ASTM D 2419, AASHTO T 176
Designed to find out specific gravities of semi liquids like mud and
other liquids having densities in the range 0.8 to 2.5. It has a stainless
steel bam calibrated specific gravities from 0.8 to 2.5. A stainless
steel cup with lid and overflow vent is fitted on one side of the beam.
A counter weights with cursor slides over the graduated scale. The
beam has a knife-edge at centre which rests in a fulcrum fitted in the
stand. Leveling screws and spirit level are fitted to the stand.