UTEST SOIL

1. WATER LEVEL INDICATOR

Product Code

UTS-0050	Water Level Indicator 50 m Cable Length
UTS-0052	Water Level Indicator 100 m Cable Length
UTS-0055	Water Level Indicator 150 m Cable Length
UTS-0058	Water Level Indicator 200 m Cable Length

The Water Level Indicators (Electric Contact Meters) are portable, easy-to-use and reliable instruments for measuring water level and total depth in bore holes, wells, observation pipes, reservoirs, as well as control of pumping tests.

As soon as the measuring probe electrode touches the water surface, the signal indicator on the instrument lights up with an audible alarm. The water level can be read on the measuring tape in meters (m) and centimeters (cm).

Technical Specifications

Measuring Range	50 m, 100 m, 150 m, 200 m
Sensitivity	100 m cable length - smaller than 1 cm
Probe	Chromium-Nikel plated brass Standart Version: 14 mm dia. 140 mm long Special Version: 10 mm dia. 320 mm long
Cable	Polyamide coated steel tape with transparent polyethylene covering over 2 tinned copper conductors on both sides of the steel strip.
Cable Metrics	Dimensions in millimeters (mm), centimeters (cm) and decimeters (dm) on the yellow steel strip are colored in black and meters (m) in red.
Cable Construction	Transparent, hard plastic and heat resistant.
Power Supply	3V DC, 2piece AA size pen battery. Each one 1.5V

Product Code	Dimensions	Weight (approx.)
UTS-0050	350x350x350 mm	7 kg (50 m)
UTS-0052	350x350x350 mm	10 kg (100 m)
UTS-0055	350x350x400 mm	12 kg (150 m)
UTS-0058	350x350x400 mm	15 kg (200 m)

2. POCKET DIAL PENETROMETER

Product Code

UTS-0070	Pocket Dial Penetrometer, 0-6 kgf/cm²
UTS-0072	Pocket Dial Penetrometer, 0-14 kgf/cm²
UTS-0075	Pocket Dial Penetrometer, 0-6, 0-11 kgf/cm²
UTS-0078	Pocket Penetrometer, 0-5 kgf/cm²

The UTS Series of Pocket Dial Penetrometers are ideal instruments to determine the penetration resistance of cohesive soil, especially when various range measurements are required.

UTS-0075 Pocket Dial Penetrometer with respect to range and plunger diameters is avaliable for specific applications.

All Dial Penetrometer models have 60 mm. Dial Diameter and designed with Peak Hold Feature.

UTS-0075 Pocket Dial Penetrometer is used for evaluating the angle of internal friction “j” of sandy soils and the cohesion “c” 2 in clay soils. Dual scale: 0-6 kgf/cm for 6.35 mm diameter 2 plunger and 0-11 kgf/cm.

The UTS-0078 Pocket Penetrometer is a portable and easy-touse equipment to perform field classification of cohesive soils in terms of consistency, shear strength and approximate unconfined compressive strength.

Product Code	Range (kg/cm')	Plunger Dia.	Dimensions	Weigth (approx.)
UTS-0070	0-6	6.35	80x150x40 mm	0,20 kg
UTS-0072	0-14	6.35	80x150x40 mm	0,20 kg
UTS-0075	0-6, 0-11	6.35-10-15-20-25	80x150x40 mm	0,20 kg
UTS-0078	0-5	6.35	30x180x30 mm	0,10 kg

3. AUGERS POWER HEAD

Product Code

UTS-0005	Augers Power Head
UTS-0008	Single Flute Bit Ø:80x1000 mm
UTS-0010	Single Flute Bit Ø:100x1000 mm
UTS-0015	Single Flute Bit Ø:150x1000 mm
UTS-0020	Single Flute Bit Ø:200x1000 mm

Standards

ASTM D420, D1452; AASHTO T86, T202; CNR a. VI n.25

Used in conjunction with sampling tubes to obtain disturbed or undisturbed soil samples. The flute bits with 80-100-150-200 mm diameters should be ordered separately.

UTS-0005 Properties
Motor Power	1,6 kW
Cylinder Volume	50,2 cc
Reduction Ratio	40:1

Product Code	Dimensions	Weigth
UTS-0005	580x1300x580 mm	10 kg
UTS-0008	70x80x290 mm	1 kg
UTS-0010	90x100x300 mm	1,50 kg
UTS-0015	120x150x320 mm	2 kg
UTS-0020	150x200x350 mm	4 kg

4. HAND OPERATED AUGER BORING SET

Product Code

UTS-0024	Hand Operated Auger Boring Set
UTS-0026	Extension Rod for UTS-0024, 1 meter
UTS-0027	T-Handle with 1 m Rod
UTS-0028	Auger Head Set, Ø:80 mm Ø:100 mm and Ø:150 mm

UTS-0024 Hand Boring and Sampling Set for augering down to a depth of 5 meters.

The UTS-0024 Hand Operated Auger Boring Set consists of a T-Handle with 1 m Rod, 1 m Extension Rod, 80 mm, 100 mm and 150 mm diameter Auger Heads.

Dimensions	400x1200x250 mm
Weigth (approx.)	12 kg

5. FIELD INSPECTION TESTING KIT

Product Code

UTS-0080	Field Inspection Testing Kit
UTS-0082	Field Inspection Pocket Vane Tester
UTS-0083	Extension Rod for UTS-0082
UTS-0084	Heavy Duty Pocket Penetrometer, 0-10 kgf/cm²

Standards

ASTM D2573

The UTS-0080 Field Inspection Testing Kit is ideal for geotechnicians, geologists and agronomists. It consists of the UTS-0084 Pocket Penetrometer and of the UTS-0082 Field Inspection Pocket Vane Tester. The instrument is contained in a practical carrying case.

6. POCKET SHEAR VANE DEVICE

Product Code

UTS-0088

Pocket Shear Vane Device

The UTS-0088 Pocket Shear Vane Device is a practical equipment for determining the shear strength of cohesive soils. It is widely used to perform onsite measurements of excavations covering trenches and test pits, thin-wall or split core samples, by providing a quick and efficient method for shear strength measurements and it is also suitable for laboratory usage. Pocket Shear Vane Device is supplied in a plastic carrying case.

Vane Type	Range
Standard 25 mm Diameter Vane	0-10 N/cm²
Sensitive Vane Adaptor	0-2 N/cm²
High Capacity Vane Adaptor	0-25 N/cm²

Dimensions	220x230x50 mm
Weight (approx.)	0,30 kg

7. TRL DYNAMIC CONE PENETROMETER

Product Code

UTS-0095

TRL Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)

Standards

ASTM D 6951

The UTS-0095 TRL Dynamic Cone Penetrometer is used for the rapid, in situ measurement of structural properties of existing road pavement constructed with unbound materials.

The design of the DCP is similar to that described by Kleyn, Maree and Savage (1982); it incorporates an 8 kg weight dropping through a height of 575 mm and 60° cone having a diameter of 20 mm. with the standard DCP measurements can be made down to a depth of approximately 850 mm or when extension shafts are used to a recommended maximum depth of 2 m.

Readings are usually taken after a set number of blows, changing the number according to the strength of the layer being penetrated. A typical test takes only a few minutes, therefore the instrument provides a very efficient method of obtaining information that would normally require the digging of test pits.

The penetration hammer assembly consists of 8 kg hammer, hammer shaft, anvil with plastic plate coupling for ruler and handle.

The TRL Dynamic Cone Penetrometer is supplied complete with;

A hammer assembly,
Penetration rod,
2 piece 60° cone,
Metal plate coupling for ruler,
Segmented adaptor for extension rods,
Segmented upper extension rod,
Segmented lower extension rod,
2 piece 13-17mm AF spanners,
3mm AF hex wrench,
Tommy bar,
A bottle of adhesive,10cc,
Users Manual
Steel ruler,
Carrying Case, heavy-duty wooden

Dimensions	220x1200x170 mm
Weight (approx.)	24 kg

8. UNIVERSAL SPEEDY MOISTURE TESTER

Product Code

UTS-0150

Universal Speedy Moisture Tester

UTS-0150 Universal Speedy Moisture Tester is used to determine the moisture content of soils, sand and fine aggregates in the field. It is an easy and portable method. The amount of gas, which is given off when water and calcium carbide are mixed and react, is directly proportional to the amount of water present in the sample and results in percentage moisture are taken from a pressure gauge.

The Universal Speedy Moisture Tester is supplied complete with;

Calibrated pressure bottle with surface thermometer
Mechanical manometer up to 1,6 bar direct reading of humidity for the weights 20g, 50g and 100g
Steel ball set (Ø10 mm/3 pcs. and Ø5,5 mm/1 pcs.)
Digital sample scale up to 200g
25 normed carbide ampoules with 7g calcium carbide according to DIN 18560-4
Other measurement accessories
Double-walled plastic case

9. SPEEDY MOISTURE TESTER

Product Code

UTS-0155

Speedy Moisture Tester

Standards

ASTM D4944; AASHTO T217

The UTS-0155 Speedy Moisture Tester is used to determine the moisture content of soils, sand and fine aggregates in the field. It is an easy and portable method. The amount of gas, which is given off when water and calcium carbide are mixed and react, is directly proportional to the amount of water present in the sample and results in percentage moisture are taken from a pressure gauge.

These model is used for moisture determination of a 20 g specimen with 20% maximum moisture content. UTS-0155 Speedy Moisture Tester does not include Calcium Carbide Powder.

The Speedy Moisture Tester is supplied complete with;

Vessel with Gauge
Digital Scale
Scoop
Cleaning Brush
Cleaning Cloth
Two Steel Pulverizing Balls
Plastic Case

Dimensions	210x370x530 mm (case)
Weight (approx.)	7 kg

10. HAND OPERATED HYDRAULIC SPECIMEN EXTRUDER

Product Code

UTGE-0082

Hand Operated Hydraulic Specimen Extruder,

Vertical Type, 60 kN Capacity

Standards

EN 13286-2, 13286-47, 12697-30; AASHTO T134, T180, T193,

T245; ASTM D698, D1557, D1883, D1559; BS 1377-4, 1924-2,

598-107

The UTGE-0082 Hand Operated Hydraulic Extruder is designed for extruding specimens from 50 mm (2”) to 125 mm (5”) (outer dia.) shelby sample tubes and moulds such as proctor, CBR and marshall moulds.

Also useful for sampling and removing uniaxial and triaxial test specimens to/from the cutters inner dia. from 38 mm to 100 mm. The extruder has 60 kN extrusion force and 650 mm ram travel.

To remove the sample from the shelby tubes, adapter sets of different sizes in the table below should be ordered separately.

Supplied complete with;

Adapter sets for Ø150 mm (6”) and Ø100 mm (4”) inner dia. moulds
Flanges and head sets for Ø38 mm, Ø50 mm, Ø70 mm and 100 mm (only flange) inner dia. cutters.

For UTS-0082
UTGE-0110	Adaptor Set for 2" (50,8mm) Outer Dia Shelby Tubes.	Includes a ring with 48,5mm ID. and an extruder head with Ø43,5mm.
UTGE-0112	Adaptor Set for 2 ½” (63,5 mm) Outer Dia Shelby Tubes.	Includes a ring with 61mm ID. and an extruder head with Ø56mm.
UTGE-0114	Adaptor Set for 3" (75 mm) Outer Dia Shelby Tubes.	Includes a ring with 72mm ID. and an extruder head with Ø67mm.
UTGE-0116	Adaptor Set for 3 1/4" (83 mm) Outer Dia Shelby Tubes.	Includes a ring with 79,5mm ID. and an extruder head with Ø74,5mm.
UTGE-0118	Adaptor Set for 3 1/2" (88,9 mm) Outer Dia Shelby Tubes.	Includes a ring with 85mm ID. and an extruder head with Ø80mm.
UTGE-0120	Adaptor Set for 100 mm Outer Dia Shelby Tubes.	Includes a ring with 96mm ID. and an extruder head with Ø91mm.
UTGE-0122	Adaptor Set for Ø4" (101,6 mm) Outer Dia Shelby Tubes.	Includes a ring with 97,5mm ID. and an extruder head with Ø92,5mm.
UTGE-0124	Adaptor Set for 4 1/2" (114,3 mm) Outer Dia Shelby Tubes.	Includes a ring with 109mm ID. and an extruder head with Ø104mm.
UTGE-0125	Adaptor Set for 5" (125 mm) Outer Dia Shelby Tubes.	Includes a ring with 119mm ID. and an extruder head with Ø114mm.

Dimensions	470x650x1900 mm (case)
Weight (approx.)	82 kg

11. MOTORIZED HYDRAULIC SPECIMEN EXTRUDER, HORIZONTAL TYPE, 60 kN CAPACITY

Product Code

UTGE-0084

Motorized Hydraulic Specimen Extruder,

Horizontal Type, 60 kN Capacity

Models for 220-240V 50-60 Hz, 1ph	UTGE-0084
Models for 110-120V 60 Hz, 1ph	UTGE-0084-N

Standards

EN 13286-2, 13286-47, 12697-30; AASHTO T134, T180, T193, T245;

ASTM D698, D1557, D1883, D1559; BS 1377-4, 1924-2, 598-107

The UTGE-0084 Motorized Hydraulic Extruder, Horizontal Type is designed for extruding specimens from 50 mm (2”) to 125 mm(5”) (outer dia.) shelby sample tubes and moulds such as proctor, CBR and marshall moulds. Also useful for sampling and removing uniaxial and triaxial test specimens to/from the cutters inner dia. from 38mm to 100mm.

The Extruder has 60 kN capacity and 900 mm ram travel. The hydraulic piston can be stopped at any position during the extraction.

To remove the sample from the shelby tubes, adapter sets of different sizes in the table below should be ordered separately.

The Motorized Hydraulic Extruder is supplied complete with ;

Adapter sets for Ø100 mm (4”) and Ø150 mm (6”) inner dia. moulds
Flanges and head sets for Ø38mm, Ø50mm, Ø70 mm and 100mm (only flange) inner dia. cutters.

For UTS-0084
UTGE-0110	Adaptor Set for 2" (50,8mm) Outer Dia Shelby Tubes.	Includes a ring with 48,5mm ID. and an extruder head with Ø43,5mm.
UTGE-0112	Adaptor Set for 2 ½” (63,5 mm) Outer Dia Shelby Tubes.	Includes a ring with 61mm ID. and an extruder head with Ø56mm.
UTGE-0114	Adaptor Set for 3" (75 mm) Outer Dia Shelby Tubes.	Includes a ring with 72mm ID. and an extruder head with Ø67mm.
UTGE-0116	Adaptor Set for 3 1/4" (83 mm) Outer Dia Shelby Tubes.	Includes a ring with 79,5mm ID. and an extruder head with Ø74,5mm.
UTGE-0118	Adaptor Set for 3 1/2" (88,9 mm) Outer Dia Shelby Tubes.	Includes a ring with 85mm ID. and an extruder head with Ø80mm.
UTGE-0120	Adaptor Set for 100 mm Outer Dia Shelby Tubes.	Includes a ring with 96mm ID. and an extruder head with Ø91mm.
UTGE-0122	Adaptor Set for Ø4" (101,6 mm) Outer Dia Shelby Tubes.	Includes a ring with 97,5mm ID. and an extruder head with Ø92,5mm.
UTGE-0124	Adaptor Set for 4 1/2" (114,3 mm) Outer Dia Shelby Tubes.	Includes a ring with 109mm ID. and an extruder head with Ø104mm.
UTGE-0125	Adaptor Set for 5" (125 mm) Outer Dia Shelby Tubes.	Includes a ring with 119mm ID. and an extruder head with Ø114mm.

Capacity	60 kN
Ram Travel	900 mm
Dimensions	420x2000x1200 mm
Weigth (approx.)	195 kg
Power	750 W

12. MARSHALL / CBR / PROCTOR SPECIMEN EXTRUDER

Product Code

UTGE-0080

Marshall / CBR / Proctor Specimen Extruder, 30 kN Capacity

Standards

EN 13286-2, 13286-47, 12697-30; AASHTO T134, T180, T193,

T245; ASTM D698, D1557, D1883, D1559; BS 1377-4, 1924-2,

598-107

The UTGE-0080 Extruder is designed to easily extrude specimens from marshall and CBR, standard and modified proctor moulds. The capacity of the extruder is 30 kN and is supplied complete with a manual hydraulic jack and 2 pcs. adaptor to extrude specimens from Ø100 mm (4”) and Ø150 mm (6”) dia. proctor, CBR and marshall molds.

Adaptors with different sizes should be ordered separately if required.

Ram Travel	130 mm
Screw Travel	90 mm
Dimensions	280x280x510 mm
Weight (approx.)	28 kg

13. MELTING POT

Product Code

UTC-1070

Melting Pot, 3 L Capacity

Standards

CEN ISO/TS 17892-2; EN 12390–3, 12390-1, 12504-1; ASTM C31, C192, C617; AASTHO R100, R39

Models for 220-240V 50-60 Hz, 1ph.	UTC-1070
Models for 110-120V 60 Hz, 1ph.	UTC-1070-N

The Melting Pot is designed for melting capping compound, sulphur, wax and similar materials. The melted paraffin wax is used to seal soil samples and other materials.

The apparatus consists of a 3 liter capacity aluminum container in a well-lagged steel jacket, cover and a thermostatic control heating system to keep the temperature constant in the range of ambient to 200^°C.

Dimensions	300x340x240 mm
Weigth (approx.)	10 kg
Power	600 W

14. Soil Lathe / Trimmer and Extruder

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Product Code

UTS-0160	Soil Lathe / Trimmer and Extruder
UTS-0164	Wire Saw with one Blade
UTS-0165	Wire Saw Blade for UTS-0164 (pack of 10)
UTS-0166	Trimming Knife
UTGG-2205	Porcelain Mortar with Pestle 130 mm dia
UTGG-2215	Rubber Headed Pestle

The UTS-0160 Soil Lathe, Trimmer and Extruder is used to extrude and trim soil samples from 35 mm to 100 mm diameter to reduce samples.

Wire Saw, Trimming Knife, Porcelain Mortar with Pestle, the Rubber Headed Pestle can be ordered separately.

Technical Specifications

Specimen Lathe	35x70 mm to 100x200 mm
Specimen Trimming and Extrusion	35x70 mm to 50x100 mm
Vertical Daylight	260 mm

Dimensions	230x300x430 mm
Weight (approx.)	14 kg

15. Laboratory Mixer

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Product Code

UTG-0130	Laboratory Mixer 10 L, 220-240 V 50-60 Hz
UTAS-0187	Heating Mantle for UTG-0130
UTG-0131	Spare Bowl for UTG-0130
UTG-0132	Spare Whisk for UTG-0130

Models for 220-240V 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.	UTG-0130	UTAS-0187
Models for 110-120V 60 Hz, 1 ph.	UTG-0130-N	UTAS-0187-N

The UTG-0130 10 litre capacity Laboratory Mixer is designed for mixing of soil and asphalt samples to be used for mechanical tests such as compaction, indirect tensile, Marshall etc. The mixing head rotates at speeds of 10 to 240 r.p.m. and the whisk from 20 to 480 r.p.m. The user can adjust rotation speed between given values easily by using a control knob fitted to the front panel.

The bituminous mixture must be prepared at the prescribed temperature according to the EN standard. For this reason the mixer can be equipped with thermostatically controlled heater.

The Heating Mantle (Isomantle heater) has a digital thermostatic controller and used for heating the bituminous mixtures in the UTG-0130 up to 150^°C. The Isomantle heater is supplied complete with PT100 temperature sensor.

Heating Mantle should be ordered separately.

The Laboratory Mixer is supplied complete with;

Bowl, 10 lt Capacity Stainless Steel
Mixing Whisk

UTG-0131 UTG-0132

Product Code	UTG-0130	UTAS-0187
Dimensions	600x620x700 mm	310x380x200 mm
Weight (approx.)	65 kg	6 kg
Power	550 W	600 W

16. Liquid Limit / Semi-Automatic Cone Penetrometer

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Product Code

UTS-0180	Semi-Automatic Cone Penetrometer for Liquid Limit
UTS-0182	Liquid Limit Penetration Test Cone, Stainless Steel, 30° and 80 g
UTS-0183B	Cone Test Gauge for 30° Angle Cone, BS
UTS-0183E	Cone Test Gauge for 30° Angle Cone, EN ISO
UTS-0184	Liquid Limit Penetration Test Cone, Stainless Steel, 60° and 60 g
UTS-0185E	Cone Test Gauge for 60° Angle Cone, EN ISO
UTS-0187E	Liquid Limit Penetration Test Cone, Stainless Steel, 30° and 100g, EN ISO
UTGH-1435	Penetration Sample Cup / Moisture Content Tin with Lid, 75x50mm, Aluminum
UTGH-1440	Penetration Sample Cup / Moisture Content Tin with Lid. Ø55x30 mm, Aluminium
UTGH-1442	Penetration Sample Cup / Moisture Content Tin with Lid. Ø55x40mm, Aluminium
UTGH-1444	Penetration Sample Cup / Moisture Content Tin with Lid. Ø55x40mm, Stainless Steel

Models for 220-240V 50-60 Hz, 1ph	UTS-0180
Models for 110-120V 60 Hz, 1ph	UTS-0180-N

Standards

BS 1377:2; NF P94-052-1; EN ISO 17892-6, 17892-12

The Cone Penetrometer is used to determine the moisture content at which clay soils pass from a plastic to a liquid state and used also for the determination of undrained shear strength.

UTS-0180 Semi-Automatic Cone Penetrometer for liquid limit consists of a frame with a levelling screws and screw gear assembly with handwheel for vertical adjustment, a digital penetration measurement gauge with 0.01 mm resolution /readibility, a digital timer, a magnifying lens and a low voltage illuminator mounted on flexible arms.

Penetration time 0-99 sec. can be set up by user with the digital timer. The timer will allow the cone to free fall into the sample for the engaged time interval and then lock the cone from advancing while providing a direct reading of the test results.

Each cone supplied complete with its shaft. Penetration cone/s, cone test gauges and sample cups should be ordered seperately.

