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This apparatus is used for measuringpore water pressure and poreair pressurein soils. This is as per the principals outlined in the book" measurement of soil properties in triaxial tests byA.W. BISHOP and D.J. HENKEL. This is usedas an accessories for triaxialtest apparatus.
Specification:
Theapparatusconsistsofapanelforwallmountingonwhicharefitted
1.0 to 10kg/cm sq x 0.1kg cm. sq. apressure gauge, bourdontube type15cmdia.
Manometer: Glass u-tubemanometer for measuring low positive porepressuresnegative poremeasuresandcheckingzeroerrorof pressure gauge.It is provided with a mercury trap (mercury suppliedatextra cost.)NullindicatormadeoutofcleartransparentPerspexwithmercurytrap andcursortoindicatethemercurylevel.Burette:50mlburetteformeasuringthevolumechangeinthesoilspecimen. Pressure pump fitted with foursleevepackedvalves,operatedbymeansofahandwheelontheendofthepistonrod which is threadedthrough the pump cap and gives a smooth,fine adjustmentofpressure.
Coppercoilandwaterreservoirisfittedonboardwithcomplete standassembly.Theunitistestedagainstleaksupto10kg/cmsq.