RELATIVE DENSITY APPARATUS:

AS PER IS 2720 (PART XIV), ASTM D 4253 & ASTM D 4254

Introduction:

This equipment is used for the determination of the relative density of cohesion less free draining soils and meets the essential requirements of IS 2720 (Part-XIV).

General Description and Specifications: The equipment consists one each of:

• Vibratory table: with cushioned steel vibrating deck about 75 cm x 75 cm. It has a frequency of approximately 3600 vibrations per minute under a 115 kg load. Amplitude is variable in between 0.65 mm in steps of 0.05 to 0.25 mm, 0.25 to 0.45 mm and 0.45 to 0.65 mm. Suitable for operation on 415 volts, three phase supply.
• Cylindrical metal unit weight mould, 3000 ml capacity.
• Guide Sleeve with clamp assembly.
• Surcharge base plate for mould. Handle for surcharge base plate. Surcharge weight.
• The total weight together with surcharge base plate and handle is equivalent to 140 kg./sq.cm. for mould.
• Cylindrical metal unit weight mould, 15000 ml capacity.
• Surcharge base plate for guide sleeve.
• Surcharge weight for cylindrical mould of 15000 ml. cap. (Total weight together with the above mould & surcharge weight is equivalent to 140 kg / sq.cm.)
• Dial gauge holder & Calibration bar 75c 300 mm x 3 mm.

Accessories:

• Dial gauge 0.01 mm x 50 mm travel.
• Extension piece 25 mm for dial gauge.