Soil

Soil Testing Equipment is used for understanding and investigating the physical/mechanical properties, critical characteristic behaviors, the performance of soil, unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures during compression, shear or inner liquid flow under dynamic and vibrating loading conditions. Soil characteristics are also used for deciding the most suitable method for excavating underground tunnels.
Every man-made structure needs a foundation that will resist the actions of the exposed forces, such as live loads, dead loads, and wind loads. The soil tests provide engineering and construction companies with the ability to predict the mechanical behavior of soils in order to design foundations that ensure resistance to forces likely to act upon it, including any unusual/extreme events such as earthquakes or hurricanes, thus providing a safe environment for people in or around the structures.

Field Inspection Testing Kit

Product code

UTS-0080

Field Inspection Testing Kit

UTS-0082

Field Inspection Pocket Vane Tester

UTS-0083

Extension Rod for UTS-0082

UTS-0084

Heavy Duty Pocket Penetrometer, 0-10 kgf/cm²

Standarts

ASTM D2573

The UTS-0080 Field Inspection Testing Kit is ideal for geotechnicians, geologists and agronomists. It consists of the UTS-0084 Pocket Penetrometer and of the UTS-0082 Field Inspection Pocket Vane Tester. The instrument is contained in a practical carrying case.

UTS-0082 Field Inspections Pocket Vane Tester
Vane Dimensions (height x dia.) 32×16 mm, 40×20 mm, 50.8×25.4 mm
Measuring Range 0 to 240 kPa (0-24 N/cm’)
Torque Value 5 N – m
Extension Rod 500 mm depth
Overall Dimensions (assembled) 100x300x50 mm
Weight 1,20 kg

 

 

UTS-0084 Heavy Duty Pocket Penetrometer

Measuring Range

0 to 10 kgf/cm’

Dimensions (assembled)

210 mm length x 20 mm dia.

Weight (approx.)

1 kg

Pocket Shear Vane Device

Product code

UTS-0088 Pocket Shear Vane Device

Information

The UTS-0088 Pocket Shear Vane Device is a practical equipment for determining the shear strength of cohesive soils. It is widely used to perform onsite measurements of excavations covering trenches and test pits, thin-wall or split core samples, by providing a quick and efficient method for shear strength measurements and it is also suitable for laboratory usage. Pocket Shear Vane Device is supplied in a plastic carrying case.

Vane Type

Range

Standard 25 mm Diameter Vane

0-10 N/cm²

Sensitive Vane Adaptor

0-2 N/cm²

High Capacity Vane Adaptor

0-25 N/cm²

 

Dimensions

220x230x50 mm

Weight (approx.)

0,30 kg

Pocket Dial Penetrometer

Product code

UTS-0070

Pocket Dial Penetrometer, 0-6 kgf/cm2

UTS-0072

Pocket Dial Penetrometer, 0-14 kgf/cm2

UTS-0075

Pocket Dial Penetrometer, 0-6, 0-11 kgf/cm2

UTS-0078

Pocket Penetrometer, 0-5 kgf/cm2

 

Information

The UTS Series of Pocket Dial Penetrometers are ideal instruments to determine the penetration resistance of cohesive soil, especially when various range measurements are required.

UTS-0075 Pocket Dial Penetrometer with respect to range and plunger diameters is avaliable for specific applications.

All Dial Penetrometer models have 60 mm. Dial Diameter and designed with Peak Hold Feature.

UTS-0075 Pocket Dial Penetrometer is used for evaluating the angle of internal friction “j” of sandy soils and the cohesion “c” 2 in clay soils. Dual scale: 0-6 kgf/cm for 6.35 mm diameter 2 plunger and 0-11 kgf/cm.

The UTS-0078 Pocket Penetrometer is a portable and easy-touse equipment to perform field classification of cohesive soils in terms of consistency, shear strength and approximate unconfined compressive strength.

 

Product Code

Range (kg/cm’)

Plunger Dia.

Dimensions

Weigth (approx.)