UTGH-1435	UTGH-1440	UTGH-1442	UTGH-1444
Ø (75±2) mm x h (50±2) mm	Ø (55+2) mm x h (30±2) mm	Ø (55+2) mm x h (40±2) mm	Ø (55+2) mm x h (40±2) mm

Dimensions	210x220x500 mm
Weight (approx.)	14 kg

17. Liquid Limit Casagrande Device

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Product Code

UTS-0200B	Manual Liquid Limit Device (Casagrande), BS
UTS-0202A	Manual Liquid Limit Device (Casagrande), ASTM-AASHTO
UTS-0202E	Manual Liquid Limit Device (Casagrande), EN, ISO
UTS-0210B-T	Motorized Liquid Limit Device (Casagrande), BS, 220-240V 50 Hz, 1 ph.
UTS-0212A	Motorized Liquid Limit Device (Casagrande), ASTM-AASHTO
UTS-0212E-T	Motorized Liquid Limit Device (Casagrande), EN, ISO
UTS-0215A	Metal Grooving Tool and Gauge Block, ASTM
UTS-0215E	Metal Grooving Tool and Gauge Block, EN, ISO
UTS-0216A	Plastic Grooving Tool, ASTM
UTS-0217B	Plastic Grooving Tool, BS
UTS-0218E	Brass Grooving Tool, EN ISO
UTS-0218EH	Brass Grooving Tool, AASHTO, EN ISO
UTS-0220A	Resilience (Rebound) Tester, ASTM
UTS-0221EH	Resilience (Rebound) Tester, AASHTO, EN ISO, TS 1900-1
UTS-0225A	Spare Brass Cup, for ASTM, AASHTO, TS 1900-1 Models
UTS-0225E	Spare Brass Cup, for EN, ISO Model

Models for 220-240V 50 Hz, 1 ph.	UTS-0212A-T
Models for 110-120V 60 Hz, 1 ph.	UTS-0212A-N
Models for 220-240V 60 Hz, 1 ph.	UTS-0212A-K

Standards

ASTM D4318; BS 1377:2; AASHTO T89; EN ISO 17892-12

The UTEST Manual and Motorized Liquid Limit Apparatus (Casagrande) are used to determine the moisture content at which clay soils pass from plastic to liquid state.

The devices consist of an adjustable crank and cam mechanism, a blow counter and a removable brass cup fitted on the base. Different models with the same shape but with different base and cup weights are available according to the required specifications. Manual and Motorized versions are available.

The grooving tools which differ according to the preferred test standard should be ordered separately.

	Manual	Motorized
Dimesions	150x200x130 mm	200x280x160 mm
Weight (approx.)	2 kg	4 kg

18. Plastic Limit Test Set

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Product Code

UTS-0250	Plastic Limit Test Set
UTS-0252	Plastic Limit Reference Rod Ø 3x100 mm
UTS-0254	Plastic Limit Plate 300x300x10 mm, Glass
UTGG-2170	Porcelain dish, 120 mm dia.
UTGH-1433	Moisture content tin with lid, Aluminum, Ø:75 mm, h:30
UTGH-1495	Spatula, small, length:100 mm
UTGP-1000	Piset, 250 ml

Standards

ASTM D4318; AASHTO T90; BS 1377:2; EN, ISO 17892-12; UNE 103-104; UNI 10014

The plastic limit (PL) is defined as the lowest moisture content of a soil that will permit a sample to be rolled into threads of 3 mm diameter without the threads breaking.

The Plastic Limit Test Sets are is supplied complete with;

A Glass Plate, 300x300x10 mm (one face ground)
Steel Reference Rod, Ø3 mm
Moisture Content Tins, Ø:75 mm, h:30, 6 pcs.
Porcelain Mixing Dish, 120 mm dia.
Spatula, 100 mm
Carrying Case
Piset 250 ml

Dimensions	380x500x120 mm
Weight (approx.)	3,50 kg

19. Shrinkage Limit Test Set

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Product Code

UTS-0230	Shrinkage Limit Test Set
UTS-0234	Shrinkage Prong Plate
UTGH-1425	Moisture Content Tin with Lid, Aluminium, Ø:55 mm h:35 mm
UTGH-1430	Moisture Content Tin with Lid, Aluminium, Ø:45 mm h:10 mm
UTGG-2170	Porcelain dish, 120 mm dia.
UTGH-1495	Spatula, small, length:100 mm
UTGG-1005	Graduated glass cylinder 25 ml

Standards

ASTM D427; AASHTO T92; UNE 103-108; UNI 10014

When the water content of a fine-grained cohesive soil is reduced below the plastic limit, shrinkage of the soil mass continues until the shrinkage limit is reached.

This method of test covers the determination of the shrinkage limit, shrinkage ratio, volumetric shrinkage and linear shrinkage.

The Shrinkage Limit Test Set is supplied complete with;

Prong Plate
Moisture Content Tin with Lid, aluminum, Ø:45 mm h:10 mm, 2 pcs.
Moisture Content Tin with Lid, aluminum, Ø:55 mm h:35 mm
Porcelain Dish, 120 mm dia.
Spatula, 100 mm
Graduated Glass Cylinder, 25 ml,
Carrying Case

Dimensions	280x330x80 mm
Weight (approx.)	1 kg

20. Linear Shrinkage Mould

Product Code

UTS-0235

Linear Shrinkage Mould

Standards

BS 1377:2

The UTS-0235 Linear Shrinkage Mould is 140 mm long and 12.5 mm radius and is used for the determination of the total linear shrinkage of soils, and indicates the plastic properties of soils with low clay content.

Dimesions	40x150x20 mm
Weight (approx.)	0,3 kg

21. Sedimentation (Hydrometer) Test Set

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Product Code

UTS-0270	Hydrometer Test Set
UTS-0272E	Soil Dispersion Mixer, 220-240 V 50-60 Hz, 1 ph
UTS-0272	Soil Dispersion Mixer, ASTM, AASHTO, EN 220-240 V 50-60 Hz, 1 ph
UTS-0273	Hydrometer Bath, 220-240 V 50-60 Hz
UTS-0274	Hydrometer 151H
UTS-0275	Hydrometer 152H
UTS-0276	Hydrometer Jar (Sedimentation Cylinder), 1000 ml
UTGC-0900	Sodium Hexametaphosphate, 1 kg

Standards

ASTM D7928; AASHTO T88; EN ISO 17892-4

Hydrometer Test Set is used to determine the particle size distribution of very fine materials such as silt and clay.

Soil dispersion mixer which are necessary for the test should be ordered separately.

50 L (8 cylinders) capacity hydrometer bath complete with a circulating unit, a heater (ambient to 35°C working temperatue) and a thermostate.

As an alternative of 151H hydrometer, 152H hydrometer can be available.

The soil dispersion mixers with baffle rods for hydrometer test include dispersion cup, stirring paddle, automatic switch-on by positioning bowl, 100 W power consumption.

151 H Hydrometer	11" length	0,995-1,038 g/ml	in 0,001 g/ml division
152 H Hydrometer	11" length	-5 - 60 g/L in 1g/L	in 1g/L division

The Hydrometer Test Set is supplied complete with;

Hydrometer bath (with heater, circulation unit and thermostate)
151H Hydrometer or 152H Hydrometer (alternatively available ) (1 pcs)
Hydrometer Jar (Sedimentation cylinder), 1000 ml (6 pcs) and rubber stopper(1 pcs)
Beaker, 600 cc (1 pcs)
Sodium hexametaphosphate 1 kg

Dimensions	600x300x400 mm
Weight (approx.)	20 kg

22. End - Over - End Shaker

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UTS-0170	Mechanical End-Over-End Shaker
UTS-0171	Gas Jar with a Rubber Cover for UTS-0170
UTS-0172	Ground Glass. For UTS-0171

Models for 220-240V 50 Hz, 1 ph	UTS-0170-T
Models for 110-120V 60 Hz, 1 ph	UTS-0170-N
Models for 220-240V 60 Hz, 1 ph	UTS-0170-K

Standards

BS 1377:2, EN ISO 17892-4

The UTS-0170 Mechanical End-Over-End Shaker is used for the determination of the particle density by the gas jar method and the particle size distribution by sedimentation.

End-Over-End Shaker is used to rotate two gas jars with rubber covers at about 50 rpm.

The 1 L capacity gas jar is made of plexiglass.

UTS-0171 Gas Jar with a rubber cover and UTS-0172 ground glass should be ordered separately.

UTS-0172 and UTS-0171

Product Code	Dimensions	Weight (approx.)	Power
UTS-0170	500x1030x450 mm	33 kg	180 W
UTS-0171	120x120x280 mm	0,60 kg

23. Indicator Papers pH Range

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UTGE-4300	pH Indicator Papers, pH Range 1 to 14
UTGE-4320	Quantab Chloride Titrator Type 1175, 40 strips/pack
UTGE-4322	Quantab Chloride Titrator Type 1176, 40 strips/pack

Standards

BS 812:117, 1377:3

The UTGE-4300 pH Indicator Papers are used for quick determination of pH in the 1 to 14 pH range.

UTGE-4320 and UTGE-4322 Quantab Chloride Titrators are used for quick determination of water soluble chloride salts present in soils and aggregates.

It is based on the Volhard Method. UTGE-4320 covers 0.005% to 0.1% NaCl and UTGE-4322 covers 0.05% to 1% NaCl.

Product Code	Dimensions	Weight (approx.)
UTGE-4300	50x10x80 mm	0.1 kg
UTGE-4320	70x70x120	0.1 kg
UTGE-4322	70x70x120	0.1 kg

24. Ion Exchange Apparatus

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UTS-0280	Ion Exchange Apparatus
UTS-0282	Ion Exchange Resin 500 g

Standards

BS 1377:3

The UTS-0280 Ion Exchange Apparatus when used together with UTS-0282 Ion Exchange Resin, is used to determine the sulphate content of aqueous soil extracts and ground water.The apparatus consists of an ion exchange column of 10 mm diameter and 400 mm long, swan-neck outlet and a 1500 ml round bottom flask to give a constant head. The apparatus is supplied assembled on a stand.

UTS-0282 Ion Exchange Resin, 500 g should be ordered separately.

	UTS-0280	UTS-0282
Dimensions	200x100x600 mm	50x50x50 mm
Weight (approx.)	5 kg	0,50 kg

25. Munsell Soil Chart

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UTS-0285

Munsell Soil Chart

The UTS-0285 Munsell Soil Chart provides a simple method for soil classification by of determining the color of soil specimens.

Test set consists of 7 constant hue charts covering a total of 196 colors.

The color chart and the diagram are fitted in a pocket size binder.

Supplied complete with a Tropical Soil Color Chart, set of 2 which can be fitted into the binder of UTS-0285.

Dimensions	140x190x30 mm
Weight (approx.)	0,50 kg

26. Consolidation

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UTS-0300	Front Loading Oedometer (Consolidation)
UTS-0302	Bench for Consolidation, 3 Oedometer Capacity
UTS-0307	Consolidation Cell for High Pressure, Ø 50 mm
UTS-0309	Consolidation Cell for High Pressure, ASTM Ø 63.5 mm (2.5”)
UTS-0313	Consolidation Cell for High Pressure, BS/EN, Ø 75 mm
UTS-0315	Consolidation Cell for High Pressure, Ø 101,6 mm (4")
UTS-0320	Consolidation Cell for High Pressure, Ø112,8 mm
UTGM-0120	Analog Dial Gauge, 30x0.01 mm
UTGM-0148	Digital Dial Gauge 25x0.01 mm, LCD display
UTGM-0152	Digital Dial Gauge 12.7x0.001 mm, LCD display
UTGM-0060	Linear Potentiometric Displacement Transducer, 10x0,001mm
UTGM-0062	Linear Potentiometric Displacement Transducer, 25x0,001mm
UTGM-0072	High Accurate Strain Gauge Based Displacement Transducer, 10x0,001 mm
UTGM-0078	High Accurate Strain Gauge Based Displacement Transducer, 50x0,001 mm
UTCU-0020	Interface Unit with 4 Channel for Data Acquisition
UTCU-0025	Interface Unit with 8 Channel for Data Acquisition
UTS-0300	Utest Software for Consolidation Test

Standards

BS 1377:5; ASTM D2435, D3877, D4546; AASHTO T216; EN ISO 17892-5

The UTS-0300 Front Loading Oedometer is rigidly constructed to ensure minimum frame distortion. The frame is designed to load the specimen through a lever arm assembly and one of three alternative beam ratios as 9:1, 10:1 and 11:1. The beam is fitted with a counter balance weight and beam support jack. The cell platform will accept the complete range UTEST consolidation cells and is fitted with a central spigot to ensure accurate centering of the cell under the loading.

The UTEST fixed ring consolidation cells are manufactured from corrosion-resistant materials and conform to the requirements of the relevant standards. An integral water reservoir is incorporated in the cell which allows the specimen to be inundated when required. All cells are supplied complete with upper and lower porous disc, pressure pad and cutting (specimen) ring.

The One-dimensional consolidation test is used to determine the consolidation characteristics of soils of low permeability.

Tests are carried out on specimens prepared from undisturbed samples. Data obtained from these tests together with classification data and a knowledge of the soils loading history, enables estimates to be made of the behavior of foundations under load. Consolidation cell, dial gauge or displacement transducer and data logger, bench, weights, apparatuses for prepare consolidation samples and calibration disc should be ordered separately.

UTS-0300, UTS-0302, UTS-0307 and UTGM-0120 UTS-0300, UTS-0302, UTS-0307 and UTGM-0148

Data Acquisition & PC Software

4 or 8 channel interface units for data acquistion (UTCU-0020 or UTCU-0025) are used for recording displacement data over time.

High resolution : 260.000 points.
Serial port for PC and printer connection.
CPU card by microprocessor 32 bit ARM risk architecture.
4 or 8 analogical channels for displacement transducers.

Utest Consolidation Software (USOFT-0300) is developed according to ASTM D2435, D3877, D4546, BS 1377:5 and AASHTO T216 standards to be used with UTCU-0020 and UTCU-0025. Displacement transducers are connected to interface unit and interface unit is connected to PC by RS232 serial output. The software is capable monitoring the change of displacement data over time.

User can initiate and end data recording process by using the software. The user can determine and assign different time intervals (or select fixed time intervals) and stresses for the calculation of the consolidation test data.

The consolidation software has different data recording columns each assigned to the consolidation cells and they can be set to different normal load (stress) values. The user can also manually enter the vertical displacement data to these columns for correction. The graphs of time-displacement pairs are drawn in both square-root time and logarithmic time scales. In addition to these visualizations, the software can calculate required parameters such as √t90, √t50, √t100, mv, Cv , etc. according to the related standards indicated above. Recorded data, graphs, calculations and all other generic data can be exported to Microsoft Excel for further evaluation.

Customizable User Interface
Graphical outputs and reports can be saved as MS Excel worksheet
Flexibility in edit report and graph templates

UTCU-0020

Dimensions

750x850x1400 mm

(3 pcs UTS-0300 + UTS-0302 + UTS-0376 + Accessories)

Weight (approx.)

180 kg

(3 pcs UTS-0300 + UTS-0302 + UTS-0376 + Accessories)

P. Name	UTS-0307 (Ø50 mm)	UTS-0309 Ø63,5 mm (2,5")	UTS-0313 (Ø75 mm)	UTS-0315 Ø101,6 mm (4")	UTS-0320 Ø112,8 mm
Spare Cutting Ring	UTS-0308	UTS-0312	UTS-0314	UTS-0318	UTS-0322
Upper and Lower Porous Disc	UTS-0330	UTS-0331	UTS-0333	UTS-0335	UTS-0338
Calibration Disc, stainless steel	UTS-0339	UTS-0341	UTS-0343	UTS-0345	UTS-0347
Apparatus for Prepare Consolidation Sample	UTS-0358	UTS-0359	UTS-0360	UTS-0362	UTS-0364

P. Code	Sets of Weight for Consolidation
UTS-0368	16 kgf Set	(2) 5 kg, (1) 2 kg, (2) 1 kg, (3) 0,5 kg, (2) 0,25 kg
UTS-0370	32 kgf Set	(1) 10 kg, (3) 5 kg, (2) 2 kg, (1) 1 kg, (3) 0,5 kg, (2) 0,25 kg
UTS-0372	50 kgf Set	(3) 10 kg, (2) 5 kg, (3) 2 kg, (2) 1 kg, (3) 0,5 kg, (2) 0,25 kg
UTS-0374	64 kgf Set	(4) 10 kg, (3) 5 kg, (2) 2 kg, (3) 1 kg, (3) 0,5 kg, (2) 0,25 kg
UTS-0376	80 kgf Set	(6) 10 kg, (2) 5 kg, (3) 2 kg, (2) 1 kg, (3) 0,5 kg, (2) 0,25 kg

P. Code	Slotted Weight
UTS-0380	125 g
UTS-0382	250 g
UTS-0384	500 g
UTS-0386	1 kg
UTS-0388	2 kg
UTS-0390	5 kg
UTS-0392	10 kg
UTS-0394	4 kg
UTS-0396	8 kg

27. Automatic Direct / Residual Shear Test Machine

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UTS-2060.SMPR	Automatic Direct - Residual Shear Test Machine
UTS-2065	Shear Box Assembly, 60x60 mm
UTS-2065-07	Cutting Ring, 60x60 mm
UTS-2065-08	Extrusion Dolly, 60x60 mm
UTS-2065-09	Calibration Disk for UTS-2065
UTS-2066	Shear Box Assembly, Ø 60 mm
UTS-2066-07	Cutting Ring, Ø 60 mm
UTS-2066-08	Extrusion Dolly, Ø 60 mm
UTS-2066-09	Calibration Disk for UTS-2066
UTS-2067	Shear Box Assembly, 100x100 mm
UTS-2067-07	Cutting Ring, 100x100 mm
UTS-2067-08	Extrusion Dolly, 100x100 mm
UTS-2067-09	Calibration Disk for UTS-2067
UTS-2068	Shear Box Assembly, Ø 100 mm
UTS-2068-07	Cutting Ring, Ø 100 mm
UTS-2068-08	Extrusion Dolly, Ø 100 mm
UTS-2068-09	Calibration Disk for UTS-2068
UTS-2069	Shear Box Assembly, Ø 2.5 inch
UTS-2069-07	Cutting Ring, Ø 2.5 inch
UTS-2069-08	Extrusion Dolly, Ø 2.5 inch
UTS-2069-09	Calibration Disk for UTS-2069
UTS-2100	Slotted Weight Set, 50 kg (4x10 kg + 1x5 kg + 1x2 kg + 3x1 kg)

Models for 220-240V 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.	UTS-2060.SMPR
Models for 110-120V, 60Hz, 1ph.	UTS-2060.SMPR -N

Standards

ASTM D3080; BS 1377:7; AASHTO T236, TS 1900-2, EN-ISO 17892-10

The test covers the determination of consolidated drained shear strength of a soil material by direct shear. UTS-2060.SMPR Automatic Direct - Residual Shear Test Machine is motorized and floor mounted. Normal stress is applied to the specimen by utilizing a weight hanger, a lever arm (amplification ratios of 9:1, 10:1 and 11:1), and a vertical loading yoke. Hanger can receive up to 50 kg of weight which is amplified by the lever arm and transferred to the specimen by the vertical loading yoke as a normal force up to 5 kN (5000 N).

The machine is supplied with a shearbox bowl that accepts 60 mm square, 100 mm square, 60 mm dia. round, 100 mm dia. round and 2.5 inc. dia. round shearboxes. Shearbox bowl is designed to contain water to inundate the specimen during the test. The shearbox assemblies consist of rigid walled shear box, a vertical loading pad with grooved back face, a grooved retaining plate and 2pcs. porous plates (UTS-2067-04).

Drive unit utilizes a high resolution servomotor and a gear box assembly to ensure continuously variable transmission of speed in a range from 0.00001 mm-min. to 15 mm-min for both forward and reverse directions. 5 kN load cell is used for load measurement. 10 x 0.001 mm and 25 x 0.001 mm sensitivity linear potentiometric transducers are used for vertical and horizontal displacement measurements respectively. Displacement limits are controlled by limit switch.

Shearbox Assemblies, Slotted Weight Sets or Individual Weights and other optional accessories including cutting ring and extrusion dolly should be ordered separately.

Accessories of Shear Box Assemblies
The Model of Shear Box	UTS-2065 60x60 mm	UTS-2066 Ø:60 mm	UTS-2067 100x100	UTS-2068 Ø:100 mm	UTS-2069 Ø:2,5 inch
Shear Box	UTS-2065-01	UTS-2066-01	UTS-2067-01	UTS-2068-01	UTS-2069-01
Loading Cap	UTS-2065-02	UTS-2066-02	UTS-2067-02	UTS-2068-02	UTS-2069-02
Grooved Retaining Plate	UTS-2065-03	UTS-2066-03	UTS-2067-03	UTS-2068-03	UTS-2069-03
Porous Plates (2 pcs.)	UTS-2065-04	UTS-2066-04	UTS-2067-04	UTS-2068-04	UTS-2069-04
The OPTIONAL Accessories of UTS-2060 Automatic Direct / Residual Shear Test Machine
Specimen Cutter	UTS-2065-07	UTS-2066-07	UTS-2067-07	UTS-2068-07	UTS-2069-07
Extrusion Dolly	UTS-2065-08	UTS-2066-08	UTS-2067-08	UTS-2068-08	UTS-2069-08
Calibration Disk	UTS-2065-09	UTS-2066-09	UTS-2067-09	UTS-2068-09	UTS-2069-09

UTS-2069-08

UTS-2065-8

Alternative Slotted Weight Sets of UTS-2100					Individual Slootted Weights
Product Codes	Total Mass	Included weight			Individual Slootted Weights
Product Codes	Total Mass	1 kg	4 kg	8 kg	UTS-0382	0,25 kg	UTS-0390	5 kg
UTS-2102	32 kg	4	3	2	UTS-0384	0,50 kg	UTS-0392	10 kg
UTS-2104	64 kg	4	5	5	UTS-0386	1 kg	UTS-0394	4 kg
UTS-2106	88 kg	4	5	8	UTS-0388	2 kg	UTS-0396	8 kg

U-Touch PRO Control Unit for Direct/Residual Shear Test

The U-Touch PRO Control Unit for Direct/Residual Shear Test is designed to control the machine to perform direct - residual shear test acc. to EN,ASTM/AASHTO and BS standards to process.

The Unit can perform direct - residual shear tests as a stand-alone without the use of a PC or with the USOFT-2060 software and a PC. Control of machine, acquisition of load and displacement data in real time are provided by the unit

The U-Touch PRO has easy to use menu options. It displays all menu option listings simultaneously, allowing the operator to access the required option quickly to activate that option or enter a numeric value to set the test parameters and see all the data while the test running.

