IS2131-1963,IS9640-1980

Specification:

This is used for standard penetrationtest for determining penetrationresistance (N valve) of soil which can berelatedto unconfined compressive strength.Penetration resistance (N value) ofsoil isdetermined by giving a numberofblowswitha65Kgsweightfallingthroughagivendistanceof75cm required to penetrate the assemblytoadepthof30cmwhenproperlyseatedon theground.

The sampler is made from a steel tubesplit length wise &held together by a head fitted with a ball checkvalve & ahardened steelshoeinsizecuttingedgeof35mmdia.

 The sampler is 35 mm i.d. & 50.8mmin outerdia & 508mmlong. One adopter to connect'A' type drill rod sisal so supplied.

Spares:

It is a fast ,accurate method to derivedirect moisture % ina sample byLoss on Heating Method. Heating arrangementconsists ofa250watt heating lamp withasolid state power stat to control rate of drying and also temperature.

TestingKit

B.     ChlorideTestKit

C.     HardnessTestKit

D.     E.     AlkalinityTestKit

BS1377-2

Specification:

This method applies for soil containingupto 10% of particles retained on 37.5mm sieve. The equipment is usedto rotatetwogasjarsatapprox.50R.P.M..GlassJar is 1litre in capacitywithrubberbung.

IS2720(PARTXXXI)1969.

In recentyears i t has become importanttoknowC.B.R.valuesinsitu.It is useful in determining the load carrying capacity in the field when in placedensityandwatercontentsare such that the degree of saturation is 80% of greater, when material is cohesionless and coarse grained, suchthatitis noteffective by changesin water contents and when the material hasbeen in place for considerable theloading is effected by means of amechanical load frames which can be fixed to the under side of a truck

Specification:

Mechanicalscrewloadingjack,10,000

kg.Capacitywith u-bracket and swivel head.Penetrationpiston, 50mm dia.Threadedattheupperend.Extensionrodsconsistingof2 lengths5cm.glengths10cm.1length30cm.,1length50cm.and1length100 cm. used asspacersbetween the provingring andpenetration piston. The lengths aremachinedfrom steel tubing. Connector set, has eight connectors for coupling thepenetration piston and proving ringassembly either directly or through extensionpieces. Dial gauge support of seamless pipe constructions.Itstands30cm high and 45 cm. Wide at the base.Provided with a quick release screw type clamp capable of slidingandlocking anywherealong 2 meter length of thebridge. Supplied with annular metal weight 5 kg., 250mm dia with 53 mm dia centralhole,slottedmetal weight5kg.,215mmto250mmdiawith53diaslot2nos.

Accessories:

DialGauge0.01mmx25mm.

Highsensitivityprovingring5000kgcapacitywithcalibrationchartandcarryingcase.

BS1377-2,ASTMD854

Specification:

Fordeterminingtheparticledensity

(SpecificGravity)of sand,fine aggregate &filler. Capacity25ml, 50ml,100ml,250ml,500ml&1000ml.

A.     CBRmould body complete with collar & perforated base plate. Plated Steel 6In.(152.4mm) Dia x    7 In. (177.8mm)Height

B.     SpacerDisc with T handle 515/16 In. Dia (150.8mm) x 2.416 In. (61.4mm)

Height

c.      Annularsurcharge weight2.27kg 

D Slotted surcharge weight2.27kg 

EFilterpaper150mmdiaNo1 Fisherman (Pack of 100circles)

It is a light weight aluminum derrickcan be dismantled fro ease of transpiration .DROPHAMMERANDGUIDEPIPEASSEMBLY

Weight65Kg.Completewithtwoendcapstogiveafreefallof75cmthedrophammer

Specification:

Tomakeprocess ofsievingsimplerandquicker,Rotapsieve shakerisuseful,thisproducescircularshakingofthesieves. Atthe same time the sieves are tapped. Themechanism for imparting circularaction and topping isoil immersed in a tank andinmotorized. The shaker canaccommodate upto7nos. Sievesofdia150mmor 200mm. Suitable operation of230 V A.C.Single Phase.

BS1377:4

Automatic Soil Compactor BS EN Rammer the automatic soil compactors is designed to provide a fully automaticuniform compaction of standard / modified and CBR specimens assuring conformity withthereference standard.