UTS-0070

0-6

6.35

80x150x40 mm

0,20 kg

UTS-0072

0-14

6.35

80x150x40 mm

0,20 kg

UTS-0075

0-6, 0-11

6.35-10-15-20-25

80x150x40 mm

0,20 kg

UTS-0078

0-5

6.35

30x180x30 mm

0,10 kg

 

Laboratory Mixer

Product code

UTG-0130

Laboratory Mixer 10 L, 220-240 V 50-60 Hz

UTAS-0187

Heating Mantle for UTG-0130

UTG-0131

Spare Bowl for UTG-0130

UTG-0132

Spare Whisk for UTG-0130

Information

Models for 220-240V 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. UTG-0130 UTAS-0187
Models for 110-120V 60 Hz, 1 ph. UTG-0130-N UTAS-0187-N

 

The UTG-0130 10 litre capacity Laboratory Mixer is designed for mixing of soil and asphalt samples to be used for mechanical tests such as compaction, indirect tensile, Marshall etc. The mixing head rotates at speeds of 10 to 240 r.p.m. and the whisk from 20 to 480 r.p.m. The user can adjust rotation speed between given values easily by using a control knob fitted to the front panel.

The bituminous mixture must be prepared at the prescribed temperature according to the EN standard. For this reason the mixer can be equipped with thermostatically controlled heater.

The Heating Mantle (Isomantle heater) has a digital thermostatic controller and used for heating the bituminous mixtures in the UTG-0130 up to 150°C. The Isomantle heater is supplied complete with PT100 temperature sensor.

Heating Mantle should be ordered separately.

 

   The Laboratory Mixer is supplied complete with;

  • Bowl, 10 lt Capacity Stainless Steel
  • Mixing Whisk

 

           

UTG-0131                                  UTG-0132

 

Product Code UTG-0130 UTAS-0187
Dimensions 600x620x700 mm 310x380x200 mm
Weight (approx.) 65 kg 6 kg
Power 550 W 600 W

Soil Lathe / Trimmer and Extruder

Product code

UTS-0160

Soil Lathe / Trimmer and Extruder

UTS-0164

Wire Saw with one Blade

UTS-0165

Wire Saw Blade for UTS-0164 (pack of 10)

UTS-0166

Trimming Knife

UTGG-2205

Porcelain Mortar with Pestle 130 mm dia

UTGG-2215

Rubber Headed Pestle

 

Information

The UTS-0160 Soil Lathe, Trimmer and Extruder is used to extrude and trim soil samples from 35 mm to 100 mm diameter to reduce samples.

Wire Saw, Trimming Knife, Porcelain Mortar with Pestle, the Rubber Headed Pestle can be ordered separately.

 

Technical Specifications

Specimen Lathe

35×70 mm to 100×200 mm

Specimen Trimming and Extrusion

35×70 mm to 50×100 mm

Vertical Daylight

260 mm

 

Dimensions

230x300x430 mm

Weight (approx.)

14 kg

Liquid Limit / Semi-Automatic Cone Penetrometer

Product code

UTS-0180

Semi-Automatic Cone Penetrometer for Liquid Limit

UTS-0182

Liquid Limit Penetration Test Cone, Stainless Steel, 30° and 80 g

UTS-0183B

Cone Test Gauge for 30° Angle Cone, BS

UTS-0183E

Cone Test Gauge for 30° Angle Cone, EN ISO

UTS-0184

Liquid Limit Penetration Test Cone, Stainless Steel,  60° and 60 g

UTS-0185E

Cone Test Gauge for 60° Angle Cone, EN ISO

UTS-0187E

Liquid Limit Penetration Test Cone, Stainless Steel, 30° and 100g, EN ISO

UTGH-1435

Penetration Sample Cup / Moisture Content Tin with Lid, 75x50mm, Aluminum

UTGH-1440

Penetration Sample Cup / Moisture Content Tin with Lid. Ø55×30 mm, Aluminium

UTGH-1442

Penetration Sample Cup / Moisture Content Tin with Lid. Ø55x40mm, Aluminium

UTGH-1444

Penetration Sample Cup / Moisture Content Tin with Lid. Ø55x40mm, Stainless Steel

Information

Models for 220-240V 50-60 Hz, 1ph

UTS-0180

Models for 110-120V 60 Hz, 1ph

UTS-0180-N

 

Standards

BS 1377:2; NF P94-052-1; EN ISO 17892-6, 17892-12

 

The Cone Penetrometer is used to determine the moisture content at which clay soils pass from a plastic to a liquid state and used also for the determination of undrained shear strength.

UTS-0180 Semi-Automatic Cone Penetrometer for liquid limit consists of a frame with a levelling screws and screw gear assembly with handwheel for vertical adjustment, a digital penetration measurement gauge with 0.01 mm resolution /readibility, a digital timer, a magnifying lens and a low voltage illuminator mounted on flexible arms.