The U-Touch PRO graphic display allows real time Load etc. Displacement or Stress etc. Displacement graph. The advanced functions for data base management provide an easy navigation of all saved data. The test results certificate includes all descriptive information. Therefore test parameters can be set and details about the test carried out such as customer details, test type, specimen type, user info and other information required can be entered and printed out as well as test reports and graphs. Also, all minor revisions can be implemented upon request. The Software calculates both the maximum and resilient shear stress.

After three runs, the software calculates the cohesion value “c” and shear resistance angle”φ” by using the best straight line fit.

Main Features

• Can make the test with displacement control.
• Real time display of test graph.
• 4 analog channels for load cell and displacement sensor
• Calibration function for channels.
• Programmable digital gain adjustment for load-cell and potentiometric sensors, voltage and current transmitters.
• Closed-loop PID for steady pace rate.

Consolidation
• 25 pairs of time-vertical displacement values are written to memory.
• The vertical displacement value can be tared prior to recording.
• The analogical channel reading vertical displacement has 260000 points effective resolution.
• The memory can be exported to PC software.

Testing
• 3 different shearing test types can be selected.

• The machine run with the speed determined by user to the direction of shear and stop when the load decreases.

• The machine run with the speed determined by user to the direction of shear and stop when it reaches to the target horizontal displacement value which is also determined by the user at the beginnig of the test.

• The machine run with the speed to the direction of shear, after reaching to the target displacement, returns and finds the exact initial (HOME) position, waits for the dissipation of excess pore pressure and starts to the same procedure again. User can create testing scenarios by determining all the parameters of this multi-reversal shearing test such as test speed, return speed, displacement target, standby time, and cycle number.

• By using the control unit, consolidation before shearing tests are possible.

• The screen displays load, shear stress, horizontal and vertical displacements, and τ-Δx graph continuously.

PLEASE see the pages of “General Properties of U-Touch PRO Control Units” for details of the properties of software and hardware.

USOFT-2060 UTEST Software for Direct/Residual Shear Test

Utest Direct and Residual Shear Software is developed in accordance with ASTM D3080, BS 1377:7 and AASHTO T 236 standards to be used with UTS-2060.SMPR Machine.
Direct residual and shear software consist of two sections. First section is used for the consolidation of the sample prior to shear.

The second section of the software is capable of performing three different types of test. The first type moves the machine with the speed determined by user until a shear failure occurs. On the second type, the user can set a speed and a horizontal displacement and the test will continue until the machine reaches to the set value.
On the last type of test, the machine can be configured for cyclic (multireversal) operation. In cyclic mode device will advance to the determined distance with an assigned speed and turn back to the initial (home) position with a different assigned speed, wait for a time for the dissipation of excess pore pressure and start to the new cycle again.
All these test parameters such as forward-reverse speed, distance, cycle number, etc. can be defined by the user.
The software supports 5 different normal load values in order to calculate cohesion (C) and internal friction angle (Ø) values. Prior to the test normal load value must be entered to the software.
The normal stress is calculated according to normal load and sample size automatically.
The software supports both square and round type samples.
Stress values can be optionally and automatically calculated as “standard area” and the “corrected area” approach. When the test is completed peak and residual stress values are recorded.
The normal load versus peak stress pair is used for the calculation of cohesion and internal friction angle value. At least 3 loading with different normal loads are required for this property.
One can set test speed, axis values etc. through the setup of the software. The results can be submitted as a report or can be exported to Microsoft Excel for advanced reanalyze procedures.

See the pages of “General Properties of Utest USOFT Softwares” for detailed properties of the software.

The Automatic Direct Residual Shear Test Machine is supplied complete with;

Load Cell 5 kN
Linear Potentiometric Displacement Transducer (10x0.001 mm)
Linear Potentiometric Displacement Transducer (25x0.001 mm)
Software

Speed Range	0.00001 to 10,00 mm/min
Maximum Shear Force	5 kN (5000 N)
Maximum Vertical Load	0 to 500 N
Horizontal Travel	30 mm
Dimensions	450x1250x1200 mm
Weight (approx.)	110 kg
Power	1100 W

28. Triaxial UU-CU-CD Test Systems

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Product Code

Triaxial Test Systems

Standards

ASTM D2850, D4767, D7181; AASHTO T-297; BS 1377-7, BS 1377-8

Determining the mechanical properties of soils is a very important step to design foundations, embankments and other soil structures. Building constructions, excavations, tunnelling and similar applications have several effects on the subsoil structures and these effects are successfully simulated with Triaxial Tests where the stress-strain relation of undisturbed soil specimen are investigated by subjecting the soil sample to different stress levels and drainage conditions.

The UTEST Triaxial Test System provides automated triaxial compression tests on cylindrical undisturbed and remolded soil samples. Unconsolidated undrained (UU), consolidated drained (CD) and consolidated undrained (CU) compression tests can be automatically run, controlled and reported using this apparatus.

Unconsolidated Undrained (UU) Test

For the UU test, the specimens (assumed to be saturated prior to test) are subjected to a confining fluid pressure in a triaxial chamber. Once the specimen is inside the triaxial cell, the cell pressure is increased to a predetermined value by rotating the knob of the constant pressure unit, and the specimen is brought to failure by increasing the vertical stress by applying a constant rate of axial strain. Since saturation and consolidation do not exist in this method, original structure and water content of sample is untouched. Pore and back pressures are not measured during this test and therefore the results can only be interpreted in terms of total stress over a confinement pressure (stress).

These tests are generally carried out on three specimens of the same sample subjected to different confining stresses.

Since all specimens are supposedly saturated the shear strength are similar for all tests.

The results of the test are plotted as curves of principal stres difference against strain. For conditions of maximum principal stress difference (taken as failure) Mohr circles are plotted in terms of total stress. The average undrained shear strength is recorded, and the failure (Mohr) envelope is drawn tangential to the Mohr circles in order to find the “undrained cohesion intercept” and undrained “angle of shearing resistance”.

Consolidated Undrained (CU) Test & Consolidated Drained (CD) Test

Peak effective strength parameters (c' and φ') can be determined either from the results of consolidated undrained (CU) triaxial compression tests with pore pressure measurement or from consolidated drained (CD) triaxial compression tests. The consolidated undrained/ drained triaxial compression tests are normally performed in several stages, involving the successive saturation, consolidation and shearing of each of three specimens.

Saturation is carried out in order to ensure that the pore fluid in the specimen does not contain free air. Saturation is normally carried out by leaving the specimens to an elevated back pressure so that the air in the pores is dissolved in water. Back pressure (which is simply an imposed pore pressure) is applied through a volume change gauge to the top of the specimen, while a cell pressure of slightly higher value is also applied. Both cell pressure and back pressure are normally increased in increments, allowing time for equalization at each stage. The degree of saturation can be expressed in terms of Skempton's pore pressure parameter (Skempton, 1954):

Δ u

B=__________

Δ σ3

Where Δu is equal to change in pore pressure for an applied cell pressure change of Δ σ3. For an ideally saturated soil B is equal to 1. It is recommended by several standard test methods that a value of B greater than, or equal to, 0.95 must be achieved before the specimen may be considered as fully saturated and the consolidation stage started.

The consolidation stage of an effective stress triaxial test is carried out for two reasons. First, three specimens are tested and consolidated at three different effective pressures, in order to give specimens of different strengths which will produce widely spaced effective stress Mohr circles. Secondly, the results of consolidation are used to determine the minimum time to failure in the shear stage.

The effective consolidation pressures (i.e. cell pressure minus back pressure) will normally be increased by a factor of two between each specimen, with the middle pressure approximating to the vertical effective stress in the ground. When the consolidation cell pressure and back pressure are applied to the specimen, readings of volume change are made using a volume change device in the back pressure line. Pore pressure is measured at the specimen base, with drainage to the back pressure line taking place through a porous stone covering the top of the specimen.

The coefficient of consolidation of the clay can be determined by plotting volume change as a function of the square root of time. Theoretical considerations indicate that the first 50% of volume loss during consolidation should show as a straight line on this plot. This straight line is extended down to cut the horizontal line representing 100% consolidation, and the time intercept at this point (termed “t ” by Bishop and Henkel) 100 can be used to obtain the coefficient of consolidation.

Consolidated Undrained (CU) Test:

Once consolidation is complete, the specimen is to be isolated from the back pressure and the rate of vertical movement of the compression machine platen set according to result of consolidation. During the shear stage the vertical stress is increased by the loading ram and measurements are made at regular intervals of deformation, ram load and pore pressure. These are converted to graphs of principal stress difference (σ1- σ3) and pore pressure as a function of strain, and failure is normally taken as the point of maximum principal stress difference. The effective stress Mohr circles are plotted for the failure conditions of the three specimens which has been subjected to different consolidation level, and the gradient and intercept of a straight line drawn tangential to these circles defines the effective strength parameters c' and φ'.

Consolidated Drained (CD) Test:

The consolidated drained triaxial compression test, with volume change measurement during shear is carried out in a similar sequence to the consolidated undrained test, but during shear the back pressure remains connected to the specimen which is loaded sufficiently slowly to avoid the development of excess pore pressures.

The shear stage of a drained triaxial test can be expected to take between 7 and 15 times longer than that of an undrained test with pore pressure measurement.

Once shearing is complete, the results are presented as graphs of principal stress difference and volume change as a function of strain, and the failure Mohr circles are plotted to give the drained failure envelope defined by the parameters cd' and φd' .

Triaxial CD-CU-UU equipment is computer controlled, test values can be transferred to computer and data processing can be made with Triaxial software on Windows operating system. All data can be used on Excel programs.

The load data and axial displacement data are transfered and recorded through UTouch Control Unit to the software.

Three pressure data (cell pressure, back pressure and pore pressure) from triaxial cell and volume change data transfered and recorded through the interface unit with 4 channel for data acquisition (UTCU-0020) to the software.

Typical Configuration of System for Triaxial Tests ( UU-CU-CD)
Product Code	Description	UU	UU-CU-CD
UTM-0108.SMPR	Multiplex Universal Electromechanic Test Machine*	1	1
UTGM-1180	Load Cell 5 k N, S Type	1	1
UTGM-1190	Load Cell 10 kN, Pancake Type**	1	1
UTS-2400	Triaxial Cell***	1	1
UTS-2401	Triaxial Cell***	1	1
UTS-2406	Block with one connection line and pressure transducer	1	3
UTS-2408	Oil and Water Constant Pressure System	1	2
UTS-2415	Automatic Volume Change Unit	-	1
UTCU-0020	Interface Unit with 4 Channel for Data Acquisition	-	1
USOFT-2419	Software to Perform UU Triaxial Tests	1	1
USOFT-2420	Software to Perform CU-CD Triaxial Tests	-	1
UTS-1330	De-Airing Water Tank, 7 L.	1	1
UTGP-1145	Plastic Hose, Ø8mm OD, 10 m	1	1

* Has a 50 kN frame and supplied complete with 50 mm linear potentiometric transducer (UTGM-0064) with holders (UTM-0114 and UTAS-1060) and a lower compression platen.Load cell and other test equipment should be ordered separately.

** May be need for 70-100 mm dia. samples with high strength.

*** Choose the suitable cell for the specimen size (UTS-2400: 38-50 mm dia. samples / UTS-2401: 70-100 mm dia. samples). For cell and cell accessories see “Triaxial Cells, Cell Accesories and Sample Preparation” page.

Optional Apparatus which should be ordered seperately for de-airing water see the page of De-Airing Water Systems”.

29. Triaxial UU-CU-CD Test Systems

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Product Code

Triaxial Test Systems

Standards

ASTM D2850, D4767, D7181; AASHTO T-297; BS 1377-7, BS 1377-8

Determining the mechanical properties of soils is a very important step to design foundations, embankments and other soil structures. Building constructions, excavations, tunnelling and similar applications have several effects on the subsoil structures and these effects are successfully simulated with Triaxial Tests where the stress-strain relation of undisturbed soil specimen are investigated by subjecting the soil sample to different stress levels and drainage conditions.

The UTEST Triaxial Test System provides automated triaxial compression tests on cylindrical undisturbed and remolded soil samples. Unconsolidated undrained (UU), consolidated drained (CD) and consolidated undrained (CU) compression tests can be automatically run, controlled and reported using this apparatus.

Unconsolidated Undrained (UU) Test

For the UU test, the specimens (assumed to be saturated prior to test) are subjected to a confining fluid pressure in a triaxial chamber. Once the specimen is inside the triaxial cell, the cell pressure is increased to a predetermined value by rotating the knob of the constant pressure unit, and the specimen is brought to failure by increasing the vertical stress by applying a constant rate of axial strain. Since saturation and consolidation do not exist in this method, original structure and water content of sample is untouched. Pore and back pressures are not measured during this test and therefore the results can only be interpreted in terms of total stress over a confinement pressure (stress).

These tests are generally carried out on three specimens of the same sample subjected to different confining stresses.

Since all specimens are supposedly saturated the shear strength are similar for all tests.

The results of the test are plotted as curves of principal stres difference against strain. For conditions of maximum principal stress difference (taken as failure) Mohr circles are plotted in terms of total stress. The average undrained shear strength is recorded, and the failure (Mohr) envelope is drawn tangential to the Mohr circles in order to find the “undrained cohesion intercept” and undrained “angle of shearing resistance”.

Consolidated Undrained (CU) Test & Consolidated Drained (CD) Test

Peak effective strength parameters (c' and φ') can be determined either from the results of consolidated undrained (CU) triaxial compression tests with pore pressure measurement or from consolidated drained (CD) triaxial compression tests. The consolidated undrained/ drained triaxial compression tests are normally performed in several stages, involving the successive saturation, consolidation and shearing of each of three specimens.

Saturation is carried out in order to ensure that the pore fluid in the specimen does not contain free air. Saturation is normally carried out by leaving the specimens to an elevated back pressure so that the air in the pores is dissolved in water. Back pressure (which is simply an imposed pore pressure) is applied through a volume change gauge to the top of the specimen, while a cell pressure of slightly higher value is also applied. Both cell pressure and back pressure are normally increased in increments, allowing time for equalization at each stage. The degree of saturation can be expressed in terms of Skempton's pore pressure parameter (Skempton, 1954):

Δ u

B=__________

Δ σ3

Where Δu is equal to change in pore pressure for an applied cell pressure change of Δ σ3. For an ideally saturated soil B is equal to 1. It is recommended by several standard test methods that a value of B greater than, or equal to, 0.95 must be achieved before the specimen may be considered as fully saturated and the consolidation stage started.

The consolidation stage of an effective stress triaxial test is carried out for two reasons. First, three specimens are tested and consolidated at three different effective pressures, in order to give specimens of different strengths which will produce widely spaced effective stress Mohr circles. Secondly, the results of consolidation are used to determine the minimum time to failure in the shear stage.

The effective consolidation pressures (i.e. cell pressure minus back pressure) will normally be increased by a factor of two between each specimen, with the middle pressure approximating to the vertical effective stress in the ground. When the consolidation cell pressure and back pressure are applied to the specimen, readings of volume change are made using a volume change device in the back pressure line. Pore pressure is measured at the specimen base, with drainage to the back pressure line taking place through a porous stone covering the top of the specimen.

The coefficient of consolidation of the clay can be determined by plotting volume change as a function of the square root of time. Theoretical considerations indicate that the first 50% of volume loss during consolidation should show as a straight line on this plot. This straight line is extended down to cut the horizontal line representing 100% consolidation, and the time intercept at this point (termed “t ” by Bishop and Henkel) 100 can be used to obtain the coefficient of consolidation.

Consolidated Undrained (CU) Test:

Once consolidation is complete, the specimen is to be isolated from the back pressure and the rate of vertical movement of the compression machine platen set according to result of consolidation. During the shear stage the vertical stress is increased by the loading ram and measurements are made at regular intervals of deformation, ram load and pore pressure. These are converted to graphs of principal stress difference (σ1- σ3) and pore pressure as a function of strain, and failure is normally taken as the point of maximum principal stress difference. The effective stress Mohr circles are plotted for the failure conditions of the three specimens which has been subjected to different consolidation level, and the gradient and intercept of a straight line drawn tangential to these circles defines the effective strength parameters c' and φ'.

Consolidated Drained (CD) Test:

The consolidated drained triaxial compression test, with volume change measurement during shear is carried out in a similar sequence to the consolidated undrained test, but during shear the back pressure remains connected to the specimen which is loaded sufficiently slowly to avoid the development of excess pore pressures.

The shear stage of a drained triaxial test can be expected to take between 7 and 15 times longer than that of an undrained test with pore pressure measurement.

Once shearing is complete, the results are presented as graphs of principal stress difference and volume change as a function of strain, and the failure Mohr circles are plotted to give the drained failure envelope defined by the parameters cd' and φd' .

Triaxial CD-CU-UU equipment is computer controlled, test values can be transferred to computer and data processing can be made with Triaxial software on Windows operating system. All data can be used on Excel programs.

The load data and axial displacement data are transfered and recorded through UTouch Control Unit to the software.

Three pressure data (cell pressure, back pressure and pore pressure) from triaxial cell and volume change data transfered and recorded through the interface unit with 4 channel for data acquisition (UTCU-0020) to the software.

Typical Configuration of System for Triaxial Tests ( UU-CU-CD)
Product Code	Description	UU	UU-CU-CD
UTM-0108.SMPR	Multiplex Universal Electromechanic Test Machine*	1	1
UTGM-1180	Load Cell 5 k N, S Type	1	1
UTGM-1190	Load Cell 10 kN, Pancake Type**	1	1
UTS-2400	Triaxial Cell***	1	1
UTS-2401	Triaxial Cell***	1	1
UTS-2406	Block with one connection line and pressure transducer	1	3
UTS-2408	Oil and Water Constant Pressure System	1	2
UTS-2415	Automatic Volume Change Unit	-	1
UTCU-0020	Interface Unit with 4 Channel for Data Acquisition	-	1
USOFT-2419	Software to Perform UU Triaxial Tests	1	1
USOFT-2420	Software to Perform CU-CD Triaxial Tests	-	1
UTS-1330	De-Airing Water Tank, 7 L.	1	1
UTGP-1145	Plastic Hose, Ø8mm OD, 10 m	1	1

* Has a 50 kN frame and supplied complete with 50 mm linear potentiometric transducer (UTGM-0064) with holders (UTM-0114 and UTAS-1060) and a lower compression platen.Load cell and other test equipment should be ordered separately.

** May be need for 70-100 mm dia. samples with high strength.

*** Choose the suitable cell for the specimen size (UTS-2400: 38-50 mm dia. samples / UTS-2401: 70-100 mm dia. samples). For cell and cell accessories see “Triaxial Cells, Cell Accesories and Sample Preparation” page.

Optional Apparatus which should be ordered seperately for de-airing water see the page of De-Airing Water Systems”.

30. Soil Triaxial Test Softwares

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The CU-CD triaxial test is a complicated test needs load data, diplacement data 3 pressure data from triaxial cell and volume change data. Load data and displacement data are transfered and recorded through UTouch Control Unit to the software. 3 pressure data from triaxial cell and volume change data transfered and recorded through the interface unit with 4 channel for data acquisition (UTCU-0020) to the software.

The UTEST software USOFT-2420 for CD-CU tests is compatible with interface unit with 4 channel for data acquisition (UTCU-0020) and UTouch Control Unit. UTCU-0020 can be connected to PC by RS232 port. All channel gains can be set manually and accuracy of the reading can be increased.

Triaxial Software is a modular software that when a new test wanted to do, it directs the user step by step. First the software wants to input initial measurements such as diameter, heigth, sample weigth etc. On this stage the user decides CU or CD test will be done and enters cell pressure increment steps, back pressure differential pressure and effective stress that will be used on consolidation.

After the initialization is completed, the user goes to Saturation Cell Pressure increment stage. Cell presure must be incremented to the pressure entered at initialization stage. During this stage the software calculates B and pore pressure and submits their graph respect to time. When B value saturates this stage must be ended. Generally value of B would not reach to 0.95, therefore a back presuure increment stage must be implemented. On the saturation back pressure increment stage, prior to the start of this stage software commands what back pressure must be applied respect to initial settings. The software draws volume change and pore pressure data during this stage.

Saturation stages can be done recursively at most of 10 cycles. The relevant data of each stage is written to respective files for further investigation and report facilities. When the saturation is completed the consolidation stage can be implemented. On this stage the software commands to adjust both cell and back pressure to apply effective stress. On the consolidation stage volume change, pore pressure and pore pressure disssipation percent is drawn as graphs. When the stage is completed, the next stage will be shear stage of CU or CD. The software suggest the shear speed respect to the results found on consolidation stage. Axial displacement and force must be tared prior to the start of shearing.

On the shear stage deviator stress, pore pressure, ơ' versus ơ'3 and s' versus t' graphs are drawn. 4 different test specimens can be configured in same file. All the results are used for drawing mohr circles. The data is evaluated with respect to specimen shear end condition. This condition can be selected as constant pore pressure, constant volume change effective prime deviator ratio etc. With the final measurements one set of data is closed.

The raw data can be exported to Microsoft Excel. Without using Microsoft Excel environment all reports can be printout which includes summary of each stage with relevant graphs.

See the pages of “UTEST Softwares” for details of the properties of the software.

31. Triaxial Cells and Sample Preparation Accessories

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UTS-2400	Standard Triaxial cell for 38 and 50 mm dia. samples
UTS-2401	Standard Triaxial cell for 70 and 100 mm dia. samples

The cell has been designed and treated to minimize corrosion. Particular attention has been paid to the quality of finish between the piston and the head. Final assembly includes the fitting of an O-ring seal and the use of a special lubricant to reduce friction to a minimum and eliminate water leakage. The piston load capacity is designed to accept high axial loads which may be present during the final stages of a test.

Each cell has five take-off positions drilled in the base for top drainage/back pressure, pore water pressure and bottom drainage. Each cell will accept a range of base adaptors and various accessories for testing a wide range of specimens.

The cell capacity is designed to tolerate confining pressures as high as 1700 kPa which is enough for simulating most in-situ conditions.

