T0428/20 79
27-T0216/2 68 28-T0403/AC 73 28-T0428/7 79 138
27-T0216/3 68 28-T0403/UP1 75 28-T0428/8 79 138
27-T0216/4 68 28-T0410/A 78 92 93 28-T0428/9 78 138
27-T0216/5 68 28-T0410/A1 78 79 28-T0428/91 78
27-T0216/6 68 28-T0410/A2 78 79 92 93 28-T0428/92 78
27-T0216/7 68 28-T0410/A3 78 79 28-T0428/A2 79
27-T0216/8 68 28-T0410/A4 93 94 28-T0428/A3 79
27-T0216/A 67 28-T0411/A 78 84 28-T0428/A3T 84
27-T0217/2 68 28-T0411/A1 78 79 28-T0428/A4 79
27-T0217/3 68 28-T0411/A2 78 79 28-T0428/A5 79 138
27-T0217/4 68 28-T0411/A3 78 79 139 28-T0428/A6 79 138
27-T0217/5 68 28-T0411/A4 78 79 28-T0428/A9 79
27-T0217/6 68 28-T0411/P 139 28-T0432/10 79 138
27-T0217/7 68 28-T0416/A 78 28-T0432/11 79
27-T0217/8 68 28-T0416/A1 78 79 28-T0432/20 79
27-T0217/A 67 28-T0416/A2 78 79 28-T0432/7 79 138
27-T0218/2 68 28-T0418/1 77 102 28-T0432/8 79 138
27-T0218/3 68 28-T0418/2 77 102 28-T0432/9 78 138
27-T0218/4 68 28-T0418/5 77 102 28-T0432/91 78

464 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Code index

28-T0432/92 78 28-T1048 65 76 77 93 94 33-T8500/XUP 107


28-T0432/A2 79 102 33-T8502 106
28-T0432/A3 79 28-T1049 77 92 93 102 407 33-T8503 106
28-T0432/A4 79 33-T8504 106
28-T0432/A5 79 138 30 33-T8532 107
28-T0432/A6 79 138 30-T0600/30 64 65 68 93 99 33-T8612 109
28-T0432/A6S 366 30-T0600/31 64 68 93 99 33-T8613 109
28-T0432/A9 79 30-T0601/A 64 65 68 93 96 33-T8614 109
28-T0452 65 85 90 91 138 30-T0601/IMP 93 98 33-T8700 110 349 366
28-T0453 85 30-T0601/KEY 64 65 68 93 97
28-T0454 85 102 34
28-T0457 88 30-T0601/LINK 99 34-T0089 105 115
28-T0457/1 88 30-T0601/P1 64 98 102 34-T0089/1 105 115
28-T0458 88 30-T0601/P10 99 102 34-T0090 114
28-T0459 87 90 91 139 30-T0601/P2 68 98 102 34-T0090/1 114
28-T0459/5 87 92 93 30-T0601/P3 65 76 93 98 102 34-T0090/3 114
28-T0460/6 92 30-T0601/P5 98 102 34-T0090/B1 111 115
28-T0460/B 92 30-T0601/R0 64 68 76 93 99 34-T0090/B2 111 115
28-T0461/B 89 90 91 92 138 102 34-T0090/B3 111 115
28-T0462 84 30-T0601/S1 65 34-T0090/B4 111 115
28-T0463 84 30-T0652 64 93 99 34-T0090/B5 111 115
28-T0464 84 30-T600/30 102 34-T0090/B6 111 115
28-T0474/4 91 138 30-T600/31 102 34-T0090/B7 111 115
28-T0474/5 156 30-T601/A 102 34-T0091 114
28-T0474/B 82 92 93 34-T0091/1 114 115
28-T0474/C 82 156 33 34-T0091/B 111 115
28-T0475/2 82 33-T0063 112 34-T0091/F 115
28-T0475/2 156 33-T0063/1 112 34-T0092 116
28-T0477/1 91 138 33-T0063/1Y 112 34-T0092/F 116
28-T0477/15 65 90 91 138 139 33-T0063/1Z 112 34-T0093 116
28-T0477/16 90 33-T0063/2 112 34-T0094 114
28-T0477/2 65 90 91 138 139 33-T0063/3 112 34-T0094/B 111 115
28-T0477/3 90 91 138 33-T0063/4 112 34-T0094/F 115
28-T0477/4 65 76 83 89 90 33-T0063/5 112 34-T0095 114
92 93 102 33-T0063/6 112 34-T0095/B 111 115
28-T0477/B 90 93 33-T0063/A 112 34-T0095/C 111 115
28-T0477/B1 84 33-T0063/Y 112 34-T0095/F 115
28-T0477/C 83 91 92 93 33-T0063/Z 112 34-T0096 114
28-T0477/E1 83 91 92 93 139 33-T0064 113 34-T0097 114
28-T0477/E2 83 90 93 33-T0064/2 113 34-T0098 114 115
28-T0477/L 82 90 92 33-T0070 105 34-T0099 111 114 115 169
28-T0477/M 91 138 139 33-T0070/B 105 34-T0100/B 116
28-T0478 65 82 83 84 85 33-T0070/C 105 34-T0103/1 118 119 123 124 305
92 93 139 33-T0070/E 104 320 324
28-T0478/10 82 83 85 92 93 33-T0070/E1 104 34-T0103/10 118 121 123 125 320
139 33-T0071 105 321 322 323 324 355
28-T0478/4 85 92 93 33-T0071/1 114 369
28-T0478/6 65 82 83 85 92 33-T0071/C 105 34-T0103/3 118 121
93 139 33-T0071/E 104 114 34-T0104/10 305 320 322 323 324
28-T0478/9 65 85 90 91 138 33-T0071/E1 104 355 369
28-T0490 65 82 83 85 92 33-T0072 105 34-T0104/13 355
93 138 139 156 33-T0073 105 34-T0104/3 125 321 324
28-T0490/1 82 83 85 92 93 33-T0075 105 34-T0104/4 125 320 324
28-T0491 83 87 92 93 139 33-T0075/B 105 34-T0104/7 119 124 125
28-T0491/2 86 92 136 33-T0075/E 104 34-T0104/8 102 118 119 121 355
28-T0491/A 65 82 84 87 92 33-T0076 105 34-T0104/9 125 320 324
93 136 139 33-T0076/B 105 34-T0106 117 118
28-T0492/A 65 82 83 84 87 33-T0076/E 104 34-T0106/A 117
93 139 33-T0087 110 366 34-T0106/B 117
28-T0492/AZ 87 33-T0087/6 349 34-T0106/BS 117 118
28-T0493 93 94 33-T0087/6S 366 34-T0107 120 355
28-T0493/1 93 94 33-T0087/7 110 349 34-T0107/UP 120 121
28-T0493/2 94 33-T0087/8 110 349 34-T0107/Z 355
28-T0493/3 93 94 33-T0165 113 34-T0108/2 118 119 121 123 355
28-T0494 76 88 90 102 33-T0166 113 369
28-T0494/1 76 88 90 102 33-T8500/1 106 34-T0112 124 125
28-T0494/2 88 33-T8500/2 106 34-T0112/1 124

