Soils

In-situ tests

Identification
of stratum

Sismograph
Evaluation of the stratigraphic
structure of soils by
measurement of the
propagation time of
a micro-seismic wave between
and emission point and
different receivers.

OPTION
Coupled with the WINISISM
software using Windows®,
allows visualization of the
results in the form of curves
and mimic diagrams.

• Exists in 12 or 24 channel
S0079
versions.

S0079 3 channels
S0079

Resistivity meter
Invaluable instrument for
the study of the nature of soils
and of their stratigraphic
composition.
Particularly adapted for
identification of road routes
and the search for material
deposits and hydrogeology.
Coupled with the VES 2 000
analysis software, it establishes
continuous profiles of the
resistivity of soils.
• Exists in several different
models.

S0077/1
S0077/1

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In-situ tests
Density
Membrane densitometer
According to NF P 94-061-2
Used to determinate of the density of a material
in place.
3-litre capacity
• Delivered complete with anchoring supports
and accessories.
• Weight: 9.5 kg.
S0232 3l
Accessories
6-litre capacity Set of 12 reinforced
Delivered complete with anchoring supports membranes
and accessories.
• Weight: approx. 18 kg. S0232/1 3l

S0233 6l S0233/1 6l
3 litres S0232 6 litres S0233

50 kg bag of sand passing

through 600 m screen and
retained in 300 m screen.
S0234/3 50 kg bag

Sand densitometer
According to ASTM D1556-AASHTO T191
To determine the density in-situ of soils.
The apparatus includes:
• 1 metal double cone with valve.
• 2 plastic containers, capacity 5 l. Accessory
• 1 perforated plate.
Cylinder Ø 152.4 mm (6”)
S0234 Complete with 6.5" cone Ø 161.5 mm gauged for calibration.
S0234/2 Complete with 12" cone Ø 304.8 mm S0234/1 Ø 152.4 mm

S0234

Membrane
densitometer
According to ASTM D2167,
AASHTO T205
For determination of the density
Surface soil sampler in-situ of soils.
The apparatus includes:
Designed to measure dry density in-situ. • A graduated Plexiglas
2 models: cylinder, capacity 1 600 ml.
• For Ø 100 mm • Aluminium frame.
Apparatus delivered with tube Ø 100 mm • Pump with hand filler bulb.
and 10 kg weight. • Delivered with 12 membranes.
• Dimensions:
S0085 Ø 100 mm 700 x 340 x 340 mm.
S0085/1 Spare tube Ø 100 mm • Weight: 8 kg.
S0230
• For Ø 73 mm
Apparatus delivered with tube Ø 73 mm Accessory
and 5 kg weight. Set of 12 spare
S0084 Ø 73 mm membranes
S0084/1 Spare tube Ø 73 mm S0230/1
S0085 S0230

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Pocket dosemeter
Gamma densitometer Used to know at any moment
According to BS 1337, 1924, ASTM D2922, D2950 the value of the dose ß, y and X
absorbed by the carrier.
Humbolt type Particularly recommended with
For inspection of the mean apparent density in the gamma densitometer.
place of a given thickness of material: Direct readout by simple
• Inspection of the water content and capacity targeting toward light source.
of soils, concretes, coatings. Range 0-200 MRADS.
• Measurement on surface (back scattering) • Weight: 40 g.
or in depth (up to 300 mm / 50 or 25 mm).
• Direct readout of the following parameters:
- Wet density Kg/m3, E0082.1/R01 Pocket dosemeter
- Dry density Kg/m3,
E0082.1/R02 220 V charger
- Water density Kg/m3,
- Water mass content %.
- Compactness % (Proctor or Marshall),
- Index of voids %.
• Memorisation of data exportable to printer
or computer.
Class A.
• Dimensions: 635 x 500 x 320 mm.
• Total weight: 44 kg.

E0082.1
Delivered with transport carrying case E0082.1 E0082.1/R01-R02
Electronic compaction controller
According to ASTM D6758
Humbolt type
For performing inspection of the compaction of
soils.
• Alternative to plate test.
• Portable apparatus which does not use any
radioactive source.
• Displays the modulus of elasticity of the soil.
General caracteristics:
• Measurement range.
- Stiffness from 3 to 70 MN/m,
- Young's modulus of elasticity from 26.2 to
610 MPa.
• Measurement principle: vibration of a load
applied to the soil surface.
• Measurement depth 100 to 220 mm.
• Hardness test 1 minute.
• IR interface output.
• Supplied with software and cable for
transmission of data on Hyper Terminal with
Windows®.
• Weight: 11 kg.
E0081
E0081
Mechanical compaction controller
According to German standard TP BF StB
part B 8.3.2003
For inspection of the bearing capacity of the
soils on roads and railways under construction,
trenches, foundations, etc. and for determina-
tion of the dynamic modulus of deformation
Evd included between 15 and 80 MN/m2.
• Plate dimensions: Ø 300 mm x 20 mm.
• Percussion force: 7.07 kN.
• Supplied complete with transport carrying
case including digital indicator, sensor
and 4 rechargeable batteries.
• Total weight: 30 kg
T0196

Accessories
T0196/01 Thermal printer with cable, battery
and charger
T0196/02 Interface and processing software
on PC with Windows® environment
T0196/03 Transport trolley
T0196/04 Magnetic base plate for centering
the falling weight
T0196 T0196/03

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In-situ tests

Cut-through resistance
Proving ring penetrometer
For rapid determination of the resistance
of a soil.
The apparatus includes:
• 1 proving ring, 1 kN, mounted on T-shaped
support.
• Rod graduated every 100 mm.
• A 1 cm2 and 30° cone.
• Weight: 5 kg
S0086
S0086

Static penetrometer
Dutch type
To determinate the penetration resistance of a
soil (bearing capacity).
Use by a single person up to 3 m in depth.
The apparatus is delivered with: 4 cones:
1, 2, 31/3 and 5 cm2, set of 5 rods-extensions
of 50 cm, manometer 1000N/cm2, transport
carrying case, Edelman drill Ø 5 cm and
accessories.

T0012.11
T0012.11

Proctor penetrometer
According to ASTM D 1558
For inspection of the compactness of a soil
in-situ, penetrates by 1 cm steps.
Maximum penetration force 40 kg.
• Weight: 3,5 kg.
• Delivered in transport carrying case with
7 normalised needles Ø 6.45 - 9.08 -
12.83 - 16.53 - 20.21 - 24.80 - 28.55 mm.
T0165
T0165

Clegg compactometer
According to ASTM D 5874
Particularly useful for:
• Study of coatings.
• Inspection of compaction.
• Filling of trenches.
• Also offers an excellent correlation with CBR
test results.
It is composed of a 4.5 kg rammer connected
to an accelerometer that transmits an electric
impulse to a digital display.
• Dimensions: 190 x 190 x 750 mm.
• Weight: 9 kg.

T0197

Note:
Also exists with 0.5 kg or 2.25 kg or 20 kg
rammer. Ask for info.

T0197

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Tests in-situ

Light dynamic
penetrometer
For sounding up to max.
12 meters. To rapidly establish
the bearing capacity of a soil
and analyse problems of
stability.
Delivered with 6 m of rod,
point of 5 cm2, rammer of
10 kg, rod extraction system,
wood box and accessories.
• Dimensions:
1 160 x 370 x 220 mm.
• Weight: 71 kg.
T0013.1
T0013.1 T0013.1

Test content
• Measurements
• Processing

The processing of the results

uses the so-called Dutch
formula.
Rd = M x H x
2
1 x 1
A M + Pz e
M : weight of the hammer in daN
H : height of the fall of the hammer in cm
Pz : weight of the rods in daN
at depth z
A : section of the point in cm2
e : refusal (penetration per shock in cm)
Rd : dynamic resistance of point in
daN/cm2
Rd is expressed as a function of z,
generally with a Dz step = 0.50 m Measurements Processing

Pocket penetrometers
According to ASTM D1558, D2573
For rapid measurement of the shearing
resistance of a soil in-situ.