	UTS-2400	UTS-2401
Dimensions	150x150x300 mm	200x200x400 mm
Weight (approx.)	5 kg	8 kg

Cell Accessories

Sample Diameter(mm)	38	50	70	100	UU Test	CU CD Test
Base Adaptor	UTS-2420	UTS-2450	UTS-2470	UTS-2500	YES	YES
Top Cap	UTS-2421	UTS-2451	UTS-0471	UTS-2501	YES	YES
Nylon Tubing for Drainage	UTS-2422	UTS-2452	UTS-2472	UTS-2502	--	YES
Pair of Porous Discs	UTS-2423	UTS-2453	UTS-2473	UTS-2503	--	YES
Rubber Membrane	UTS-2424	UTS-2454	UTS-2474	UTS-2504	YES	YES
Membrane Placing Tool (Strecher)	UTS-2425	UTS-2455	UTS-2475	UTS-2505	YES	YES
0 Ring (10pcs.)	UTS-2426	UTS-2456	UTS-2476	UTS-2506	YES	YES
0 Ring Placing Tool	UTS-2427	UTS-2457	UTS-2477	UTS-2507	YES	YES
Leteral Filter Paper (50 pcs.)	UTS-2428	UTS-2458	UTS-2478	UTS-2508	--	YES
Filter Paper Discs (100 pcs.)	UTS-2429	UTS-2459	UTS-2479	UTS-2509	--	YES
Plastic Discs (2 pcs.)	UTS-2430	UTS-2460	UTS-2480	UTS-2510	YES	--

Sample Preperation Accessories

Sample Diameter	38 mm	50 mm	70 mm	100 mm
Split Sand Former	UTS-2431	UTS-2461	UTS-2481	UTS-2511
Split Mould	UTS-2432	UTS-2462	UTS-2482	UTS-2512
Cutter	UTS-2436	UTS-2466	UTS-2486	UTS-2516
Aliminium Dolly	UTS-2437	UTS-2467	UTS-2487	UTS-2517
Mould and hammer for preparing triaxial test specimens	UTS-2439	UTS-2469	UTS-2489	UTS-2519

32. Oil and Water Constant Pressure System

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UTS-2408	Oil and Water Constant Pressure Unit, 1700 kPa
UTGE-3554	Digital Vacuum and Pressure Gauge, (-1…30 bar)
UTGM-1420	Pressure Transducer, 2000 kPa

Models for 220-240V 50 Hz, 1 ph	UTS-2408
Models for 110-120V 60 Hz, 1 ph	UTS-2408-N

The Oil and Water Constant Pressure Unit is extremely versatile and can be used in conjunction with a wide range of test equipment. The unit provides continuous variable pressure up to 1700 kPa. Pressure is increased or decreased simply by turning a control knob.

The Unit is used for providing cell/back pressure in triaxial tests. The apparatus is supplied without a gauge for those customers who have suitable pressure monitoring equipment.

As optional equipment for monitoring the pressure of the unit;

• The Digital Pressure Gauge (UTGE-3554) or
• The pressure transducer (UTGM-1420) which can be used with UTouch Control Unit on the Multiplex Universal Electromechanic Test Machine (UTM-0108.SMPR) for only UU test or
• The pressure transducer (UTGM-1420) which should be used with UTCU-0020 for CU-CD tests

can be used and prefered optional equipment should be ordered separately.

The machine features a clear hydraulic/water interface reservoir and up to 1 liter capacity of water is available under pressure. Supplied complete with 2 liters of No.46 regular hydraulic oil.

Product Code	Dimensions	Weight	Power
UTS-2408	270x480x460 mm	12 kg	35 W
UTGE-3554	100x100x100 mm	1 kg

33. Automatic Volume Change Unit

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UTS-2415

Automatic Volume Change Unit

The Unit consists of a piston connected to a 25 mm travel linear transducer which is sealed against a precision machined calibration chamber so that the linear movement of the piston is exactly proportional to the volume of water in the calibration chamber.

The apparatus creates an electrical signal proportional to the volume of water flowing through the unit. By connecting it to the data acquisition system the measured volume change will be used by software during the test and in final report.

Capacity	100 cm³
Transducer Input	up to 12 V DC
Accuracy	± 0.1 ml

Dimensions	150x200x300 mm
Weight (approx.)	8 kg

34. Pressure Transducer and Block for Triaxial Test Cells

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UTS-2406	Block with one connection line and pressure transducer for triaxial test cells
UTGM-1420	Pressure Transducer, 2000 kPa
UTS-2405	Blockwith One Connection Line for Triaxial Test

The Block for triaxial test cells is used for connection of the pressure transducers and de-airing in the water hoses. 3 pcs. UTS-4206 are connected to each triaxial cell.

The Pressure Transducer of the UTS-2406 is used for the measurement of lateral pressure in cell or back or pore pressure of water in triaxial test systems and also should be used with a UTouch Control Unit or a UTCU-0020 (interface unit with 4 channel for data acquisition)

35. De-Airing Water Systems

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UTS-2418	De-Airing Water Apparatus, 230V, 50Hz, 1ph
UTS-1330	De-Airing Water Tank, 7 L.
UTGE-3580	Vacuum Control and Water Connection Panel with Vacum Gage Manometer
UTGE-3505	Vacuum Pump 51 L/min. Capacity, 220-240 V 50-60 Hz
UTGG-2015	Filter Flask for Vacuum, 2000 ml
UTGE-3570	Air Drying Unit / Water Trap, Vacuum Type
UTGP-1140	Plastic Hose, Ø8mm OD, 3 m

The UTS-De-Airing Water Apparatus is a compact and self-contained equipment which can de-air water quickly for geotechnical test methods. The apparatus used in conjunction with the de-airing tank (UTS-1330). Air is removed from the water by a vacuum system. De-airing tank should be ordered separately.

The first option for de-airing water;

De-Airing Water Apparatus UTS-2418
De-Airing Water Tank (UTS-1330)
Vacuum Control and Water Connection Panel with Regulator and Vacum Gage Manometer (UTGE-3580) (These panel is optional)
Plastic Hose (UTGP-1140)

The second option for de-airing water;

Vacuum Pump (UTGE-3505),
Filter Flask (UTGG-2016) or Air Drying Unit / Water Trap (UTGE-3570)
De-Airing Water Tank (UTS-1330)
Vacuum Control and Water Connection Panel with Vacum Gage Manometer (UTGE-3580) (These panel is optional)
Plastic Hose (UTGP-1140),

By using UTGE-3580 Vacuum Control and Water Connection Panel, vacum pressure degree can be regulated . By using UTGE-3580 de-aring water equipment can be used without repeated assembling the hoses.The panels are supplied with 3m hose (UTGP-1140).

UTS-1330

UTGE-3580

UTGE-3570

Product Code	Dimensions	Weight (approx.)
UTS-2418	240x460x380 mm	15 kg
UTGE-3580	300x400x100 mm	5 kg
UTS-1330	200x300x250 mm	3 kg
UTGG-1442	120x120x220 mm	0.5 kg
UTGE-3505	290x120x220 mm	7 kg
UTGE-3570	70x70x240 mm	0,5 kg

36. Proctor Moulds And Rammers

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UTS-0600A	Standard Proctor Mould, ASTM
UTS-0605A	Standard Proctor Compaction Rammer, ASTM
UTS-0610A	Modified Proctor Mould, ASTM
UTS-0615A	Modified Proctor Compaction Rammer, ASTM
UTS-0600E, NF	A Type Proctor Mould (Standard), EN, NF
UTS-0603E, NF	A Type Split Proctor Mould (Standard), EN, NF
UTS-0605E, NF	A Type Proctor Compaction Rammer (Low Energy-Standard), EN, NF
UTS-0607E	Steel Plate for A Type Proctor Moulds, EN
UTS-0610E, NF	B Type Proctor Compaction Mould (Modified), EN, NF
UTS-0613E, NF	B Type (Modified) Split Proctor/CBR Split Mould, EN, NF
UTS-0615E, NF	B Type Proctor Compaction Rammer (Medium Energy-Modified), EN, NF
UTS-0617E	Steel Plate for B Type Proctor Moulds, EN
UTS-0620E	C Type Proctor Compaction Mould, EN
UTS-0625E	C Type Proctor Compaction Rammer (High Energy), EN
UTS-0627E	Steel Plate for C Type Proctor Moulds, EN
UTS-0600B.TS	1 Liter Mould (Standard Proctor), BS, TS 1900-1
UTS-0605B	2.5 kg Compaction Rammer, BS
UTS-0610B.E	Modified Proctor (CBR Type Mould), BS (Modified Proctor)/ Vibrating Hammer Mould BS, EN, TS 1900-1
UTS-0615B	4.5 kg Compaction Rammer, BS
UTS-0600NF	Standard Proctor Mould, NF
UTS-0603NF	Split Standard Proctor Mould, NF
UTS-0605NF	Standard Proctor Compaction Rammer, NF
UTS-0610NF	CBR Type Mould (Modified Proctor), NF
UTS-0613NF	Split CBR Type Mould (Modified Proctor), NF
UTS-0615NF	Modified Proctor Compaction Rammer, NF
UTS-0600AS	A type Proctor Mould (Standard), AS
UTS-0605AS	Standard Proctor Compaction Rammer with Round Foot. AS
UTS-0606AS	Standard Proctor Compaction Rammer with Sector Foot. AS
UTS-0610AS	B type Proctor Compaction Mould (Modified), AS
UTS-0615AS	Modified Proctor Compaction Rammer with Round Foot. AS
UTS-0616AS	Compaction Rammer with Sector Foot. AS

Standards

ASTM D 698, D 1557, D 558 ; AASHTO T 99, T180, T 134 ; EN 13286-2;

BS 1377:4, 1924:2; NF P 94-093 (Alternative); AS 1289.5.1.1 and 5.1.2

Moulds and rammers are used for determining the relationship between the moisture content and density of compacted soil. Made of plated steel, includes collar, mould body and base plate. Rammers are used to compact the soil sample in the Proctor Moulds and made of plated steel. Different models are available conforming to the relevant standards.

According to NF P 94-093, proctor moulds and rammers that include “…NF”, can be used as an alternative to the moulds and rammers that include “…E” which also in compliance with EN 13286-2.

Proctor Moulds - ASTM/AASHTO

Product Code

Description

Internal Dia

Body Height

Volume

Weight

UTS-0600A

Standard Proctor Mould

101.6 ± 0.4 mm

116.4 ± 0.5 mm

944.0 ± 14 mm

cm³

4 kg

UTS-0610A

Modified Proctor Mould

152.4 ± 0.7 mm

116.4 ± 0.5 mm

2124 ± 25 mm

cm³

8 kg

Proctor Moulds - EN; NF

Product Code	Description	Internal Dia	Body Height	Volume	Weight
UTS-0600E, NF	A Type Proctor Mould EN, NF (Standard)	100 ± 1 mm	120± 1 mm	942 cm³	6 kg
UTS-0603E, NF	A Type Split Proctor Mould (Standard), EN, NF	100 ± 1 mm	120± 1 mm	942 cm³	6 kg
UTS-0610E, NF	B Type (Modified) Proctor/CBR Mould EN, NF	150 ± 1 mm	120 ± 1 mm	2120 cm³	10 kg
UTS-0613E, NF	B Type (Modified) Split Proctor/CBR Mould, EN, NF	150 ± 1 mm	120 ± 1 mm	2120 cm³	10 kg
UTS-0620E	C Type Proctor Mould (Standard), EN	250 ± 1 mm	200 ± 1 mm	9813 cm³	12 kg

Proctor Moulds - BS

Product Code

Description

Internal Dia

Body Height

Volume

Weight

UTS-0600B.TS

1liter Mould (Standard Proctor) BS,TS-1900-1

105 ± 0.5 mm

115,5± 0,5 mm

1000 cm³

5 kg

UTS-0610B.E

(Modified Proctor) (CBR Type Mould)

Vibrating Hammer Mould BS, EN, TS-1900-1

152 ± 0.5 mm

127 ± 1 mm

2303 cm³

7 kg

*C Spanners (UTS-00611B.E) and Assembly Tool (UTS-0612B.E) should be ordered separately for assembling and disassembling the these moulds.

Proctor Moulds - NF P 94-093 (Alternative)

Product Code	Description	Internal Dia	Body Height	Volume	Weight
UTS-0600NF	Standard Proctor Mould, NF	101,5± 0.5 mm	116,5± 0,5 mm	942 cm³	5 kg
UTS-0603NF	Split Standard Proctor Mould, NF	101,5± 0.5 mm	116,5± 0,5 mm	942 cm³	5 kg
UTS-0610NF	Modified Proctor (CBR Type) Mould, NF	152 ± 0.5 mm	152,0± 0,5 mm	2757 cm³	15 kg
UTS-0613NF	Split Modified Proctor (CBR Type) Mould, NF	152 ± 0.5 mm	152,0± 0,5 mm	2757 cm³	15 kg

Proctor Moulds - AS

Product Code

Description

Internal Dia

Body Height

Volume

Weight

UTS-0600AS

A Type Proctor Mould AS (Standard)

105 ± 0.5 mm

115,5± 0,5 mm

1000 cm³

6 kg

UTS-0610AS

B Type Proctor Mould AS (Modified)

152 ± 1 mm

132,5 ± 0,5 mm

2400 cm³

10 kg

Proctor Rammer - ASTM / AASHTO

Product Code	Description	Rammer Dia.	Free Fall Height	Mass of Rammer	Weight
UTS-0605A	Standard Proctor Compaction Rammer	50.8	304.8± 1	2495 ± 9 g	9
UTS-0615A	Modified Proctor Compaction Rammer	50.8	457 ± 1.3	4536 ± 9 g	5

Proctor Rammers - EN; NF

Product Code	Description	Rammer Dia.	Free Fall Height	Mass of Rammer	Weight
UTS-0605E, NF	A Type Rammer EN, NF (Low Energy-Standard)	50 ± 0.5	305± 3	2500 ± 20 g	5
UTS-0615E, NF	B Type Rammer EN, NF (Medium Energy-Modified)	50 ± 0.5	457 ± 3	4500 ± 40 g	8
UTS-0625E	C Type Proctor Compaction Rammer (High Energy), EN	125 ± 0.5	600 ± 3	15000 ± 40 g	15

Proctor Rammers - BS

Product Code	Description	Rammer Dia.	Free Fall Height	Mass of Rammer	Weight
UTS-0605B	2.5 kg Compaction Rammer BS	50 ± 0.5	300± 3	2500 ± 25 g	5
UTS-0615A	4.5 kg Compaction Rammer BS	50 ± 0.5	450 ± 4	4500 ± 50 g	4,50

Proctor Rammers - NF P 94-093 (Alternative)

Product Code	Description	Rammer Dia.	Free Fall Height	Mass of Rammer	Weight
UTS-0605NF	Standard Proctor Compaction Rammer, NF	51 ±1,0	305± 2	2490±2,5 g	5
UTS-0615NF	Modified Proctor Compaction Rammer, NF	51 ±1,0	457 ±2	4535 ± 5 g	8

Proctor Rammers - AS

Product Code	Description	Rammer Dia.	Free Fall Height	Mass of Rammer	Weight
UTS-0605AS	Standard Proctor Compaction Rammer with Round Foot. AS	50±0,4	300±2,0	2,7±0,01 kg	4
UTS-0606AS	Standard Proctor Compaction Rammer with Sector Foot. AS	74±0,5 (Radius of sector foot)	300±2,0	2,7±0,01 kg	4
UTS-0615AS	Modified Proctor Compaction Rammer with Round Foot. AS	50±0,4	450±2,0	4,9±0,01 kg	8
UTS-0616AS	Modified Proctor Compaction Rammer with Sector Foot. AS	74±0,5 (Radius of sector foot)	450±2,0	4,9±0,01 kg	8

37. Automatic Soil Compactor

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Product Code

UTS-0650	Automatic Soil Compactor, BS, EN, NF, ASTM, AASHTO
UTS-0650AS	Automatic Soil Compactor, AS
UTS-0652	ASTM/EN/NF/BS Rammer for UTS-0650
UTS-0654	ASTM Rammer Face, Ø2” (50.8 mm) for UTS-0650
UTS-0656	EN/NF/BS Rammer Face Ø 50 mm for UTS-0650

Models for 220-240V 50 Hz, 1 ph.	UTS-0650-T	UTS-0650AS-T
Models for 110-120V 60 Hz, 1 ph.	UTS-0650-N
Models for 220-240V 60 Hz, 1 ph.	UTS-0650-K

Standards

ASTM D558, D559, D560, D698, D1557, D1883; EN 13286 2, 13286-47; NF P94-093, P94-078; BS 1377:4 AASHTO T99, T134, T135, T136, T180, T193; AS 1289.5.1.1, 5.2.1, 6.1.1

Automatic Soil Compactor are designed to compact specimens automatically and uniformly, assuring conformity with the above listed international standards.

The principle of the design is to allow the hammer to drop the required height into the soil in the mould which rotates circularly to distribute the blows uniformly over the surface of the specimen in the mould. The drop height is adjustable to 300 mm, 12” (305 mm), 450 mm and 18” (457 mm). The rammer is circular faced and interchangeable to 50 mm or 2” (50.8 mm).diameter. Rammer weight is adjustable according to reference standard. When compacting 100 mm or 4” diameter specimens the unit operates on a single radius and when compacting 150 mm or 6” diameter specimens the unit operates on inner and outer radius to obtain even compaction.

The number of blows per layer can be set at the beginning of the compaction process by the digital counter according to the standard preferred by user. This automatic blow pattern ensures effective and equal compaction for each layer of soil by rotating the base table, so the mould, in equal steps and travelling the rammer across the mould. User defined blow number and in-out distribution is also available.

Compactor is equipped with programmable digital counter which allows the machine;

To select reference standard ( number of blows and mould size ) by the operator at the beginning of the test.

To set desired compaction cycle ( number of blows and count of the number of inner and outer drops) by user.

The standard type (BS, EN, NF, ASTM, AASHTO) mould size (4’’/100 mm or 6’’/150 mm) and the number of drops can be selected easily.

UTS-0650 Soil Compactor is supplied complete with;

ASTM/EN/NF/BS Rammer
ASTM Rammer Face, Ø2” (50.8 mm)
EN/NF/BS Rammer Face, Ø 50 mm

UTS-0650AS Soil Compactor is supplied complete with;

AS Rammer

Dimensions	400x550x1470 mm
Weight (approx.)	125 kg
Power	370 W

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Product Code

UTS-0660

Automatic Soil Compactor only ASTM

Models for 220-240V 50 Hz, 1 ph.	UTS-0660-T
Models for 110-120V 60 Hz, 1 ph.	UTS-0660-N
Models for 220-240V 60 Hz, 1 ph.	UTS-0660-K

Standards

ASTM D558, D559, D560, D698, D1557, D1883

The UTS-0660 Automatic Mechanical Compactor is designed to perform fast and accurate compaction of soil samples automatically acc. to ASTM standards. The weights of rammers are adjustable to 5,5 lbf (2,5 kg) or 10 lbf(4,5 kg).Also the drop heights of rammers are adjustable to 18”(457mm) or 12”(305mm).The pie-shaped rammer can only be used for 6 "mold compaction while the circular-faced rammer can only be used for 4" mold compaction.Hammers can easily be replaced from the front side of the compactor.

Machine stops automatically after preset number of blows per compaction is completed. Compaction mould is mounted on the round base; the circular base indexes automatically with each blow to ensure uniform sample compaction.

The Automatic Mechanical Compactor is supplied complete with;

Circular-Faced Rammer, Ø2”
Pie-Shaped Rammer

Dimensions	16,5”x22,5”x55,1” (420x570x1400 mm)
Weight (approx.)	287 lbs (130 kg)
Power	600 W

39. Vibratory Compaction

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UTS-0681-T	Vibratory Hammer for Compaction of Soil and Bituminous Mixtures, 220-240V, 50 Hz, 1ph.
UTS-0682	Steel Tamper, Ø146 mm
UTS-0683	Steel Tamper, Ø102 mm
UTS-0610B.E	CBR Type Mould BS (modified proctor) / Vibrating Hammer Mould EN
UTS-0611B.E	C Spanner for UTS-0610B.E, 2 pcs
UTS-0612B.E	Assembly Tool for Base Plate for UTS-0610B.E

Standards

EN 13286-4; BS 1377:4 / EN 12697-9, 12697-10, 12697-32

The UTS-0681-T Vibratory compaction apparatus are used t for preparing the test specimens of road base and sub base materials and bituminous mixtures

UTS-0682 and UTS-0683 the steel tampers which include a tamping foot and a shank(UTS-0684) should be ordered separately when ordering the vibratory hammer.

Also, UTS-0610B.E mould should be ordered separately and also when ordering this mould, UTS-0611B.E and UTS-0612B.E should be ordered separately for assembling and dissambling.

Dimensions	350x550x1300 mm
Weight (approx.) (UTS-0681-T)	105 kg
Impact Rate	3000-1500
Power	1150 W (vibrating hammer)

40. Relative Density Test Set

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UTS-0670A-C	Relative Density Test Set, ASTM, 380V 50Hz, 3 ph
UTS-0672A	Relative Density Mould Set, ASTM, 0.5 ft³
UTS-0673A	Relative Density Mould Set, ASTM, 0.1 ft³
UTS-0674A	Relative Density Gauge Set, ASTM
UTS-0675	Pouring Funnel Set, for Relative Density Test
UTS-0676	Compass Crane with Electric Motor

Standards

ASTM D4253 (Method 1A—1B), D4254

Relative Density Test Set acc.to ASTM is used for the determination of the relative density of cohesionless soil for which impact compaction will not produce a well defined moisture-density relationship curve and where the maximum density of impact method will generally be less than by vibratory method. The test is applicable to soils that may contain up to 15 %, by dry mass, of soil particles passing a No 200 (75-μm) sieve, provided they still have cohesionless, free-draining characteristics. Further, these test methods are applicable to soils in which 100 %, by dry mass of soil particles pass a 3-in. (75-mm) sieve.

Vibration Frequency	50 Hz
Amplitude Range	Between about 0.20 mm and 0.48 mm
Vibrating Table Type	Electromagnetic

UTS-0670A-C, Relative Density Test Set consists of a electromagnetic vibrating table with controller, relative density mold sets (0,1 ft.³and 0,5 ft^.3) and relative density gauge set.

UTS-0672A or UTS-0673A, Relative Density Mould Set consists of a mould, circular surcharge weight with handle, surcharge base plate with handle and detachable guide sleeve with clamp assembly.

UTS-0674A, Relative Density Gauge Set consists of a analog displacement dial gauge (50 x 0.01 mm division, 0-100 scale - UTGM-0132) with holder and calibration bar, metal 75 x 300 x 6mm set.

UTS-0676, Cross Crane with Elelectric Motor is used for handling of surcharge weights for user healty during the test. The Crane be anchored to a rigid wall and/or concrete ground.

UTS-0675, UTS-0676 should be ordered seperately.