Compactor is equipped with programmabledigital counter which allows machine to stop at the preset numbers of blows. The height and weight of therammeris adjustable to suit testrequirements. The drop weight is adjustableto 300 mm drop height and is also adjustableto 450mm drop height.The rammer is circular facedwitha50mmdiameterandisadjustableto2.5kg.or

4.5kg.

An automaticblow pattern ensures effectivecompaction for each layer of soil andtherammer travels across the mould. The table rotates the mould inequalsteps and the number of blows per layercan beset at the beginning of the testby the digital counter. Userdefined blownumberand in-outdistributionis alsoavailable.

A standard proctor / CBR switch,emergency stop and start push buttons are located beside the blow counter.220V, 50-60Hz,1Ph

D   rop Height (mm)-         300-450 (adjustable)

Rammer Weight (Kg)- 2.5-4.5

Dimensions(mm)-        640x340x1506

Weight(Kg)-               135

Power(W)-                  370

(A)                          UNRELIEVED

(a)150mm(b)200mm(c)225mm(d)300mmlong.

(B)                          RELIEVED

(a)150mm(b)200mm(c)225mm(d)300mmlong.

(C)                          SAMPLINGOUTFIT(HEAVY DUTY)

Undisturbed samples of soil at differentdepths can be collected using these sampling tubes. The kit includes all necessary impletments for boring. Collection andsealing with wax. The operation maybe carried out either using atripodstand orwithoutit. The equipmentissuppliedina canvasbag.

Specification:

150mm auger blade type, complete with handle T pieceand 1 mtr.longrod1no.

Extension:

1mtr.Longand37.5mmdiameter5nos.

Jarringlink(large)fordrivingsamplers50mm,100mmor150mmdia.Thiscanbeconnectedtothesamplerortotheextension rod.

One eye hook, one wax container, onemethylated spiritstove, onewax ladle, and one pair spanners complete incarrying case.

ENMethyleneBlueTestSet,210-240V50-60HZ

B     1 Filter Paper for Methylene Blue Test :125mm,100 Pcs. /Pack

Setconsistsof

• Highspeedagitatormotor,400/600r.p.m. 
• Stirringpropeller,70mm4flanks.
• Glassburette,50mlx0.1ml 
• Buretteholderandstand.

•                  Filterpaper,1pack(100pcs.), 125mmdia,95g/m2

                  0.20 mm thickness

• Glassrod,8x300mm 
• Plasticbeaker,1000ml 
• Methyleneblue,100g 
• Kaolinite,500g

ASTME2835-rstraŸenwesen)  accreditedcompactiontestaccording to ZTV E 2009 and ZTV A 2012(German supplementary technical termsand conditions of contract and guidelines forearthworks in road construction and excavations in traffic areas) RIL 836GermanNationalRailwayCompanyDeutsche BahnAG

CalibrationrecordcorrespondingtoGermanstandardTP BF-STBpartB8.3Detailed instruction manualin English Mechanical System:

Loading device with 10 kg dropweight (measurement range EVD=15-70mn/Sq.m)

Loadplate300mmwithhigh-qualityaccelerometer

Angled load plate handles forhooking up (mobiletesting system)

Ergonomic    hexangular   weight-catching      grip    for comfortable handling on the construction site

Safety grip with integrated spiritlevel, tightly screwed to the guide rod

Electro less nickel coating,especially suitable for construction sites, since largely resistant to alkalineconstituents(lime,cement, concreteetc.)

TV-certified TestingComputer:

Testing computer in weatherproof boxwith large inspectionwindowandexternalcontrol buttons, enabling operation under closedcover, protecting the measurement electronics against dust and rain intuitiveEnglish-language menu guidance integratedGPSsystemforimmediatecalculation,printoutandstorageof test coordinates testing point will be shown in satellite picture with EVD-value, date and time (can be turnedoff) integrated thermal printerforimmediate report printoutontheconstructionsitewith GPS coordinates saving onchipcardforconvenientdata transfer to the PC

Text input function availableilluminated graphic displayfor illustrationof settlement curves, s/v valueanddeflection modulus EVD high-performancerechargeable battery with extremelylong service life internal memoryformorethan2000 tests,PCinterfaceviaUSBsocketchargerfor100-240V input voltages as well as car charger USB datatransfer cable for reading out the internal memory via the PC switchableto15Kgloading device.