3 models with dial readout

• Universal with 5 interchangeable end pieces
Ø 6,4 - 10 - 15 - 20 and 25 mm.
Application force 0 - 11 kg.
Application force
S0068 0 -11 kg
• With 1 fixed end piece Ø 6,4 mm.

S0065 0 - 5 kg/cm2
S0066 9 -15 kg/cm2

2 models with vernier readout

• With 1 fixed end piece Ø 6,4 mm.

S0070 0 - 4,5 kg/cm2

S0071 0 - 16 kg/cm2
S0068-S0065-S0066 S0070-S0071

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In-situ tests

Can be towed
by passenger
Automatic dynamic vehicle
penetrometers
According to NF P 94-115
For the study of soil layers.
Common caracteristics:
• 64 kg driving hammer in separate elements
for tests at 10, 30, 50 and 63.5 kg.
• Falling height75 cm.
• Hammer hit counter.
• Spirit level to control verticality.
• Protective grid for users.

Model on wheels T0013.C

• Apparatus assembled on 2 tires.
• Driven by Honda 4T motor, 3.5 HP.
Model on trailer
• Apparatus mounted on
• Verticality adjustment system by
500 kg road trailer (can be
2 mechanical shimming feet.
towed by passenger car).
• Foldable mast, hammering trolley raising by
manual winch. • Hydraulic operation.
• Delivered with 15 m of rods, 50 lost points • Unit driven by Honda motor
and 20 kN mechanical extractor. 5.5 HP.
• Dimensions for transport: • Verticality adjustment system
130 x 77 x 162 cm. by 3 hydraulic shimming
• Weight: 125 kg. feet.
• Hydraulic raising of the
T0013.A Ask for info. driving hammer trolley.
• Delivered with 15 m of rods,
T0013.A
50 lost points and 20 kN
mechanical extractor.
T0013.C
Send us
your technical specifications,
and Controlab and its partners OPTION
will offer you the drill rig
or drilling machine that Electronic acquisition
meets your expectations. system of data on site
including sensor,
Ask for info.
data processing case
and software to record the
tests on a PC.
Geotechincal drill rig Delivered with
instruction manual.
T0013.A/5 Ask for info

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Sounding
Hand auger
According to ASTM D420, D1452, AASHTO T86, Also available:
T202 Motorised earth auger*
Ø 80, 100, 150 and 200 mm.
Used in prospecting soils, supplied with
1-meter extension and T-shaped handle.
Ref. Ø bore Weight
mm kg
S0292 80 4 Accessory
S0293 100 5 1-meter extension
S0294 150 6 S0295
S0293

S0292/P
60 cm S0292R
Bayonet handle
Poignée baïonnette
Coupler
Manchonincluded
inclus

EDELMAN auger
Hand auger borer that is particularly adapted
for all types of soil.
Light, solid and effective, very high quality, with
practically perfect ergonomics.
Rapid positioning of the different elements by S0296/R20 S0296 S0296/01
S0292/R
"Bayonet" type connection S0292P
100 cm

"bayonet" screw connection. Bayonet

Rallongeextension
baïonnette Manual extractor
Coupler
Manchonincluded
inclus
Ref. Ø bore For extraction of soil sample,
mm
with T-shaped handle and
S0292/05 50 900-mm extension.
Supplied with stainless steel
S0292/06 60
core cutter, Ø 38 x 230 mm.
S0292/07 70
S0296
S0292/08 80 S0292/05 à 20
S0292/05 à 20
Tarière Edelman à baïonnette
Accessory
65 cm

S0292/10 100 Edelman

Partie bassebayonet-
S0292/12 120 typetre
Diamè borer
: 6 cm S0296/01 Apparatus for
Pois net part
Lower : 1,2 kg extraction of sample
S0292/15 150 Longueur
Diameter: : 65
6 cm from core cutter
S0292/20 200 Net weight: 1.2 kg
Length: 65 cm Accessory - spare
S0292/R 1-meter extension
S0296/R20 Stainless steel
S0292/P Handle + coupler core cutter,
Lower part of borer
Ø de 38 x 230 mm

Sampling kit
In-situ sampling kit for taking samples of
unworked soil up to 5 m in depth.
Apparatus mainly composed of an auger
(handle, tool Ø 7 cm, 3 extensions of 1 m) and
piston tube(s).
Exists in 2 models:
• With piston of fixed 2-meter length.
• With divisible piston: three piston tubes
of 50, 100 and 150 cm lengths with adapted
pistons.
S0296 Fixed piston

S0297 Divisible piston

S0296 - S0297

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In-situ tests
Motorised earth borers

Auger for Ø 63 mm
For small borings or small sample taking.
Permits for one single operator to perform his
Accessories – spares for
work in complete safety due to a bit brake
T0013.89 and T0013.90
associated with an anti-torque bar.
• Two stroke motor, 31 cm3. Attack tool
• Power: 2 hp. Ø 63 mm specially designed
• Equipped with 3 boring tools of 1 m, for test with pressure meter.
Ø 63 mm (for borings intended for
pressiometric tests). T0013.81
• Weight: 10 kg.

T0013.89 1-meter extension

T0013.89 T0013.82

Locking ring
T0013.89/21

Adapter coupling
T0013.89/22

Light double-arm auger

Requiring two operators for boring and sample
taking.
• Two stroke motor, 60.3 cm3.
• Power: 4 hp.
• Equipped with 3 boring tools of 1 m,
Ø 63 mm (for borings intended for
pressiometric tests).
• Weight: 20 kg.
T0013.90
T0013.90

Indispensable
accessories
Attack tool
Ø 63 mm specially designed
for test with pressure meter.
Auger for Ø 63 mm to 350 mm
For the identification of the subsoil or for boring Ø mm Ref.
for pressiometric test.
63 T0013.81
Suitable for borers from Ø 63 mm to 350 mm.
Can be used by a single person, in complete 100 T0013.83
safety, due to anti-torque safety bar.
150 T0013.85
The machine is composed of:
• Handlebar with control organ. Borer extension, 1 m
• 4 stroke gasoline motor mounted on trolley
63 T0013.82
and connected to the earth borer by
transmission hose and anti-torque bar. 100 T0013.84
• Power: 5 hp.
150 T0013.86
• Total weight: 60 kg.
Adapter coupling
T0013.80 T0013.87
T0013.80

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Water level measurement sensor
For measuring the level of water in boring holes
or underground structures.

BFK type
• Kevlar® cable Ø 4.7 mm with protective
sheath graduated in cm (inalterable
graduation marks).
• Measurement sensor Ø 10 mm.
• Elect. supply: 9 V battery.
• Audible alert signal when water level is
reached. Signal sonore et
• Length: 30, 50, 100, 200, 400 m. voyant lumineux BFKT type
• Longer lengths on request. Idem type BFK with digital
• Weight: 5 kg. display of temperature between
- 10°C and 70°C/0, 1°C.
L in Ref.
m Ref.
30 S0061/2 S0061/2T 30 m
50 S0061/3 S0061/3T 50 m
100 S0061/4 S0061/4T 100 m
C0061/2

Video inspection
For drainage canalisations, wells and borings.
Two models:
Model TC-30, light and autonomous
Portable appliance for vertical and horizontal
holes.
General caracteristics:
• Stainless steel sensor IP 68 f 36 mm with
colour camera and integrated lighting.
• Semi-rigid glass fibre cable, 30 m long.
• Control of image on 5.6" liquid crystal colour
screen.
• Elect. supply: rechargeable 12 V batter.
• Video output for VCR or analysis of images.