Product Code	Dimensions	Weight (approx.)
UTS-0670A-C	570x760x1400 mm	135 kg
UTS-0672A	390x390x490 mm	130 kg
UTS-0673A	240x240x490 mm	45 kg
UTS-0674A	100x100x320 mm	1,8 kg
UTS-0675	170x170x530 mm	8 kg
UTS-0676	400x1850x2100 mm	95 kg
Complete Set	1100x1820x2300 mm	400 kg

41. Proctor Penetrometers

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UTS-0695

Spring Type Proctor Penetrometer

UTS-0696

Needle Set for Proctor Penetrometer

(28.55, 24.79, 20.22, 16.54, 12.83, 9.07, 6.40, 5.23

and 4.52 mm diameters)

Standards

ASTM D1558

The UTS-0695 Spring Type Proctor Penetrometer is used for establishing the moisture-penetration resistance relation of finegrained soils. The apparatus consists of a spring loading device which is graduated from 10 to150 lbf in 2 lbf subdivisions.

Needle Set for Proctor Penetrometer consist of interchangeable needle points of 28.55, 24.79, 20.22, 16.54, 12.83, 9.07, 6.40, 5.23, 4.52 mm diameters and a carrying case.

Dimensions	550x300x60 mm (packed)
Weight (approx.)	5 kg

42. CBR Mould and Accessories ASTM

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CBR Mould and Accessories ASTM

Standards

ASTM D1883

Each accessories listed below should be ordered separately.

Product Code	Description	Dimensions	Weight (approx.)
UTS-0700A	CBR Mould ASTM plated steel mould body with 6" (152.4 mm) dia. x 7" (177.8 mm) height, supplied complete with extension collar and perforated base plate	200x200x240 mm	8 kg
UTS-0705A	Spacer Disc with T handle ASTM, 150.8 mm dia. x 61.4 mm height"	150x150x250 mm	9 kg
UTS-0708A	Annular Surcharge Weight ASTM	150x150x20 mm	2,27 kg
UTS-0710A	Slotted Surcharge Weight ASTM	150x150x100 mm	2,27 kg
UTS-0712A	CBR Solid Base Plate ASTM	200x200x10 mm	3 kg
UTS-0724A	Straightedge	300x30x9 mm	0,30 kg
UTS-0725	Cutting Edge	100x100x100 mm	0,50 kg
UTS-0729	Filter Paper for CBR Test No: 1x152,4 mm dia. (Pack of 100)	160x160x30 mm	0,20 kg
UTS-0730	Filter screen, 144 mm dia. 150 μm mesh ASTM	150x150x10 mm	0,10 kg

43. CBR Mould and Accessories EN

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CBR Mould and Accessories EN

Standards

EN 13286-47

Each accessories listed below should be ordered separately.,

Product Code	Description	Dimensions	Weight (approx.)
UTS-0610E, NF	B type Modified Proctor/CBR Mould EN, NF, int dia.: 150 mm, int height: 120 mm, supplied complete with extension collar and solid base plate	200x240x180 mm	8,9 kg
UTS-0613E, NF	B type Modified Split Proctor/CBR Mould EN, NF, int .dia.: 150 mm, int. height: 120 mm, supplied complete with extension collar and solid base plate	200x240x180 mm	9,1 kg
UTS-0705E	Spacer Disc with T Handle, EN	150x150x170 mm	5 kg
UTS-0708E.B	Annular Surcharge Weight BS / EN	150x150x20 mm	2 kg
UTS-0709E.B	Split Surcharge Weight BS / EN	150x150x20 mm	2 kg
UTS-0713E	CBR Perforated Base Plate EN	180x180x30 mm	3 kg
UTS-0724E	Straightedge	300x30x5 mm	0,3 kg
UTS-0727	Filter papers for CBR test, No:1 x 150 mm dia.	160x160x30 mm	0,2 kg
UTS-0730	Filter screen, 144 mm dia. 150 μm mesh	160x160x30 mm	0,2 kg

44. CBR Mould and Accessories BS

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CBR Mould and Accessories BS

Standards

BS 1377:4, 1924:2

Each accessories listed below should be ordered separately.

Product Code	Description	Dimensions	Weight (approx.)
*UTS-0610B.E ()**	CBR Type Mould BS (modified proctor) / Vibrating Hammer Mould EN, internal dia.: 152 mm, internal height: 127mm, supplied complete with extension collar and solid base plate	180x180x190 mm	7 kg
UTS-0611B.E	C- Spanner for UTS-0610B.E, 2 pcs	110x380x10 mm	0,90 kg
UTS-0612B.E	Assembly tool for Base Plate for UTS-0610B.E	40x350x10 mm	1 kg
UTS-0725	Cutting Collar	100x100x100 mm	0,50 kg
UTS-0707B	Compaction plug with T handle BS, 150 mm dia. x 50 mm height	150x150x190 mm	7 kg
UTS-0708E.B	Annular Surcharge Weight BS/EN	150x150x20 mm	2 kg
UTS-0709E.B	Split Surcharge Weight BS/EN	150x150x20 mm	2 kg
UTS-0713E	CBR Perforated Base Plate BS	180x180x30 mm	3 kg
UTS-0724E	Straightedge	300x300x5 mm	0,30 kg
UTS-0727	Filter Paper for CBR Test No:1 x 150 mm dia. (Pack of 100)	160x160x30 mm	0,20 kg

(*) C-spanner (2pcs UTS-0611B.E) and Assembly Tool for Base Plate (UTS-0612B.E) should be oredered seperately. (Dismantling and installing the molds.)

45. CBR Mould and Accessories AS

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CBR Mould and Accessories AS

Standards

AS 1289.6.1.1

Each accessories listed below should be ordered separately.

Product Code	Description	Dimensions	Weight (approx.)
UTS-0700AS	CBR Mould AS. Ø152 mm.Supplied complete with extension collar and perforated base plate	200x200x240 mm	8 kg
UTS-0703AS	Split CBR Mould AS Ø152 mm. Supplied complete with extension collar and perforated base plate	200x200x240 mm	8 kg
UTS-0705AS	Spacer Disc with T handle, NF, Ø150mm, 61 mm height.	150x150x170 mm	5 kg
UTS-0708AS	Annular Surcharge Weight, AS	150x150x20 mm	2,25 kg
UTS-0710AS	Slotted Surcharge Weight, AS	150x150x20 mm	2,25 kg
UTS-0717AS	CBR Soak Weight, AS	160x160x50 mm	4,50 kg
UTS-0724E	Straightedge	300x30x5 mm	0,30 kg
UTS-0729	Filter papers for CBR test, No:1x Ø152,4 mm (Pack of 100).	160x160x30	0,20 kg

46. CBR Mould and Accessories NF

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CBR Mould and Accessories NF

Standards

NF P 94-078 (Alternative)

Each accessories listed below should be ordered separately.

Product Code	Description	Dimensions	Weight (approx.)
UTS-0610NF	Modified Proctor /CBR Type Mould, NF, Ø152 mm. Supplied complete with extension collar and solid base plate	160x160x200 mm	15 kg
UTS-0613NF	Split Modified Proctor /CBR Type Mould, NF, Ø152 mm.Supplied complete with extension collar and solid base plate	160x160x200 mm	15 kg
UTS-0705NF	Spacer Disc with T handle, NF, Ø151mm, 36 mm height.	150x150x250 mm	9 kg
UTS-0708NF	Annular Surcharge Weight, NF	150x150x100 mm	2,30 kg
UTS-0709NF	Split Surcharge Weight, NF	150x150x100 mm	2,30 kg
UTS-0713NF	CBR Perforated Base Plate NF	200x200x50 mm	3 kg
UTS-0724E	Straightedge	300x30x5 mm	0,30 kg
UTS-0725	Cutting Collar	100x100x100 mm	0,50 kg
UTS-0729	Filter papers for CBR test, No:1x Ø152,4 mm (Pack of 100).	160x160x30 mm	0,20 kg

47. Swell Plate for CBR Swelling Test

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UTS-0790E.B	Adjustable Stem and Perforated Aluminum Plate for CBR Swelling Test, EN, BS
UTS-0790A	Adjustable Stem and Perforated Brass Plate, ASTM, for CBR Swelling Test
UTS-0790NF	Adjustable Stem and Perforated Plastic Plate, NF, for CBR Swelling Test
UTS-0790AS	Adjustable Stem and Perforated Plate, AS, for CBR Swelling Test
UTS-0792	Tripod for CBR Swelling Test, ASTM, AS, BS, NF, for UTS-0700A, UTS-0700AS, UTS-0610B.E and UTS-0610NF
UTS-0792E	Tripod for CBR Swelling Test, EN, for UTS-0610E
UTGM-0120	Analog Gauge 30 mm travel x 0.01 mm division
UTGM-0148	Digital Dial Gauge 25x0,01 mm, LCD Display Data Output
UTGM-0152	Digital Dial Gauge 12,7x0,001 mm, LCD Display Data Output
UTS-0794	CBR Soaking Tank (6 pcs. CBR Mould Capacity)

Standards

EN 13286-47; ASTM D1183; BS 1377:4, 1924:2; NF P 94-078; AS 1289.6.1.1

This equipment is used to monitor the swelling by placing it on top of the soil sample. The swell test consists of perforated plate (swell plate) with adjustable stem, dial gauge and dial gauge tripod for mounting swell dial gauge in position on CBR Mould Collar.

UTS-0794 CBR Soaking Tank is supplied complete with a bottom metal grid

The prefered gauge and each other equipment should be ordered separately for swelling test.

Product Code	Dimensions	Weight
UTS-0790	150x150x100 mm	1 kg
UTS-0790NF	150x150x120 mm	0.5 kg
UTS-0792	130x190x120 mm	0.3 kg
UTGM-0120	50x60x120 mm	0.2 kg
UTS-0794	500x700x450 mm	7.7 kg

48. CBR Test Machine with Load Ring

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UTS-0852

CBR Test Machine with Load Ring,

50 kN capacity

Models for 220-240V 50-60 Hz, 1 ph	UTS-0852
Models for 110-120V, 60Hz, 1ph	UTS-0852-N

Standards

EN 13286-47; BS 1377:4; ASTM D1883; AASHTO T193;

NF P94-078; AS 1289.6.1.1; UNI CNR 10009

The UTS-0852 is designed for performing laboratory evaluation of the CBR value of highway sub bases and subgrade and for the determination of strength of cohesive materials which have maximum particle sizes less than 19 mm (3/4”).

The UTS-0852 is designed to load the penetration piston into the soil sample at a constant rate to measure the applied load and piston penetration at predetermined intervals.

The machine is designed to be mounted on a suitable bench and comprises of a robust and compact two column frame with adjustable upper cross beam. The frame has 50 kN capacity. The test speed is 1.27 mm/min. for ASTM/EN/AASHTO/BS/NF tests. Loading and unloading are down from the front panel by UP/DOWN buttons. Unloading speed is udjusted 5 mm/min for easy re-testing.

The CBR Test Machine is supplied complete with;

Load Ring, 50 kN
Digital dial gauge 25 x 0.01 mm (UTGM-0148) with holder (UTS-0853)
Penetration Piston (UTS-0870)

Dimensions	470x600x1180 mm
Weight (approx.)	102 kg
Power	370 W

49. Automatic CBR Test Machine

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UTS-0856.ACPR

Automatic CBR Test Machine

with U-Touch PRO Control Unit

Models for 220-240V 50-60 Hz, 1 ph	UTS-0856.ACPR
Models for 110-120V, 60Hz, 1ph	UTS-0856.ACPR-N

Standards

EN 13286-47; BS 1377:4; ASTM D1883; AASHTO T193; NF P94-078; AS 1289.6.1.1; UNI CNR 10009

The UTS-0856.ACPR Automatic CBR Test Machine is designed for performing laboratory evaluation of the CBR value of highway sub-bases and sub-grade, and determination of the strength of cohesive materials which have maximum particle sizes less than 19 mm (3/4”).

The UTS-0856.ACPR is composed of a robust and compact two column frame with adjustable upper crossbeam driven by an electromechanical ram with a maximum capacity of 50 kN and a data acquisition and processing system.

The UTS-0856.ACPR is designed to load the penetration piston into the soil sample at a constant rate to measure the applied load and piston penetration at predetermined intervals. This main feature allows the user to perform tests complying to BS, EN, ASTM or AASHTO standards with the same machine.

Rapid adjustment of the platen is also provided by up and down buttons which are located on the front panel of the machine. The UTS-0856.ACPR is supplied complete with a 50 kN load cell, penetration piston, linear potentiometric displacement transducer (25 mm x 0.001 mm).

U-Touch PRO Control Unit

U-Touch PRO Control Unit is designed to control CBR test machine UTS-0856.ACPR to perform acc. to EN, ASTM/AASHTO and BS standards.

The Unit can perform CBR tests as a stand-alone without the use of a PC or with the USOFT-0856 software and a PC. Control of machine, acquisition of load and displacement data in real time are provided by the unit

The control unit has easy to use menu options. It displays all menu option listings simultaneously, allowing the operator to access the required option in a seemless manner to activate the option or enter a numeric value to set the test parameters and see all the data while the test running.

Control Unit offers many addition unique features. You can save test results in its internal memory and can be controlled remotely from anywhere around the world.

Main Features

Can make the test with displacement control
Real time display of test graph.
4 analog channels for load cell and displacement sensors
Can control second frame
Calibration function for channels.
Programmable digital gain adjustment for load-cell and potentiometric sensors, voltage and current transmitters
Closed-loop PID for steady pace rate
Calculates corrected CBR value at 2.5 and 5 mm the digital unit saves the load value at user defined displacement values such as 0.625, 1.25, 1.875, 2.5, 3.75, 5, 7.5,10, 12.5 mm
The load corresponds to the displacements corrected respect to the linear region of the data has also saved
The % CBR at 2.5 mm and % CBR at 5 mm is also automatically calculated and saved

PLEASE see the pages of “General Properties of U-Touch PRO Control Units” for details of the properties of software of the unit.

USOFT-0856 UTEST Software for CBR Test

USOFT-0856 CBR Test Software is developed for EN/ASTM/AASHTO/BS CBR Test. The software includes control of machine, acquisition of load and displacement data, generating and saving reports.

The software prepares a summary result for the user that will only need some specific loads such as at 0.625 mm, 1.25 mm, 2.5 mm and 5 mm.

The software continously updates load, stress and displacement till the end of test. Sofware can automatically draw the best tangent line and perform the upward concave correction as suggested by ASTM D 1883. The corrected stress values are then calculated respect to this offset.

The CBR value at 2.5mm and 5.0mm are calculated by using the standart load values at those penetrations. On the general information tab, by entering necessary information, dry density calculations can be made through the software. The software supports metric, SI and Imperial unit system.

See the pages of “General Properties of Utest USOFT Softwares” for details of the properties of software and hardware.

The CBR Test Machine is supplied complete with;

Load Cell, 50 kN
Penetration Piston (UTS-0870)
Linear potentiometric displacement transducer25 mm x 0.001 mm (UTGM-0062) with holder (UTM-0114)
Computer Software
LAN Connection Cable

Dimensions	470x600x1180 mm
Weight (approx.)	102 kg
Power	370 W

50. In-Situ CBR Test Apparatus

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UTS-0865B

In-situ CBR Test Apparatus

UTS-0866

Extension Rod, 1m, for UTS-0865

(Supplied with a nipple)

UTS-0867

Conversion Frame

Standards

BS 1377:9; 1924:2

The UTS-0865B In-situ CBR Test Apparatus, 50 kN capacity,is used for the on-site determination of the bearing capacity of soils used in road construction.

The set consists of:

50 kN capacity mechanical jack with ball seating
50 kN capacity load ring with an adaptor
Analog penetration dial gauge (30 mm travel x 0.01 mm) with connection part
CBR Penetration piston (UTS-0870)
Set of extension rods (2 pcs. 110 mm, 1 pcs. 300 mm and 1 pcs. 600 mm length) 3 pcs. nipples, a height adjustment bolt and its nut)

Datum bar assembly with two tripod stands
4.5 kg (10lb) annular surcharge weight
4.5 kg (10lb) slotted surcharge weight (2 pcs.)
9 kg (20lb) slotted surcharge weight (2 pcs.)
Vehicle bracket
Wooden carrying case

Wooden Carrying Case
for UTS-0865B

In-situ CBR Test Apparatus, used for the in-situ determination of the bearing capacity of soils.The UTS-0867 Conversion Frame is used to convert the IN-situ CBR test to a mechanical laboratory CBR test machine.

The system is easily assembled onto the conversion frame with the addition of some of the accessories included in UTS-0865. The frame is used with the jack, load ring, CBR mould and penetration piston.

Supplied complete with wooden box. 50 kN load ring, 1m extension rod with nipple (UTS-0866) should be ordered seperately.

Product Code	Dimensions	Weight (approx.)
UTS-0865B	300x1700x300 mm (case)	50 kg
UTS-0867	260x370x1150 mm	22 kg

51. Sand Replacement Test Sets

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UTS-0900	Sand Replacement Test Set 100 mm BS
UTS-0901	Sand Pouring Cylinder 100 mm dia. for UTS-0900
UTS-0902	Calibration Container for UTS-0900
UTS-0903	Metal Tray for UTS-0900
UTS-0910	Sand Replacement Test Set 150 mm BS
UTS-0911	Sand Pouring Cylinder 150 mm dia. for UTS-0910
UTS-0912	Calibration Container for UTS-0910
UTS-0913	Metal Tray for UTS-0910
UTS-0920	Sand Replacement Test Set 200 mm BS
UTS-0921	Sand Pouring Cylinder 200 mm dia. for UTS-0920
UTS-0922	Calibration Container for UTS-0920
UTS-0923	Metal Tray for UTS-0920

Standards

BS 1377:9, 1924:2

The Sand Replacement Test Set is used for the determination of the degree of compaction on site. The Complete set consists of a pouring cylinder, calibration container and tray. The sand pouring cylinder is made of cast aluminum and precisely machined; the calibration container and tray are made of plated sheet steel. The test set is available in three different sizes.

Product Code	Dimensions	Weight (approx.)
UTS-0900	300x300x440 mm	8 kg
UTS-0910	280x300x570 mm	15 kg
UTS-0920	360x360x660 mm	28 kg

52. Sand Cone Sets

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UTS-0950	Sand Cone Set 6.5"
UTS-0960	Sand Cone Set 12"
UTS-0952	Plastic Sand Jar 5 L, for UTS-0950
UTS-0954	Calibration Container for UTS-0950
UTS-0962	Density Cylinder, 12"

Standards

ASTM D1556; AASHTO T181, T191

The UTS-0950 and UTS-0960 Sand Cone Sets are used for the determination of the degree of compaction on site. UTS-0950 includes double cone, plastic sand jar and base plate with flanged hole.Calibration container should be ordered seperately.

UTS-0962 Density Cylinder is used for determining in place density of compacted base courses containing large sizes of coarse aggregates. Density cylinder should be ordered seperately.

Product Code	Dimensions	Weight (approx.)
UTS-0950	350x350x200 mm	3 kg
UTS-0960	310x310x600 mm	10 kg
UTS-0962	550x400x350 mm	10 kg

53. Surface Soil Samplers

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UTS-0965	Surface Soil Sampler (Core Cutter), 3” dia. ASTM
UTS-0966	Spare Sampling Tube (Drive Cylinder), 3” (76.2 mm) x 70 mm high, ASTM, for UTS-0965
UTS-0967	Surface Soil Sampler (Core Cutter), 4” dia. ASTM
UTS-0968	Spare Sampling Tube (Drive Cylinder), 4” (101.6 mm) x 127 mm high, ASTM, for UTS-0967
UTS-0970	Surface Soil Sampler (Core Cutter) Set, 100 mm dia., BS
UTS-0975	Surface Soil Sampler (Core Cutter) Set, 150 mm dia., BS

Standards

ASTM D2937; CNR No.22; BS 1377:9

Surface Soil Sampler (Core Cutter) is used to determine the insitu density of soil by taking a standard volume of soil sample from the ground which is then removed, trimmed and weighed.

The ASTM/CNR version, UTS-0965 and UTS-0967 Surface Soil Sampler (Core Cutter) consists of a drive head, 5 kg drive hammer and a thin wall sampling tube. 5 kg sliding weight drop hammer makes a free-fall on to the driving head which is placed on top of the sampling tube. Manufactured from steel and plated for corrosion resistance.

UTS-0970 BS Type 100 mm Surface Soil Sampler (Core Cutter) Set consists of a driving dolly, 13,5 kg driving rammer and 100 mm dia. x 130 mm high core cutter. UTS-0975 BS Type 150 mm Surface Soil Sampler (Core Cutter) Set BS consits of a driving dolly, 16 kg driving rammer and 150 mm diax 180 mm high core cutter.

Product Code	Dimensions	Weight (approx.)
UTS-0965	70x70x1100 mm	6 kg
UTS-0966	70x70x80 mm	0,30 kg
UTS-0967	110x110x1100 mm	9 kg
UTS-0968	110x110x110 mm	0,50 kg
UTS-0970	100x100x1000 mm	15 kg
UTS-0975	150x150x1000 mm	18 kg

54. Balloon Density Apparatus

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UTS-0990A	Balloon Density Apparatus 1600 ml ASTM
UTS-0993NF	Balloon Density Apparatus 3000 ml NF
UTS-0996NF	Balloon Density Apparatus 6000 ml, NF
UTS-1000NF	Balloon Density Apparatus NF, 10000 ml, NF

Standards

ASTM D2167; NF P94-061-2: AASHTO T205

Balloon Density Apparatus are used for the on-site determination of the density of well bonded soil according to the ASTM and French standards respectively.

UTS-0990A consists of a graduated cylinder of 1596 ml capacity housed inside an aluminium guard, a reversible rubber aspirator pump, a density plate 9 inches square, and 12 rubber balloons. The principle of operation is similar to the sand replacement but the hole is filled by a rubber balloon where water is pumped. The amount of water can be easily determined by the graduation of the cylinder.

According to NF standard, a metal cylinder is filled with water which is then pumped into a rubber membrane mounted on the base of the cylinder. The water pressure is controlled by a pressure gauge and the volume of the balloon is measured on the graduated piston stem.

NF Type Balloon Density Apparatus are supplied complete with complete with;
• Reinforced Membranes, 6 pcs./pack
• Base Plate
• Locking Clamps, 4 pcs. (6 pcs. for UTS-1000NF)

ASTM Type Balloon Density Apparatus is supplied complete with complete with;
• A graduated cylinder, 1596 mL capacity housed inside an aluminum guard,
• A reversible rubber aspirator pump,
• Density plate,
• Rubber balloons, 12pcs.

