Karol-Warner 1972-D, 2.44in Basic Swell Consolidometer

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 100lbpsf (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. 

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 100psf Loading Weight for 2.44in Diameter Samples.

Basic Swell Consolidometers are used when performing swell tests on soil samples. These Consolidometers are available in two models for specimen diameters of 2.44 and 2.50in (61.98 and 63.50mm) diameters. The compact, all-in-one design includes the stainless steel base, compaction specimen ring and loading weight, along with porous stones. An acrylic ring that contains the water and an adjustable dial indicator holder is also included. A dial indicator is required and purchased separately.

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
• Specimen compaction ring
• Adjustable dial indicator stand and bracket