C0216.02
C0216.02

Model TC 150, portable

and autonomous
Similar to model above.
General caracteristics:
• Stainless steel sensor IP 68 f 36 mm with
colour camera and integrated lighting.
• Cable: 100 m or 250 m (in option).
(max. utilisation pressure: 20 bars).
• Control of image on 5.6" liquid crystal colour
screen.
• Elect. supply: rechargeable 12 V battery.
• Video output for VCR and analysis of images.
C0216.08
C0216.08

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Pressiometric test

Pressure Volume Controller (PVC) Test used to obtain a ground

According to NF P 94-110-1 deformability caracteristic,
an ultimate strength
Technical characteristics:
caracteristic and
The apparatus includes:
a caracteristic pressure
• A three-cell dilatable cylindrical probe (one
called pressiometric creep
measurement cell and two monitoring cells)
pressure.
to apply a stress on the ground.
• A «Pressure/Volume Controller» that supplies
the probe with water and measures the
measurement cell volume variations
according to the pressure applied.
• A set of accessories (33-meter coaxial
tubing, nitrogen cylinder, pressure expansion
valve, 63 mm manual hole auger, spare parts,
etc.).
• Dimensions : 86 x 43 x 26 cm.
• In polyester case.
• Carrying handle.
• Tripod to ensure verticality on all grounds
(adjustment by spirit level).

T0013.70
Pressure Volume Controller (PVC) T0013.70

SONDE

Schematic diagram

Data acquisition unit

With tactile screen and thermal printer.
Recording on Compact Flash type memory
card with 500 test capacity.
30-day permanent random access memory. Three-cell probe
Technical characteristics: Central measurement cell Membrane

• Tight case dimensions: 33 x 27 x 20 cm.

Gas Water Gas
• Weight: 4 kg.
• Temperature range: -20°C to + 70°C.
• Elect. supply: from 10 V to 35 V.. Sheath

Monitoring cells

T0013.70/1

Software for calculations and formatting

of results according to standard NF P 94-110-1.
T0013.70/2

Compact flash memory card reader.

T0013.70/3
T0013.70/1

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Shear strength

Vane tester for in-situ testing

Model Geonor H-70
• Sinking by percussion and extraction by
means of a rod puller with a ball chuck.
• Measurement range: 0 - 80 kPa,
0 - 160 kPa.
• Delivered complete with dynamometric
wrench, 10 meters rod, 2 blades, extraction
device and metal transport carrying case.
• Weight: 68 kg.
T0170G
T0170G
Portable vane tester
According to BS 1377, ASTM D2573
For direct shear strength measurement.
T-sharped bar with torsion spring and engraved
scale.
• Max. scale: 0/200 kPa.
• Delivered with 3 blades Ø 16 x 32, Ø 20 x 40,
Ø 25.4 x 50.8 mm, a 500 mm extension and
tools.
• Appliance supplied in a transport carrying case.
• Weight: 5 kg.
T0172

T0172/01 Additional 500 mm extension.

T0172 Delivered with transport carrying
case
Pocket vane tester
To check the shear strength of different
grounds.
• With fixed blades
Scale 0 to 10 N/cm2, 0 to 20 N/cm2
S0075 0 to 10 N/cm2
S0076 0 to 20 N/cm2

• With interchangeable blades

Scale 0 to 2 N/cm2, 0 to 10 N/cm2, 0 to 25 N/cm2
T0175/A
Delivered with a series of 3 blades T0175/A S0075 - S0076

Colour table
Ring binder with 196 colours on 7 cards.
T0044

2 additional cards for tropical soils.

T0044/01
T0044 T0044/01 T0046

Chemical analysis
Boxed set for analysis of acidity.
T0045

Boxed set for analysis of chloride.

T0046

Boxed set for analysis of hardness.

T0047

Boxed set for analysis of pH, nitrates,

ammonia, etc. in water.
T0048
T0045 T0047

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In-situ tests

Work site drainometer

According to NF P 98–254-3
To measure properties linked to the
permeability of materials in bitumen mixtures.
The test consists in determining the percolation
rate by measuring the mean flow time
of a determined quantity of water, with low
variable head, through a specified
measurement surface.
The apparatus is composed of:
• 1 work site permeameter.
• 1 electronic package with digital time
display.
• 1 hydraulic system with hand pump and
2 jacks.
S0257
Schematic diagram of drainometer
S0257

Electronic infiltrometer
According to NF X 30-418
Used to measure the permeability of soils in-
situ, in laboratory, on rocky ground and
concrete.
• Open double ring method.
• Measurement of the vertical infiltration speed.
• Direct readout in mm or µm of the
displacement of the water.
• 5-digit digital display.
• Can be used from 10-4 to 10-9 m/s.
• Detector resolution: 2 µm.
• Dimensions: 63 x 40 x 25 cm.
• Weight: 11 kg.
S0255.1
Schematic diagram of infiltrometer
S0255.1

GUELPH infiltrometer
For very easy and rapid measurement of the
permeability in place of the soil.
After making a Ø 6 cm hole max. 80 cm depth,
the permeameter is installed and the evolution
of the water level in the instrument tank that
was filled beforehand is measured
It is composed of:
• The apparatus with strainer tube, volume -
meter, constant level system and tripod.
• Plastic tank with manual vacuum pump.
• Auger Ø 60 mm with accessories.
• Transport carrying case.
• Weight: 17 kg.

S0225G
S0225G Schematic diagram of infiltrometer

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Laboratory tests
Sample preparation

Shear mixer for soils

According to NF P 94-093
Used in particular for the preparation of test
specimens of clayey soils.
Extremely solidly-built, complete stainless steel
construction.
• Capacity: 13 litres.
• Horizontal shaft cutter and turning tank
ensuring perfect homogenisation.
• Emergency stop.
• 2 speeds.
• Elect. supply: 380 V, three-phase. Accessory
• Power: 2 800 W.
• Dimensions: 815 x 590 x 500 mm. Spare knife
• Weight: 110 kg. to be ordered by three

S0198 S0198/R20
S0198

Identification of soils

Atterberg limit
According to NF P 94-051
Manual Casagrande apparatus T0031/F
for liquid limit with counter and smooth
chromed cup.
• Weight: 2 kg.
T0030/F According to NF.

With smooth brass cup.

T0030/F* According to ASTM - AASHTO. T0032 Accessories
Grooving tool
Electric Casagrande apparatus T0030/F with 10 mm shim
T0033
T0031/F According to NF. T0034/1 T0032 According to NF/ASTM.
T0031/F* According to ASTM - AASHTO. T0033 According to AASHTO.

According to NFP 94-051 According to ASTM D4318-

chromed brass AASHTO-T89 brass
Smooth surface T0034/4 T0034

Rough-surface cup T0034/1 -

Shrinkage limit
According to ASSHTO T92,
ASTM D427, UNE 103, UNE 108,
Plastic limit
BS 1377-2
According to NF P 94-051, ASTM D4318,
AASHTO T90, BS 1377 The apparatus includes:
The apparatus includes: • 1 three-point plate.
• 1 glass plate, 300 x 300 mm. • 1 crystallising dish, Ø 57 mm.
• 1 master gauge Ø 3 mm. • 1 test tube 25 ml, with Petri
• 1 porcelain capsule. dish and flexible spatula.
• 6 aluminium moisture tirs. Delivered in a plastic transport
Delivered in a plastic transport carrying case. carrying case.