Product Code	Dimensions	Weight (approx.)
UTS-0990A	320x320x650 mm	7 kg
UTS-0992NF	320x320x650 mm	7 kg
UTS-0996NF	450x450x860 mm	12 kg
UTS-1000NF	350x350x820 mm	25 kg

55. Non-Nuclear Soil Density Gauge

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Product Code

UTS -1060 Non-Nuclear Soil Density Gauge

Standards

ASTM D 7830

Non-Nuclear Soil Density Gauge is used for detecting density of Soil specimens with non nuclear type. UTS-1280 is fully equipped with a touch screen and user friendly graphical menu interface, running Microsoft Windows silently in the backround for flowless operation, easy software are upgrades and enchanced user support.

The instruments general specifications are;

Full colour graphics driven interface, 480 x 640 VGA touch screen display with LED backlight for easy visibility.

Displays GPS status, available battery voltage, low battery and date/time,
Rugged case design made from aluminum, powder-coated gloss black with orange reflective vinyl graphics increasing driver awareness to road workers at night
Data Management Feature, quickly access, can be downloaded and deleted project data,
Required files can be downloaded to UTS-1280 via. USB,
Fast, reliable, accurate, and repeatable in real time, User Friendly, in-process, cost effective tool for any user,

The most inpoftant point is; Non-Nuclear means no Badges or Lisances and no storage or transport concerns.

Operational Features

Display: Full color graphics driven user interface, 480x640 VGA touch screen display with LED backlight for easy visibility in daylight or dark situations.

Status Bar: Displays GPS status, Data Save status, battery voltage, low battery and date and time

Project Details: Stores up to 20 projects with details,
Material Details: Stores up to 20 materials, details include Material

Name, Description, Max Dry Density, Opt. Moisture, Dry Density Offset,
% Moisture Offset, % Greater than 3", % Greater than 3/4", % Gravel,
% Sand, % Fines, PL, LL, Cu and Cc

Data Logging: Ability to store all measurements
Reports: Easily download data to be imported into Excel
GPS Control: When activated will display latitude and longitude positions, number of satellites the gauge is connected to as well as the UTC date and time, also available in UTM format. GPS information will store with each measurement when Data Save and GPS feature is enabled, (Status Bar Icon)
Update Software: One touch upload of new software using a USB memory stick
Data Management: Quickly access, download or delete your project data
Set Time & Date: Quick time and date setup, MM/DD/YY and DD/MM/YY formats
Units: Interchangeable settings for Density (kq/rn3, Ib/ft3), Temp (°C,°F)
Standardization: While gauge is still in the case, a quick one touch measurement will insure the gauge is still in proper working mode

Calculator: Built in four function calculator
Enhanced Customer Support: Diagnostic screen to aid in factory support
User Programmable Target Density: Used for calculating % compaction

Operational Specification

Measurement Mode
• Average	Averages five (5) readings and stores data including location date and time. Stores thousands of records
• Continuous	Instantaneous density readings.
Function Mode
• Wet & Dry Density, % Compaction, % Moisture
Soil Specification
• Designed to operate with standard soils used in civil construction projects.
• Requires inputs from standard	- Standard Test Methods for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit and
	-Plasticity Index of Soils (ASTM D4318)
	- Particle Size Distribution (ASTM D422)
	- Proctor Test (ASTM D698 and D1557)

Mechanical Specification

• Unit Weight	14.2 lbs (6.44kg)
• Unit Dimensions	11"x11"x12" High (27,9 cm x 27,9 cm x 30,4 cm) with handle extension 29" High (73,6 cm)
• Shipping Weight w/ Case	42,5 lbs (19,27 kg)
• Shipping Dimensions	24" x 19,5" x 14" (60,9 cm x 49,5 cm x 35,5 cm)

Measurement Specification

• Sensing Area

11 in. (27.9mm) dia. base allows optimum measurement on fine and coarse material types

• Measurement Depth

Designed for use on a standard 12" (30cm) un-compacted layer of soil during or after compaction.

• Measurement Display

Dry Density, % Compaction, % Moisture, GPSData, Material Information and Project Name

Electrical Specification

• Microprocessor Controlled
• CE Mark	Complies with EN 61000-4-2, 61000-4-3, 61000-4-8
• Battery	14.0 Amp-hr NiMH, 7.2 V
• Recharge Time	4 hours
• Battery Charger	Self Contained CE & UL Certified Universal AC Charger, DC Charger
• Computer Ports	1 USB Port

56. RoadReader Nuclear Density Gauges

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UTS-1050 RoadReader Nuclear Density Gauges Model 3440P

Standards

ASTM D 2950, C 1040, D 6938

The Troxler RoadReader nuclear moisture / density gauges are used by many contractors, engineers and highway departments for compaction control of soil, aggregate, concrete and full asphalt. The ASTM standarts numbers D 2922, D 3017, D 2950 and C 1040 are met or exceeded by these gauges. Two test models are avaliable for density determination: Direct transmission and Backscatter. The operator selects the mode depending on the material type and thickness of the layer being tested. The model 3430 is avaliable with keypad, display and operator’s manual in languages and is the siplest most economical gauge offered by Troxler. The Model 3440 provides 30 special functions, storage of up to 1000 test records, an 18-month warranty and many more options that make it simple to operate and a necessity for all technicians.

Three Test Modes

BACKSCATTER

Backscatter is rapid and nondestructive. The gamma source and detectors remain inside the gauge which rests on the surface of the test material. Gamma rays enter the test material and those scattered through the material and reaching the detectors are counted. Backscatter is primarily used to determine density on layers of asphalt and concrete approximately 4" thick.

DIRECT TRANSMISSION

The gamma source is positioned at a specific depth within the test material by insertion into an access hole. Gamma rays are transmitted through the test material to detectors located within the gauge. The average density between the gamma source and the detectors is then determined. Erros resulting from surface roughness and chemical composition of the test material are greatly reduced and aguge accuracy is improved. Direct transmission is used for testing lifts of soil, aggreaget, asphalts and concrete up to 12" depth.

MOISTURE DETECTION

The moisture measurement is nondestructive with the neutron source and detector located inside the gauge just above the surface of the test material. Fast neutrons enter the test material and are slowed after colliding with the hydrogen atoms present. The helium 3 detector in the gauge counts the number of thermalized (slowed) neutrons which relates directly to the amount of moisture in the sample.

Both Models Offer

Direct readout of wet density, dry density, moisture, %moisture, %voids and %compaction.
Lightweight
Powered by rechargeable nicad batteries or backup alkaline batteries
Prompts user through steps of operation
Software allows for moisture, density and trench offsets

3440 Features

Data storage- stores up to 1000 complete test records which canbe downloaded to a printer or computer.

Extended storage-gauge allows notes to be stored with test record.
Automatic indexing-eliminates a major source of operator error by automatically sensing depth of measurement.

30 special functions provided-self test and service programs, selected precision and field calibration for special materials.

Calculator mode with storage.
Nomograph method for measurement of asphalt overlays.

Measurement (U.S. Customary Units)
Direct Transmission Density (6") Pcf=lb/ft³	15 sec.	1 min.	4 min.
Precision at 120 pcf	±0.42 pcf	±0.21 pcf	±0.11 pcf
Composition error at 120 pcf	±1.25 pcf	±1.25 pcf	±1.25 pcf
Surface error (0.05", 100% Void)	-1.1 pcf	-1.1 pcf	-1.1 pcf
Backscatter (98%) (4")	15 sec.	1 min.	4 min.
Precision at 120 pcf	±1.00 pcf	±0.50 pcf	±0.25 pcf
Composition error at 120 pcf	±2.50 pcf	±2.50 pcf	±2.50 pcf
Surface error (0.05", 100% Void)	-4.7 pcf	-4.7 pcf	-4.7 pcf
Moisture at 15 pcf	15 sec.	1 min.	4 min.
Precision at 15 pcf	±0.64 pcf	±0.32 pcf	±0.16 pcf
Surface error (0.05", 100% Void) Depth of measurement @ 15 pcf (8.45")	-1.12 pcf	-1.12 pcf	-1.12 pcf
	-1.12 pcf	-1.12 pcf

Measurement (S.I. Units)
Direct Transmission Density-150mm	15 sec.	1 min.	4 min.
Precision at 2000 kg/m3	±6.8 kg/m3	±3.4 kg/m3	±1.7 kg/m3
Composition error at 2000 kg/m3	±20.0 kg/m3	±20.0 kg/m3	±20.0 kg/m3
Surface error (1.25mm, 100% Void)	-17.0 kg/m3	-17.0 kg/m3	-17.0 kg/m3
Backscatter (98%) (100mm)	15 sec.	1 min.	4 min.
Precision at 2000 kg/m3	±16.0 kg/m3	±8.0 kg/m3	±4.0 kg/m3
Composition error at 2000 kg/m3	±40.0 kg/m3	±40.0 kg/m3	±40.0 kg/m3
Surface error (1.25mm, 100% Void)	-75.0 kg/m3	-75.0 kg/m3	-75.0 kg/m3
Moisture	15 sec.	1 min.	4 min.
Precision at 250 kg/m3	±10.3 kg/m3	±5.1 kg/m3	±2.6 kg/m3
Surface error (1.25mm, 100% Void) Meas. Depth @ 250 kg/m3 - 212.5mm	-18.0 kg/m3	-18.0 kg/m3	-18.0 kg/m3

Radiological
Gamma Source	8 mCi ±10% Cs-137
Neutron Source	0.060 mCi ±10% Cf-252 or 40 mCi ±10% Am-241:Be
Source Housing	Stainless Steel Encapsulation
Shielding	Tungsten, lead and cadmium
Surface Dose Rates	19 mrem/hr max., neutron and gamma
Source Rod Material	Stainless Steel
Shipping Case	DOT 7A, Type A Yellow label II, Tl=0.3

Mechanical
Case	High Impact Plastic 75L x 35W x 42 T in.
Vibration Test	0.1 in. (2.5 mm) @ 12.5 hz
Drop Test	300 mm on 25 mm diameter steel ball
Operating Temp:	Ambient: 14 to 158°F (-10 to 70°C) Surface: 350°F (175°C)
Storage Temp.	-70 to 185°F (-55 to 85°C)
Weight	29 lbs. (13.2 kg)
Shipping Weight	90 lbs. (40.8 kgs) w/case
Available Models	8" or 12" index rod with 1" or 2" increments (200 or 300 mm index rod with 25 or 50 mm increments)

Electrical
Time Accuracy and Stability	0.005%, 0.0002% / °C
Power Supply Stability	0.01% / °C
Stored Power	30 watt hours
Battery Recharge Time	14-16 hours (automatic cutoff)
Charger	110/220 V ac, 50-60 Hz or 12-14 V dc
Readout	2 x 16 alpha-numeric liquid crystal display

Notes

Gauge returns to Gauge Ready (power saving mode) after two minutes of inactivity, except in standard, stat test, drift test, and in nomograph programs

when a 30-minute delay is provided. After 5 hours of inactivity, gauge performs complete power shut-down.

Battery packs are fully protected against overcharge and overdischarge. Emergency Use - Capable of operation with D size alkaline batteries.

57. Plate Loading Test Set

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UTS-1101	100 kN (22 500 lbf) Plate Loading Digital Test Set
UTS-1102	200 kN (45000 lbf) Plate Loading Digital Test Set
UTS-1105	500 kN (112400 lbf) Plate Loading Digital Test Set
UTS-1108	Digital Deflection Measurement Assembly for Plate Loading Test Sets
UTS-1109	Additional Bar to extend total length up to 5.5 meters
UTS-1111	100 kN (22500 lbf) Plate Loading Test Set with Displacement Transducers and Data Logger
UTS-1112	200 kN (45000 lbf) Plate Loading Test Set, with Displacement Transducers and Data Logger
UTS-1115	500 kN (112400 lbf) Plate Loading Test Set, with Displacement Transducers and Data Logger
UTS-1118	Electronic Deflection Measurement Assembly for Plate Loading Test Set
UTS-1133	Loading Plate, Ø152 mm (6”), for Plate Loading Test
UTS-1134	Loading Plate, Ø160 mm (6,3”), for Plate Loading Test
UTS-1135	Loading Plate, Ø10”(254 mm, for Plate Loading Test
UTS-1136	Loading Plate, Ø305 mm, (12”) for Plate Loading Test
UTS-1137	Loading Plate Ø 457 mm (18”) for Plate Loading Test
UTS-1138	Loading Plate Ø 610 mm (24”) for Plate Loading Test
UTS-1139	Loading Plate Ø 762 mm (30”) for Plate Loading Test
UTS-1140	Additional Plates Set for Plate Loading Test, ASTM (Ø457 mm/18”, Ø610 mm/24” and Ø762mm/30” plates)
UTGE-3810	700 bar Manual (Hand Operated) Pressure Equipment
UTGE-3811	600 bar Manual (Hand Operated) Pressure Equipment

Standards

ASTM D1195, D1196; BS 1377:9

Plate load test sets can be used to determine the ultimate bearing capacity of subgrade soils and compacted pavement components. Plate load tests provide data for use in the evaluation and design of rigid and flexible-type airport and highway pavements.

The test is performed by pressing a steel bearing plate into the layer to be measured by the help of a hydraulic jack and measuring the resulting deformation taking place on the layer. This deformation value can also be used to obtain modulus of subgrade reaction which can be correlated to resilient modulus as proposed by “1993 AASHTO Guide for Design of Pavement Structures”

Utest provides two models, one digital and one electronic for plate load testing sets. Both models have 3 different capacities: 100 kN (22 500 lbf), 200 kN (45 000 lbf) and 500 kN (112400 lbf)

All test set supplied with a wooden carrying case.

UTS-1109 Additional Bar to extend total length up to 5.5 meters of measuring bar of plate loading test sets should be ordered.

And also, UTS-1140 Additional Plate Set for 500 kN Plate Loading Test (UTS-1105 or UTS-1115) should be ordered. UTS-1140 which packed in a separate wooden box consists of Ø457mm/18”; Ø610mm/24" and Ø762mm/30" plates.

Detail of UTS-1102 Detail of UTS-1112

Product Code	Capacity	Automatic Data Logging and PC Software Support	Load Plates Included
UTS-1101	100 kN Plate Loading Digital Test Set	100 kN Hydraulic Equipment with Fittings ( UTS-1121)	100 kN hydraulic cylinder, 3 pcs. extension rods with different length
			UTGE-3810 700 Bar Manual (Hand Operated) Pressure Equipment.
			Ø152mm(6") and Ø305mm(12") loading plates
		Digital Deflection Measurement Assembly (UTS-1108)	2,5 m (8,2 ft) measuring bar with base supports,. plump, spirit level
			3 pcs. 25 x 0.01mm digital dial gauges (UTGM-0148) with dial supports,
UTS-1102	200 kN Plate Loading Digital Test Set.	200 kN Hydraulic Equipment with Fittings ( UTS-1122)	200 kN hydraulic cylinder, 3 pcs. extension rods with different length
			UTGE-3810 700 Bar Manual (Hand Operated) Pressure Equipment.
			Ø152mm(6") and Ø305mm(12") loading plates
		Digital Deflection Measurement Assembly (UTS-1108)	2,5 m (8,2 ft) measuring bar with base supports,. plump, spirit level
			3pcs. 25 x 0.01mm digital dial gauges (UTGM-0148)with dial supports
UTS-1105	500 kN Plate Loading Digital Test Set.	500 kN Hydraulic Equipment with Fittings ( UTS-1125)	500 kN hydraulic cylinder, 3 pcs. extension rods with different length
			UTGE-3810 700 Bar Manual (Hand Operated) Pressure Equipment.
			Ø152mm(6") and Ø305mm(12") loading plates
		Digital Deflection Measurement Assembly (UTS-1108)	2,5 m (8,2 ft) measuring bar with base supports,. plump, spirit level
			3pcs. 25 x 0.01mm digital dial gauges (UTGM-0148) (UTB with dial supports
UTS-1111	100 kN Plate Loading Electronic Test Set.	100 kN Hydraulic Equipment with Fittings (UTS-1127)	100 kN hydraulic cylinder, 3 pcs. extension rods with different length
			UTGE-3811 600 Bar Manual (Hand Operated) Pressure Equipment.
			Ø152mm(6") and Ø305mm(12") loading plates
		Electronic Deflection Measurement Assembly (UTS-1118)	2,5 m (8,2 ft) measuring bar with base supports,. plump, spirit level
			3pcs. 25 x 0.001mm linear potentiometric displacement transducers and their supports
			Interface unit with 4 channel for data acquisition (UTCU-0020), converter DC 12 V to DC 24V and UTEST software.PC is not included and have to be ordered separately
UTS-1112	200 kN Plate Loading Electronic Test Set.	200 kN Hydraulic Equipment with Fittings (UTS-1128)	200 kN hydraulic cylinder, 3 pcs. extension rods with different length
			UUTGE-3811 600 Bar Manual (Hand Operated) Pressure Equipment.
			Ø152mm(6") and Ø305mm(12") loading plates
		Electronic Deflection Measurement Assembly (UTS-1118)	2,5 m (8,2 ft) measuring bar with base supports,. plump, spirit level
			3pcs. 25 x 0.001mm linear potentiometric displacement transducers and their supports
			Interface unit with 4 channel for data acquisition (UTCU-0020), converter DC 12 V to DC 24V and UTEST software.PC is not included and have to be ordered separately
UTS-1115	500 kN Plate Loading Electronic Test Set.	500 kN Hydraulic Equipment with Fittings ( UTS-1129)	500 kN hydraulic cylinder, 3 pcs. extension rods with different length
			UTGE-3811 600 Bar Manual (Hand Operated) Pressure Equipment.
			Ø152mm(6") and Ø305mm(12") loading plates
		Electronic Deflection Measurement Assembly (UTS-1118)	2,5 m (8,2 ft) measuring bar with base supports,. plump, spirit level
			3pcs. 25 x 0.001mm linear potentiometric displacement transducers and their supports
			Interface unit with 4 channel for data acquisition (UTCU-0020), converter DC 12 V to DC 24V and UTEST software.PC is not included and have to be ordered separately

Product Code	Dimensions	Weight (approx.)
UTS-1101/UTS-1111	370x1330x570 mm	50 kg
UTS-1102/UTS-1112	370x1330x570 mm	54 kg
UTS-1105/UTS-1115	80x1330x80 mm	60 kg
UTS-1121	20x95x30 mm	43 kg
UTS-1122	30x1050x30 mm	47 kg
UTS-1125	35x1100x30 mm	53 kg
UTS-1108	450x2600x240 mm	8 kg
UTS-1109	30x100x60 mm	8 kg
UTS-1118	450x2600x230 mm	8 kg
UTS-1133	160x170x50 mm	3,50 kg
UTS-1134	160x180x50 mm	4,50 kg
UTS-1136	310x370x50 mm	15 kg
UTS-1137	460x530x50 mm	34 kg
UTS-1138	700x700x50 mm	60 kg
UTS-1139	850x850x50 mm	94 kg
UTS-1140	850x850x50 mm	187 kg

58. Light Weight Deflectometer

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UTS-1250

Light Weight Deflectometer

Standards

ASTM E2835-11

The Light Weight Deflectometer makes it possible to quickly determine, in an uncomplicated manner, the soil bearing capacity and compaction quality of soils, non-cohesive sub-bases, and pavement improvements. The dynamic plate load tester is described in the Engineering Code for Soil and Rock in Road Construction.

In this way testing inbuilt soil layers can be carried out very quickly and without requiring a vehicle, which means it is also suitable for sites that are difficult to access. The machine is used in many areas - in road construction, railway engineering and earthworks for quality protection in canal construction and utility trenches, and in the examination of roadbeds and foundation fillings.

Due to the easy handling and the immediately available measurement results. The Light Weight Deflectometer is especially suitable for in house self-monitoring.

The deflectometer is a very reliable device with a ergonomic design and special structure. It can be transported and operated easily by only one person. The transportation lock on the drop weight ensures safety.

The load plate is equipped with practical handgrips, and the bubble level helps with the exact alignment of the loading mechanism. Despite this precision, the Light Weight Deflectometer (LWD) is very robust and long-lived: it is made using only the very best of materials. Naturally, the measurement device is splash proof and can be used in all weather conditions.

59. Constant Head Permeability Cells, ASTM

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UTS-1302A	Constant Head Permeability Cell, ASTM 80 mm dia. (nominal) with transparent plexy body
UTS-1303A	Constant Head Permeability Cell, ASTM 120 mm dia. (nominal) with transparent plexy body
UTS-1305A	Wall Type Metal Manometer Panel with Two Tubes
UTS-1306A	Sliding Tamper, ASTM, for Constant Head Permeability Test
UTS-1309A	Constant-Head Filter Tank, 4 L. (Supplied without sand)
UTS-1311A	Constant Head Permeability Cell, ASTM 63 mm (2.5”) dia. with metal body
UTS-1312A	Constant Head Permeability Cell, ASTM 76 mm (3.0”) dia. with metal body
UTS-1313A	Constant Head Permeability Cell, ASTM 114 mm (4.5”) dia. with metal body
UTS-1314A	Constant Head Permeability Cell, ASTM 152 mm (6”) dia. with metal body
UTS-1315A	Constant Head Permeability Cell, ASTM 229 mm(9”) dia. with metal body
UTGP-1140	Plastic Hose, Ø8 mm OD, 3 m

Standards

ASTM D 2434

Constant Head Permeability Cells are used to study the behaviour of soil, relatively coarse-grained soil such as sands and gravel, in its natural conditions with respect to water flow.

The cells have an transparent plexy or metal body with 2 pressure points at different level and aluminium base and head.

UTS-1305A Wall type metal manometer panel is fitted with 2 manometer tubes each being 1000 mm long. Each tube has its own valve.

UTS-1309A Constant-Head Filter Tank, made of transparent plexy, has separate valves for inlet, outlet and overflow. Supplied with metal carriying case for wall mounting.

The Manometers Panel, Sliding Tamper, UTS-1309A Constant-Head Filter Tank and The Equipment for De-Airing Water should be ordered separately.

The Constant Head Permeability Cells are supplied complete with;

Perforated plates and No.100 screen (each 2pcs.).