Entek Soil Testing Equipments are used for understanding andinvestigating the physical/mechanical properties, critical characteristicbehaviors, performance of soil, unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures duringcompression, shear or inner liquid flow under dynamic and vibrating loadingconditions. Soil characteristics are also used for decidingthemostsuitablemethodforexcavatingundergroundtunnels.The soil tests provide the engineering firms and construction companies withthe ability to predict the mechanical behavior of soils in order to designfoundations that ensure resistance to forces likely to act upon it, includingany unusual / extreme events such as earthquakes or hurricanes, thus providinga safe environment for peopleinoraroundthestructures.

 Entek Soil Testing Equipment's are used for understanding andinvestigating the physical/mechanical properties, critical characteristicbehaviors, performance of soil, unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures duringcompression, shear or inner liquid flow under dynamic and vibrating loadingconditions. Soil characteristics are also used for decidingthemostsuitablemethodforexcavatingundergroundtunnels.The soil tests provide the engineering firms and construction companies withthe ability to predict the mechanical behavior of soils in order to designfoundations that ensure resistance to forces likely to act upon it, includingany unusual / extreme events such as earthquakes or hurricanes, thus providinga safe environment for peopleinoraroundthe structures.

 To the other end of the pointer a plummet is hanged. Rack and pinion arrange mentis provide don the vertical rod for adjusting the height. Supplied with a chart showing relationship between "K and temperature of suspension of soils of varying specific gravity from 2.4 to 2.8 to help in solving stroke equation. Supplied complete with one Perspex plummet one measuring jar and one rider weight for zero adjustment and rider weight for adjusting the pointer to 100%.

A.     Waterlevelindicator50mcablelength

B.    Water level indicator100 m cable length 

C    Water level indicator 150 mcable length 

D    Waterlevelindicator200mcablelength

The water level indicators (electriccontact meters) are portable, easy-to-use and reliableinstrumentsfor measuring water level and total depth in bore holes, wells, observation pipes,reservoirs,aswellascontrolofpumpingtests.

Assoonas the measuring probe electrode touches the water surface,the signal indicatoron the instrument lights up with an audible alarm. Thewater level can be read on the measuringtapein meters(m)and centimeters(cm).

TechnicalSpecifications:

Measuring Range                 50m,100m,150m,200m

Accuracy                           1cmforaMeasuringRangeof100m

Reproducibility                    0.5cm

PressureTightness               10Bar(upto50VarPossible)

Probe                                  Chromium-platedBrassStandard

Version                              14mmDia.140 mmLong

Special Version                     10mmDia.320mmLong

Cable                                  Polyethylene with 2 steel cores(Anti-corrosive) with Polyamide-coatedsteel tape,Graduationin millimeters (mm), in centimeters (cm) andnumbering in decimeters In black color, the meters (m) figures are red coloron yellow-green base

Cable Drum                         Hard Rubber, Plastic Materialand TemperatureResistantPowerSupply     3v DC.2Baby-cells each 1.5v

Features:

  DetachableFrame

  Jewellamps indicating direction of motion

  Usefulfor Triaxial and CBR Tests

The LoadFrame consists of a cabinet which houses the gear system and motor with sturdyangle iron frame. the loading is done through the bottom loading platen, whichis carried on a lead screw, which advances upwards. the top load bracket, whichslides over two up right pillars, can be positioned at any desired height andlocked. It carries a screw adapter for standard Proving rings and Load Cells.

            The loading part of the unit isdetachable from the main unit for ease of transport and to avoid damage to thetension rods.

Rates of Strain: 30 fixedspeeds between 0.00048 mm/min and 6.00 mm/min.

Suitablefor operation on 220 V, 50 Hz, single phase, AC supply.

ASTMD4944AASHTOT217

Specification:

The unit consists of apressure vessel with clamp for sealing cap, capacity is 20 gms. Rubber sealing gasket, pressure gauge calibrated in percentage moisture content 0-25% x0.25% on the wet weight basis, anelectronic balance for weighing sample, a scoop for measuring carbide reagent, a bottle of reagent, one cleaning brush and a set of 4 steel balls for thorough mixing .Completein highly polishedwoodencarryingcasewithhandle.

