Description
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Load Frame | Hand operated, 5 kN capacity. |
| Mould | 100 mm dia × 127.3 mm height (1000 ml volume) complete with base plate and collar. |
| Proving Ring & Dial Gauge | Proving Ring – 2.5 kN capacity. Dial Gauge – 25 mm travel with 0.01 mm least count. |
| Perforated Swell Plate | 100 mm diameter × 16 mm thick. |
| Spacer | 100 mm diameter × 12.7 mm thick. |
| Porous Stones | Pair of porous stones, 100 mm diameter × 12.7 mm thick. |
| Load Transfer Assembly | Load transfer bar complete with steel ball. |
| Soaking Tank | 250 mm diameter × 210 mm height. |
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Application | The apparatus is designed for determining the swelling pressure developed by soil specimens compacted to desired densities at known moisture contents when soaked in water.
The load required to restrain the swelling of the soil specimen is transferred through a perforated swell plate and load transfer bar to a proving ring for accurate measurement. |
| Construction Details | The proving ring is attached to the lead screw of a hand-operated load frame.
A soaking tank is provided for saturation of the soil specimen during testing. The mould base is designed with channels and radial grooves along with connecting holes to ensure proper water circulation and uniform soaking conditions. |