UTS-1305A

Product Code	Dimensions	Weight (approx.)
UTS-1302A	140x220x420 mm	4 kg
UTS-1303A	180x250x640 mm	7 kg
UTS-1305A	250x250x200 mm	2 kg
UTS-1306A	50x50x400 mm	2 kg
UTS-1309A	200x300x200 mm	5 kg
UTS-1311A	200x200x350 mm	5 kg
UTS-1312A	250x250x350 mm	7 kg
UTS-1313A	300x300x350 mm	8 kg
UTS-1314A	350x350x350 mm	10 kg
UTS-1315A	400x400x350 mm	10 kg

60. Constant Head Permeability Set, BS

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UTS-1300B	Constant Head Permeability Set, BS, for Ø 80 mm (nominal) Transparent Plastic Cell
UTS-1302B	Constant Head Permeability Cell, BS, 80 mm (nominal) dia. Transparent Plastic Body
UTS-1305B	Wooden Stand with 3 Manometer Tubes
UTS-1308	Constant Level Water Tank, 7 L.
UTA-0645	Tamping Rod Ø 8x300 mm

Standards

BS 1377:5

The UTS-1300B Constant Head Permeability Set is used to study the behaviour of soil, relatively coarse-grained soil such as sands and gravel, in its natural conditions with respect to water flow.

UTS-1302B cell has 3 pressure points.

UTS-1305B Wooden stand is fitted with 3 glass manometer tubes each being 1000 mm long.

UTS-1308 Constant Level Tank 7 L, made of transparent plastic, is used to provide constant water level in the manometer tubes.

Optional Equipment For De-Airing Water and Tamping Rod should be ordered separately.

The Constant Head Permeability Sets are supplied complete with;

Ø 80 mm Permeability Cell with Pressure Points at 3 different levels and 2 pcs. Wire Gauze fit for the prefered cell dia.
Constant Level Water Tank (UTS-1308)
Wooden Stand with 3 manometer tubes
10 m Hose (UTGP-1145)

Product Code	Dimensions	Weight (approx.)
UTS-1302B	140x220x420 mm	3.5 kg
UTS-1305B	220x70x1700 mm	5.6 kg
UTS-1308	300x200x250 mm	3 kg
UTA-0645	Ø 8x300 mm	0.5 kg

UTS-1302B UTS-1308 UTS-1330 UTGG-2016/UTGP-1140 UTGE-3505

Constant Head Permeability Test with De-Airing Water System

61. Falling Head Permeability Set

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UTS-1320	Falling Head Permeability Set
UTS-1322	Falling Head Permeability Cell 100 mm dia.
UTS-1324	Wooden Stand with 3 Manometer Tubes
UTS-1326	Soaking Reservoir Tank

Standards

EN ISO 17892-11

The UTS-1320 Falling Head Permeability Set is used to study the behaviour of soil, particularly finegrained soils such as clay-like or silty soils, with respect to water flow.

The UTS-1322 Falling Head Permeability Cell is manufactured from plated steel with an inside diameter of 100 mm.

The UTS-1324 Wooden Stand is fitted with 3 glass Manometer Tubes of each 1500 mm long with inside diameters of about 12 mm, 5 mm and 3.5 mm. All tubes have connection valves.

The UTS-1326 Soaking Reservoir Tank is manufactured from plated steel with an over-flow tube and is used for containing the permeability cell during the test.

Optional Equipment For De-Airing Water should be ordered separately.

The UTS-1320 Falling Head Permeability Set is supplied complete with;

Ø 100 mm Falling Head Permeability Cell
Wooden Stand with 3 manometer tubes
Soaking Reservoir Tank
3 m Hose (UTGP-1440)

Product Code	Dimensions	Weight (approx.)
UTS-1322	150x150x260 mm	3 kg
UTS-1324	220x135x1700 mm	4,5 kg
UTS-1326	320x320x250 mm	3.6 kg

UTS-3505 UTGG-2016/UTGP1140 UTS-1330 UTS-1326 UTS-1322 UTGE-3580

Falling Head Permeability Test with De-Airing Water System

62. Compacted Soil Permeability Cells

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UTS-1403	Compaction Permeameter Mould without Swell Ring. Ø 4”
UTS-1404	Compaction Permeameter Mould without Swell Ring. Ø 6”
UTS-1407	Compaction Permeameter Mould without Swell Ring, Ø105 mm
UTS-1420	Stand Type Metal Manometer Panel with Two Tubes
UTGP-1140	Plastic Hose, Ø8 mm OD, 3 m

Standards

ASTM D5856

The Compaction Permeameter Moulds are used together with UTS-1420 Stand type metal manometer panel for determining the water permeability of compacted soil specimens like clay, sand, gravel etc.

Stand Type Metal Manometer Panel is 1000 mm in lenght and graduated in mm.Each tube has its own valve.

Stand type metal manometer panel (UTS-1420) and plastic hose should be ordered seperately

UTS-1404 and UTS-1407 are supplied with perforated plates and No.100 screen (each 2pcs.). UTS-1403 is supplied with two prous discs.

Product Code	Dimensions	Weight (approx.)
UTS-1420	200x100x1100 mm	6 kg
UTS-1403	150x150x220 mm	7,5 kg
UTS-1404	200x200x700 mm	15 kg

63. Pinhole Test Apparatus

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UTS-1500	Pinhole Test Apparatus, Ø33mm ID
UTS-1504	Pinhole Test Apparatus, Ø44mm ID
UTS-1308	Constant Level Water Tank, 7 L.

Standards

BS 1377:5; ASTM D4647; TS 1900-2

Water flowing through fine-grained soils with high sodium content makes them highly erodible.

The UTS-1500 and UTS-1504 Pinhole Test Apparatus are used for evaluating the erodibility of clay soils by flowing water through a small hole that is drilled through the compacted specimen.

The apparatus consist of a cylindrical plexiglass body (container) fitted top cap with a water inlet and the base cap with an outlet connection, a plastic nipple, a plastic centering guide, a wire punch (1.0 mm), a stand to support the apparatus with 1100mm scale and standpipe tube(Ø4mm IDx6mm OD), four pcs wire mesh, 1,5m pvc tubing with a valve, 10ml, 25ml and 50 ml graduated glass measuring cylinders and an anvil with a tamper (fit with the body of ordered apparatus).

Constant level water tank (UTS-1308) and de-airing water equipment should be ordered separately.

If required, different inner diameter plexiglass bodys with caps can be produced.

Product Code	UTS-1500	UTS-1504
Dimensions	150x200x1200 mm	50x100x50 mm
Weight (approx.)	4 kg	1 kg

64. Fully-Automated Triaxial and Strees Path System

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LoadTrac II
FlowTrac II

The Load Trac-II/FlowTrac-II system fully auto mates the performance of a Controlled Strain Loading Consolidation (CSL) test. Once a soil sample is in place, and the test conditions selected, the LoadTrac-II/ FlowTrac-II system will run the entire CRCS test from start to finish. The LoadTrac II/ FlowTrac-II system consolidates the sample through a loading path specified by the user using constant rate of strain loading. To avoid running the test too fast (excess pore pressures become too large for the transducer) or too slow (the test takes too long), LoadTrac II/FlowTrac-II uses Excess Pore Pressure Ratio Limits. If the measured excess pore pressure divided by the current total vertical stress exceeds the Upper Pore Pressure Ratio Limit, the current strain rate is automatically decreased by a factor of 2. If the measured excess pore pressure divided by the current total vertical stress falls below the Lower Pore Pressure Ratio Limit, the current strain rate is increased by a factor of 2. These limits give the user a great deal of control over how a constant strain rate test is run.

The FlowTrac II is used during back pressure saturation as well as maintaining a constant cell pressure during the consolidation phase of the test. A typical consolidation test can be completed in 24 to 36 hrs. on most materials.

Applicable Test Standards

ASTM D-4186 One-Dimensional Consolidation
Properties of Soils Using Controlled - Strain Loading

User Benefits

Choose capacity to fit user needs from 22, 45 and 90 kN (5,000, 10,000 and 20,000 lbs.) models
Total automation of data collection and reporting of test results
Prepare tables and plots of report quality within minutes of completing a test
Generate columns of data for easy reduction using your own spreadsheet software
Ability to access and control the unit over a computer network using Geo-Net option

Technical Specifications

Motor	Stepper motor with built-in controls
Travel	Built-in displacement transducer with 76 mm (3 in.) range and 0.0013 mm(0.00005 in) resolution
Displacement	Control from 0.00003 to 15 mm per minute (0.000001 to 0.6 in. per minute)
Flow Range	0.000006 to 3 cc per second
Power	110/220 V, 50/60 Hz, 1phase

Models

FlowTrac II Models
FTII-250-nn	250 cc capacity
FTII-750-nn	750 cc capacity
LoadTrac II Models
LTII-5,000	22 kN (5,000 lbs.) frame capacity
LTII-10,000	45 kN (10,000 lbs.) frame capacity
LTII-20,000	90 kN (20,000 lbs.) frame capacity
LTII-50,000	222 kN (50,000 lbs.) frame capacity

Accessories

1230

All stainless steel consolidation cell with backpressure saturation capability, 62.5mm (2.5 in.) sample diameter standard.

External stainless steel pressure sensor.

Other sample sizes are available upon request

Product Code

Dimensions

Weight (approx.)

LoadTrac II

464 x 546 x1206 mm

(18 x 21.5 x 47.5 in.)

55 kg

FlowTrac II

203 x 406 x 470 mm

(8 x 16 x 18.5 in.)

14 kg

65. Fully-Autometed Unconfined Compression System

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LoadTrac II

The LoadTrac II load frame provides compression/extension testing for a number of geotechnical tests that must have accurate control of the rate of dis-placement during loading. With acces-sories, the unit can perform uncon-fined compression, CBR, and triaxial shear phase testing.

The base unit includes a stepper mo-tor, lead screw, vertical tension rods and crosshead, displacement trans-ducer, electronic controls and network communications. Versions of the unit are available to test loads up to 90 kN (20,000 lbs.). Displacement rates can be set to any value between 0.00003 and 15 mm per minutes (0.000001 to 0.6 inches per minute).

The base unit can run in stand-alone mode without a computer. It includes built-in data acquisition and display capability. Sensor readings are dis-played in Sl or English units and stored in memory.

Optional software running in Win-dows® 2000, XP, Vista, 7 completely automates the test, reducing the data and preparing test results.

Applicable Test Standards

ASTM D-2166, AASHTO T-208 Unconfined Compression Testing of Soils
ASTM D-1663 Compressive Strength of Molded Soil-Cement Cylinders

User Benefits

Choose capacity to fit user needs from 22, 45 and 90 kN (5,000, 10,000 and 20,000 lbs.) models

Total automation of data collection and reporting of test results
Prepare tables and plots of report quality within minutes of completing a test
Generate columns of data for easy reduction using your own spreadsheet software
Ability to access and control the unit over a computer network using Geo-Net option

Technical Specifications

Motor	Stepper motor with built-in controls
Travel	Built-in displacement transducer with 76 mm (3 in.) range and 0.0013 mm(0.00005 in) resolution
Displacement	Control from 0.00003 to 15 mm per minute (0.000001 to 0.6 in. per minute)
Power	110/220 V, 50/60 Hz, 1phase

Dimensions	464x546 x1206 mm
Weight (approx.)	55 kg

Models

LTII-5,000	22 kN (5,000 lbs.) frame capacity
LTII-10,000	45 kN (10,000 lbs.) frame capacity
LTII-20,000	90 kN (20,000 lbs.) frame capacity
LTII-50,000	222 kN (50,000 lbs.) frame capacity

Accessories

7020

75 mm (3.0 in) platen with load cell adaptor

Geo NET™

Network/Communication card and cable to link load

frame to PC.

UC

Software package to automatically run and report

UC tests

Option

UC Report

Editing/reporting software for multiple tests

66. Fully-Automated California Bearing Ratio System

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LoadTrac II

The LoadTrac II load frame provides compression/extension testing for a number of geotechnical tests that must have accurate control of the rate of dis-placement during loading. With acces-sories, the unit can perform uncon-fined compression, CBR, and triaxial shear phase testing.

The base unit includes a stepper mo-tor, lead screw, vertical tension rods and crosshead, displacement trans-ducer, electronic controls and network communications. Versions of the unit are available to test loads up to 90 kN (20,000 lbs.). Displacement rates can be set to any value between 0.00003 and 15 mm per minutes (0.000001 to 0.6 inches per minute).

The base unit can run in stand-alone mode without a computer. It includes built-in data acquisition and display capability. Sensor readings are dis-played in Sl or English units and stored in memory.

Optional software running in Win-dows® 2000, XP, Vista, 7 completely automates the test, reducing the data and preparing test results.

Applicable Test Standards

ASTM D-2166, AASHTO T-208 Unconfined Compression Testing of Soils
ASTM D-1663 Compressive Strength of Molded Soil-Cement Cylinders

User Benefits

Choose capacity to fit user needs from 22, 45 and 90 kN (5,000, 10,000 and 20,000 lbs.) models

Total automation of data collection and reporting of test results
Prepare tables and plots of report quality within minutes of completing a test
Generate columns of data for easy reduction using your own spreadsheet software
Ability to access and control the unit over a computer network using Geo-Net option

Technical Specifications

Motor	Stepper motor with built-in controls
Travel	Built-in displacement transducer with 76 mm (3 in.) range and 0.0013 mm(0.00005 in) resolution
Displacement	Control from 0.00003 to 15 mm per minute (0.000001 to 0.6 in. per minute)
Power	110/220 V, 50/60 Hz, 1phase

Dimensions	464x546 x1206 mm
Weight (approx.)	55 kg

Models

LTII-5,000	22 kN (5,000 lbs.) frame capacity
LTII-10,000	45 kN (10,000 lbs.) frame capacity
LTII-20,000	90 kN (20,000 lbs.) frame capacity
LTII-50,000	222 kN (50,000 lbs.) frame capacity

Accessories

7020

CBR plunger with load cell adapter.

Geo NET™

Network/Communication card and

cable to link load frame to PC.

UC

Software package to automatically run and

report CBR tests

Option

UC Report

UC, consolidation, and triaxial testing modules

67. Fully-Automated Constant Rate of Strain Consolidation System

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LoadTrac II
FlowTrac II

The Load Trac-II/FlowTrac-II system fully auto mates the performance of a Controlled Strain Loading Consolidation (CSL) test. Once a soil sample is in place, and the test conditions selected, the LoadTrac-II/ FlowTrac-II system will run the entire CRCS test from start to finish. The LoadTrac II/ FlowTrac-II system consolidates the sample through a loading path specified by the user using constant rate of strain loading. To avoid running the test too fast (excess pore pressures become too large for the transducer) or too slow (the test takes too long), LoadTrac II/FlowTrac-II uses Excess Pore Pressure Ratio Limits. If the measured excess pore pressure divided by the current total vertical stress exceeds the Upper Pore Pressure Ratio Limit, the current strain rate is automatically decreased by a factor of 2. If the measured excess pore pressure divided by the current total vertical stress falls below the Lower Pore Pressure Ratio Limit, the current strain rate is increased by a factor of 2. These limits give the user a great deal of control over how a constant strain rate test is run.

The FlowTrac II is used during back pressure saturation as well as maintaining a constant cell pressure during the consolidation phase of the test. A typical consolidation test can be completed in 24 to 36 hrs. on most materials.

Applicable Test Standards

ASTM D-4186 One-Dimensional Consolidation
Properties of Soils Using Controlled - Strain Loading

User Benefits

Choose capacity to fit user needs from 22, 45 and 90 kN (5,000, 10,000 and 20,000 lbs.) models
Total automation of data collection and reporting of test results
Prepare tables and plots of report quality within minutes of completing a test
Generate columns of data for easy reduction using your own spreadsheet software
Ability to access and control the unit over a computer network using Geo-Net option

Technical Specifications

Motor	Stepper motor with built-in controls
Travel	Built-in displacement transducer with 76 mm (3 in.) range and 0.0013 mm(0.00005 in) resolution
Displacement	Control from 0.00003 to 15 mm per minute (0.000001 to 0.6 in. per minute)
Flow Range	0.000006 to 3 cc per second
Power	110/220 V, 50/60 Hz, 1phase

Models

FlowTrac II Models
FTII-250-nn	250 cc capacity
FTII-750-nn	750 cc capacity
LoadTrac II Models
LTII-5,000	22 kN (5,000 lbs.) frame capacity
LTII-10,000	45 kN (10,000 lbs.) frame capacity
LTII-20,000	90 kN (20,000 lbs.) frame capacity
LTII-50,000	222 kN (50,000 lbs.) frame capacity

Accessories

1230

All stainless steel consolidation cell with backpressure

saturation capability, 62.5mm (2.5 in.) sample diameter

standard. External stainless steel pressure sensor.

Other sample sizes are available upon request

Dimensions

Weight (approx.)

LoadTrac II

464 x 546 x1206 mm

( 18 x 21.5 x 47.5 in. )

55 kg

FlowTrac II

203 x 406 x 470 mm

(8 x 16 x 18.5 in.)

14 kg

68. Fully Automated Consolidation & Swell System

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LoadTrac III (Mini-LoadTrac)

LoadTrac III system for incremental consolidation and swell testing fully automates an entire consolidation test. Constant load and constant volume swell tests can be run automatically. Once a sample is placed into the load frame, the test conditions programmed, and the test started, the LoadTrac III system performs the complete test up to 32 steps without intervention by the user. The computer automatically increments to the next stress by using conditions specified by the user. Incremental consolidation test can be completed in 24 to 48 hours on most materials.

The LoadTrac III system utilizes a high speed, precision microstepper motor to apply the vertical load to the soil specimen. An embedded control board with a dedicated CPU takes readings from the force transducer and displacement transducer to control the stepper motor.

The base unit includes built-in data acquisition and display capability. Sensor readings are displayed in SI or English units and stored in memory. For incremental consolidation, the base unit is linked to a PC using the network communications module and the appropriate software.

Optional software running in Windows® 2000, XP, Vista, 7 completely automates the test, reducing the data and preparing test results.

Other options include running constant rate of consolidation, unconfined compression and triaxial on a 50 mm (2.00 in.) or less diameter sample.

Applicable Test Standards

ASTM D-2435 Incremental Consolidation
AASHTO T-216 Incremental Consolidation
ASTM D-4546 One dimensional swell or settlement potential of cohesive soils

User Benefits

Total automation, control, data collection and reporting of test results
Prepare tables and plots of report quality within minutes of completing a test
Generate columns of data for easy reduction using your own spreadsheet software
Ability to access and control the unit over a computer network using Geo-Net option

Technical Specifications

Capacity	11 kN (2,500 lbs.)
Motor	Stepper motor with built-in controls
Travel	25 mm (1.0 inches) resolved to 0.0025 mm (0.0001 inches)
Clearance	180 mm (7 inches) horizontal between uprights, 150 mm (6 inches) vertical platen to crosshead standard
Power	110/220 V, 50/60 Hz, 1 phase

Accessories

1220	All stainless steel consolidation cell includes 63.5 mm (2.5 in.) sample ring, top cap, top and bottom porous stones.
1230	Consolidation cell with back pressure saturation capability, 62.5 mm (2.5 in.) sample diameter standard. Other sizes available upon request with optional external stainless steel pressure sensor.
Geo NET™	Network/Communication card and cable to link load frame to PC.
ICONP	Software package to automatically run incremental consolidation test and swell tests with built-in editing reporting option.

Dimensions	305 x 381 x 838 mm
Weight (approx.)	20 kg

69. Fully-Automated Permeability System

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LoadTrac II
FlowTrac II

The LoadTrac II/FlowTrac II flow pump provides a unique and versatile way to run flexible wall permeability tests on a wide variety of materials quickly and accurately. By adjusting the gradient or the flow rate across the sample, the system can measure permeabilities of cohesive soils varying from 10-4 cm/sec to 10-9 cm/sec. With the appropriate test cells, this one system can determine the permeability of some silty clays within minutes.

The FlowTrac-II base unit includes a stepper motor, lead screw, pressure chamber and piston, pressure transducer, electronic controls and network communications. Versions of the unit are available with flow volumes of 250 cc and 750 cc. Flow rates can be set to any value between 0.000006 cc/sec. and 3.0 cc/sec. Flexible wall tests are run in a fully automated mode with three flow pumps and one LoadTrac-II; the FlowTrac-II's controls cell pressure and flow of cell, bottom sample and top sample. This configuration allows great versatility to run fully automated permeability tests with isotropic, anisotropic or Ko consolidation.

With the network communications module and the appropriate software, the entire test can be automatically controlled, data captured and displayed in real time, and test reports prepared on a PC. With GeoNet-LAN option, the test can be monitored and data reported from any PC located on a LAN to which the LoadTrac II/FlowTrac II system is connected.

® Control and editing software runs in Windows 2000, XP, Vista 7

Applicable Test Standards

ASTM D-5084 - Flexible wall permeability
ASTM D-2434 - Rigid wall permeability

User Benefits

Choose load capacity to fit user needs from 10, 22, 45, and 90kN (2,000, 5,000,10,000, and 20,000 lbs.) models

Total automation, control, data collection and reporting of test results
Prepare tables and plots of report quality within minutes of completing a test
Geo-NET compatibility lets unit be accessed and controlled over a computer network
Generate columns of data for easy reduction using your own spreadsheet software
Choose volume capacity to fit user needs from 250, and 750 cc models
Accurate displacement rate control from 0.00003 to15 mm per minute (0.000001 to 0.6 in. per minute)

Accurate pressure and volume measurements with integrated sensors
Stand alone through front keypad and LCD menu,

Accessories

Triaxial/Permeability cells up to 150mm (6.00 in.) diameter, membranes, porous stones and sample preparation accessories upon request.

Geo-NET PC network card and cable to link LoadTrac II / FlowTrac II to PC

Technical Specifications

Motor	Stepper motor with built-in controls
Travel	Built-in displacement transducer with 76 mm (3 in.) range and 0.0013 mm(0.00005 in) resolution
Displacement	Control from 0.00003 to 15 mm per minute (0.000001 to 0.6 in. per minute)
Flow Range	0.000006 to 3 cc per second
Power	110/220 V, 50/60 Hz, 1 phase

Dimensions

Weight (approx.)

LoadTrac II

464 x 546 x1206 mm

( 18 x 21.5 x 47.5 in. )

55 kg

FlowTrac II

203 x 406 x 470 mm

(8 x 16 x 18.5 in.)

14 kg

Models

FlowTrac II Models
FTII-250-nn	250 cc capacity
FTII-750-nn	250 cc capacity
LoadTrac II Models
LTII-5,000	22 kN (5,000 lbs.) frame capacity
LTII-10,000	45 kN (10,000 lbs.) frame capacity
LTII-20,000	90 kN (20,000 lbs.) frame capacity
LTII-50,000	222 kN (50,000 lbs.) frame capacity

70. Fully-Automated Cyclic Trixial System

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Product Code

LoadTrac II
FlowTrac II Cyclic

The LoadTrac II/FlowTrac II Cyclic system automated test unit completely automates cyclic triaxial testing of soils. Minimum mantime is required.