IS2720(PARTXV)

Consolidation test is un-dimensionaltest considered extremely important insoil mechanics.Sample taken from adjacent areas of asingle site show differentialsettlement evenwhen testedusing same techniques. Soil of similar strength mayshow varyingconsolidation. Samples are very carefully prepared andverticalsettlement of the specimen in saturated or drainedconditionscarefullyrecordedwhen known load is applied.

Specification:

The standard outfit comprises of thefollowing items. Loading unit, maximumcapacity20kg/cm2.Having a loading yoke connected to alever arm with a counter balancing adjustment and having a lever ratio of 1:1the whole assembly being mounted on asturdy steel frame stand. The loadingunit is so designed that it can be used for consolidation cells of different diameters aswell as different diafloatingringtypeconsolidationcells.

FixedringtypeConsolidometer(Odeometer)cellassembly for testing 60mm dia x 20mm thick specimencomprising: Fixedringforspecimens60mmdiax20mmthickwithguidering.  Topandbottomporousstonesfor60mmdiaspecimen.

Perforated pressure pad, channeled base with water in let andgasketFlanged water jacket, water reservoir with plastic tube and pinchcock.

Setofweightstogiveapressureof10kg/cm.sq.On60mmdiaspecimen,comprising : 7 nos. 0.05 kg/cm2, 5nos. 0.1kg/cm2,6nos. 0.5kg/cm2,and5 nos.1.0 kg/cm2.

Supplied complete as above but without dial gauge.Accessories :

Dialgauge0.002mmx5mm.Extensionpiece,40mmlong,consolidationtest formspadof50 for one dimensional consolidation.

IS2720(PARTXIII)

Theapparatuscomprisesofthefollowing. Loading Unit:

Supplied with load yoke with direct andlever system for applying load. Normal stress capacity 8 kg/sq. cm. Load isapplied either directly or through a counter balanced detachable lever.Provision is made for the load to be appliedeither through a steel ball recessedin the loading pad or direct through a boss on theprecalibrated loading yoke. The loadingunitisprovidedwith Vstrips and roller strips forfrictionless movementof shear box housing.

ShearBoxAssembly:

Comprising direct shear box in twohalves for a square specimen size 60 x 60 x 25mm one pair of plain gripper plates, One pair of perforated gripperplates, one pair of porous stones, one top of loading pad.

ShearBoxHousing:

Accommodatesthedirectshearboxassembly.Complete withtwoballrollerstrips.

Specimen cutter: for cutting 60x 60 x 25mm. Specimen formlarger samples.Set of weightsto giveanormalstressof 3kg/sa.cm.Through larger as following:

Completesetasabovebutwithoutprovingring.Netweight 140 kg.

EssentialAccessories:

Highsensitivitycompressionprovingring.Cap200kg. One consolidation dialgauge0.01mmx25mmandone straindial gauge 0.01mm x 25mm OptionalExtras:Additionalsetofweightstogiveanormalstressof5 kg/cm2. Soil sampler for 60mm x 60mm specimenandtestformspadof50.

Spares:

Porousstonefor60mmx60mmsizesampleavailable in pairs.

Unit is electrically operated togivethefollowing 12rates orstrains.1.25,0.625,0.25,0.125,0.05,

0.025,0.01,0.005,0.002,0.001,0.004and

0.0002mm/min.Theapparatusissuitableforoperationon230VoltsSinglePhaseA.C.Supply.

IS2720(PARTX)ASTMT 208

Thisis a motorized instrument fordeterminingtheunconfined compression strengthofsoilspecimensof dia. ranging from 38 to 100mm. Load on thesample is applied gradually by aloadframe andloads are measuredon a sensitive proving ring attached to the load frame.

Specification:

Comprises a screw operated load frame,cap.5000kg with a gear box and motor drivegiving1.25, 1.5, 2.5mm/min. Rates of strain, a pair of coneseating, adaptor for provingring,andstaindialgauge bracket.Supplied with one pair of male/female coning tools for38mmdiasamples butwithout ring and dial gauge. Suitable for operation on

230V,SinglePhase A.C.Supply. Accessories:

Coningtoolsinpairs(Male&Female)forsampleshavingdiameter38,50,75&100mm

ISSpecification:

Thisis used for determination of in situ dry density of natural or compacted finegrainedsoil,freefromaggregates.A cylindricalcutterisusedtoextractasampleofthesoilwiththehelpof adolly andrammer. From the weight, densityand themoisture,and dry density of the soilisreadycalculated.

