Oedometers, Front Loading

This test determines the rate and magnitude of consolidation of a soil specimen restrained laterally and subjected to a number of successive increments of vertical loads. The oedometer consists of a rigid aluminium alloy frame to avoid any distortion under load. The lever arm assembly is supported in precision self- aligning bearings and has three hanger positions for 9:1, 10:1 and 11:1 ratio. The oedometers fit with linear potentiometric transducers, can be connected to Data acquisition unit. The consolidation test can also be automatically performed with the Automatic Computerized Oedometer. Consolidation cells, dial gauge/displacement transducer, weight sets and bench are not included and have to be ordered separately. See accessories.

Compact and robust design
3 lever arm ratio
Screw jack support
Same cell for standard and permeability test
Possible connection with Data acquisition and processing system
Max loading (using 11:1 beam ratio): 1848 kg, corresponding to 9.061 MPa (92.40 kgf/cm2) on 20 cm2 specimen (50.47 mm dia.)
Overall dimensions: 500x200x750 mm (height less hanger xwidthx length)
Weight approx.: 21 kg