Permeability Appratus

Permeameter Type Suitable Soil Types Permeability Range (Coefficient of Permeability) Key Technical Specifications / Standards
Falling Head Permeameter Fine-grained soils (remoulded or undisturbed)
Maximum particle size: 10 mm
Less than 10-2 cm/sec
(Specifically in the range of 10-3 to 10-7 cm/sec)
Reference Standards:

  • IS:2720 (Part 17)
  • IS:11209
Constant Head Permeameter Coarse-grained, cohesionless soils Greater than 10-2 cm/sec
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Description

Apparatus Component Specifications / Technical Details
Stand with Glass Tubes Equipped with three glass tubes of approximately 6 mm, 10 mm, and 20 mm diameters.
Metallic Mould 100 mm diameter × 127.3 mm height; holds a total volume of 1000 ml.
Extension Collar 100 mm diameter × 60 mm height.
Drainage Base Plate Features a built-in recess for a Porous Stone and an Outlet Valve.
Metallic Clamping Ring Secures the apparatus assembly during testing.
Drainage Cap Features a recess for a Porous Stone; fitted with both an Inlet Valve and an Air Release Valve.
Dummy Plate Serves as a False Bottom during the soil compaction phase.
Porous Stones Includes two stones: one designated for the Drainage Base Plate and one for the Drainage Cap.
Rubber Connection Tube 3 meters long, complete with a Pinch Cock for flow control.

Additional information

Material Type

Soil Testing