Advanced Geotechnical Engineering Lab


Equipment Title

Specifications

Description

AUTO TRIAXIAL TEST 

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  • Load cell capacity : 10 kN
  • Pore pressure transducer capacity : 20 kg/cm2
  • Displacement transducer range : 0-20 mm

 

  • To determine the shear strength parameters of the soil

AUTO CONSOLIDATION 

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As per IS:2720(part XV)

  • Sample dimension : 60 mm dia x 20 mm thick
  • Maximum capacity : 20 kg/cm2

 

  • To determine the settlement characteristics of the soil 

INTERFACIAL SHEAR TEST 

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Loading System-

For Horizontal strain controlled through micro stepper motor:

  • Rate of strain : 0.0001-9.9999mm/mi.
  • Load range capacity : + 50kN

For Vertical Consolidation:

  • Capacity : 5 kg/cm2
  • Range : 0-20 mm

 

 

 

  • To determine the shear strength parameters of the soil

PLATE LOAD TEST 

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  • Hydraulic jack capacity : 500 kN
  • Hydraulic hand operated pump with 200 mm diameter load gauge capacity 500 kN
  • Extension rod : 10 mm dia X 25 cm 

 

 

 

  • Hydraulic jack capacity : 500 kN
  • Hydraulic hand operated pump with 200 mm diameter load gauge capacity 500 kN
  • Extension rod : 10 mm dia X 25 cm 

 

DIGITAL IMAGE CAMERA 

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  • To determine the deformation in the soil