Compaction Test Apparatus
Product Code : JA-ST-9789
The Compaction Test Apparatus (SKU JA-ST-9789) is used to find the relationship between moisture content and compacted dry density of a soil, the result that sets the compaction specification and the field density checks for earthworks. It is offered in manual light-compaction and heavy-compaction versions in mild steel, and as Proctor-type apparatus, for soil mechanics laboratories in engineering colleges, highway departments and site laboratories.
Specifications
The listing covers five configurations of the soil compaction test apparatus:
| Product | Compaction Test Apparatus |
| SKU | JA-ST-9789 |
| Measures | Moisture content and compacted dry density relationship of soil |
| Compaction Test Apparatus, Manual - Light Compaction | Mild steel, for light compaction testing |
| Compaction Test Apparatus, Manual - Heavy Compaction | Mild steel, for heavy compaction testing |
| Proctor Compaction Apparatus | Standard Proctor-type compaction testing |
| Compaction Apparatus - Heavy Compaction | For heavy compaction test procedures |
| Compaction Apparatus - Light Compaction | For light compaction test procedures |
Applications of the soil compaction test apparatus
The moisture-density curve from this test is the reference for compacted earthwork on:
- Earth fill for dams, reservoirs and canal embankments
- Highway, railway and runway embankments and sub-grades
- Laboratory specimens compacted to field density for strength and deformation tests
- Construction quality control, where field density is compared with the laboratory result
Scope of supply and ordering
Choose light or heavy compaction and the manual mild steel or Proctor-type version; one configuration or several can be quoted together. Pack quantities, packing method and lead time are fixed on the quotation.
Frequently asked questions
What does the compaction test apparatus measure?
It establishes the relationship between the moisture content and the compacted dry density of a soil, which is used to set construction specifications and to control the quality of compacted fill.
Which configurations are listed?
Manual light and heavy compaction apparatus in mild steel, a Proctor compaction apparatus, and compaction apparatus for heavy and for light compaction procedures.
How is the result used for quality control?
The dry density achieved in the field is checked against the laboratory moisture-density relationship, which in turn indicates the strength of the compacted material.
Related products
- Universal Automatic Compactor
- Proctor Penetrometer
- Sand Pouring Cylinder Apparatus
- Laboratory California Bearing Ratio Test Apparatus
The soil testing equipment range lists further items of this kind.
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