The LoadTrac II/FlowTrac-II Cyclic consists of a triaxial cell to retain the sample, a load frame with computercontrolled platen for static loading, two computer controlled flow pumps to control chamber pressure and back pressure, a high performance linear actuator servo control actuator for cyclic loading with update rates of 500 times per second, a micro-processor for accurately controlling cyclic loading, a PC with a Pentium processor to control the test, and to log test data. Editing and reporting is built-in to the test and control software program. The unit arrives in a completely selfcontained system with all necessary equipment.

The LoadTrac II/FlowTrac II Cyclic system is menu driven. The Windows® XP, Vista, 7 based software allows users to define the conditions for running the test, logging test data and reporting results. Users can specify the values for controlling the saturation, consolidation and cyclic loading of a test. During testing, current data and system status information is displayed. Collected data are written to a file on the system's hard drive. The reporting software performs all required calculations and permits users a variety of options in graphing and generating test data.

Applicable Test Standards

ASTM D-3999 Determination of the Modulus Properties
ASTM D-5311 Load Controlled Cyclic Triaxial Testing of Soils

Benefits and Features

Reduces time required for testing
Run tests on isotropically, anisotropically and Ko consolidated samples
Select number of data points logged per cycle from 10 to 500 readings per second
Reduce test error and improve quality control
Operates in a Windows® XP/2000/Vista/7 environment

Technical Specifications

Cyclic Loading System	High performance custom linear actuator 1.8kW peak, low inertia servo-drive system for fast response time. High resolution feedback system for precise and accurate control of load and speed. 4.4 kN (1000lbs force) continuous load at speeds in excess of 200 mm (8") /sec Self-contained and maintenance free Single Phase 208 VAC/60Hz (US) / 220VAC/50Hz (international)
Type Of Cyclic Loading	Load controlled sinusoidal shape
Cyclic Rate	Up to 10 Hz
Options To End Test	Maximum number of cycles Maximum strain
Reporting Options	Load, displacement, sample, and cell vs. cycle number, Shear stress, strain, p-p strain, excess pore pressure vs. cycle number, Shear stress vs. axial strain, Shear stress vs. normal stress, Automatic or user specified scaling on any of above plots, Plotting to monitor, printer, plotter, or file
Test Cell	Modified triaxial cell with accessories
Unit Systems	U.S., English, metric and SI changeable at any time before, during and after test
Sample Diameter	50, 70, up to 100 mm (2/2.8/4 inches) Custom sizes by special order
Transducers	Force: 2, 5,10 kN (500, 1000, 2500 lbf.) Displacement: 50mm (2.0 in.) range Cell and sample pressures: 0-1400 kPa (0-200 psi)

71. Fully-Automated Resonant Column & Torsional Shear System

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Geocomp's resonant column and torsional system is based on the Long-Tor Resonant Column Apparatus developed by Dr. Vincent P. Drnevich (patent 1974) at Purdue University. The term Long- Tor denotes the capability of the apparatus to vibrate specimens in ei- ther a longitudinal or torsional mode of vibration. The basic principle of the resonant column device is to excite one end of a confined cylindrical soil specimen in a fundamental mode of vibration by means of torsional or longitudinal excitation. Once the fundamental mode of resonance frequency is established, measurements are made of the resonance frequency and amplitude of vibration from which wave propagation velocities and strain amplitudes are calculated using the theory of elasticity. The shear modulus is determined from the derived velocity and the density of the specimen.

The resonant column test is used to measure shear modulus (G) and the damping ratio (D) at small shear strains. These values are a function of strain level. In the test, the shear strain level is increased step-by-step and the shear modulus and damping ratio are measured. The result of the test is a relationship between shear modulus and shear strain and between damping ratio and shear strain over a shear strain magnitude of 10-6 to 10-4 percent. Higher strain levels associated with extreme loads such as earthquakes and wave loading can not be achieved by resonant column testing using the electromagnetic force actuator to twist the specimen. For higher shear strains, our device can be switched to shearing in torsion. The torsional shear phase can be run to obtain shear modulus and damping up to shear strains of 10% depending on the stiffness of the soil. We can also subsequently shear the specimen along any stress path possible in a triaxial cell. Specimens can be consolidated isotropically or anisotropically.

A typical resonant column-torsional shear test on a specimen involves the following steps:

Consolidation to the first stress condition
Measurement of G and D versus shear strain at end of primary consolidation and at 3 times during secondary consolidation

Consolidation to the second stress condition
Measurement of G and D versus shear strain at end of primary consolidation and at 3 times during secondary consolidation

Repeat above through final stress condition. Run torsional shear test to 10% strain to measure G and D for higher shear strain levels. Run triaxial compression test to measure shear strength of the specimen, drained or undrained.

Testing Capabilities

Geocomp's resonant column torsional shear testing system is a complete system capable of performing the following tests:

Resonance in torsion.
Damping Ratio in torsion.
Torsional shear up to 2 Hz
Triaxial or stress path after torsional shear

Geocomp RCTS turnkey system consists of the following:

LoadTrac-II
Two FlowTrac-II's
Electro-Magnetic Drive System
Torsional Shear System
All built-in electronics and data acquisition
Full automation through all phases of a test

Applicable Standards

ASTM D4015
ASTM D-4767
AASHTO T-297

Technical Specifications

Motor	Stepper motor with built-in controls
Travel	Built-in displacement transducer with 76 mm (3 in.) range and 0.0013 mm(0.00005 in) resolution
Displacement	Control from 0.00003 to 35 mm per minute (0.000001 to 1.3 in. per minute)
Flow Range	0.000006 to 3 cc per second
Power	110/220 V, 50/60 Hz, 1 phase

Dimensions

Weight (approx.)

LoadTrac II

464 x 546 x1206 mm

( 18 x 21.5 x 47.5 in. )

55 kg

FlowTrac II

203 x 406 x 470 mm

(8 x 16 x 18.5 in.)

14 kg

Models

FlowTrac II Models
FTII-250-nn	250 cc capacity
FTII-750-nn	750 cc capacity
	Maximum pressure range for system: 1400 and 3500 kPa (200 and 500 psi) available (resolution of pressure will be 0.00005 times the range)
LoadTrac II Models
LTII-5,000	22 kN (5,000 lbs.) frame capacity
LTII-10,000	45 kN (10,000 lbs.) frame capacity
LTII-20,000	90 kN(20,000 lbs.) frame capacity

Accessories

Triaxial cells to test samples up to 305mm (12.00 in.) diameter, membranes, porous stones and sample preparation accessories upon request.

72. Fully-Automated Resilient Modulus Unit

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Product Code

LoadTrac II-RM

Geocomp's LoadTrac II Resilient Modulus unit fully automates resilient modulus tests on base/subbase/subgrade materials. The LoadTrac II meets or exceeds all specifications for Resilient Modulus Testing of Base/Subbase/Subgrade Materials by AASHTO T-294/T-307 and SHRP Protocol P46. It minimizes man time during testing and offers a versatile platform for performing additional geotechnical tests.

User Features and Benefits

ADDITIONAL TESTING CAPABILITIES

Geocomp's load frame does more than just Resilient Modulus testing. With software and accessories, the following tests can also be done:

California Bearing Ratio
Compression Testing of Weak Rocks and Cement Mixtures
Constant Rate of Strain Consolidation Testing
Cyclic Triaxial Testing
Incremental consolidation
Triaxial Testing
Unconfined Compression.

FULLY AUTOMATED MINIMUM INTERVENTION ON YOUR PART

The LoadTrac II performs resilient modulus tests from beginning to end according to the latest AASHTO standards without human intervention.

APPLIES AN ACCURATE LOAD THROUGHOUT TESTING

Resilient modulus testing is a complicated test in which the stiffness of the sample changes with loading. Since the performance of cyclic loading systems depends on the stiffness of the sample, most systems fail to apply the correct load throughout the test. Our system uses real-time adjustment of a PID controller to adjust the system control parameters as the stiffness of the specimen changes. This feature permits our system to apply an accurate load from the beginning to the end of the test. Our system meets the rigid AASHTO specs for precision on loading to a haversine shape.

OPERATES IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT

Training time is short, as most people are familiar with the Windows operat- ing environment. Users can configure a wide variety of graphical screens to display the test results including tabular and graphical display of channel values with time, graphical display of stresses, strains, displacements and resilient modulus values.

TEST DATA...THE WAY YOU WANT IT

Our system generates data in a variety of formats, so users get the most use out of the data. Options include:

A complete final test report with all appropriate calculations on the data and constitutive relationships based on Publication

No. FHWA-RD-97-083
A text file of raw data and a text file of data in engineering units. Either can be easily loaded into a spreadsheet for further data analysis. Complete reporting software is included. This software creates reduced test results that are printed in tabular and graphical form instantly after testing. Results are available in any set of units, regardless of which set of units the test was run. Geocomp's Resilient Modulus Testing System is efficient and reliable. Many details of the test cell, instrumentation and loading system have been optimized thorough inhouse testing on a wide variety of materials utilizing over fifteen years of R&D experience. We continually improve our systems based on new technology and the experiences of our customers.

Technical Specifications

Cell

Pressure

Automatically applied, maintained and incremented

with electro-pneumatic air pressure regulator

Type Of Cyclic

Loading

Haversine pulse

Cyclic Rate

0.1 sec per pulse, 1 pulse per second and any slower

values given by user

Cyclic Loading

• High performance custom linear actuator

• 2.8kW peak, low inertia servo-drive system for fast

response time.

• High resolution feedback system for pre- cise and

accurate control of load and speed.

• 22 kN (5000lbs force) continuous load at speeds in

excess of 200 mm (8") /sec

• Self-contained and maintenance free

• Single Phase 208 VAC/60Hz (US) / 220

VAC/50Hz (international)

Options To End

Test

Maximum number of cycles

Maximum strain

Reporting

Options

• Shear stress versus pulse number

• Axial strain versus pulse number

• Resilient Modulus versus pulse number

• Resilient Modulus versus deviator stress

• Resilient Modulus versus confining stress

• Automatic or user specified scaling on any of above

plots

• Plotting to monitor, printer, plotter, or file

Test Cell

Modified triaxial cell with sample preparation

accessories

Unit Systems

U.S., English, metric and SI changeable at any time

before, during and after test

Sample

Diameter

70, 100, and 150 mm (2.8/4/6 inches) Custom sizes by

special order

Transducers

Force: 2, 5,10 kN (500, 1000, 2500 lbf.)

Displacement: 0.5 inch range, +25.4 mm (+1.00 in.)

Cell pressure: 0-500 kPa (0-70 psi)

System

Requirements

System is delivered complete to perform tests, store

data, reduce data and report the test results. System

will be calibrated and ready to begin testing immediately

after installation.

Documentation

Full documentation and user's manuals are provided.

HELP screens are available at every point in all software

73. Fully-Automated Direct Residual Shear System

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ShearTrac II

The ShearTrac II system is capable of performing the consolidation and shearing phases of a standard direct shear and residual shear test under full automatic control. The system consists of a computer-controlled unit that utilizes microstepper motors to apply the vertical and horizontal loads to the soil specimen. Versions of the unit are available to produce vertical and horizontal loads up to 10 kN (2000 lbs.).

The system is capable of running a consolidation phase for up to 32 increments automatically. Horizontal shearing can be applied at a specified rate of deformation or at a specified rate of horizontal force change, or at a specified set of force steps of a specified duration. The system is capable of displaying the current status of a test and graphically portraying the progress of the test in real time. The system includes the capability for the operator to alter the test process and conditions at any stage of the test. The system is also capable of performing repeated direct shear tests to determine residual strength based on a specified number of repeated cycles. The system comes complete with hardware and software for recording all test input data and settings of selected test parameters, performing standard engineering calculations on the data, and producing graphically plotted and printed output in the standard Corps format.

Applicable Test Standards

ASTM D3080/T236 Direct Shear testing of soils under Consolidated Drained Conditions.

User Benefits

Choose load capacity to fit user needs up to 10kN (2,000 lbs.)
Total automation, control, data collection and reporting of test results
Prepare tables and plots of report quality within minutes of completing a test
Geo-NET compatibility lets unit be accessed and controlled over a computer network
Generate columns of data for easy reduction using your own spreadsheet software
Accurate displacement rate control from 0.00003 to15 mm per minute (0.000001 to 0.6 in. per minute)

Full automation of residual shear testing
Stand alone through front keypad and LCD menu capability

Technical Specifications

Capacity	Up to 10 kN (2,000 lbs.)
Vertical Motor	Stepper motor with built-in controls for vertical load
Horizontal Mot.	Stepper motor with built-in controls for horizontal load
Speed Range	0.00003 to 15 mm per min. (0.000001 to 0.6 in per minute
Vertical Travel	25.45 mm (1.00 in.) resolved to 0.0013 mm (0.00005 inches)
Horizontal Travel	±12.5 mm (±0.50 in.) resolved to 0.0013 mm (0.00005 inches)
Power	110/220 V, 50/60 Hz, 1phase

ShearTrac II	Load Capacity
ST-1000	4.4kN(1000lb.)

Accessories

ShearTrac II accessories including ShearTrac II box to test square or round samples up to 101 mm (4 in.) dimension/ diameter,includes top and bottom porous stones.

Geo-NET-PC Network card and cable to link ShearTrac II to PC.
SHEAR Software package to automatically run and report direct /residual shear test on ShearTrac II.

Dimensions	228 mm x 560 mm x 762 mm (9 in. x 22 in. x 30 in.)
Weight (approx.)	63 kg (140 lbs.)

74. Fully-Automated Direct Simple Shear System

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ShearTrac II-DSS

The ShearTrac II-DSS system is a universal shear system capable of performing the consolidation and shear phases of a direct simple shear test under full automatic control.

The direct simple shear device is a way to measure undrained shear strength of soils that reflects the average shear strength mobilized in the field during failure of embankments on soft soil foundations and deep excavations in clay The DSS test generates a fairly homogeneous state of shear stress throughout the specimen, which provides initial stress condition, stress path, and deformation configuration that models numerous field loading conditions more closely than any other test systems such as triaxial. The system consists of a computer controlled unit that utilizes micro-stepper motors to apply the vertical and horizontal loads to the soil specimen.

The system is capable of running a consolidation phase for up to 32 increments automatically. Horizontal shearing can be applied at a specified rate of deformation or at a specified rate of horizontal force change. The constant volume condition during the shear is maintained through a closed loop computer control with the vertical displacement sensor as the feedback. The system is capable of displaying the current status of a test and graphically portraying the progress of the test in real time. The system includes the capability for the operator to alter the test process and conditions at any stage of the test.

Applicable Test Standards

ASTM D 6528 Consolidated Undrained Direct Simple Shear Testing of Cohesive Soils
ASTM D2435/T216 One-Dimensional Consolidation Properties of Soils

User Benefits

Choose load capacity to fit user needs up to 10kN (2,000 lbs.)
Total automation, control, data collection and reporting of test results
Prepare tables and plots of report quality within minutes of completing a test
Geo-NET compatibility lets unit be accessed and controlled over a computer network
Generate columns of data for easy reduction using your own spreadsheet software
Accurate displacement rate control from 0.00003 to15 mm per minute (0.000001 to 0.6 in. per minute)
Stand alone through front keypad and LCD menu capability

Accessories

ShearTrac II-DSS accessories includes shear box to test round samples up to 100 mm (4 in.) diameter, top and bottom ® porous stones with Teflon coated stacked rings.

Geo-NET-PC Network card and cable to link ShearTrac II to PC.
DSS Software package to automatically run and report direct simple shear tests.

Models

ST-DSS-500	2.5 kN (500 lbs.)
ST-DSS-1000	5 kN (1000 lbs.)
ST-DSS-2000	10 kN (2000 lbs.)

Technical Specifications

Capacity	Up to 11 kN (2,500 lbs.)
Vertical Motor	Stepper motor with built-in controls for vertical load
Horizontal Mot.	Stepper motor with built-in controls for horizontal load
Speed Range	0.00003 to 15 mm per min. (0.000001 to 0.6 in per minute
Vertical Traver	12.5 mm (0.5 in.) resolved to 0.0013 mm (0.00005 inches)
Horizontal Travel	±12.5 mm (±0.50 in.) resolved to 0.0013 mm (0.00005 inches)
Power	110/220 V, 50/60 Hz, 1 phase

75. Fully-Automated Cyclic Simple Shear System

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Product Code

ShearTrac II-DSS CY

The ShearTrac II-DSS CY system is a universal shear system capable of performing the consolidation, static and cyclic direct simple shear phases under full automatic control. This system is of the type developed at NGI in the mid 1960's. The DSS test generates a fairly homogeneous state of shear stress throughout the specimen, which provides initial stress condition, stress path, and deformation configuration that models numerous field loading conditions more closely than any other strength tests such as triaxial. The system consists of a computer controlled unit that utilizes micro-stepper motors to apply the vertical and horizontal loads to the soil specimen.

The system is capable of running a consolidation phase for up to 32 increments automatically. Stress controlled cyclic can be applied up to a frequency of 1 Hz that can be followed by simple shearing at a specified rate of deformation or force. The constant volume condition is maintained through a closed loop computer control with the vertical displacement sensor as the feed back. The system is capable of displaying the current status of a test and graphically portraying the progress of the test in real time. The system includes the capability for the operator to alter the test process and conditions at any stage of the test.

The system comes complete with hardware and software for recording all test input data and settings of selected test parameters, performing standard engineering calculations on the data, and producing graphically plotted and printed output.

Applicable Test Standards

ASTM D 6528 Consolidated Undrained Direct Simple Shear Testing of Cohesive Soils
ASTM D2435/T216 One-Dimensional Consolidation Properties of Soils

User Benefits

Choose load capacity to fit user needs up to 5kN (1,000 lbs.)
Total automation, control, data collection and reporting of test results
Prepare tables and plots of report quality within minutes of completing a test
Geo-NET compatibility lets unit be accessed and controlled over a computer network
Generate columns of data for easy reduction using your own spreadsheet software
Accurate displacement rate control from 0.00003 to15 mm per minute (0.000001 to 0.6 in. per minute)

Select number of data points logged per cycle form 10 to 500 readings per second
Manual control capability through front keypad and LCD menus
Versatile system

SOIL SPECIMEN DIMENSIONS:

Diameter: 2.5 in. (63.5 mm) up to 4.0 in.(101.5 mm)

Dimensions

228 mm x 560 mm x 762 mm

(9 in. x 22 in. x 30 in.)

Weight (approx.)

63 kg (140 lbs.)

Accessories

Geo-NET-PC Network/Communication card to link

ShearTrac II-DSS to PC. Teflon- coated stacked rings,

and stainless steel trimming ring

Software Module

Cyclic DSS Software package to automatically run and

edit cyclic and static direct simple shear test

Options

Direct/Residual Shear, Incremental Consolidation,

and CRC options available upon request

Technical Specifications

Capacity	Up to 10 kN (2,000 lbs.)
Vertical Force	Stepper motor with built-in controls for vertical load and displacement
Horizontal Force	Stepper motor with built-in controls for horizontal load and displacement
Speed Range	0.00003 to 15 mm per min. (0.000001 to 0.6 in per minute
Frequency Range	Up to 1 Hz.
Vertical Travel	25.45 mm (1.00 in.) resolved to 0.0013 mm (0.00005 inches)
Horizontal Travel	±12.5 mm (±0.50 in.) resolved to 0.0013 mm (0.00005 inches)
Power	Single Phase 208 VAC/60Hz (US) / 220 VAC/50Hz (international)

76. Fully-Automated Sheartrac III System

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Product Code

ShearTrac III

The ShearTrac IIITM system is capable of performing the consolidation and shear- ing phases of a 305 mm x 305 mm (12 x 12 in. by 200mm(8.0 in) height direct shear test under automatic control for soils and geosynthetics (geomembrane, geotextile, GCL, geogrid, etc.) as well as for deter- mining the interface frictional properties of soil and geosynthetics, and internal friction of GCLs.

The system consists of a computer con- trolled unit that utilizes a micro stepper motor to apply the horizontal loads. Ver- sions of the unit are available to test loads up to 50 kN (10,000 lbs). Builtin elec- tronics control test and display data in real time. The system is capable of applying a constant rate of strain or stress at any displacement rate up to 15mm (0.6 inch) per minute. The computer controlled program runs under latest Windows. It includes the capability to display the current status of latest and graphically portray the progress of the test in real time. The system also includes the capa- bility for the operator to alter the test process and conditions at any stage during the test.

This is a turnkey system that includes hardware and software for recording all test input data and settings of selected test parameters, performing standard engineering calculations on the data, and producing graphically plotted and printed output in the standard Corps format, in accordance with ASTM D5321, D6243 and BS 1377 standards.

Applicable Test Standards

ASTM D-5321 and D-6243
ASTM 3080/T236
BS 1377

Features / Benefits

Built-in end clamps for geosynthetics testing
Optional grip plates for true internal friction determination for GCLs
Linear bearings for minimum horizontal friction
Two sets of limit switches to prevent over traveling
Built-in 4-channel data acquisition with 16-bit resolution
Two LCD display
Two displacement transducers with 100 mm (4.00 in.) range and 0.002 mm (0.00008 in.) resolution
Two universal shear web type load cells
Accurate displacement rate control from 0.00003 to 10 mm per minute (0.000001 to 0.4 in. per minute)

Built-in electronic controls for automatic display of data and control of test
Windows XP, or Vista, 7 friendly user interface
Fully incremental consolidation test capability

Technical Specifications

Capacity	50 kN (10,500 lbs.)
Vertical Motor	Stepper motor with built-in controls for vertical load
Horizontal Mot.	Stepper motor with built-in controls for horizontal load
Speed Range	90 mm (3.5 in.) resolved to 0.002 mm (0.00008 inches)
Vertical Travel	90 mm (3.5 in.) resolved to 0.002 mm (0.00008 inches)
Horizontal Travel	90 mm (3.5 in.) resolved to 0.002 mm (0.00008 inches)
Power	110/220 V, 50/60 Hz, 1phase

Models

ST-10000

50 kN (10,000 lbs.) frame capacity in

both directions.

Accessories

Geo-NETTM-PC	Network card and cable to link ShearTrac III to PC
Shear	Software package to automatically run consolidation and direct shear test on ShearTrac III
Shear.report	Editing/reporting software package
Gripping Plates	Optional for GCL testing

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