Testing equipment for the construction industry 465


Code index

34-T0114 125 35-T0129/2 127 45-C0345 143


34-T0114/A 124 35-T0130/2 127 45-C0346 143
34-T0115/3 124 35-T0130/8 127 45-C7022/S 147 151 156
34-T0115/41 124 35-T0131 128 45-C9034 150 151 154
34-T0115/5 124 35-T0131/1 128 45-C9098 150 151 154
34-T0115/6 124 35-T0131/2 128 45-C9842 151
34-T0115/7 124 35-T0131/3 128 45-D0529 142
34-T0115/9 124 35-T0131/4 128 45-D0534 144
34-T0115/A 124 35-T0133 127 45-D0536 142
34-T0123 126 35-T0134 128 45-D0536/1 142
34-T0123/10 126 35-T0134/2 128 45-D0536/1Y 142
34-T0123/11 126 35-T0134/A 128 45-D0536/1Z 142
34-T0123/12 126 35-T0134/A2 128 45-D0536/2 142
34-T0123/13 126 35-T0135 129 45-D0536/3 142
34-T0123/14 126 35-T0135/1 129 45-D0536/4 142
34-T0123/15 126 35-T0137 129 45-D0536/Y 142
34-T0123/16 126 35-T0137/1 129 45-D0536/Z 142
34-T0123/17 126 35-T0137/2 129 45-D0539 144
34-T0123/A 126 35-T0137/3 129 45-D0546 155
34-T0123/B 126 35-T0138 129 45-D0546/1 155
34-T0124 126 366 35-T0138/1 129 45-D0546/Y 155
34-T0168/A 126 35-T0138/2 129 45-D0546/Z 155
35-T0138/3 129 45-D0548 158
35 35-T0140 129 45-D0548/1 158
35-T0116/11 130 35-T0141 129 45-D0548/10 158
35-T0116/22 134 35-T0142 129 45-D0548/8 158
35-T0116/23 134 35-T0143 129 426 45-D0548/9 158
35-T0116/24 134 35-T0144 129 228 426 45-D0550/A7 159
35-T0116/25 134 35-T0145 129 426 45-D0550/A8 159
35-T0116/33 133 35-T0145/G 129 45-D0550/D 159
35-T0116/35 134 35-T0146 129 426 45-D0550/D5 159
35-T0116/36 134 35-T0147 129 426 45-D0553 149 152
35-T0116/37 134 35-T0164 129 45-D0553/1 149
35-T0116/41 134 35-T1028/1 127 45-D0553/3 156
35-T0116/49 130 45-D0554 149 152
35-T0116/55 134 38 45-D0554/1 149
35-T0116/57 134 38-T0179/B 137 45-D0554/3 156
35-T0116/A 130 38-T0180 137 45-D0555 149 152
35-T0116/B 131 38-T0181 137 45-D0555/1 149
35-T0116/BE 131 38-T0184/A1 136 45-D0555/3 156
35-T0116/C 132 38-T0184/A11 136 45-D0556 149 151 152 154 156
35-T0116/CE 132 38-T0184/A2 136 45-D0556/1 149 151 154
35-T0116/D 132 38-T0184/A3 136 137 45-D0556/3 156
35-T0116/DE 132 38-T0184/A5 137 45-D0556/A 151 152 154
35-T0120 135 38-T0184/B1 136 45-D0556/B 151 152 154
35-T0120/1 135 38-T0185/1 136 45-D0558 151 152 154 156
35-T0120/2 135 38-T0185/2 136 45-D0561 159
35-T0121 132 38-T0185/3 136 45-D0562/A 159
35-T0121/B 132 38-T0186 137 45-D0566 158
35-T0125 127 38-T0186/1 137 45-D0566/A 158
35-T0125/1 127 38-T0188/A 138 45-D0577/1 151
35-T0125/2 127 38-T0188/A1 138 45-D0577/2 151
35-T0125/3 127 38-T0189/A 137 45-D0577/3 151
35-T0125/A 127 38-T0411/P 138 45-D0577/4 151
35-T0125/A1 127 38-T0416/P 138 45-D0577/A 151
35-T0125/A2 127 38-T0425/A3P 139 45-D1710 142
35-T0125/A3 127 45-D1711 142
35-T0126 127 45 45-D1717 143 159
35-T0126/1 127 45-B0096 158 45-R0023 154
35-T0126/2 127 45-C0210/C 143 173
35-T0126/3 127 45-C0210/CZ 143 173 47
35-T0127 127 45-C0330 143 47-D0415/1 163
35-T0127/1 127 45-C0330/Z 143 47-D0415/2 163
35-T0128 127 45-C0331 143 47-D0415/3 163
35-T0128/2 127 45-C0342 143 47-D0415/4 163
35-T0129 127 45-C0343 143 47-D0415/5 163
35-T0129/1 127 45-C0344 143 47-D0415/6 163

466 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Code index

47-D0415/7 163 48 48-D0850/A 175


47-D0418/01 39 48-B0190 171 48-D1090 175 421
47-D0418/02 39 48-B0190 376 48-D1091 175 421
47-D0418/03 39 48-B0190/1 171 376
47-D0418/04 39 48-B0190/2 171 376 50
47-D0418/05 39 48-B0190/4 171 376 50-C0013/10 205
47-D0418/06 39 48-B0190/41 171 50-C0013/6 205
47-D0418/07 39 48-B0190/5 171 50-C0050/CAL 199
47-D0418/08 39 48-D0440 170 374 50-C0050/P 199
47-D0418/09 39 48-D0441 170 50-C0050/SOF 185 187 193 199
47-D0418/1 163 48-D0442 169 50-C0066/S2 213
47-D0418/10 39 163 48-D0445/1 169 50-C0066/S20 213
47-D0418/11 39 163 48-D0445/2 169 50-C0066/S21 213
47-D0418/12 39 163 48-D0445/3 169 50-C0066/S3 213
47-D0418/13 39 163 48-D0445/4 169 50-C0066/S4 213
47-D0418/2 163 48-D0447 168 50-C0066/S5 213
47-D0418/3 163 48-D0447/1 168 50-C0066/S6 213
47-D0418/4 163 48-D0447/2 168 50-C0066/S7 213
47-D0418/5 163 48-D0452 173 50-C0066/S9 213
47-D0418/6 163 48-D0453 174 50-C0122 185 193 199 201 235
47-D0418/7 163 48-D0454/1 174 50-C0122/2 185 193 199 201 235
47-D0418/8 163 48-D0454/2 174 50-C0122/3 185 193 199 201 235
47-D0418/9 163 48-D0454/3 174 50-C0210/1 143
47-D0439/1 165 48-D0454/4 174 50-C0211/1 143
47-D0439/A 165 48-D0460 172 50-C0900 204
47-D0439/B 165 48-D0462 172 50-C1200 204
47-D0439/C 165 48-D0471 167 50-C1200/1 204
47-D0439/C1 165 48-D0471/1 167 50-C1200/5 217
47-D0439/C10 165 48-D0500/D 166 372 50-C1200/6 217
47-D0439/C11 165 48-D0500/DY 166 372 50-C1201 204
47-D0439/C13 165 48-D0500/DZ 166 372 50-C1400 205
47-D0439/C15 165 48-D0500/XUP 166 373 50-C21A1 185
47-D0439/C2 165 48-D0505 166 50-C21A2 185
47-D0439/C3 165 48-D0505/A 166 50-C21B2 185
47-D0439/C4 165 48-D0510 167 50-C31A1 185
47-D0439/C5 165 48-D0511 167 50-C31A2 185
47-D0439/C9 165 48-D0512 166 50-C31B2 185
47-D0441 53 48-D0515 168 50-C34A2 187
47-D0516 165 48-D0518 168 50-C34B2 187
47-D0541 163 48-D0522 172 50-C3600 150 207
47-D0542 163 48-D0522/2 172 50-C36B2 191
47-T0020/A 52 48-D0523 168 50-C36G2 191
47-T0021 52 48-D0524 167 50-C36V2 197
47-T0021/1 52 48-D0524/1 167 50-C4400/UP1 186
47-T0023/A 52 48-D0524/2 167 50-C44A2 187
47-T0024/A 52 48-D0524/4 167 50-C44B2 187
47-T0050/1 164 48-D0524/5 167 50-C4600 207
47-T0050/10 164 48-D0524/6 167 50-C4600/* 150
47-T0050/11 164 48-D0525 171 50-C4600/UP1 192 198
47-T0050/1A 164 48-D0525/12 171 50-C4600/UP3 192
47-T0050/2 164 48-D0525/13 171 50-C46B2 152 154 191
47-T0050/3 164 48-D0525/14 171 50-C46G2 191
47-T0050/4 164 48-D0525/15 171 50-C46V2 197
47-T0050/5 164 48-D0530 176 50-C5012 199
47-T0050/6 164 48-D0530/1 176 50-C54A2 187
47-T0050/61 164 48-D0530/2 176 50-C54B2 187
47-T0050/7 164 48-D0535/A 176 50-C5600 207
47-T0050/7B 164 48-D0535/A1 176 50-C5600/* 150
47-T0050/8 164 48-D0535/A2 176 50-C5600/UP1 192 198
47-T0050/B 164 48-D0535/A3 176 50-C5600/UP3 192
47-T0050/C 164 48-D0535/A4 176 50-C56B2 191
47-T0056/B 164 48-D0535/A5 176 50-C56G2 191
47-T0056/BY 164 48-D0543 58 175 50-C56V2 197
47-T0056/BZ 164 48-D0543/A 58 175 50-C5800 207
47-T0056/C 164 48-D0545 175 50-C5902 151 207
47-T0056/CY 164 48-D0570 175 50-C5902/* 150
47-T0056/CZ 164 48-D0612/11 173 50-C6600 207