T0041 T0035
T0041 T0035
Accessories
T0050.1/R10 Stainless steel spatula, 140 mm
D1171 Porcelain capsule, Ø 120 mm
D1330 Aluminium box with cover, Ø 55 x 35 mm

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Laboratory tests
Cone penetrometer
According to NF P 94-052-1, BS 1337/2
For liquid limit determination. S0165/1
Manual
• With cone micrometric descent.
• Cone with recipient cup. S0165/2
• Dimensions: 280 x 230 x 530 mm.
• Weight: 13 kg.
S0165

Automatic
• Automatic zero setting. Common accessories
• Cone micrometric descent. for models
• Control box with automatic start off and cone S0165 and S0165S
blocking after 5 s. Supplementary cone
• Elect. supply: 220 V 50 Hz.
• Dimensions: 280 x 230 x 530 mm. S0165/1
• Weight: 15 kg. Recipient cup Ø 55 - H 35 mm
S0165S S0165/2
Delivered complete with cone and recipient cup S0165

Granulometric analysis
by sedimentation

Sedimentation analysis
According to NF P 94-057
The appliance includes:
• Densimeter 0.995 - 1.035. T0060/A
• 2 normalised test tubes
Ø 85 mm ± 5 mm, 2 500 ml. S0155/11
• 2 thermometers 0 + 50 °C/0.5 °C. D1199
• Manual stirrer, length: 600 mm. T0060/9S
• Mechanical stirrer: 10 000 rpm,
with stainless steel recipient. T0060/1
• Sodium hexametaphosphate, 1 kg. D0802
• Distilled water, 5 l bottle. D2102

S0155
T0060/1 T0060/A

Sedimentometry
According to ASTM D422, AASHTO T88, BS 1377/2
The appliance includes:
• Densimeter 0.995 - 1.035. T0060/A
• 6 normalised test tubes,
1 000 ml. S0155/1
• Tank, 600 x 300 x 380 mm S0155/4
• Heating stirrer with thermostat and
thermometer, 220 V 50 Hz -1 000 W. V0240
• Pyrex beaker, 250 ml. D1073.4
• Mechanical stirrer: 10 000 tr/mn.
with stainless steel recipient. T0060/1
• Sodium hexametaphosphate, 1 kg. D0802

S0156
T0060/9S S0156 T0060/1

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Perm am tre charge constante

Niveau constant

R servoir
Permeability of soils H

Compaction permeameter
Perm am tre
According to pre-project NF X 30-441 k=Q .L.1
A T H
prouvette gradu e
For determination of the water permeability
of soil samples (clay, sands, gravels, etc.).
Including:
• Cadmium-plated steel mould body. Perm am tre charge variable
• 1 upper base plate with water inlet orifice
R servoir
and valve.
• 1 lower base plate with water outlet HO Section (a)

orifice. H1 Section (A)

• 2 perforated discs with stainless steel sheet, L R2

mesh 0.08 mm.
R3 R1
Perm am tre

prouvette gradu e
k = a.L . In HO
A.t1 H1
Mould body Weight Ref .
int. Ø mm
101.6 8 S0252
Perm am tre charge constante
152.4 16 S0253
305 38 S0254 Niveau constant
S0252
H R servoir

Perm am tre
k=Q .L.1
A T H
prouvette gradu e

Perm am tre charge variable

R servoir
Single station
permeameter support
HO Section (a)
Section (A)
H1
Used to perform tests
L
with constant head orR2variable
Permeameter support head onPerm a permeameter R1
am tre R3
Used to simultaneously perform tests, with including: k = a.L . In HO
prouvette gradu e A.t1 H1
constant head or variable head, • Panel equipped with
on 4 permeameters (to be ordered separately). 3 burettes, Ø 3, 4 and 6 mm
• Supplied with tank, connections, tubing for test at variable head.
and graduated burettes. • A water tank.
• Dimensions: 1 050 x 900 x 2 000/3 850 mm. • The connection tubes.
• Weight: 75 kg. Delivered without permeameter.
S0248 S0247
S0248 S0247

Apparatus for in-situ

CBR testing
Apparatus for CBR test on work site
BS 1377:7, ASTM D1883, ASTM D4429,
AASHTO T193
This apparatus is used on the work site
to determine the bearing capacity of soils in the
framework of road constructions.
The set is composed of:
• 1 hydraulic cylinder, 50 kN.
…/…
• 1 poad ring, 40 kN.
• 1 dial gauge 25 mm x
• 1 CBR penetration piston, length: 100 mm.
0.01 mm with its support.
• 1 extension rod set: 2 x 100 mm,
• 1 slotted surcharge ring
1 x 300 mm, 1 x 600 mm, 1 x 1 000 mm.
4.535 kg (10 lbs).
• 1 piston to extension rod adaptor.
• 1 weight of 9.07 kg (20 lbs).
• 1 proving ring to extension rod adaptor.
• 1 round overload ring,
• 1 set bar including 2 tripods and
4.535 kg (10 lbs).
1 aluminium bar, length: 2 meters.
• 1 transport carrying case.
• Net weight: 70 kg.
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S0220
S0220

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CBR Proctor Optimum

12

2 11

8
S0114
7
Universal extruder
Designed for the extraction of
6 test specimens with diameters
10
of 4", 6", 100 and 150 mm, as
well as CBR, Proctor and
Marshall test specimens.
Composed of a hydraulic jack,
9 50 kN, with accessories.
1 • Dimensions:
4 5 Ø 300 x 500 mm.
3 • A better product longevity
• Weight: 30 kg.
High precision split
CBR mould
In strict compliance with
standards, with very meticulous
machining and very accurate
tolerances ensuring:
• Interchangeability of the
covers.
• Easy to (quick fastening).
and greater sturdiness.
• Base Ø: 25 cm.
• Weight: 14 kg.

EN standards NF, AASHTO, ASTM standards

Dimension Reference Dimension Reference

1- Proctor mould Ø 100 mm T0070/01 Ø 101.6 mm T0070

Split Proctor mould Ø 100 mm T0071/01 Ø 101.6 mm T0071

2- Normal CBR mould Ø 150 mm T0070/02 Ø 152.4 mm T0089

Split CBR mould Ø 150 mm T0071/02 Ø 152.4 mm T0089/F

3- Spacing disc Ø 99.5 x 10 T0091.2 Ø 151 x 25,4 T0091

Spacer disc Ø 149.5 x 10 T0091.3 Ø 151 x 36 T0091.1

6- Ruler off - T0099/6 - T0099

4- Rammer 2.5 kg T0075/01 2.490 kg T0075

5- Rammer 4.5 kg T0076/01 4.535 kg T0076/F

8- Swelling plate - - - T0092

9- Annular surcharge weight - - - T0094/F

10- Surcharge weight - - - T0095/F

Steel plate Ø 99.5 T0091.2 - -

Steel plate Ø 149.5 T0091.3 - -

Common accessories:

7- Cutting kit Ø 151 x 40 T0098

11- Dial gauge support T0093

12- Dial gauge 10 mm MT 2046 FE

12- Dial gauge 25 mm MT 2050E

13- Imbibition tank 600 x 400 x 400 T 0100

T0100

Proctor standard ASTM D 558-559-1557 CBR standard ASTM D 1883

Proctor mould Ø 4” ( Ø 101,6 x 116,4) T0077/01 Normal CBR mould Ø 6” x 7” (Ø 152.4 x 177.8) T0078/01

Split Proctor mould Ø 4” ( Ø 101,6 x 116,4) T0077/02 Split CBR mould Ø 6” x 7” (Ø 152.4 x 177.8) T0078/02

Modified Proctor mould Ø 6” ( Ø 152,4 x 116,4) T0077/03 Spacer disc Ø 5”15/16 (Ø 150.8 x 61.4) T0078/03

