Expansion index test apparatus

Expansion index test apparatus Description and Specifications for Lab Tenders

Expansion index test apparatus Use: determining the expansion index of soils.

Standard:

 ASTM D-2435, D-4546; AASHTO T-216

Specifications:

·  Construction             The unit consists of a cast aluminium base and collar, stainless                      steel specimen ring

·  Base and Collar.        Cast aluminium construction; brass hold-down rods.

·  Specimen Ring.         Stainless steel; 101.6 x 25.4 mm (4" internal diam. x 1" h.).

·  Porous Stones.          101.4 x 12.7 mm (4" diam. x 1/2" thick).

·  Loading         Weight. Brass; 5.7 kg (12.6 lbs.).

·  Dial Indicator:           0.3" range x 0.0001" graduations.

                      8 mm range x 0.002 mm graduations.

·  Test Duration.           24 hours or less on cured sample.

·  Dimensions. 152 x 279 mm (6" diam. x 11" h.).