Testing equipment for the construction industry 467


Code index

50-C6600/* 150 54-C0152 222 55-C0140/A 219


50-C66G2 191 54-C0153 223 55-C0157 230
50-C66V2 197 54-C0164 223 55-C0159/10 230
50-C7022 208 294 54-C0164/1 223 55-C0159/11 230
50-C7022/SOF 208 54-C0165 223 55-C0159/H 230
50-C7022/UP2 208 54-C0166 223 55-C0160/10 230
50-C7600 207 54-C0166/1 223 55-C0160/H 230
50-C8032 212 295 54-C0166/2 223 55-C0161/10 230
50-C8232 210 295 54-C0167 223 55-C0161/BC 230
50-C9000 185 187 193 199 200 54-C0167/1 223 55-C0161/H 230
305 54-C0168 223 55-C0162/A 231
50-C9001 200 54-C0169 223 55-C0162/B 231
50-C9002 200 54-C0170/E 225 55-C0162/C 231
50-C9010 185 187 193 199 200 54-C0170/F 225 55-C0162/D 231
305 314 54-C0195 222 55-C0163 231
50-C9030 185 187 193 199 201 54-C0252/C 224 55-C0186 233
292 305 54-C0252/C5 224 55-C0187 233
50-C9032 185 187 193 199 201 54-C0252/CY 224 55-C0188 233
292 305 323 324 54-C0252/CZ 224 55-C0189/A 233
50-C9049 193 199 201 54-D1866 223 55-C0191/3 232
50-C9070 185 187 193 199 200 55-C0191/5 232
305 55 55-C0191/B 232
50-C9080 151 154 202 55-C0100/CAL 227 55-C0193/5 232
50-C9081 202 55-C0101/4 228 55-C0193/6 232
50-C9082 151 154 202 308 55-C0101/A 227 55-C0193/A 232
50-C9083 151 154 202 308 55-C0102 228 55-C0193/A1 232
50-C9084 202 55-C0102/1 228 55-C0193/B 232
50-C9085 202 55-C0102/6 228 55-C0194/D 233
50-C9086 202 55-C0102/C 228 55-C0196/1 226
50-C9095 202 55-C0102/E 228 55-C0199 226
50-C9096 202 55-C0102/M 228 55-C0199/A 226
50-C9097 202 55-C0103/B 227 55-C0201 144
50-C9097/D 202 55-C0104/1 227 55-C0201 234
50-C9098/C 200 55-C0105/2 228 55-C0201/1 144 234
50-C9842 147 214 55-C0105/4 228 55-C0201/2 144 234
50-Q0005/UP1 198 55-C0114 227 55-C0201/3 144
50-Q0025/UP1 192 55-C0115 227 55-C0201/5 234
50-Q0701/UP1 184 188 55-C0115/1 227 55-C0201/Z 144 234
55-C0115/2 239 55-C0210/1 173 234
54 55-C0115/3 239 55-C0210/B 234
54-C0100 218 55-C0115/5 239 55-C0210/BZ 234
54-C0142 222 55-C0115/7 239 55-C0211/1 173 234
54-C0143 225 55-C0115/8 239 55-C0220 238
54-C0144 222 55-C0116 227 55-C0221 238
54-C0145 225 55-C0116/1 227 55-C0222/E 238
54-C0146 222 55-C0117 227 55-C0222/E1 238
54-C0147 220 55-C0118 227 55-C0222/E2 238
54-C0147/A 220 55-C0118/A 227 55-C0241 236
54-C0147/B 221 55-C0119 227 55-C0241/1 236
54-C0147/C 221 55-C0119/1 227 55-C0241/2 236
54-C0147/D 221 55-C0119/1A 227 55-C0244/A 237
54-C0147/E 221 55-C0119/2 227 55-C0244/AV 237
54-C0148 225 55-C0119/5 228 55-C0244/B 237
54-C0149 218 55-C0121/21 235 55-C0244/BV 237
54-C0149/1 219 55-C0121/22 235 55-C0245/2 237
54-C0149/20 220 55-C0121/22A 235 55-C0245/5 237
54-C0149/5 219 55-C0121/23 235 55-E0057 240
54-C0149/A 218 55-C0121/3 235 55-E0057/1 240
54-C0149/B 219 55-C0121/37 235 55-E0057/10 240
54-C0149/B1 219 55-C0121/5 48 55-E0057/11 240
54-C0149/D 220 55-C0121/5 235 55-E0057/2 240
54-C0150/A 218 55-C0121/6 235 55-E0057/3 240
54-C0150/C 219 55-C0139/A 228 55-E0057/4 240
54-C0150/P2 219 55-C0140 219 223 228 55-E0057/5 240
54-C0151/1 219 55-C0140/1 228 55-E0057/6 240
54-C0151/2 219 55-C0140/2 228 55-E0057/7 240
54-C0151/A 219 55-C0140/3 228 55-E0057/8 240

468 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Code index

55-E0057/9 240 58-E0046/1S 257 62-L0041/6 271


55-E0057/A 240 58-E0046/3 257 62-L0041/A 271
55-E0057/B 240 58-E0046/30 257 62-L0041/A1 271
55-E0057/C 240 58-E0046/32 257 62-L0048 270
58-E0046/33 257 62-L0060 271
58 58-E0046/5 257 62-L0061/A 271
58-C0178 253 58-E0048 255 62-L0071 272
58-C0178/2 253 58-E0048/1 257 62-L0071/1 272
58-C0181/24A 250 58-E0048/10 257 62-L0071/2 272
58-C0181/G 251 58-E0048/2 257 62-L0071/3 272
58-C0181/N 250 58-E0048/3 257 62-L0071/Z 272
58-C0181/N1 250 58-E0048/4 257 62-L0072 272
58-C0184 159 250 58-E0048/5 257
58-C0215/1 253 58-E0049/A 256 63
58-C0215/2 253 58-E0049/B 256 63-L0027/E 276
58-C0215/20 253 58-E0052 245 63-L0027/E10 277
58-C0215/5 253 58-E0058 244 63-L0027/E11 277
58-C0215/8 253 58-E0060/A 243 63-L0027/E12 277
58-C0215/9 253 58-E0060/A1 243 63-L0027/E13 277
58-C0215/T 252 58-E0062 246 63-L0027/E14 277
58-C0218 261 58-E0062/A 246 63-L0027/E15 277
58-C0219/A1 260 58-E0063 244 63-L0027/E16 277
58-C0219/B1 260 58-E0064 244 63-L0027/E17 277
58-C0219/C1 260 58-E0064/1 244 63-L0027/E18 277
58-C0219/D1 260 58-E0065 245 63-L0027/E20 277
58-C0219/SET 260 58-E0065/1 245 63-L0027/E21 277
58-C0222 264 58-E0067/A 246 63-L0027/E22 273 277
58-C0222/A 264 58-E0067/A1 246 63-L0027/E23 273 277
58-C0222/B 264 58-E0067/A2 246 63-L0027/E24 277
58-C0223 264 58-E4600/D 258 63-L0027/E25 277
58-C0223/A 264 63-L0027/E26 277
58-C0223/B 264 62 63-L0027/E27 277
58-C0224/1 264 62-D1635 268 270 63-L0027/EZ 276
58-C0229 265 62-L0001 268 63-L0027/F 276
58-C0229/5 264 62-L0002 268 63-L0027/FZ 276
58-C0229/A 264 62-L0003 268 63-L0028 273
58-C0229/B 265 62-L0009 268 63-L0028/1 273
58-C0230 261 263 62-L0009/1 268 63-L0028/21 273
58-C0230/1 261 62-L0009/1F 268 63-L0028/31 273
58-C0230/2 261 62-L0009/F 268 63-L0028/41 273
58-C0230/B 261 62-L0025 269 283 63-L0028/5 273
58-C0230/C 261 62-L0025/2 269 283 63-L0028/6 273
58-C0231 261 263 62-L0025/3 269 283 63-L0028/7 273
58-C0231/B 261 62-L0025/4 269 283 63-L0028/8 273
58-C0231/C 261 62-L0025/5 269 283 63-L0028/A 273
58-C0299 254 62-L0025/B 269 63-L0037/1 278 280
58-C0299/1 254 62-L0025/C 269 283 63-L0037/10 278 280
58-C0299/2 254 62-L0025/F 269 63-L0037/11 278 280
58-D0567/C11 262 62-L0032/A 270 63-L0037/12 278 280
58-D0567/C2 262 62-L0032/AZ 270 63-L0037/A 278
58-D0567/C20 262 62-L0033/A 270 63-L0037/E 278
58-D0567/E11 262 62-L0033/A1 270 63-L0039/2 270
58-D0567/E2 262 62-L0034/1 270 63-L0040/1 278
58-D0567/E20 262 62-L0034/10 270 63-L0040/10 278
58-D0567/RS 262 62-L0034/3 174 270 63-L0040/11 278
58-D0568 263 62-L0034/4 270 63-L0040/A 278
58-D0568/A 263 62-L0034/6 270 63-L0040/E 278
58-D0585 263 62-L0034/7 270 63-L0040/EY 278
58-E0023 247 62-L0034/8 239 270 63-L0040/EZ 278
58-E0023/3 247 62-L0034/9 270 63-L0075 278
58-E0030 247 62-L0035 174 239 270 63-L0095/2 279
58-E0030/1 247 62-L0035/A 174 239 270
58-E0031 247 62-L0035/AF 270 64
58-E0032 248 62-L0035/F 270 64-C0171 279
58-E0033 248 62-L0037 271 64-C0171/1 279
58-E0035/A 249 62-L0041/2 271 64-C0171/A 279
58-E0046/1 257 62-L0041/3 271 64-L0025/G 283
64-L0031 280
Testing equipment for the construction industry 469
Code index