Penetration time 0-99 sec. can be set up by user with the digital timer. The timer will allow the cone to free fall into the sample for the engaged time interval and then lock the cone from advancing while providing a direct reading of the test results.

Each cone supplied complete with its shaft. Penetration cone/s, cone test gauges and sample cups should be ordered seperately.

 

UTGH-1435

UTGH-1440

UTGH-1442

UTGH-1444

Ø (75±2) mm x h (50±2) mm

Ø (55+2) mm x h (30±2) mm

 Ø (55+2) mm x h (40±2) mm

 Ø (55+2) mm x h (40±2) mm

 

Dimensions

210x220x500 mm

Weight (approx.)

14 kg

Liquid Limit Casagrande Device

Product code

UTS-0200B

Manual Liquid Limit Device (Casagrande), BS

UTS-0202A

Manual Liquid Limit Device (Casagrande),

ASTM-AASHTO

UTS-0202E

Manual Liquid Limit Device (Casagrande), EN, ISO

UTS-0210B-T

Motorized Liquid Limit Device (Casagrande),

BS, 220-240V 50 Hz, 1 ph.

UTS-0212A

Motorized Liquid Limit Device (Casagrande),

ASTM-AASHTO

UTS-0212E-T

Motorized Liquid Limit Device (Casagrande), EN, ISO

UTS-0215A

Metal Grooving Tool and Gauge Block, ASTM

UTS-0215E

Metal Grooving Tool and Gauge Block, EN, ISO

UTS-0216A

Plastic Grooving Tool, ASTM

UTS-0217B

Plastic Grooving Tool, BS

UTS-0218E

Brass Grooving Tool, EN ISO

UTS-0218EH

Brass Grooving Tool, AASHTO, EN ISO

UTS-0220A

Resilience (Rebound) Tester, ASTM

UTS-0221EH

Resilience (Rebound) Tester, AASHTO, EN ISO, TS 1900-1

UTS-0225A

Spare Brass Cup, for ASTM, AASHTO, TS 1900-1 Models

UTS-0225E

Spare Brass Cup, for EN, ISO Model

 

Information

Models for 220-240V 50 Hz, 1 ph. UTS-0212A-T
Models for 110-120V 60 Hz, 1 ph. UTS-0212A-N
Models for 220-240V 60 Hz, 1 ph. UTS-0212A-K

 

Standards

ASTM D4318; BS 1377:2; AASHTO T89; ISO 17892-12:2018/Damd; EN, ISO 17892-12: 2018 / prA1

 

The UTEST Manual and Motorized Liquid Limit Apparatus (Casagrande) are used to determine the moisture content at which clay soils pass from plastic to liquid state.

The devices consist of an adjustable crank and cam mechanism, a blow counter and a removable brass cup fitted on the base. Different models with the same shape but with different base and cup weights are available according to the required specifications. Manual and Motorized versions are available.

The grooving tools which differ according to the preferred test standard should be ordered separately.

 

           

 

  Manual Motorized
Dimesions 150x200x130 mm 200x280x160 mm
Weight (approx.) 2 kg 4 kg

Linear Shrinkage Mould

Product code

UTS-0235

Linear Shrinkage Mould

Information

BS 1377:2

 

The UTS-0235 Linear Shrinkage Mould is 140 mm long and 12.5 mm radius and is used for the determination of the total linear shrinkage of soils, and indicates the plastic properties of soils with low clay content.

 

Dimesions

40x150x20 mm

Weight (approx.)

0,3 kg

Indicator Papers pH Range

Product code

UTGE-4300

pH Indicator Papers, pH Range 1 to 14

UTGE-4320

Quantab Chloride Titrator Type 1175, 40 strips/pack

UTGE-4322

Quantab Chloride Titrator Type 1176, 40 strips/pack

 

Information

BS 812:117, 1377:3

 

The UTGE-4300 pH Indicator Papers are used for quick determination of pH in the 1 to 14 pH range.

UTGE-4320 and UTGE-4322 Quantab Chloride Titrators are used for quick determination of water soluble chloride salts present in soils and aggregates.

It is based on the Volhard Method. UTGE-4320 covers 0.005% to 0.1% NaCl and UTGE-4322 covers 0.05% to 1% NaCl.

 

Product Code

Dimensions

Weight (approx.)

