High-Quality Automatic Soil Strain Controlled Consolidation Tester Soil Consolidation Testing Apparatus Manufacturers, Supplier

The strain-controlled consolidation tester is used to test soil samples under continuous loading at a constant strain rate. The soil samples are subjected to lateral and axial pressure for drainage. The deformation of the specimen and the change in pore water pressure during the test are measured to determine the consolidation amount and consolidation rate of the soil sample. This Soil Strain Controlled Consolidation Tester is suitable for saturated fine soil particles. 

Product Description

Product Description

This Soil Consolidation Testing Apparatus mainly consists of a constant strain loading control system, a computer data acquisition and processing system, a loading test machine, a consolidation container (removable seal) and accessories such as stainless steel ring knives.

Equipment Features

1. LCD display, strain rate loading.
2. The test time is relatively short (half the time required for traditional consolidation tests).
3. Special software, real-time monitoring, real-time display.
4. More reliable evaluation of consolidation and compression parameters.

Software Functions

  • • Real-time collection and storage of consolidation loading force values, consolidation compression deformation and changes in sample pore pressure.
  • • Automatically plot data graphs of axial pressure and compression deformation, and time and pore pressure.
  • • The sampling frequency can be set arbitrarily according to test requirements.
  • • Preset test stop conditions: Time and compression deformation can be set in advance.
Soil Consolidation Instrument Software Interface

Soil Consolidation Instrument Data Acquisition and Processing System Software Interface

Technical Parameter

Power Supply220V; 50Hz; 0.75kW
Specimen SizeΦ61.8mm × 20mm; Φ79.8mm × 20mm (optional)
Consolidation VesselΦ130mm × 100mm (removable seal)
Loading Rate0.0024mm/min to 4.5mm/min
Axial Load0 to 10kN, Accuracy: 0.05% F.S.
Deformation Range0 to 20mm, Accuracy: 0.01mm
Pore Pressure0 to 1MPa, Accuracy: 0.2kPa
Sampling Frequency5µm to 100µm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary function of the Soil Consolidation Testing Apparatus?
The apparatus is used to determine the rate and magnitude of soil consolidation when subjected to increments of vertical load, which is critical for construction and engineering projects.
How does this machine compare to traditional consolidation tests?
The test time with this apparatus is relatively short, often requiring only half the time of traditional methods, thanks to its advanced strain rate loading control system.
What types of data can the software monitor in real-time?
The software provides real-time collection and monitoring of consolidation loading force, compression deformation, and sample pore pressure dissipation.
Can I export the test results for further analysis?
Yes, all test data can be freely exported and printed, and the software automatically plots axial pressure, deformation, and pore pressure graphs.
Does the machine support different specimen sizes?
The standard specimen size is Φ61.8mm × 20mm, but a Φ79.8mm × 20mm size is also available as an optional configuration.
Can the machine stop automatically after a test?
Yes, the machine features preset stop conditions. Users can set a specific time or compression deformation limit, after which the machine will automatically stop data collection.

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