Basic Swell Consolidometers

Self-contained Basic Swell Consolidometers are used to conduct swell expansion tests on soil specimens in 2.44 (62mm) or 2.50in (63.5mm) diameters. Specimens are prepared by compacting soil into the stainless steel Compaction Rings. Compacted specimens are placed in the Consolidometer between two Porous Stones and loaded with a weight to produce a 60lb/ft² (2.87kPa) load on the sample. A Dial Indicator is set to the initial sample height and the Consolidometer is filled with water to begin the test.

Each unit is equipped with a stainless steel base with acrylic ring, specimen Compaction Ring, and a Loading Weight. Contact us for other Loading Weights. Top and bottom Porous Stones along with an adjustable Dial Indicator stand and bracket are also included. A Dial Indicator is required for the test, but purchased separately.

Karol-Warner offers Basic Swell Consolidometers in two models:

The 2.44in Basic Swell Consolidometer comes complete with a specimen Compaction Ring, top 2.42in Diameter Porous Stone 0.25in Thick, and a bottom 3.31in Diameter Porous Stone 0.25in Thick. It also includes a 60lb/ft² Loading Weight for 2.44in Diameter Samples.

The 2.5in Basic Swell Consolidometer comes complete with a specimen Compaction Ring, top 2.485in Diameter Porous Stone 0.25in Thick, and a bottom 3.31in Diameter Porous Stone 0.25in Thick. It also includes a 60lb/ft² Loading Weight for 2.5in Diameter Samples.

Features:

• Simple, compact, all-in-one design
• Stainless steel and hard-coat aluminum construction
• Available in two sizes

Included Items:

• Basic Swell Consolidometer
• Top Porous Stone
• Bottom Porous Stone
• Loading Weight
• Compaction Ring
• Adjustable Dial Indicator stand and bracket

Accessories:

• Dial Indicator - 0.2 x 0.0001in (Range x Divisions) is required for measuring sample deformation during testing
• Dial Indicator - 0.5 x .0001in (Range x Divisions)
• Permeability Compaction Hammer is recommended for easy and efficient compacting of remolded soil samples
• Compaction Ring, 2.44in Diameter serves as a mold for the compacted soil sample
• Compaction Ring, 2.5in Diameter
• 60psf Loading Weight for 2.44in Diameter Samples is used to produce the specified psf (KPa) load on the sample
• 60psf Loading Weight for 2.5in Diameter Samples
• 2.42in Diameter Porous Stone, 0.25in Thick supports the top of the soil sample, and prevents soil particles from entering the sample water while still allowing water to flow through the stone
• 2.485in Diameter Porous Stone, 0.25in Thick 
• 3.31in Diameter Porous Stone, 0.25in Thick placed at the bottom of the soil sample and prevents flow of particles into the sample water
• Basic Swell Compaction Base & Collar for 2.44in Diameter Samples recommended for ease of preparing compacted samples for testing
• Basic Swell Compaction Base & Collar for 2.50in Diameter Samples