Swell Pressure Test Apparatus

California Bearing Ratio - Swell Pressure Test Apparatus

Test is performed as per IS:2720 (Part-XII). For measuring the swelling pressure of partially saturated soils when subjected to saturation.
The apparatus consists of :-
Load frame, 500kg (5kN) capacity, hand operated.
Mould with100 mm internal dia x 127.3 mm high, 1000 cm³ volume.
Proving Ring 250 kg (2.5 kN) capacity with load transfer bar and steel ball.
Soaking tank 25 cm dia x 20 cm high.
Dial gauge 0. 01 x 25mm