UTGE-4300

50x10x80 mm

0.1 kg

UTGE-4320

70x70x120

0.1 kg

UTGE-4322

70x70x120

0.1 kg

 

Consolidation

Product code

UTS-0300

Front Loading Oedometer (Consolidation)

UTS-0302

Bench for Consolidation, 3 Oedometer Capacity

UTS-0307

Consolidation Cell for High Pressure,

Ø 50 mm

UTS-0309

Consolidation Cell for High Pressure,

ASTM Ø 63.5 mm (2.5”)

UTS-0313

Consolidation Cell for High Pressure,

BS/EN, Ø 75 mm

UTS-0315

Consolidation Cell for High Pressure,

Ø 101,6 mm (4″)

UTS-0320

Consolidation Cell for High Pressure,

Ø112,8 mm

UTGM-0120

Analog Dial Gauge, 30×0.01 mm

UTGM-0148

Digital Dial Gauge 25×0.01 mm, LCD display

UTGM-0152

Digital Dial Gauge 12.7×0.001 mm, LCD display

UTGM-0060

Linear Potentiometric Displacement Transducer,

10×0,001mm

UTGM-0062

Linear Potentiometric Displacement Transducer,

25×0,001mm

UTGM-0072

High Accurate Strain Gauge Based Displacement Transducer, 10×0,001 mm

UTGM-0078

High Accurate Strain Gauge Based Displacement Transducer, 50×0,001 mm

UTCU-0320

Interface Unit with 4 Channel  for Data Acquisition

UTCU-0325

Interface Unit with 8 Channel  for Data Acquisition

UTS-0300

Utest Software for Consolidation Test

Information

BS 1377:5; ASTM D2435, D3877, D4546; AASHTO T216; CEN ISO/TS 17892-5

 

The UTS-0300 Front Loading Oedometer is rigidly constructed to ensure minimum frame distortion. The frame is designed to load the specimen through a lever arm assembly and one of three alternative beam ratios as 9:1, 10:1 and 11:1. The beam is fitted with a counter balance weight and beam support jack. The cell platform will accept the complete range UTEST consolidation cells and is fitted with a central spigot to ensure accurate centering of the cell under the loading.

The UTEST fixed ring consolidation cells are manufactured from corrosion-resistant materials and conform to the requirements of the relevant standards. An integral water reservoir is incorporated in the cell which allows the specimen to be inundated when required. All cells are supplied complete with upper and lower porous disc, pressure pad and cutting (specimen) ring.

The One-dimensional consolidation test is used to determine the consolidation characteristics of soils of low permeability.

Tests are carried out on specimens prepared from undisturbed samples. Data obtained from these tests together with classification data and a knowledge of the soils loading history, enables estimates to be made of the behavior of foundations under load. Consolidation cell, dial gauge or displacement  transducer and data logger, bench, weights, apparatuses for prepare consolidation samples and calibration disc should be ordered separately.

 

       

UTS-0300, UTS-0302, UTS-0307 and UTGM-0120          UTS-0300, UTS-0302, UTS-0307 and UTGM-0148

 

Data Acquisition & PC Software

4 or 8 channel interface units for data acquistion  (UTCU-0320 or UTCU-0325) are used for recording  displacement data over time.

  • High resolution : 260.000 points.
  • Serial port for PC and printer connection.
  • CPU card by microprocessor 32 bit ARM risk architecture.
  • 4 or 8 analogical channels for displacement transducers.

Utest Consolidation Software (USOFT-0300)  is developed according to ASTM D2435, D3877, D4546, BS 1377:5 and AASHTO T216 standards to be used with UTCU-0320 and UTCU-0325. Displacement transducers are connected to interface unit  and interface unit  is connected to PC by RS232 serial output. The software is capable monitoring the change of displacement data over time.

User can initiate and end data recording process by using the software. The user can determine and assign different time intervals (or select fixed time intervals) and stresses for the calculation of the consolidation test data.

The consolidation software has different data recording columns each assigned to the consolidation cells and they can be set to different normal load (stress) values. The user can also manually enter the vertical displacement data to these columns for correction. The graphs of time-displacement pairs are drawn in both square-root time and logarithmic time scales. In addition to these visualizations, the software can calculate required parameters such as √t90, √t50, √t100, mv, Cv , etc. according to the related standards indicated above. Recorded data, graphs, calculations and all other generic data can be exported to Microsoft Excel for further evaluation.