64-L0031/A 280 65-L1200/* 297 70-C0977/57 316


64-L0035/C 280 65-L1201/* 297 70-C0977/60 316
64-L0035/C1 280 65-L12G2/C 290 291 70-C0977/61 316
64-L0035/C2 280 65-L1300/* 297 70-C0977/62 316
64-L0035/C3 280 65-L1301/* 297 70-C0980 315
64-L0036 279 65-L13G2/C 290 291 70-C0990/A3 315
64-L0038/A 280 70-C0990/B 315
64-L0038/E 280 70 70-C0991 315
64-L0053 282 70-C0002/A 325 70-C0991/2 385
64-L0054 282 70-C0004/1 325 70-S0010 308
64-L0055/1 281 70-C0005/A 325 70-S0017/1 304 305
64-L0055/2 281 70-C0019 306 70-S0017/10 304 305
64-L0055/3 281 70-C0019/41 308 70-S0017/2 305
64-L0055/4 281 70-C0019/B 306 70-S0017/20 304 305
64-L0055/5 281 70-C0019/BY 306 70-S16C2 300 303
64-L0055/6 281 70-C0019/BZ 306 70-S17C2 300 303
64-L0055/A 281 70-C0019/Y 306 70-T0103/1 121
64-L0056 281 70-C0019/Z 306 70-T0104/9 321
64-L0057 281 70-C0807/1 313 70-T0108/1 323 324
64-L0058 282 70-C0807/10 312 70-T0108/2 320 321 322 323 324
64-L0062 283 70-C0807/12 312 70-T0108/3 322 324
64-L0063 283 70-C0807/14 312 70-T0108/4 322 324
64-L0064 282 70-C0807/16 312 70-T0108/5 321 322 324
70-C0807/18 312 70-T0108/6 321 324
65 70-C0807/2 313 70-T0108/7 321 324
65-D1409 272 289 352 70-C0807/31 313 70-T0108/E 123 319 355
65-D1409/Z 272 289 70-C0807/5 313 70-T0108/EZ 319
65-L0005 285 70-C0807/6 313 70-U0310 308
65-L0005/2 285 70-C0807/7 313 70-U0311 308
65-L0005/4 285 70-C0807/8 313 70-U0312 308
65-L0005/5 285 70-C0807/C 311 70-U0313 308
65-L0005/Y 285 70-C0807/CZ 311 70-U0314 308
65-L0005/Z 285 70-C0820/2 313
65-L0006/2 284 70-C0820/31 313 75
65-L0006/4 284 70-C0820/C 311 75-B0005 334
65-L0006/A 284 70-C0820/CZ 311 75-B0005/1 334 335
65-L0006/AM 284 70-C0901/20 314 75-B0005/2 334 335
65-L0007/1 285 70-C0901/31 314 75-B0005/50 335
65-L0010/5 270 70-C0901/5 313 75-B0005/8 334
65-L0010/A 287 70-C0953/C 309 75-B0005/A 334
65-L0010/A1 286 70-C0954/C 304 305 309 315 75-B0009 336
65-L0010/A2 286 70-C0954/C5 304 75-B0009/10 336
65-L0010/B 287 70-C0961/A1 309 314 75-B0009/11 336
65-L0011 286 70-C0961/B1 309 314 75-B0009/12 336
65-L0012/11 292 70-C0961/C1 309 314 75-B0009/13 336
65-L0012/E 286 70-C0961/D1 314 75-B0009/14 336
65-L0012/EY 286 70-C0974 315 75-B0009/5 336
65-L0012/EZ 286 70-C0974/1 315 75-B0009/Z 336
65-L0013/E 288 70-C0977 316 75-B0011 331
65-L0015/1 293 70-C0977/15 316 75-B0011/1 331
65-L0015/4 293 70-C0977/16 316 75-B0011/2 331
65-L0015/5 293 70-C0977/19 316 75-B0011/3 331
65-L0015/A 293 70-C0977/21 316 75-B0011/5 331
65-L0015/AY 293 70-C0977/23 316 75-B0011/A 341
65-L0015/AZ 293 70-C0977/24 316 75-B0011/A1 341
65-L0016 293 70-C0977/27 316 75-B0011/A2 341
65-L0019/B 292 324 70-C0977/33 316 75-B0013/4 331
65-L0019/C 292 324 70-C0977/37 316 75-B0013/A 331
65-L0050 287 70-C0977/38 316 75-B0014/4 331
65-L0051 287 70-C0977/39 316 75-B0014/A 331
65-L0080 287 70-C0977/42 316 75-B0015 330
65-L1000/* 297 70-C0977/47 316 75-B0015/1 330
65-L1001/* 297 70-C0977/48 316 75-B0015/2 330
65-L10G2/C 290 291 70-C0977/49 316 75-B0015/3 330
65-L1100/* 297 70-C0977/50 316 75-B0015/5 330
65-L1101/* 297 70-C0977/55 316 75-B0015/6 330
65-L11G2/C 290 291 70-C0977/56 316 75-B0016 330

470 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Code index

75-B0017 337 76-B0066/B 361 77-B0303 363 366


75-B0017/1 337 76-B0066/BZ 361 77-B0310/A 95
75-B0018 330 76-B0067/A 361 77-B0310/A 364 366
75-B0018/1 330 76-B0067/AZ 361 77-B0311 363 366
75-B0018/A 330 76-B0067/B 361 77-B0312 364 366
75-B0018/A1 330 76-B0077 360 77-B0315 366
75-B0018/A2 330 76-B0078/B 352 77-B0319 366
75-B0018/C 330 76-B0078/C 352 77-B0322 365 366
75-B0019/A 341 76-B0078/C1 352 77-B0330 367
75-B0019/B 341 76-B0078/C2 352 77-B0350 367
75-B0022/1 333 76-B0088 349 77-B0350/10 367
75-B0022/2 333 76-B0250/1 347 77-B0350/11 367
75-B0023/1 333 76-B0250/10 347 77-B0360 368
75-B0023/2 333 76-B0250/11 347 77-B0360/1 368
75-B0024/1 335 76-B0250/2 347 77-B0360/2 368
75-B0024/A 335 76-B0250/3 347 77-B0360/3 368
75-B0024/AY 335 76-B0250/4 347
75-B0024/AZ 335 76-B0250/5 347 80
75-B0024/B 335 76-B0250/6 347 80-B0093 371
75-B0025/A 338 76-B0250/7 347 80-B0163/1 372
75-B0026 338 76-B0251 345 80-B0163/2 372
75-B0026/Z 338 76-B0251/Y 345 80-B0163/A 372
75-B0027/A 339 76-B0251/Z 345 80-B0176 374
75-B0165 338 389 76-B0252 345 80-B0178/A 375
75-B0165/1 389 76-B0252/11 347 80-B0178/A1 375
75-B0165/2 338 76-B0252/14 347 80-B0178/A2 375
75-B0165/Z 338 76-B0252/Y 345 80-B0178/A3 375
75-B2210/UP1 333 76-B0252/Z 345 80-B0179 377
75-B2212 333 76-B0255 348 80-B0179/1 377
75-B2214 333 76-B4200/XUP 343 356 80-B0179/2 377
75-B2222 333 76-B4212 356 80-B0179/3 377
75-B2312 333 76-B4213 356 80-B0179/30 377
75-B2314 333 76-B4214 356 80-B0179/31 377
75-B2322 333 76-B4300/UP1 343 80-B0179/5 377
75-D1122 340 76-B4312 342 80-B0180 378
75-D1123/A 340 76-Q0802/C 118 121 122 355 80-B0180/1 378
75-D1123/B 340 76-S0100/C 319 353 355 80-B0180/2 378
75-D1124/A 340 76-S0100/C1 353 80-B0180/3 378
75-D1124/B 340 76-S0100/KEY 319 353 355 369 80-B0180/A 134
76-S0105 369 80-B0180/B 134
76 76-S0110/C 118 121 122 319 80-B0180/B 378
76-B0030/A 354 76-S0115 355 80-B0180/B1 134 378
76-B0030/AY 354 80-B0180/B2 134 378
76-B0030/AZ 354 77 80-B0180/B3 378
76-B0031/2 324 354 77-B0078/1 369 80-B0180/B4 134 378
76-B0031/21 305 77-B0078/A 369 80-B0180/B5 134 378
76-B0033 305 320 324 354 355 77-B0090 370 80-B0181 134 378
76-B0033/C 354 77-B0090/A 370 80-B0185 377
76-B0034 354 355 77-B0090/A1 370 80-B0185/1 377
76-B0038/CB 350 353 354 77-B0090/A2 370 80-B0187 377
76-B0038/CBY 350 354 77-B0090/A3 370 80-B0187/2 377
76-B0038/CBZ 350 354 77-B0090/A4 370 80-B0187/3 377
76-B0042/1 343 77-B0090/A5 370 80-B0187/A 377
76-B0043/4 343 77-B0090/A6 370 80-B0192 374
76-B0056/A 357 77-B0091 370 80-B0192/1 374
76-B0057/A 343 357 77-B0091/A1 370 80-B0192/Z 374
76-B0057/A1 343 357 77-B0091/A2 370 80-B0193 374
76-B0057/A2 343 357 77-B0091/A3 370 80-B0193/10 374
76-B0057/A3 343 357 77-B0091/A4 370 80-B0193/11 374
76-B0057/A4 343 77-B0091/A5 370 80-B0193/12 374
76-B0057/B5 357 77-B0091/A6 370 80-B0193/13 374
76-B0058/A 357 77-B0300 362 366 80-B0196 379
76-B0059 357 77-B0300/10 366 80-B0197 375
76-B0059/1 357 77-B0300/11 366 80-B180/B3 134
76-B0060 357 77-B0300/4 366
76-B0066/A 361 77-B0300/5 363 366 81
76-B0066/AZ 361 77-B0301 363 366 81-B0010 380

