Consolidation Load Frame (Dead-Weight)

Karol-Warner's Dead-Weight Load Frame (Consolidation Test Apparatus) applies loads for stress-controlled soil consolidation testing of soil specimens. The consolidation apparatus allows instantaneous loading with minimal impact for measuring expected soil settlement. The Dead-Weight Consolidation Load Frame is simple and efficient to use.

The compact tabletop unit has a capacity of 48tsf (4,597kPa) and is equipped with a rear-weight counterbalance beam assembly allowing 9:1, 10:1, or 11:1 beam ratios for greater flexibility with weight sets. Locating pins on the top platform center of the Consolidometer prior to loading. The plate and crossarm are constructed from anodized aluminum, and the frame is comprised of powder-coated aluminum for corrosion resistance in harsh laboratory environments. Beam support rods and vertical rods are made from stainless steel.

This load frame includes the Weight Hanger, which can also be ordered separately as a replacement part. Accepts Consolidometers for specimen sizes up to 3in (76.2mm). Floating or Fixed Ring type of Consolidometers and set of weights are required for use and purchased separately. Analog or Digital Indicator is recommended and also available separately. Order Stand for One Dead-Weight Consolidation Load Frame if a free-standing unit is desired. See our complete line of one-dimensional Soil Consolidation Test Equipment or our main Consolidation Test Machines page to compare between load frame types.

Features:

• Instantaneous loading without impact
• Complete flexibility in the choice of loads
• Compact size allows for tabletop operation

Included Items:

• Dead-Weight Consolidation Load Frame
• Weight Hanger

Accessories:

• Consolidation Data Acquisition Software records specimen information and real-time test data, calculate results, then prepares reports following ASTM and AASHTO requirements
• Weight Set (minimum of one) is required for testing
• Fixed Ring or Floating Ring Consolidometers (consolidation cells), for specimens up to 3in (76.2mm)
• Calibration Discs are available in a variety of sizes to verify performance
• Cutting Sample Rings are used to trim soil samples
• Porous Stones are placed at the ends of soil specimens during testing
• Data Readouts display real-time data and are available in two and four-channel models
• Linear Variable Displacement Transducers are used for measurement of dynamic displacement with an oedometer testing machine
• Mechanical Dial Indicator - 0.5 x .0001in (Range x Divisions) provides measurements and is required for the consolidation test apparatus
• Digital Dial Indicator - 0.6 x 0.0001in (Range x Resolution) provides digital measurements and easily converts from inches to millimeters
• Stand for Dead-Weight Consolidation Load Frame converts consolidation apparatus to a free-standing floor model
• Weight Hanger can be ordered as a replacement part