IS 1888 1962, ASTM D 1194, BS 13779
This is for estimating the bearing capacity of shallow foundations in
situ and for the design of flexible pavement. In the test procedure a
steel plate is subjected to gradually increasing load and settlements
of the plates recorded.
Specification :
The out fit consists of 50 tonne hydraulic jack with
separate pumping unit fixed to it a 0 - 500KN x 0.5KN, Pressure
gauge and flexible metal pipe 5 mtr. long, Special ball and socket
arrangement between the jack and the bearing plate, Extension rod
12mm dia x 25 cm long for taking dial gauge readings, Magnetic
base with female thread on top for holding extension rod, Top end
plate, 50mm, dia with male thread for fitting onto the extension rods
and positioning the dial gauge plunger 4 Nos. Column 15cm dia x
25cm long with flanges complete with four bolts and nut, Column
15cm dia x 50cm long with flanges complete with four bolts and
nuts, Bridge support of welded steel angle construction , 5 mtr. Span
and stands approximately 30 cm. High. Fitted with two quick release
clamps a for positioning and holding the dial bracket, Plane M.S.
plate 60cms x 60cm . Square x 60 cms. Square x 25mm thick. Plane
M.S. plate 45cm x 45cm x square x 25mm thick. Plane M.S. plate 30
cms x 30 cms x 25mm thick. Dial Gauge 0.01mm x 25mm.
Accessories:
Plane M.S. 75mm x 25mm thick.
Plane M.S. 50cm x 25mm thick.
Grooved M.S. plate 60cms x 60cms x 25mm thick.
Grooved M.S. plate 45cms x 45cms x 25mm thick.
Grooved M.S. plate 30cms x 30cms x 25mm thick.
Grooved M.S. plate 75cms x 75cms x 25mm thick.