Split Proctor mould Ø 6” ( Ø 152,4 x 116,4) T0077/04 Strike off T0099

Rammer Ø 2” - 2,495 kg T0077/05 Rammer Ø 2” - 4.54 kg T0078/04

Rammer Ø 2” - 4,536 kg T0077/06

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CBR Proctor Optimum

CBR Proctor automatic

compactor
According to ASTM - DIN - NF P94-093,
NF P 94-066 and NF P 94-078 - EN 13286-2
Range of automatic compactors ensuring a
greater compacting uniformity and precision.
A separate electronic control panel controlled
by micro processor is used to select the
desired standard.
Interchangeable treated steel rammers.
Can be delivered in different versions (see
table opposite) with the set of rammers
corresponding to the ordered model.
• Elect. supply: 220 V 50 Hz 500 W.
• Dimensions: L 360 x P 550 x H 1 700 mm. Fixing clamp for S0195TP
• Weight: 240 kg. adaptation of any type of
Proctor or CBR mould
S0195TP/01

Types of machine Accessories: Rammers

Delivered with With protective Standard Weight Reference
Basic model
rammer for standard doors EN 13286-2 2.5 kg S0195/R24

EN 13286-2 S0195/01 S0195TP/01 EN 13286-2 4.5 kg S0195/R25

NF P94-078 S0195 S0195TP NF P94-078 2.490 kg S0195/R22

ASTM D 1883 S0195/02 S0195TP/02 NF P94-078 4.535 kg S0195/R23

ASTM D 1883 2.490 kg S0195/R26

ASTM D 1883 4.540 kg S0195/R27

OPTION on basic model

Sound proofing enclosure
S0195/03
can not be installed on the model with protective doors
New for 2007: information technology model than can be
programmed by the user (ask us for info).

Table of correspondences
Standard – type of mould – number of blows

Standard Mould in conformity Diameter Number of blows

EN 13286-2 NF P94-078 Ø 101.5 mm 25
Ø 152 mm 59
EN 13286-2 Ø 100 mm 25
Ø 150 mm 56
NF P94-078 NF P94-078 Ø 101.5 mm 25
Ø 152 mm 56
ASTM D1883 ASTM D1883 4” 25
6” 56
S0195/01 + S0195/03

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According to ASTM D1883, D3668, BS 1377:4, Accessories
1924, AASHTO T193, NF P94 078 CBR ratemeter
Used to monitor the penetra-
tion speed of 1.27 mm/minute
on a manual machine.
It includes the ratemeter with
a 30 mm stroke dial gauge
and attachment system.

S0210/2
CBR test

Manual CBR press

The load is applied by means of
a jack screw.
The loading rate is obtained with
a chronometer or a ratemeter
(as option).
Delivered with CBR piston and accessories.
• Dimensions : 430 x 380 x 1 180 mm.
• Weight: 80 kg.
Compression plates
T0105/0
Ø 1mm for simple compression
T0105/0 test.
S0212/8

Non return device

Electric CBR press for dial gauge
Similar to manual model by with loading Used to block the
at 1.27 mm/minute. measurement needle on the
Delivered with CBR piston and accessories. measured maximum value.
• Dimensions: 430 x 380 x 1 180 mm. S0371
• Weight: 98 kg.
T0105.1

Two-speed Marshall / CBR press

Similar to model T0105.1 but with 2 advance
speeds: 1.27 mm/minute and 50.8 mm/minute.
Delivered with CBR piston and accessories.
• Dimensions: 430 x 380 x 1 180 mm.
• Weight: 98 kg.
S0213S

Multi-speed Marshal / CBR press

Similar to model T0105.1 but with adjustable
advance from 05 to 63 mm/minute.
Delivered with CBR piston and accessories.
Common accessories
• Dimensions: 430 x 380 x 1 180 mm.
for presses
• Weight: 98 kg.
T0105/0 - T0105.1 - S0212 -
S0212 S0213S
T0105.1 Proving rings
With conversion tables in kN
(see table).
Ref. kN
S0370/14 400
S0370/13 250
S0370/11 100
Penetration speeds S0370/10 60
S0370/9 50
• Simple compression test:
S0370/7 30
speed: 0.635 mm/minute.
• CBR test (BS standard): S0370/6 20
speed: 1 mm/minute. S0370/12 15
• CBR test (standard AFNOR & ASTM): S0370/5 10
speed: 1.27 mm/minute. S0370/4 5
• MARSHALL test: S0370/3 3
speed: 50.8 mm/minute. S0370/2 2
• Duriez test: S0370/1 1
speed: 60 mm/minute. S0370 0.5

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Automatic digitised
CBR test machine
ASTM Version
• Automatic advance speed at
1.27 mm/minute.
• Measurement of force with 50 kN electronic
force sensor.
• Measurement of displacement with electronic
displacement sensor.
• Cybertronic data acquisition system.
• Weight: 98 kg.
T0105.21

OPTION
Exists in 2 speeds
1.27 and 50.8 mm/minute
T0105.22

T0105.21

Automatic CBR test machine

with acquisition
ASTM Version
• Automatic advance speed at
1.27 mm/minute.
• Measurement of force with 50 kN electronic
force sensor.
• Measurement of displacement with electronic
displacement sensor.
• Cybertronic data acquisition system and
Proctor or CBR software for curve
memorisation and processing of results.
• Delivered without PC or printer.
• Weight: 98 kg.
T0105.1S

Acquisition system for press T0105.1

- S0213S - S0212 - CBR ou MARSHALL
Pre-calibrated set including:
• Cybertronic.
• Force cell.
• Displacement sensor.
• Fastening accessories.
T0105.1A
T0105.1S

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Consolidation of soils

Front loading oedometer T0312

ASTM D2435, ASTM D 3877, ASTM D4546,
BS 1377:5, AASHTO T216, UNE7392
For testing consolidation of intact or drained Indispensable accessories
soils subjected to vertical loads.
10 mm dial gauge 1/100
Aluminium alloy construction frame to provide
high degree of precision with minimum MT2046FE
deformation.
The lever has 3 ratios - 9 : 1, 10 : 1 and 11 : 1, Bench for 1 odometer
and is equipped with an adjustable counter-
T0311
weight.
This odometer can be used with cells up to
Bench for
100 cm2.
3 odometers
• Delivered without cell, dial gauge, weights
and mounting bench. T0312
• Dimensions : L 200 x P 750 x H 500 mm.
Set of 50 kg of weights
T0302 T0230/C
T0302 T0311

Digitalised oedometer
with displacement sensor
Similar to model T0302 but with an electronic
displacement sensor to transfer and process
data on an acquisition unit.

T0302/01
T0302/01

128-channel data
acquisition unit
Similar to model S0366/07 but
7-channel data acquisition unit with possibility of receiving
Used to receive up to 7 different signals with from 16 to 128 different signals.
the possibility of performing the calibration Set monitored by 32-bit micro
and zero setting on each channel, data backup processor.
saved and protected on RAM memory. S0366/07 Simultaneous display in real
Simultaneous display in real time of the time of up to 8 channels on
7 channels on high definition LCD screen, high definition LCD screen
320 x 240 mm. 320 x 240 mm.
Choice of measurement units. With 3 V, 5 V and 10 V dc
With software for use with Windows® to outputs for auxiliary sensors.
communicate with PC. • Elect. supply: 220 V 50 Hz.
With 5 V dc output for auxiliary sensor. • Dimensions:
• Elect. supply: 220 V 50 Hz. 460 x 540 x 350 mm.
• Dimensions: 240 x 370 x 220 mm. • Weight: 12 kg.
• Weight: 5 kg.