Testing equipment for the construction industry 471


Code index

81-B0099/B 380 81-B0120/4 390 81-B0161/1 388 389


81-B0100/1 380 81-B0120/B 390 81-B0161/10 388
81-B0100/A 380 380 81-B0121 391 81-B0161/1Y 388
81-B0101/B 380 81-B0121/A 391 81-B0161/1Z 388
81-B0101/BZ 380 81-B0121/AZ 391 81-B0161/A 388
81-B0102/B 381 81-B0121/Z 391 81-B0161/Y 388
81-B0103/1 381 81-B0122/B1 390 81-B0161/Z 388
81-B0103/2 381 81-B0122/B2 390 81-B0260 397
81-B0103/3 381 81-B0122/C 390 81-B0260/Z 397
81-B0103/4 381 81-B0123/B1 390
81-B0103/5 381 81-B0123/B2 390 82
81-B0103/A 381 81-B0124/B1 390 82-B0100/6 380 411
81-B0109 380 81-B0124/B2 390 82-B0116/40 387 411
81-B0110/A 380 81-B0125/1 391 82-B0116/45 387 411
81-B0110/B 380 81-B0125/10 391 82-B0121/1 390 411
81-B0113 380 81-B0125/11 391 82-B0121/2 390 411
81-B0113/1 380 81-B0125/13 391 82-B0121/3 390 411
81-B0114 396 81-B0129 385 82-B0121/4 390 411
81-B0115 380 81-B0129/Z 385 82-B0122/3 390 411
81-B0116/1 386 81-B0130/1 392 82-B0122/4 380 411
81-B0116/10 386 81-B0130/C 392 82-B0125/2 380 391 411
81-B0116/11 386 81-B0134 391 82-B0125/3 391 411
81-B0116/12 386 81-B0135 392 82-B0125/4 391 411
81-B0116/13 386 81-B0136 391 82-B0125/5 391 411
81-B0116/14 386 81-B0137 393 82-B0125/6 391 411
81-B0116/15 386 81-B0138/A 393 82-B0125/7 391
81-B0116/16 386 81-B0139 392 82-B0130/2 392 411
81-B0116/2 386 81-B0139/1 392 82-B0135/1 392 393 411
81-B0116/20 386 81-B0140 394 82-B0135/2 392 411
81-B0116/21 386 81-B0140/UP1 395 82-B0137/A1 393 411
81-B0116/22 386 81-B0140/Y 394 82-B0138/A1 393 411
81-B0116/23 386 81-B0140/Z 394 82-B0138/A3 393 411
81-B0116/24 386 81-B0141 394 82-B0150/10 397 411
81-B0116/25 386 81-B0142 394 82-B0150/11 397 411
81-B0116/26 386 81-B0143 382 82-B0158/3 385 411
81-B0116/27 386 81-B0143/1 383 82-B0160/10 388 389 411
81-B0116/3 386 81-B0143/Z 382 82-C0106/1 229 408
81-B0116/4 386 81-B0145 383 82-C0106/2 229 408
81-B0116/5 386 81-B0145/1 383 82-C0106/CAL 229 408
81-B0116/6 386 81-B0145/2 383 82-C0107/1 229 408
81-B0116/7 386 81-B0145/3 383 82-C0108/1 229 408
81-B0116/8 386 81-B0145/4 383 82-C0109/1 229 408
81-B0116/A 387 81-B0145/C1 383 82-C0110/1 229 408
81-B0116/H1 386 81-B0145/C1Z 383 82-C0113/A 408
81-B0116/H2 386 81-B0145/D 283 383 82-D1199 57 411
81-B0116/H3 386 81-B0147 396 82-D1200 411
81-B0117/1 387 81-B0147/1 396 82-D1200/1 383 411
81-B0117/10 387 81-B0148 384 82-D1200/2 383 411
81-B0117/11 387 81-B0150 397 82-D1200/3 411
81-B0117/15 387 81-B0150/1 397 82-D1201 411
81-B0117/16 387 81-B0150/12 397 82-D1203 396 411
81-B0117/17 387 81-B0150/13 397 82-D1204 411
81-B0117/18 387 81-B0150/14 397 82-D1205 411
81-B0117/2 387 81-B0153 385 82-D1206 411
81-B0117/20 387 81-B0155/1 384 82-D1207 411
81-B0117/21 387 81-B0155/2 384 82-D1208/5 411
81-B0117/3 387 81-B0155/3 384 82-D1210 411
81-B0117/4 387 81-B0155/A 384 82-D1211 411
81-B0117/5 387 81-B0155/B 384 82-D1212 411
81-B0117/6 387 81-B0155/B2 384 82-D1213 411
81-B0117/7 387 81-B0158 385 82-D1214 411
81-B0117/8 387 81-B0158/1 385 82-D1215 411
81-B0117/9 387 81-B0158/2 385 82-D1215/1 411
81-B0117/H1 387 81-B0160/1 389 82-D1216 411
81-B0117/H2 387 81-B0160/2 389 82-D1217 411
81-B0120/1 390 81-B0160/C 389 82-D1218 411
81-B0120/2 390 81-B0161 388 82-D1220 410

472 Testing equipment for the construction industry


Code index

82-D1226 409 82-E0100/E 402 82-P0402 93 99 403


82-D1226/A 409 82-E0100/ES 402 82-P0402/1 99 403
82-D1227 409 82-E0100/F 402 82-P0800/TRM 154
82-D1228 409 82-E0100/FS 402 82-P0801/E 402 401
82-D1229 341 410 82-E0100/G 402 82-P0804/E1 401
82-D1229/1 341 410 82-E0100/GS 402 82-P0804/E2 401
82-D1229/2 341 410 82-E0105/1 401 82-P0804/E3 401
82-D1229/3 341 410 82-P0070/1 150 151 153 154 212 82-P0804/E4 401 402
82-D1229/5 341 410 82-P0070/3 151 153 154 82-P0908/A 133 134 263 406
82-D1229/6 341 82-P0070/4 151 153 154 82-P0908/B 153 154 406
82-D1229/7 341 410 82-P0172 25 193 199 309 383 82-P0908/SOF 133 153 264 406
82-D1229/8 341 410 401 402 403 82-P0908/UP1 133
82-D1229/9 341 410 82-P0172/1 25 133 193 199 309 82-Q0800/2 76 93 193 199
82-D1230 412 383 403 82-Q0800/TRM 193 199
82-D1231 54 412 82-P0172/5 193 199 309 82-Q0806/C 369
82-D1235 412 82-P0172/A 25 133 251 263 403 82-T1001 77 407
82-D1236 412 82-P0172/Z 25 309 383 403 82-T1001/E 77 407
82-D1240 412 82-P0330 62 64 65 67 68 82-T1001/F 125
82-D1241 412 102 405 82-T1001/SAE 102
82-D1250 144 408 82-P0330/B 369 82-T1002 77 92 407
82-D1252 62 408 82-P0330/M 405 82-T1002/E 77 102 407
82-D1253 116 82-P0331/1 217 82-T1002/SAE 102
82-D1255 62 66 116 125 134 82-P0331/A 217 405 82-T1003 77 407
408 82-P0331/B 217 405 82-T1003/E 77 102 407
82-D1256 116 158 82-P0331/C 217 405 82-T1003/SAE 102
82-D1256/C 94 408 82-P0332 67 76 77 93 94 82-T1004 77 407
82-D1257 77 92 93 119 124 102 118 119 121 355 82-T1004/E 77 102 407
125 134 408 405 82-T1005 77 407
82-D1258 407 408 82-P0332/A 405 82-T1005/E 77
82-P0332/AS 67 405 82-T1006 77 407
82-D1259 77 94 134 408 82-P0334 76 77 94 102 405 82-T1006/E 77
82-D1260 408 82-T1007 77 407
82-D1260/1 217 82-P0336 76 77 405 82-T1007/E 77
82-D1260/A 217 82-P0336/D 355 405 82-T1007/F 355
82-D1261 408 82-P0349 76 83 89 90 91 82-T1008 77 124 407
82-D1261/B 408 92 93 102 138 405 82-T1008/E 77
82-D1262 408 82-P0350 65 76 89 102 405 82-T1009 77 118 119 121 407
82-D1652 409 82-P0351 263 405 82-T1009/E 77 102
82-D1653 409 82-P0352 405 82-T1009/F 354
82-D1654 371 409 82-P0352/A 405 82-T1010 407
82-D1655 409 82-P0353 405 82-T1012 407
82-D1694 111 115 164 409 82-P0353/A 405 82-T1050 321 324 407
82-D1695 220 409 82-P0354 150 151 153 154 405
82-D2210 412 82-P0354/C 151 154 83
82-D2220 412 82-P0370 320 321 322 324 404 83-B0202 373 419
82-D2230 413 82-P0370/T 76 93 102 321 324 83-C0300/1 416 418
82-D3000 413 404 83-C0300/2 416 418
82-D3002 413 82-P0373 321 322 324 404 83-C0300/3 416
82-D3005 413 82-P0373/T 76 84 102 404 83-C0301/1 418
82-D3024 414 82-P0375 102 118 119 121 123 83-C0301/A 418
82-D3036 414 320 323 324 355 369 83-C0301/AZ 418
82-D3145 414 404 83-C0301/B 418
82-D3146 414 82-P0375/C 102 118 119 121 123 83-C0301/C 418
82-D3235 414 320 321 322 323 324 83-C0310/2 373 419
82-D3260 415 355 369 83-C0311/2 373 419
82-D3280 415 82-P0375/T 65 76 102 404 83-C0312/2 373 419
82-D3280/1 415 82-P0376/T 76 404 83-C0313/2 373 419
82-E0100/A 402 82-P0377 404 83-C0314/2 373 419
82-E0100/AS 402 82-P0390 150 153 212 404 83-C0320 373 419
82-E0100/AS1 402 82-P0390/1 404 83-C0321 373 419
82-E0100/AS2 402 82-P0391 150 153 212 404 83-C0322 373 419
82-E0100/B 402 82-P0392 150 151 153 154 212 83-C0323 373 419
82-E0100/BS 402 404 83-C0324 373 419
82-E0100/C 402 82-P0393 212 404 83-C0350 416
82-E0100/CS 402 82-P0399/A 150 151 153 154 212 83-C0350/1 416
82-E0100/D 402 404 83-C0350/2 416
82-E0100/DS 402 82-P0399/P22 404 83-C0350/5 416

