Consolidation – Computerised oedometer

Computerised Consolidation workbench

Adapted to consolidate specimens contained in oedometric cells. The workbench is formed of a steel structure with centring plates for the oedometric cells. A lever system is used to apply loads by placement of weights. The equipment can be used to perform 3 simultaneous tests. Supplied with three LVDTs and three levers with ratio of 10:1 and loads of up to 550 Kg. The weights, water containers and cells must be ordered separately.
Dimensions: 1800 x 500 x 1200 mm
Weight: 100 Kg approx.

Accessories:
S0138 Water container made of plexiglass and aluminium. Allows the shear box to be prepared during the consolidation test while keeping the samples under water.
S0126 Set of weights, 50 Kg.
S0231 Data collection application
S0232 Oedometric test application package.
S0105PC PC
S0200/1 Data acquisition card with 16 channels
S0380/0 Signal converter
S0200 Data acquisition unit with 16 channels
S0237/0 LVDT, 8 mm
S0238/5 LVDT-Unit connection cable S0200
S0238/4 6 m extension cable

Computerised oedometer

Centre-loading oedometer made of sturdy cast aluminium to minimise frame distortion. Equipped with a lever loading system with three ratio positions (9:1, 10:1, 11:1), mounted on ball bearings with an adjustable counterweight, a load locking device and a stand with a dial gauge measuring 10 x 0.01 mm
Maximum axial load: 17500 N (lever 11:1)
Dimensions: 480 x 200 x 820 mm

Weight: 32 Kg
S0231 Data collection application
S0232 Oedometric test application package.
S0105PC PC
S0200/1 Data acquisition card with 16 channels
S0380/0 Signal converter
S0200 Data acquisition unit with 16 channels
S0237/0 LVDT, 8 mm
S0238/5 LVDT-Unit connection cable S0200
S0238/4 6 m extension cable

Software for oedometric tests

This computer application is part of the soil testing package that includes the Oedometer, Direct shear, Simple compression, CBR tests and Triaxial test software.

The software is always divided into two applications.
DATA COLLECTION/DATA ANALYSIS.
The DATA COLLECTION application is common to all tests. This application includes highly intuitive menus that allow the user to choose predefi ned tests and to create new tests with new control parameters that are particularly useful for research centres. The sensors are also managed with this application, which enables them to be registered, deregistered, calibrated, etc.
The software can be used to control a large number of tests simultaneously and allow them to be viewed in real time. It also has data backup capability in the event of power outage.
The DATA ANALYSIS application is used to study the results of oedometric tests and includes the following tests:
Standard oedometer (EDO)
Free swelling (HIL)
Swelling pressure (PHI)