S0366/07 S0366/128
S0366/128

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Consolidation of soils

Automated pneumatic oedometer

According to XP P94 090-1, ASTM D2435
Application of load by means of integrated
pneumatic jack with adjusted air pressure.
Measurement of the deformation by electronic
displacement sensor (not supplied).
Transfer of data to PC using supplied software.
Displacement sensors
Local indication on high definition LCD screen, Supplied with mounting
320 x 240 mm. support and 2.5 m or 10 m
• Two measurement scales: 0 -1 499 and cable.
1 500 - 15 000 Newton. Choice of 3 different models:
• Resolution: 1 Newton. • Potentiometric.
• Max. load: 15 kN with 8-bar pressure air • With gauges.
supply. • LVDT miniature
• Elect. supply: 220 V 50 Hz. (ask for info).
• Dimensions: 240 x 370 x 450 mm.
• Weight: 30 kg.
Compressor
T0304 • 50-litre tank.
• Pressure: 10 bars.
Supplied complete with filter.
Indispensable accessories • Elect. supply: 220 V 50 Hz.
to be ordered: • Weight: 30 kg.
Oedometric cell, displacement sensor and
T0304/1
compressor.
T0304

Accessories
Cells for oedometer
Common for apparatus T0302 - T0302/01 and
T0304.
2 types of cells are available:
• Normal with fixed ring permitting saturation
of the sample and integrating the cutting kit
so that sample caracteristics can be
preserved.
• For permeability: idem above but with burette
and connection fitting.

Diameter Cell Sample thickness Normal ref. Permeability ref.

Ø 50.47 20 cm2 20 mm T0320 T0322

Ø 71.40 40 cm 2
20 mm T0325 T0327

Ø 79.80 50 cm2 20 mm T0330 T0332

Ø 112.80 100 cm 2
25 mm T0335 T0337

Ø 75 44.16 cm 2
20 mm T0324 T0326 T0322

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Basic automatic electronic

shearing apparatus
According to NF P 94-071-1, NF P 94 071-2 and
ASTM D 30 80
Control by microprocessors with digital readout
of selected parameters.
• Speed can be adjusted without discontinuity
from 0.0001 to 3 mm/minute.
• Programmable cycle with different advance
and return speeds.
• Elect. supply: 220 V, single-phase. S0290

Delivered without case or cover, with: Consolidation frame

• Proving ring, 2 or 3 kN.
For 3 stations
• 2 dial gauges.
with reduction gear
• Reduction gear 10 : 1.
arms and dial gauges
• Set of weights, 50 kg.
on odometric cell
• Dimensions: 1 200 x 550 x 1 100 mm.
or shear box.
• Weight: 150 kg.
S0280 S0290
Automatic electronic shear apparatus S0280

Automatic electronic shear

apparatus with data acquisition
and processing system
According to NF P 94-071-1 andNF P 94 071-2
Controlled by microprocessors with digital
readout of selected parameters.
• Speed can be adjusted without discontinuity
from 0.0001 to 3 mm/minute.
• Programmable cycle with different advance and
return speeds.
• Elect. supply: 220 V, single-phase.
Delivered without case or cover, with:
• Force sensor, 3 kN.
• Vertical displacement sensor, 10 mm.
• Horizontal displacement sensor, 25 mm.
• Basic software system for data acquisition
and processing.
• Set of weights, 50 kg.
• Reduction gear 10 : 1.
• Dimensions: 1 200 x 550 x 1 100 mm.
• Weight: 150 kg.

S0280S
Automatic electronic shear apparatus S0280S

Accessories
• Case, 60 x 60 mm S0284
• Cutting kit S0284/1
• Unmoulding piston S0284/1A
• Case, 100 x 100 mm S0285
• Cutting kit S0285/1
• Unmoulding piston S0285/1A
• Case, Ø 60 mm S0283
• Cutting kit S0283/1
• Unmoulding piston S0283/1A
• Case, Ø 50 mm S0282
• Case, Ø 100 mm S0287

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Automatic electronic pneumatic
shear apparatus with data
acquisition and processing system
According to NF P94-071-1, NF P94-071-2,
ASTM D 3080
Controlled by microprocessors with digital
readout of selected parameters.
• Speed can be adjusted without discontinuity
from 0.0001 to 10 mm/minute.
• Programmable cycle with different advance
and return speeds.
Delivered without case or cover, with:
• Force sensor, 3 kN.
• Vertical displacement sensor, 10 mm.
• Horizontal displacement sensor, 25 mm.
• Basic software system for data acquisition
and processing.
• Application of load by integrated pneumatic
jack with adjusted air pressure.
• Local indication on high definition LCD
screen, de 320 x 240 mm.
• Automatic pneumatic load system
programmable by the data acquisition and
processing software.
• Elect. supply: 220 V 50 Hz.

S0280P
S0280P
Indispensable accessories
• Air compressor:
50 kg tank.
Normal pressure: 10 bars.
Supplied complete with filter.
• Elect. supply: 220 V 50 Hz.
• Weight: 30 kg.
T0304/1

• Shear box (see detail, page 122).

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Everything has been foreseen for so that you
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right up to its execution:
• The functions of the computer aided drafting
(CAD) module optimise the drawing
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• A quick glance is enough to visualise cuts
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• A single click is needed to optimise
balancing of earth movements.
• The problems of sizing networks are quickly
revealed.

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Extractors
Standards: ASTM D698, D1597, D1883, BS 598:107,
1377:4, 1924:2
Extractors
Manual screw-type extractor
Max. stroke: 650 mm.
Suitable for unmoulding samples of Ø 35
to 101.6 mm.
Supplied with accessories for unmoulding
samples Ø 38, 83 and 100 mm.
• Dimensions: 1 700 x 700 x 1 200 mm.
• Weight: 90 kg.
S0112

Electrical version
• Elect. supply: 220 V 50 Hz.
• Weight: 110 kg.
S0113

S0112

Motorised hydraulic extruder

Suitable for rapid and continuous extraction of
samples of Ø 35 to 101.6 mm.
Max. stroke: 900 mm.
Hydraulic pumping unit with flow rate
adjustment to regulate jack speed.
Max. force: 70 kN.
Supplied with accessories for unmoulding
samples of Ø 38, 85 and 100 mm.
Wheel-mounted metal frame.
• Elect. supply: 220 V 50 Hz 1300 W.
• Dimensions: 2 741 x 635 x 1 200 mm.
• Weight: 160 kg.

S0111
S0111

Accessories
Set of plates, Ø 38 to 110 mm
(Ø to be specified when
Manual test specimen cutting edge ordering).
apparatus
S0120-1
Can be used with test specimens of max. leng-
th of 230 mm and of Ø 38 to 110 mm.
Knife.
Supplied with 3 sets of plates, Ø 38, 50, 47
and 60 mm, a wire saw and 6 spare wires. S0125M
• Dimensions: Ø 460 x 720 mm.
• Weight: 20 kg.
Saw with 6 spare wires.
S0120 S0124
S0120

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50 kN digital triaxial press Note:

According to ASTM D2850, NFP 94-074, BS 1377-8 For compositions:
Electromechanical device with microprocessor (see page 130).
with continuous speed adjustment and digital
display from 0.00001 to 6 mm/minute.
Suitable for receiving standard cells with
ground samples up to 100 mm and 200 mm
length
Interior plate Ø 177 mm.
• Distance between columns: 305 mm.
• Available work space: 0 – 790 mm
(0 - 530 mm with proving ring).
• RS232 output and limit stops.
• Elect. supply: 220 V 50 Hz 750 W.
• Dimensions: 420 x 580 x 1 410 mm.
• Weight: 105 kg.
Supplied without proving ring or triaxial cell
or comparator.

T0401
T0401
Triaxial cells
Upper and lower parts made of anodised
aluminium and chamber made of
high-resistance transparent acrylic.
Quick assembling and disassembling system.
Upper part with load piston and lower part
with 4 ball valves.