  • Customizable User Interface
  • Graphical outputs and reports can be saved as MS Excel worksheet
  • Flexibility in edit report and graph templates

 

 UTCU-0320

Dimensions

750x850x1400 mm

(3 pcs UTS-0300 + UTS-0302 + UTS-0376 + Accessories)

Weight (approx.)

180 kg

(3 pcs UTS-0300 + UTS-0302 + UTS-0376 + Accessories)

 

 

P. Name

UTS-0307

(Ø50 mm)

UTS-0309

Ø63,5 mm (2,5″)

UTS-0313

(Ø75 mm)

UTS-0315

Ø101,6 mm

(4″)

UTS-0320

Ø112,8 mm

Spare Cutting Ring UTS-0308 UTS-0312 UTS-0314 UTS-0318 UTS-0322

Upper and Lower

Porous Disc

UTS-0330 UTS-0331 UTS-0333 UTS-0335 UTS-0338
Calibration Disc, stainless steel UTS-0339 UTS-0341 UTS-0343 UTS-0345 UTS-0347
Apparatus for Prepare Consolidation Sample UTS-0358 UTS-0359 UTS-0360 UTS-0362 UTS-0364

 

P. Code Sets of Weight for Consolidation
UTS-0368 16 kgf Set (2) 5 kg, (1) 2 kg, (2) 1 kg, (3) 0,5 kg, (2) 0,25 kg
UTS-0370 32 kgf Set (1) 10 kg, (3) 5 kg, (2) 2 kg, (1) 1 kg, (3) 0,5 kg, (2) 0,25 kg
UTS-0372 50 kgf Set (3) 10 kg, (2) 5 kg, (3) 2 kg, (2) 1 kg, (3) 0,5 kg, (2) 0,25 kg
UTS-0374 64 kgf Set (4) 10 kg, (3) 5 kg, (2) 2 kg, (3) 1 kg, (3) 0,5 kg, (2) 0,25 kg
UTS-0376 80 kgf Set (6) 10 kg, (2) 5 kg, (3) 2 kg, (2) 1 kg, (3) 0,5 kg, (2) 0,25 kg

 

P. Code Slotted Weight

 

UTS-0380 125 g
UTS-0382 250 g
UTS-0384 500 g
UTS-0386 1 kg
UTS-0388 2 kg
UTS-0390 5 kg
UTS-0392 10 kg
UTS-0394 4 kg
UTS-0396 8 kg

Automatic Direct / Residual Shear Test Machine

Product code

UTS-2060.SMPR

Automatic Direct – Residual Shear Test Machine

UTS-2065

Shear Box Assembly, 60×60 mm

UTS-2065-07

Cutting Ring, 60×60 mm

UTS-2065-08

Extrusion Dolly, 60×60 mm

UTS-2065-09

Calibration Disk for UTS-2065

UTS-2066

Shear Box Assembly, Ø 60 mm

UTS-2066-07

Cutting Ring, Ø 60 mm

UTS-2066-08

Extrusion Dolly, Ø 60 mm

UTS-2066-09

Calibration Disk for UTS-2066

UTS-2067

Shear Box Assembly, 100×100 mm

UTS-2067-07

Cutting Ring, 100×100 mm

UTS-2067-08

Extrusion Dolly, 100×100 mm

UTS-2067-09

Calibration Disk for UTS-2067

UTS-2068

Shear Box Assembly, Ø 100 mm

UTS-2068-07

Cutting Ring, Ø 100 mm

UTS-2068-08

Extrusion Dolly, Ø 100 mm

UTS-2068-09

Calibration Disk for UTS-2068

UTS-2069

Shear Box Assembly, Ø 2.5 inch

UTS-2069-07

Cutting Ring, Ø 2.5 inch

UTS-2069-08

Extrusion Dolly, Ø 2.5 inch

UTS-2069-09

Calibration Disk for UTS-2069

UTS-2100

Slotted Weight Set, 50 kg

(4×10 kg + 1×5 kg + 1×2 kg + 3×1 kg)

 

Models for 220-240V 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.

UTS-2060.SMPR

Models for 110-120V, 60Hz, 1ph.

UTS-2060.SMPR -N

Information

Models for 220-240V 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. UTS-2060.SMPR
Models for 110-120V, 60Hz, 1ph.