Testing equipment for the construction industry 473


Code index

83-C0351 416 86-D1032 421 86-D1162 422


83-C0355 416 86-D1033 421 86-D1163 422
83-C0360 416 86-D1034 421 86-D1163/1 422
83-C0365 417 86-D1037 170 421 86-D1163/A 422
83-C0366 417 86-D1038 170 421 86-D1164 422
83-D2020 254 416 86-D1040 421 86-D1164/1 422
86-D1040/S 421 86-D1165 422
86 86-D1041 421 86-D1169 337 422
86-D0800 420 86-D1041/S 421 86-D1170 422
86-D0800/P 420 86-D1042 421 86-D1170/A 422
86-D0801 420 86-D1042/S 421 86-D1171 56 422
86-D0802 57 420 86-D1044 421 86-D1171/A 55 422
86-D0805 48 272 420 86-D1044/1 421 86-D1172 54 422
86-D0805/G 371 420 86-D1045 421 86-D1172/A 422
86-D0806 420 86-D1049 421 86-D1173 422
86-D0807 420 86-D1050 421 86-D1173/A 422
86-D0808 420 86-D1051 421 86-D1174 422
86-D0809 420 86-D1052 421 86-D1174/A 422
86-D0810 420 86-D1058 421 86-D1176 422
86-D0811 420 86-D1059 421 86-D1180/1 38 49 422
86-D0812 420 86-D1060 421 86-D1180/A 422
86-D0814 420 86-D1061 421 86-D1181/B 422
86-D0815 420 86-D1062 421 86-D1181/C 422
86-D0817 420 86-D1063 421 86-D1182 423
86-D0818 420 86-D1070 421 86-D1183 423
86-D0819 51 53 420 421 86-D1071 421 86-D1184 423
86-D0819/G 420 421 86-D1072 421 86-D1185 423
86-D0820 420 86-D1073 57 421 86-D1186 423
86-D0822 79 420 86-D1074 421 86-D1187 423
86-D0823 420 86-D1075 421 86-D1188 423
86-D0825 420 86-D1075/1 421 86-D1188/1 423
86-D0833 420 86-D1092 421 86-D1188/2 423
86-D0841 420 86-D1093 421 86-D1189 423
86-D0845 79 92 93 420 86-D1094 421 86-D1189/1 423
86-D0849/G 420 86-D1096 420 86-D1190 423
86-D1000 420 86-D1100 421 86-D1290 425
86-D1001 56 86-D1101 421 86-D1291 425
86-D1001 420 86-D1102 421 86-D1292 425
86-D1002 420 86-D1103 421 86-D1300 425
86-D1003 420 86-D1105 420 86-D1301 425
86-D1004 169 420 86-D1106 421 86-D1302 425
86-D1005 420 86-D1106/1 421 86-D1305 425
86-D1006 420 86-D1108 420 86-D1305/1 425
86-D1007 420 86-D1110 51 53 421 86-D1305/2 425
86-D1010 420 86-D1110/A 51 421 86-D1305/3 425
86-D1011 420 86-D1111 51 421 86-D1305/4 425
86-D1012 420 86-D1112 51 421 86-D1305/5 425
86-D1013 420 86-D1112/A 51 53 421 86-D1305/6 425
86-D1014 420 86-D1113 51 421 86-D1306 425
86-D1015 420 86-D1113/1 53 421 86-D1306/1 425
86-D1016 420 86-D1115 396 422 86-D1306/2 425
86-D1020 420 86-D1120 396 422 86-D1306/3 425
86-D1020/A 420 86-D1125 53 422 86-D1306/4 228
86-D1021 420 86-D1126 53 170 422 86-D1306/4 425
86-D1021/A 420 86-D1127 53 170 422 86-D1310 425
86-D1022 420 86-D1135 422 86-D1311 425
86-D1022/A 420 86-D1136 422 86-D1312 425
86-D1023 420 86-D1150 422 86-D1313 425
86-D1023/A 420 86-D1151 422 86-D1314 425
86-D1024 420 86-D1152 422 86-D1315 425
86-D1024/A 420 86-D1153 422 86-D1320 425
86-D1025 420 86-D1154 422 86-D1321 425
86-D1025/A 420 86-D1156 422 86-D1322/M 425
86-D1026 420 86-D1157 422 86-D1323 425
86-D1026/A 420 86-D1159 422 86-D1324 425
86-D1030 421 86-D1160 156 422 86-D1325 425
86-D1031 421 86-D1161 422 86-D1329 55 425

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Code index

86-D1329/A 56 425 86-D1536 424 86-D2004/3 428


86-D1330 425 86-D1537 54 55 424 86-D2004/A 340 428
86-D1330/A 425 86-D1538 424 86-D2004/AZ 428
86-D1331 425 86-D1539 424 86-D2007 428
86-D1331/A 425 86-D1539/1 424 86-D2010 53 428
86-D1332 54 425 86-D1540 424 86-D2015 65 86 92 93 139
86-D1332/A 425 86-D1540/1 424 237 374 429
86-D1341 425 86-D1541 424 86-D2015/Z 86 429
86-D1342 425 86-D1541/1 424 86-D2018 82 83 84 86 92
86-D1345 425 86-D1542 424 93 429
86-D1346 54 425 86-D1545 424 86-D2018/1 82 83 86 92 93
86-D1347 425 86-D1546 164 424 429
86-D1348 129 173 425 86-D1547 424 86-D2018/Z 86 429
86-D1349 425 86-D1550 424 86-D2019 86 429
86-D1355 425 86-D1551 424 86-D2019/Z 86 429
86-D1407/A3 53 170 427 86-D1552 424 86-D2030 289 430
86-D1408/A2 53 170 427 86-D1553 424 86-D2030/A 395
86-D1408/C 427 86-D1554 424 86-D2030/AZ 395
86-D1408/D 427 86-D1601 162 425 86-D2030/Z 430
86-D1411 170 427 86-D1602 162 228 425 86-D2035 431
86-D1411/A 53 427 86-D1603 162 425 86-D2035/1 431
86-D1411/Z 170 86-D1610 425 86-D2060 429
86-D1412 427 86-D1611 219 425 86-D2062 423 429
86-D1412/A 427 86-D1612 425 86-D2064 54 86 92 136 340
86-D1413 427 86-D1619 425 428 429
86-D1413/A 427 86-D1620 425 86-D2070 429
86-D1420 396 423 86-D1621 425 86-D2071 429
86-D1422 423 86-D1622 425 86-D2075 429
86-D1430 423 86-D1625 228 425 86-D2104 430
86-D1431 396 423 86-D1630 55 56 426 86-D2999 151 217 304 312
86-D1432 423 86-D1631 54 55 426 86-D3520 339
86-D1440 423 86-D1632 426 86-T0050/4P6 53
86-D1441 330 331 396 423 86-D1633 426
86-D1445 156 423 86-D1640 426
86-D1446 423 86-D1641 426
86-D1449 283 86-D1642 426
86-D1450 423 86-D1643 426
86-D1451 156 423 86-D1645 162 228 426
86-D1452 423 86-D1646 426
86-D1453 423 86-D1670 228 426
86-D1455 337 423 86-D1671 219 426
86-D1456 423 86-D1672 37 172 426
86-D1460 423 86-D1673/G 426
86-D1501 424 86-D1673/G1 37 426
86-D1502 424 86-D1675 37 426
86-D1503 424 86-D1680 426
86-D1510 424 86-D1685 37 426
86-D1511 424 86-D1685/G 37 426
86-D1512 424 86-D1686 426
86-D1515 424 86-D1699 426
86-D1516 424 86-D1700 426
86-D1517 424 86-D1701 426
86-D1520 424 86-D1800 111 115 430
86-D1521 424 86-D1801 114 430
86-D1522 424 86-D1802 430
86-D1523 424 86-D1803 430
86-D1525 424 86-D1804 430
86-D1526 424 86-D1805 430
86-D1527 424 86-D1806 430
86-D1528 424 86-D1807 430
86-D1529 424 86-D1808 430
86-D1530 424 86-D1809 430
86-D1531 424 86-D2001 86 92 136 428
86-D1532 424 86-D2001/1 428
86-D1533 424 86-D2001/Z 86 428
86-D1534 424 86-D2004 54
86-D1535 424 86-D2004/1 428