Max. test speci- Ø 70 x 140 Ø 100 x 200

men dia. (mm)
Max. pressure 1700 KPA 1700 KPA
Dimensions Ø 280 x 480 Ø 310 x 540
(mm)
Weight 8 kg 16 kg
Model S0305 S0306
S0306 S0305

Note:
In installing the necessary accessories:
• the S0305 cell accepts samples
Ø 50 x 100 and Ø 38 x 76 mm
• the S0306 cell accepts samples
Ø 70 x 140; Ø 50 x 100 and Ø 38 x 76 mm

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Accessories for triaxial cells • Cutting pliers.
Ask us for info. • 1 kg Vaseline oil.
• Set of 10 membranes. • 1 kg water impermeable oil.
• Set of 10 membrane sealing rings. • Grease pump.
• Membrane stretcher. • Spare valve.
• Two-part mould. • Comparator 25 x 0.01 mm for
• Draining upper cap. sample max. Ø 50 x 100 mm.
• Lower base for S0305. • Comparator 50 x 0.01 mm for
• Lower base for S0306. sample max. Ø 70 x 140 mm.
• Set of 2 porous stones.
• Set of 2 solid discs.
• O-rings for bases.
• Set of 50 paper filters for draining.
• Set of 100 paper filters for base. For each accessory, select the
• Cutting kit. sample dimensions.
• Unmoulding piston. • Ø 38 x 76 mm
• Burette,10 ml. • Ø 50 x 100 mm
• Burette, 50 ml. • Ø 70 x 140 mm
• 25 m of nylon tube, 6 x 4 mm. • Ø 100 x 200 mm
• Set of 10 end pieces for nylon tube.
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Air/water pressure system

To supply water pressure up to 1700 kPa.
Simple and practical to use.
Supplied with air pressure regulator.
With output valves for water and air.
• Dimensions: 270 x 300 x 425 mm
• Weight: 9 kg.

S0350
S0350

Null indicator
Used as a balancing manometer to measure
the pore pressure of a sample without
permitting water to enter or leave the sample.

S0353

Pressure indicator panel S0353

Pressure indicator panel Ø 200 mm, graduated

from 0 to 1 700 kPa.
U-tube type differential
8 input/output valves.
pressure manometer
• Dimensions: 410 x 460 x 110 mm. Used to measure low positive
• Weight: 8 kg. or negative pressures.
Mercury column, graduated
S0341 from -100 to +100 kPa.
With 4 valves. Mounted on metal panel
• Dimensions: 410 x 350 x 110 mm. with wall fixation.
• Weight: 6 kg.
S0340 S0356
S0341 S0356

Laboratory air compressor

• Max. output pressure:
17 bars.
• Elect. supply: 220 V 50 Hz.
• Dimensions: 520 x 310 x 400 mm.
• Weight: 35 kg.

S0351
S0351

Oil/Water constant pressure

system
Electric hydraulic pump with pressure
adjustment from 0 to 3 500 kPa.
Oil/water exchanger.
Indication manometer, graduated
from 0 to 3 500 kPa.
• Elect. supply: 220 V 50 Hz.
• Weight: 20 kg.

S0342
S0342

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Screw pump
Connected to the pressure measuring panel,
it makes it possible to balance the pore
pressure indicated by the null indicator and
generate and measure the pressure inside
the cell.
Supplied with fixation support.
• Weight: 3 kg.
S0345
S0345

Distribution manifold
With 5 ball valves. Double distribution
• Dimensions: 200 x 200 x 55 mm. manifold
• Weight: 3 kg. With 1 valve.
S0348 S0350/2
S0350/2

Volume change measurement

apparatus with one burette
Used for continuous measurement of volume
variations during triaxial tests.
Composed of a burette, 100 ml x 0.2 ml,
placed in an acrylic tube.
Supplied with valves and bypass.
Set assembled on a metal plate for
wall fixation.
• Dimensions: 180 x 270 x 860 mm.
• Weight: 4 kg.
S0357

Volume change apparatus

with two burettes Filter
• Dimensions: 230 x 270 x 860 mm. with interchangeable
• Weight: 5 kg. cartridge
S0358 S0350/3
S0357 S0350/3

Air extractor in water

Connected to a vacuum pump, it is used to
evacuate the air present in the water.
• Capacity: 20 litres.
• Dimensions: 320 x 320 x 520 mm.
• Weight: 15 kg.
S0355

Vacuum pump
• Elect. supply: 220 V 50 Hz.
V0204
S0355

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Automatic volume change Displacement sensors

measurement apparatus Supplied with assembling
support and with 2, 5 or 10 m
Composed of a 100 ml measurement cylinder cable.
with two chambers and a box with manual Choice of two different models:
bypass control and inversion of flow direction. • potentiometric with 25 mm
• Measurement precision: 0.1 ml. stroke.
Detection of the variation measurement • with high precision gauge
between the 2 chambers by electronic with 25 mm stroke.
displacement sensor. Ask for info.
Can be connected to data acquisition units
S0366/07 or S0366/128.
Supplied without displacement sensor.
• Dimensions: 360 x 270 x 210 mm.
• Weight: 7.5 kg.

S0362/5

S0362/5

Data acquisition units

For receiving different channels with calibration
and zero setting on each channel.
Data backup saved and protection on RAM
memory.
Simultaneous display in real time of data on
high definition LCD screen 320 x 240 mm.
Choice of measurement units.
Software integrated for Windows® for
communication with PC
• Elect. supply: 220 V 50 Hz.

S0366/128 128 channels.

S0366/07 7 channels.
S0366/128 S0366/07

Displacement sensors

Sensors
Ask for info.
In alternative with the proving ring, the
mechanical comparator and the manometer,
we offer a choice of electronic sensors that can
be connected: Force cell
• Pressure sensor for measurement of pore
pressure.
• Displacement sensor for measurement of
the axial deformation
• Force sensor for measurement of the axial
load.
• Submersible force sensor directly assembled
in the triaxial cell for measurement
of the axial load avoiding piston friction
Pressure sensor
effects.
Submersible sensor

