Hydraulic Consolidation Cell

The Hydrocon hydraulic consolidation cell is the basic part of the apparatus used for the determination of the magnitude and rates of consolidation of soil specimens of relatively low permeability using hydraulically loaded apparatus. As the Hydrocon is a confined consolidation system, it is possible to measure both pore and back pressure during testing. In addition it is also possible to make accurate permeability measurement generating a vertical flux of water through the sample. This procedure overcomes the complexity usually associated with hydraulic oedometers and allows more information to be gathered from the soil sample. Pore water pressure is measured using a pressure transducer and vertical settlement using a linear strain transducer (or, as economical alternative, a dial gauge). 

For a complete test configuration (pressure system, pore pressure, displacement transducer, volume change and other accessories) see the related products and ask for the cooperation of our specialist.

The complete test configuration includes: Hydrocon cell, Water pressure system, Water de-airing system and measuring system (manual or electronic with Geodata log data acquisition system).

Main Features:

Hydraulic loading

No weights required

Compact design, occupies less space than conventional oedometers

Possibility to measure both pore and back pressure during testing 

Suitable for 100 mm sample 

Suitable for compacted clay

Possibility to make permeability measurement by generating a vertical flow of water through the sample 

Two testing mode available: manual or with automatic data acquisition.

Technical Specifications:

Manufactured from anodized light alloy, complete with 3 valves and vent, one porous base disk and one top loading porous disk. Three support legs for stability.

For 100 mm dia. soil samples.

Working pressure: 3500 kPa

Overall dimensions (dxh): 260x450 mm

Weight: 5 kg.