Itconsistsoneeachof:cylindricalcorecuttermodeofsteel,127.3mm.Longand100mminternaldiameter.Steeldolly,25mm highwithaliptoenableittobelocatedontopofthe core cutter, rammer with detachable steel rod.

Spare,OptionalExtraandAccessories:

1.      corecutter100mmi.d.x175mmlong

2.      3.      Testformpadof50.

Specification:

This is for thedetermination of the sub sieve particle distribution in a soil sample by mechanicalanalysis. An analysis of this kind expresses quantitythe proportions by weight of the various sizes ofparticlespresent in the soil. It is recommended as a standardprocedure to use dispersionagent to avoid flocculation.

The apparatus consists of a slidingpanel which moves up anddown by meansof a screw allowing Anderson pipette fixed to it to be raised or lowered vertically. A sedimentation tube is held by a laboratory clamp provided on the stand below the pipette. Thedepth of immersion is measured by a scale graduated in mm at theside ofthe sliding panel. Supplied completewith Anderson pipette10ml. At the side capacity made from glass, anda sedimentationtube also of glass of 500mlcapacity and 50nos.Testformpads.

Accessories&Spares:(onextracost)

1)           Pipette(Andersonpipette)25ml.

2)           tube100ml

3)           pipette10ml

4)           tube500ml

5)           Testformspadof50

This is fork determining the bearing capacity of subgrades or for compactioncontrol. It also used for rapidly ofsoils in shallow explorationwork.

Specification:                                                                                                                

Consists of a study handle under. Which is fixed asensitiveproving ring.Anextensionpieceisfixedtothebottomoftheprovingringand carries a detachable penetration cone at its tip.Proving ring capacity 100 kg (1kn) and0.002mm dial gaugeprovidedindicates thepenetrationloadapplied.

An optical viewer isprovided to facilitate reading the dial gaugeby the operator. Simplified for single personoperation.A calibration chart is provided for the proving ring. Instrument is complete in a woodencarryingcase

IS2720(PARTXXVIII)1966

This apparatus is used for the in placedetermination of thedry densityofcompact,lineandmediumgrainedsoilsandforlayers notexceeding500mmthickness.Thecompleteapparatus consistsoneeachofSmallsandpouringcylinder,3litrecapacity fitted with conical funnel and shutter. Cylindercalibrating container, internal dia 100mm and 150mm height.

Accessories:

Metaltray,300mmsquareand40mmdeepwithhole. Note:

SandpouringcylinderMedium(150mm)andLarge(200mm) as perIS 2720 (P-XXVIII) also available.

Analogue measuring system with dial manometer, 500 kN capacity and three dial gauges. The kit consists of:

• S227-02 Hydraulic jack 500 kN capacity, complete with hand pump, spherical seat, rubber pipe with fast connector, set of extension rods of different lengths, carrying case.
• S227-03 Pressure gauge 0-500 kN, div. 2 kN.
• S226-05 Load plate 300 mm.
• S226-06 Intermediate plate 160 mm.
• S222-03 Datum bar assembly, 2.5 m long, telescopic, aluminum made, adjustable in height, complete with base supports, plumb and spirit level. Packed separayely.
• S377 n 3 dial gauges 25x0.01 mm
• S226-16 n 3 articulated dial gauge supports with adjustment device.

Weight: 110 kg approx.

IS4434-1967

Specification:

Theapparatusis designed for conducting in situ vane shear test frombottom of a bore holeinsaturated cohesive deposits fordetermining theirinplace shearingresistance.

Theequipmentconsists ofa torqueapplicatorassembly mounted on a base,a gearwheel,whichismarkedindegrees,holds atorquering and isgearedtoa crank, the torque ring is a split ring & deforms as torque isapplied& the deformation is indicated bya dial gauge. A calibration charttoconvert dial gauge readingstotorqueforceinkgs/cm2issupplied.A pointerisprovidedForregisteringtherotationsofthevane,adetachablestandisprovidedto  anchor theinstrument anattachment to securely hold the string of rodsisprovided the equipment'scomprisesof thefollowing:

Torqueapplicatorassembly capacity 2000kg/cm2 withsplitprovingring&dialgauge0.002x5mmcompletewithstand.