UTS-2060.SMPR -N

 

Standards

ASTM D3080; BS 1377:7; AASHTO T236, TS 1900-2, CEN-ISO-TS 17892-10

 

The test covers the determination of consolidated drained shear strength of a soil material by direct shear. UTS-2060.SMPR Automatic Direct – Residual Shear Test Machine is motorized and floor mounted. Normal stress is applied to the specimen by utilizing a weight hanger, a lever arm (amplification ratios of 9:1, 10:1 and 11:1), and a vertical loading yoke. Hanger can receive up to 50 kg of weight which is amplified by the lever arm and transferred to the specimen by the vertical loading yoke as a normal force up to 5 kN (5000 N).

The machine is supplied with a shearbox bowl that accepts 60 mm square, 100 mm square, 60 mm dia. round, 100 mm dia. round and 2.5 inc. dia. round shearboxes. Shearbox bowl is designed to contain water to inundate the specimen during the test. The shearbox assemblies consist of rigid upper and lower shearbox frames with lifting and locking screws, a grooved loading pad, a grooved base plate, porous plates (2 pcs.), and perforated plates (2 pcs.).

 

 

Drive unit utilizes a high resolution servomotor and a gear box assembly to ensure continuously variable transmission of speed in a range from 0.00001 mm-min. to 15 mm-min for both forward and reverse directions. 5 kN load cell is used for load measurement. 10 x 0.001 mm and 25 x 0.001 mm sensitivity linear potentiometric transducers are used for vertical and horizontal displacement measurements respectively. Displacement limits are controlled by limit switch.

Shearbox Assemblies, Slotted Weight Sets or Individual Weights and other optional accessories including cutting ring and extrusion dolly should be ordered separately.

 

UTS-2065

UTS-2067

UTS-2068

 

Accessories of Shear Box Assemblies
The Model of Shear Box

UTS-2065

60×60 mm

UTS-2066

Ø:60 mm

UTS-2067 100×100

UTS-2068

Ø:100 mm

UTS-2069

Ø:2,5 inch

Shear Box UTS-2065-01 UTS-2066-01 UTS-2067-01 UTS-2068-01 UTS-2069-01
Loading Cap UTS-2065-02 UTS-2066-02 UTS-2067-02 UTS-2068-02 UTS-2069-02
Grooved Retaining Plate UTS-2065-03 UTS-2066-03 UTS-2067-03 UTS-2068-03 UTS-2069-03
Porous Plate UTS-2065-04 UTS-2066-04 UTS-2067-04 UTS-2068-04 UTS-2069-04
Perforated Plate UTS-2065-06 UTS-2066-06 UTS-2067-06 UTS-2068-06 UTS-2069-06
The Optional Accessories of UTS-2060 Automatic Direct / Residual Shear Test Machine
Specimen Cutter UTS-2065-07 UTS-2066-07 UTS-2067-07 UTS-2068-07 UTS-2069-07
Extrusion Dolly UTS-2065-08 UTS-2066-08 UTS-2067-08 UTS-2068-08 UTS-2069-08

* 2 pcs. supplied with the shear box assemblies

 

UTS-2069-08

UTS-2069

 

 

 

 

Alternative Slotted Weight Sets  of  UTS-2100

Individual

Slootted Weights

Product Codes

Total

Mass

Included weight

1 kg

4 kg

8 kg

UTS-0382

0,25 kg

UTS-0390

5 kg

UTS-2102

32 kg

4

3

2

UTS-0384

0,50 kg

UTS-0392

10 kg

UTS-2104

64 kg

4

5

5

UTS-0386

1 kg

UTS-0394

4 kg

UTS-2106

88 kg

4

5

8

UTS-0388

2 kg

UTS-0396

8 kg

 

U-Touch PRO Control Unit for Direct/Residual Shear Test

The U-Touch PRO Control Unit for Direct/Residual Shear Test is designed to control the machine to perform direct – residual shear test acc. to EN,ASTM/AASHTO and BS standards to process.

The Unit can perform direct – residual shear tests as a stand-alone without the use of a PC or with the USOFT-2060 software and a PC. Control of machine, acquisition of load and displacement data in real time are provided by the unit

The U-Touch PRO has easy to use menu options. It displays all menu option listings simultaneously, allowing the operator to access the required option quickly to activate that option or enter a numeric value to set the test parameters and see all the data while the test running.