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General conditions of Sale

1 General credit, payable at sight and confirmed by a first class Bank, unless other
1.1 "The Company" shall mean CONTROLS or its Proprietor subsidiary or any terms have been agreed in writing by the Company.
associated Company. 5.6 Where the goods are delivered in instalments or in the course of two or
1.2 "The goods" shall mean the equipment or services which are the subject more separate deliveries any failure to make such payments due on or
of this Contract. before the due date will entitle the Company at its option to treat the
1.3 "The Customer" shall mean the person firm or Company who contracts to contract of sale as voided by the Customer and in such event the
purchase in full or in part the goods from the Company. Company reserves all rights thereon which may be accrued to the
1.4 Any contract entered into by the Company for the supply of goods is Company prior to such termination.
subject to these conditions. Any writing on or attached to any purchase 5.7 In the event of non-payment, late payment or other default by the
order form, document or correspondences shall not be included or Customer the Company shall be entitled to recover all legal costs thereby
implied unless previously agreed upon in writing and signed by an incurred together also with interest on outstanding money, calculated at
authorised officer of the Company. 1/2% per calendar month or part month compounded monthly.
1.5 No order for supply arising from a quotation or otherwise shall be dee-
med to be accepted or constitute a legally enforceable contract with the 6 Passing of Property and Risk
Company until accepted in writing by the Company or until delivery of 6.1 Risk in goods shall pass on to the Customer when the goods are delive-
the goods, whichever shall be the earlier. red to or collected by the Customer or its carrier.
1.6 No responsibility is accepted by the Company for any inaccuracy or error 6.2 Title in the goods remains vested in the Company and shall only pass to
in orders given by telephone. the Customer upon full payment being made by the Customer of all sums
due to the Company. The Customer shall not resell, assign or constitute
2 Descriptions and Specifications as surety the purchased goods without having first paid the full price to
The descriptions, specifications and illustrations contained in catalogues, the Company. Any executory process taken by third parties which may
price lists and other leaflets or descriptive matter produced by the effect such goods shall immediately be notified to the Company. Nothing
Company shall not form part of the contract and shall not be binding on herein shall constitute that the Customer is the Agent of the Company
the Company. Names, addresses and trademarks on illustrations indicate for the purposes of any resale.
ownership of the artwork and must not be taken at necessarily indicating 6.3 The Customer agrees that whilst any such sums are due as aforesaid the
the manufacturers. Any description given of the goods is by way of iden- Company may at any time enter upon the Customers premises and remove
tification only and does not constitute a sale by description or sample. the Goods therefrom and that prior to such payment the Customer shall
keep such Goods separate and identifiable for this purpose.
3 Delivery time
7 Inspection
Any date quoted by the Company for despatch is given in good faith by
way of estimate only. While the Company will endeavour to deliver within 7.1 The Customer is under a duty to inspect the goods on delivery or on col-
the period stated, such date is not to be of the essence of the contract lection as the case may be.
and the Customer shall be bound to accept the goods when they become 7.2 Claims for damage in transit or shortage in delivery of the goods will
available. The Company shall not be liable for any loss or damage or only be considered if the carriers and the Company receive written notifi-
delays in transit or consequential losses or losses including loss of profit cation of such damage within 3 working days of delivery or in the event
resulting in any way in respect of late delivery howsoever caused even in of loss of goods in transit within 8 working days of the date of consign-
such cases as the Company has expressly agreed in writing a delivery ment.
date, nor shall such failure to deliver on the date or within the period 7.3 In all cases where defects or shortages are complained of, the Company
named by the Company be deemed to be a breach of contract. shall be under no liability in respect thereof unless an opportunity to
inspect the goods is afforded to the Company before any use is made
4 Price thereof or any alteration or modification is made thereto by the
Customer.
4.1 All prices and terms quoted by the Company or shown in any of the
Company's price lists, catalogues etc are subject to alteration without 8 Property rights
notice.
4.2 All quoted and printed prices for goods are ex-warehouse and exclusive 8.1 The Company warrants that it has title to sell the goods. Such warranty
of VAT, packing, freight charges, postage, insurance, port rates, installa- specifically includes the Company's ownership of the necessary patent
tion, commissioning and other costs unless expressly specified to the rights and copyright sufficient to enable the Customer to use the Goods
contrary. for the purpose stated. However nothing in this Contract shall be deemed
4.3 The Company reserves the right at any time prior to delivery of the goods to grant to the Customer the right to manufacture or in any way reprodu-
to adjust the price to take account of any increase in the cost of raw ce the goods or reproduce or use any intellectual property rights of the
materials, labour or services or any currency fluctuations, increases of Company or its agents.
taxes or duties or any other matters affecting the cost to the Company in
complying with the contract. 9 Warranty and responsibility
4.4 Amendments to any order will only be accepted by prior agreement. 9.1 No representation or warranty is given as to the suitability of the goods
Orders cancelled before delivery will be subject to a cancellation fee. For for any particular purpose and the Customer shall satisfy himself in this
orders cancelled after delivery, the Company reserves the right to impose respect and shall be totally responsible therefor.
a handling charge of not less than 15% on returned goods save in cir- 9.2 Unless otherwise notified all goods supplied shall have a 12 month war-
cumstances where the goods are returned by reason of defects or shorta- ranty. Subject to the compliance to all installation, use, storage, mainte-
ges which it is the Company's duty under the terms of the Agreement to nance and operating instructions, the Company will repair or replace any
rectify. goods manufactured by itself in respect of defects arising solely from
4.5 Installation and commissioning will be quoted only against the specific faulty materials or workmanship, providing they are returned carriage
request of the Customer. paid to the Company. Other details of such warranty may be obtained
4.6 The Company reserves the right to amend any accidental errors and omis- from the Company at any time and will be adequately stated in the
sions in quotations and invoices. Company's brochures, manuals, quotations or invoices. In the circumstan-
ces where alternative notification is given to the Customer, such alterna-
5 Payment tive details shall prevail over any other warranty details.
5.1 Time for payment shall be of the essence. 9.3 In the case of any goods not manufactured by the Company but supplied
5.2 The Customer shall have no right of set off, Statutory or otherwise. by them or incorporated within the Company's goods, the Company is
5.3 The Company reserves the right at any time at its discretion to demand unable to provide any warranty but will assign to or pass on to the
security for payment before continuing with or delivering any order. Customer the benefit of any such warranty that the Company shall itself
5.4 All accounts are payable in full cash with order or cash on delivery have received from its own supplier.
unless expressly agreed in writing by the Company.
5.5 For all credit accounts approved by the Company in writing for: 10 Insurance
5.5.1 Domestic Customers: orders should include two trade references and a Where goods are insured by the Company at its discretion or at the
bankers reference. Delivery of goods on an initial order of this type will request of the Customer charges will be made on the invoice. The
be effected after the references have been cleared and a credit limit Company's liability under the insurance shall be limited to the amount
established. All invoices are to be paid in full by the last day of the received by them or the value of the goods, whichever is the less, and
month following date of invoice. the Company shall be under no liability to take proceedings for the reco-
5.5.2 Overseas Customers: payment must be made by an irrevocable letter of very of loss or damage but where goods are insured under the Company’s

476 Testing equipment for the construction industry


General conditions of Sale

Open Cover Cargo Policy the rights in such policy shall be assigned where 15.4 If the circumstances preventing delivery are still continuing six months
possible. to the consignee/Customer and any claims shall be administe- after the Customer receives the Company's notice then either party may
red by them in accordance with ICC (A) 1.1.82. give written notice to the other cancelling the contract.