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Types of triaxial tests
Unconsolidated, undrained test
UU
The shearing resistance is determined
in "undrained conditions", which means
that no change in the structure of the
soil is permitted so as to prevent from
disturbing the original geostatic
stresses.
Once the cell is pressurised, no
change in sample volume is permitted,
and the axial stress is immediately
raised up gradually to rupture.
When to use the UU test
The shearing resistance is determined
by this method, in most foundation
surveys, when the measurement of
the angle internal friction is unknown.
The operator can check the soil
behavior just after the structure
construction, when the inter-particle
voids have not yet caused a change
of volume, and so the water inside the
pores begins to drain.
Consolidated, undrained test
CU
This method is used to determine
shearing resistance regarding the
geostatic pressures, applied to the
soil sample, before its rupture, by
means of the hydrostatic pressure in
the cell. This test differs from the UU
method because, after cell
pressurisation, the sample volume is
changed, according to the level of the
stresses applied.
When an additional load is applied
up until rupture of the sample, no
change of volume is permitted, and
the pore pressure is measured in
order to deduce the total stresses,
and in this way obtain the actual
stresses.
When to use the CU test
The shear strength parameters are
used when the behaviour of the soil
is surveyed, even a long time after the the examination of the behaviour of
structure construction, and when the
draining of the water inside the soils
is completed.
We use this method when
improvements are planned for
a particular soil.
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Consolidated, drained test
CD
This method is similar to that of CU
tests, with the difference consisting in
the fact that when the axial load is
applied, the cell draining is opened.
The test is performed at a very
reduced speed to prevent the pore
pressure inside the sample (around
zero) from increasing.
When to use the CD test
The shearing resistance parameters
obtained by CD method are
especially used, in cases of very
permeable soils, when the
constructions exist for such a long
time that changes in the volume of
soils can occur practically without
appreciable variation in the pore
pressure.
This method perfectly reproduces the
geotechnical problems and ensures
a soil in a more satisfactory manner.
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Examples of compositions
for complete triaxial equipment
• Appliance for UU, CU and CD tests
• 1 cell for sample Ø 38 mm
Data acquisition
Manual
Description
Triaxial machine, 50 kN.
Comparator, stroke 25 x 0.01 mm.
Proving ring, 2 kN.
Proving ring, 5 kN.
Triaxial cell.
Base adaptor.
Draining upper cover.
Set of 2 solid discs.
Set of 2 porous stones.
Set of 10 membranes.
50 paper filters, lateral draining.
100 paper filters for base.
Set of 10 tight seals.
Tool for O-ring.
Membrane stretcher.
Two-part mould.
Core cutter for sample taking. 3
Unmoulding piston.
Pressure ind. panel 0 -1 700 kPa.
Screw pump.
Laboratory compressor.
Air extractor in water.
2-channel water manifold valve.
Volume change apparatus, 1 burette.
Air/water pressure system.
Filter unit.
Manifold – 5 input/output valves.
Vacuum pump.
Nylon tube (25 m).
Tool for cutting nylon tube.
Null indicator.
Mercury-type differential manometer.
1 kg of mercury.
Set of spare parts and
recommended accessories.
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Data acquisition Data acquisition
Semi-automatic Automatic
Qty Description Qty Description Qty
1 Triaxial machine, 50 kN. 1 Triaxial machine, 50 kN. 1
1 Comparator, stroke 25 x 0.01 mm. 1 Proving ring, 2 kN. 1
1 Proving ring, 2 kN. 1 Proving ring, 5 kN. 1
1 Proving ring, 5 kN. 1 Triaxial cell. 1
1 Triaxial cell. 1 Base adaptor. 1
1 Base adaptor. 1 Draining upper cover. 1
1 Draining upper cover. 1 Set of 2 solid discs. 1
1 Set of 2 solid discs. 1 Set of 2 porous stones. 1
1 Set of 2 porous stones. 1 Set of 10 membranes. 1
1 Set of 10 membranes. 1 50 paper filters, lateral draining. 1
1 50 paper filters, lateral draining. 1 100 paper filters for base. 1
1 100 paper filters for base. 1 Tool for O-ring. 1
1 Set of 10 tight seals. 1 Membrane stretcher. 1
1 Tool for O-ring. 1 Two-part mould. 1
1 Membrane stretcher. 1 Core cutter for sample taking. 3
1 Two-part mould. 1 Unmoulding piston. 1
Core cutter for sample taking. 3 Pressure ind. panel 0 -1 700 kPa. 2
1 Unmoulding piston. 1 Screw pump. 2
2 Pressure ind. panel 0 -1 700 kPa. 2 Laboratory compressor. 1
3 Screw pump. 2 Air extractor in water. 1
1 Laboratory compressor. 1 2-channel water manifold valve. 6
1 Air extractor in water. 1 Volume change apparatus, 1 burette. 1
6 2-channel water manifold valve. 6 Air/water pressure system. 2
1 Volume change apparatus, 1 burette. 1 Filter unit. 2
2 Air/water pressure system. 2 Manifold – 5 input/output valves. 1
2 Filter unit. 2 Vacuum pump. 1
1 Manifold – 5 input/output valves. 1 Nylon tube (25 m). 3
1 Vacuum pump. 1 Tool for cutting nylon tube. 1
3 Nylon tube (25 m). 3 Pressure sensor, 1 700 kPa. 1
1 Tool for cutting nylon tube. 1 Displacement sensor. 4
1 Pressure sensor, 1 700 kPa. 1 Cable extension (5 m). 4
1 Displacement sensor. 3 7-channel data acquisition unit. 1
1 Cable extension (5 m). 3 Automatic volume change
7-channel data acquisition unit. 1 measurement apparatus. 1
1 Set of spare parts and Exploitation software. 1
recommended accessories. 1 Set of spare parts and
Displacement sensor. 3 recommended accessories. 1
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In-situ tests
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Plate test Additional
accessories
See page 132.

À Cylinder
Á Manometer
 Pump
Measurement of static deformation
EV1/EV2 (roads) and Westergard
deformation (platforms)
According to NF P 94-117-1

Manual appliance, 100 kN

• Hydraulic jack, length: 300 mm,
stroke: 170 mm.
• Manual hydraulic pump with tank.
• Analogue manometer 100 kN, with 0.5 kN
subdivisions.
Delivered without beam or plate or comparator,
with flexible hose, pivot joint, tubular
extensions, assembly sockets, transport
carrying case and calibration certificate.

Appliance with cylinder

and manometer, 200 kN
Idem above but with 200 kN / 21 kN cylinder
and extensions included.
S0224/R02 100 kN
S0224/R021 200 kN
Manual assembly S0224/R02 - S0224/R021

Piston stroke: 25 cm

Lever for
regulated
automatic
loading

Semi-automatic appliance, 100 kN

• Hydraulic jack, height: 350 mm, stroke: 270
mm, equipped with a centering base.
• Pedal-type hydraulic pump used for easy
loading, maintaining and unloading.
Operates with the compressed air circuit of To compressed
air cylinder
lorry or other sources. Equipment combining of lorry
resistance and longevity with light weight.
• Needle valve for flow rate adjustment.
• Digital display of load in kN (sensitivity
0.1 kN) and test time in seconds so that the
standard is scrupulously respected.
Delivered without beam or plate or comparator,
with 4 m of hydraulic flexiblehose to place the
manometer from the pump to the comparator of
the beam, 10 m hose and connection end
piece to the air circuit, pivot joint, calibration
certificate.

S0224/AUH Temperature Chronometer

Semi-automatic assembly S0224/AUH Manometer detail.

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In-situ tests
Benkelman beam
NF P 98-200-2, NF P 94-117
Particularly intended for measurement of
deflection on roadways.
Composed of 2 light alloy parts, 3 adjustable
stabilisation feet and 1 level.
• Distance between end of measurement and
rotation axis: 240 cm.
• Distance between rotation axis and
comparator: 120 cm
• Measurement by digital comparator Other version
MT575113 supplied.
Benkelman beam
Delivered in transport carrying case.
• Dimensions: 212 x 30 x 42 cm. With mechanical comparator
• Weight: 42 kg. MT2050E supplied.

S0223* S0223

S0223*

Accessories
Digital comparator
Stroke 25 x 0.01 mm.
MT575113

Accessory Mechanical
Calibration device comparator Ø 58 mm
For Benkelman beam. Stroke 25 x 0.01 mm.
S0223/R01 MT2050E

S0223/R01 MT575113

Ribbed plate, Ø 300 mm

Adaptor for cylinder
ASTM D 1195-1196, BS 1377:9

S0224/R011 Plate Ø 600 mm

Ribbed load plate, Ø 600 mm

According to NF P94-117-1
• Aluminium cast iron. Accessories
• Equipped with 2 handles.
• Benkelman beam introduction window.
Centring adaptor
• Weight: 25 kg. for cylinder
S0224/R01 S0224/R03 100 kN
S0224/R01 S0224/R022 200 kN

S0224/R03

Accessories Accessory
Robust, light-weight 4 G aluminium S0224/R035 Two-wheel hand truck
extensions for 100 kN and 200 kN Used to store and transport all
jack of the equipment needed to
perform a test (with the excep-
Can be piled between the ribbed load plate S0224/R034
tion of the Benkelman beam).
and the centering adaptor for jack.
Stable, sturdy and practical
Simple, robust design.
(inflatable wheels, diameter
. S0224/R03 Centering adaptor 260 mm).
S0224/R01
S0224/R035 Height 200 mm
S0224/R034 Height 100 mm
S0225
S0224/R01 Plate Ø 600 mm
S0225

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