The U-Touch PRO graphic display allows real time Load etc. Displacement or Stress etc. Displacement graph. The advanced functions for data base management provide an easy navigation of all saved data. The test results certificate includes all descriptive information. Therefore test parameters can be set and details about the test carried out such as customer details, test type, specimen type, user info and other information required can be entered and printed out as well as test reports and graphs. Also, all minor revisions can be implemented upon request. The Software calculates both the maximum and resilient shear stress.

After three runs, the software calculates the cohesion value “c” and shear resistance angle”φ” by using the best straight line fit.

Main Features

• Can make the test with displacement control.
• Real time display of test graph.
• 4 analog channels for load cell and displacement sensor
• Calibration function for channels.
• Programmable digital gain adjustment for load-cell and potentiometric sensors, voltage and current transmitters.
• Closed-loop PID for steady pace rate.

Consolidation
• 25 pairs of time-vertical displacement values are written to memory.
• The vertical displacement value can be tared prior to recording.
• The analogical channel reading vertical displacement has 260000 points effective resolution.
• The memory can be exported to PC software.

Testing
• 3 different shearing test types can be selected.

• The machine run with the speed determined by user to the direction of shear and stop when the load decreases.

• The machine run with the speed determined by user to the direction of shear and stop when it reaches to the target horizontal displacement value which is also determined by the user at the beginnig of the test.

• The machine run with the speed to the direction of shear, after reaching to the target displacement, returns and finds the exact initial (HOME) position, waits for the dissipation of excess pore pressure and starts to the same procedure again. User can create testing scenarios by determining all the parameters of this multi-reversal shearing test such as test speed, return speed, displacement target, standby time, and cycle number.

• By using the control unit, consolidation before shearing tests are possible.

• The screen displays load, shear stress, horizontal and vertical displacements, and τ-Δx graph continuously.

PLEASE see the pages of “General Properties of U-Touch PRO Control Units” for details of the properties of software and hardware.

 

USOFT-2060  UTEST Software for Direct/Residual Shear Test

Utest Direct and Residual Shear Software is developed in accordance with ASTM D3080, BS 1377:7 and AASHTO T 236 standards to be used with UTS-2060.SMPR Machine.
Direct residual and shear software consist of two sections. First section is used for the consolidation of the sample prior to shear.

The second section of the software is capable of performing three different types of test. The first type moves the machine with the speed determined by user until a shear failure occurs. On the second type, the user can set a speed and a horizontal displacement and the test will continue until the machine reaches to the set value.
On the last type of test, the machine can be configured for cyclic (multireversal) operation. In cyclic mode device will advance to the determined distance with an assigned speed and turn back to the initial (home) position with a different assigned speed, wait for a time for the dissipation of excess pore pressure and start to the new cycle again.
All these test parameters such as forward-reverse speed, distance, cycle number, etc. can be defined by the user.
The software supports 5 different normal load values in order to calculate cohesion (C) and internal friction angle (Ø) values. Prior to the test normal load value must be entered to the software.
The normal stress is calculated according to normal load and sample size automatically.
The software supports both square and round type samples.
Stress values can be optionally and automatically calculated as “standard area” and the “corrected area” approach. When the test is completed peak and residual stress values are recorded.
The normal load versus peak stress pair is used for the calculation of cohesion and internal friction angle value. At least 3 loading with different normal loads are required for this property.
One can set test speed, axis values etc. through the setup of the software. The results can be submitted as a report or can be exported to Microsoft Excel for advanced reanalyze procedures.

See the pages of “General Properties of Utest USOFT  Softwares” for detailed properties of the software.

 

 

The Automatic Direct Residual Shear Test Machine is supplied complete with;

  • Load Cell 5 kN
  • Linear Potentiometric Displacement Transducer (10×0.001 mm)
  • Linear Potentiometric Displacement Transducer (25×0.001 mm)
  • Software

 

Speed Range 0.00001 to 10,00 mm/min
Maximum Shear Force 5 kN (5000 N)
Maximum Vertical Load 0 to 500 N
Horizontal Travel 30 mm
Dimensions 450x1250x1200 mm
Weight (approx.) 110 kg
Power 1100 W

 

Triaxial UU-CU-CD Test Systems

Product code

Triaxial Test Systems

Information

ASTM D2850, D4767, D7181; AASHTO T-297; BS 1377-7, BS 1377-8

 

Determining the mechanical properties of soils is a very important step to design foundations, embankments and other soil structures. Building constructions, excavations, tunnelling and similar applications have several effects on the subsoil structures and these effects are successfully simulated with Triaxial Tests where the stress-strain relation of undisturbed soil specimen are investigated by subjecting the soil sample to different stress levels and drainage conditions.