11 Packing 15.5 If the contract is cancelled in this way, the Company will refund any pay-
11.1 Unless otherwise expressly stated in writing the contract packing is not ment which the Customer has already made on account of the price
included in the contract price and will be the subject of an additional (subject to deduction of any amount the Company is entitled to claim
charge by the Company. The Company does not give warranty as to the from the Customer) but the Company will not be liable to compensate
fitness of any packing for storage purposes or any other purpose other the Customer for any further loss or damage caused by the failure to
than the transport of the goods to this named contract destination. deliver.
11.2 In all cases containers, bottles, packages and packing materials are not
returnable. 16 Export
16.1 The Customer shall be solely responsible for ensuring that any import or
12 Liability other regulations of any country or district to which the goods are to be
12.1 Nothing herein shall be deemed to exclude or restrict the Company's lia- exported are complied with and the Company shall be under no liability
bility for death or personal injury resulting wholly from the negligence of whatsoever should the goods subsequently fail to fulfil the requirements
the Company. of such regulations.
12.2 The Company shall not be liable for any consequential or indirect loss 16.2 The Customer shall inform the Company of any intended further tranship-
suffered by the Customer whether this loss arises from a breach of duty ment of the goods to third parties and their proposed use so that the
in contract or in any other way including loss arising from the Company's Company may ensure that the contract is in compliance with any export
negligence. Non-exhaustive illustrations of consequential or indirect loss restrictions or embargoes laid down from time to time by European
would be: governments. In the event that such restrictions prevent the Company
12.2.1 loss of profits from complying with its contractual obligations the contract will be trea-
12.2.2 loss of contracts ted as being subject to Force Majeure and dealt with in accordance with
12.2.3 damage to property of the Customer or anybody else clause 15. If a Customer knowingly or not, provides misleading informa-
12.2.4 personal injury to the Customer or anybody else (except so far as such tion to the Company the Customer shall indemnify the Company against
injury is wholly attributable to the Company's negligence). any penalties, fines or other expenses incurred as a result.
12.3 The Customer hereby agrees to indemnify the Company against all claims
made against the Company by any of the Customers employees, 17 Cancellation
Customers or any other person for which liability would have been exclu- 17.1 If the Customer shall fail to pay the contract price to the Company on
ded by this clause if the claim had been made against the Company by the due date or if any distress or execution is levied upon the Customers
the Customer. property or assets or if the Customer shall offer to make any scheme or
12.4 The Company shall not be liable in any way for any damages direct or arrangement with creditors or commit any act of bankruptcy or, being a
consequential as a result of use of the equipment for any purpose other Company, has a receiver appointed for any part of its undertaking or
than that agreed nor for any use not stated and agreed in the Company’s assets or if a resolution for winding up shall be passed, then the
specifications nor for any fault or defect arising from the Customers fai- Company may treat all sums due or to become due on any delivery as
lure to disclose relevant and pertinent information to the Company. immediately payable or suspend or cancel further deliveries or require
Where the purpose of the goods is misrepresented or omitted the payment in advance therefor or recover any goods which are unsold whe-
Company shall be under no obligation in any manner and responsibility resoever they are stored or treat the contract as repudiated by the
and liability shall pass to the Customer. Customer but without prejudice to any other rights of the Company.
12.5 The Company shall not be liable in any way for any damage direct or 17.2 Cancellation of the order by the Customer for whatever reason shall enti-
consequential arising as a result of the failure by the Customer to comply tle the Company to payment of all costs expenses and losses of the
with the terms of the operating manual supplied with the goods or by Company arising therefrom. Such notification of cancellation by the
reason of a failure by the Customer to comply with the specified require- Purchaser shall not be deemed to have been accepted by the Company in
ments for maintenance and calibration of the goods. the absence of specific agreement by the Company in writing to that
12.6 The Customer acknowledges that the proper use of the goods can only be affect. In all cases the Company reserves to itself any rights that it may
made by appropriately trained operatives. Training in the use of the have in law.
equipment provided by the Company is available on a chargeable basis.
Accordingly the Company shall not be liable in any way for any damage 18 Poisons
direct or consequential, arising as a result of the use of the goods by The sale of poisons is regulated by the Pharmacy and Poisons Act 1933,
inadequately experienced or inadequately trained operatives. The Poisons List, and the Poisons Rules. Poisons will only be supplied to
persons requiring them for use in scientific education or research and to
13 Repairs authorised users and sellers. For the purpose of all poisons a written
The Company is not responsible for damage to goods sent for repair or order on the purchasers official order form is required, signed by the pur-
examination nor for incidental damage to glass, apparatus and delicate chaser, stating his name, address, trade, business or profession and the
instruments in the course of repair. Time involved in the preliminary exa- purpose for which the poison is required. No poison will be supplied for
mination of an article may be charged in the event of no repair being cash sales, only for invoicing against accredited accounts.
ordered. Goods returned for repair should be sent, carriage paid and be
clearly labelled with the senders name and address. Before the goods are 19 Notices
sent advice shall be sent by fax to the Company clearly indicating Any notice to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed
method of despatch, description of goods and value for customs. At the to have been duly given if sent or delivered to the party concerned at its
same time a letter should be sent detailing the work required. address specified overleaf or such other address as that party may from
time to time notify in writing and shall be deemed to have been served,
14 Drawings and Sketches if sent by post, forty-eight hours after posting.
The Company reserves the right to charge for the preparation of all
drawings or sketches prepared either for the submission of quotations or 20 Assignment
any execution of orders. All such drawings remain the property of the Neither the Company nor the Customer shall assign or transfer or purport
Company. to assign or transfer the contract or the benefits thereof to any other
person without the prior consent of each other.
15 Force Majeure
15.1 The company shall not be liable for any failure to deliver the goods ari- 21 Proper Law and jurisdiction
sing from circumstances outside the Company's control. The contract shall be governed and interpreted according to the Italian
15.2 Non-exhaustive illustrations of such circumstances would be Acts of God, law and the Italian Courts shall have non exclusive jurisdiction in respect
war, riot, explosion, abnormal weather conditions, fire, flood. strikes, of any dispute arising in relation thereto. The Customer irrevocably agree
lockouts, Government action or regulations, delay by suppliers, accidents, to be subject to the jurisdiction of the Italian courts, should the
shortage of materials, labour or manufacturing facilities. Company refer any dispute thereto.
15.3 Should the Company be prevented from delivering in the above circum-
stances it shall give the Customer written notice of this fact as soon as
reasonably practicable after discovering it.

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Conversion factors

The italic symbols are those concerning the “SI” units.

FORCE PRESSURE, STRESS

1N = 0.10197 kgf 1 Pa (N/m2) = 0.01 mbar


= 0.224809 lbf = 0.000145 lbf/in2 (psi)
1 kN = 1000 N 1 kPa (kN/m ) = 0.01 kgf/cm2
2

= 101.971 kgf = 10 mbar


= 224.809 lbf = 20.885 lbf/ft2
= 0.101971 t = 0.2953 in Hg
1 kgf = 9.80665 N 1 MPa = 10.2 kgf/cm2
= 2.20462 lbf 1 lbf/in2 (psi) = 0.07031 kgf/cm2
= 6.89476 kPa
1 lbf/ft2 = 47.8803 Pa
1 tonf/ft2 = 1.094 kgf/cm2
MASS
= 107.252 kPa
1 kg = long: 0.01968413 cwt; short: 0.02204622 cwt 1 bar = 100 kPa
= 2.20462 lb = 14.5038 lbf/in2
1g = 0.03527 oz 1 mbar = 100 Pa
1t = 1000 kg = 2.0885 lbf/ft2
= long: 0.984221 ton; short: 1.102311 ton 1 atm = 101.325 kPa
1 cwt = long: 50.802424 kg; short: 45.35929 kg = 14.6959 lbf/in2
1 lb = 0.45359 kg 1 mm Hg (torr) = 133.322 Pa
1 oz = 28.349 g = 0.01934 lbf/in2
1 mm H2O = 9.80665 Pa

CAPACITY, VOLUME DENSITY

1 m3 = 1.30795 yd3 1 kg/m3 = 1.686 lb/yd3


1 dm3 (litre) = 0.03531 ft3 1 g/cm3 = 62.4280 lb/ft3
= 1.7605 pint 1 ton/yd3 = 1328.94 kg/m3
= 0.21997 imp gal 1 lb/yd3 = 0.593 kg/m3
= 0.2642 US gal 1 lb/in3 = 27.6799 g/cm3
1 cm3 (ml) = 0.06102 in3
= 0.0352 fl oz
ENERGY
1 yd3 = 0.76455 m3
1 ft3 = 28.3168 dm3 1 MJ = 0.277778 kWh
1 in3 = 16.3871 cm3 1 J = 0.737562 ft lbf
1 imp gal = 4.54609 dm3 1 kgf m = 9.80665 J
1 US gal = 3.78541 dm3 1 Btu = 1.05506 kJ
1 pint = 0.56826 dm3
1 fl oz = 28.4131 cm3

LENGTH

1m = 1.0936 yard
= 3.281 ft
= 39.370 in
1 km = 0.6214 mile
1 yard = 0.9144 m
1 ft = 30.48 cm
1 in = 25.4 mm
1 mile = 1.6094 km

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