The UTEST Triaxial Test System provides automated triaxial compression tests on cylindrical undisturbed and remolded soil samples. Unconsolidated undrained (UU), consolidated drained (CD) and consolidated undrained (CU) compression tests can be automatically run, controlled and reported using this apparatus.

 

Unconsolidated Undrained (UU) Test

For the UU test, the specimens (assumed to be saturated prior to test) are subjected to a confining fluid pressure in a triaxial chamber. Once the specimen is inside the triaxial cell, the cell pressure is increased to a predetermined value by rotating the knob of the constant pressure unit, and the specimen is brought to failure by increasing the vertical stress by applying a constant rate of axial strain. Since saturation and consolidation do not exist in this method, original structure and water content of sample is untouched. Pore and back pressures are not measured during this test and therefore the results can only be interpreted in terms of total stress over a confinement pressure (stress).

These tests are generally carried out on three specimens of the same sample subjected to different confining stresses.

Since all specimens are supposedly saturated the shear strength are similar for all tests.

The results of the test are plotted as curves of principal stress difference against strain. For conditions of maximum principal stress difference (taken as failure) Mohr circles are plotted in terms of total stress. The average undrained shear strength is recorded, and the failure (Mohr) envelope is drawn tangential to the Mohr circles in order to find the “undrained cohesion intercept” and undrained “angle of shearing resistance”.

 

Consolidated Undrained (CU) Test & Consolidated Drained (CD) Test

Peak effective strength parameters (c’ and φ’) can be determined either from the results of consolidated undrained (CU) triaxial compression tests with pore pressure measurement or from consolidated drained (CD) triaxial compression tests. The consolidated undrained/ drained triaxial compression tests are normally performed in several stages, involving the successive saturation, consolidation and shearing of each of three specimens.

Saturation is carried out in order to ensure that the pore fluid in the specimen does not contain free air. Saturation is normally carried out by leaving the specimens to an elevated back pressure so that the air in the pores is dissolved in water. Back pressure (which is simply an imposed pore pressure) is applied through a volume change gauge to the top of the specimen, while a cell pressure of slightly higher value is also applied. Both cell pressure and back pressure are normally increased in increments, allowing time for equalization at each stage. The degree of saturation can be expressed in terms of Skempton’s pore pressure parameter (Skempton, 1954):

Δ u

B=__________

Δ σ3

Where Δu is equal to change in pore pressure for an applied cell pressure change of Δ σ3. For an ideally saturated soil B is equal to 1. It is recommended by several standard test methods that  a value of B greater than, or equal to, 0.95 must be achieved before the specimen may be considered as fully saturated and  the consolidation stage started.

The consolidation stage of an effective stress triaxial test is carried out for two reasons. First, three specimens are tested and consolidated at three different effective pressures, in order to give specimens of different strengths which will produce widely spaced effective stress Mohr circles. Secondly, the results of consolidation are used to determine the minimum time to failure in the shear stage.

The effective consolidation pressures (i.e. cell pressure minus back pressure) will normally be increased by a factor of two between each specimen, with the middle pressure approximating to the vertical effective stress in the ground. When the consolidation cell pressure and back pressure are applied to the specimen, readings of volume change are made using a volume change device in the back pressure line. Pore pressure is measured at the specimen base, with drainage to the back pressure line taking place through a porous stone covering the top of the specimen.

The coefficient of consolidation of the clay can be determined by plotting volume change as a function of the square root of time. Theoretical considerations indicate that the first 50% of volume loss during consolidation should show as a straight line on this plot. This straight line is extended down to cut the horizontal line representing 100% consolidation, and the time intercept at this point (termed “t ” by Bishop and Henkel) 100 can be used to obtain the coefficient of consolidation.

 

Consolidated Undrained (CU) Test:

Once consolidation is complete, the specimen is to be isolated from the back pressure and the rate of vertical movement of the compression machine platen set according to result of consolidation. During the shear stage the vertical stress is increased by the loading ram and measurements are made at regular intervals of deformation, ram load and pore pressure. These are converted to graphs of principal stress difference (σ1- σ3) and pore pressure as a function of strain, and failure is normally taken as the point of maximum principal stress difference. The effective stress Mohr circles are plotted for the failure conditions of the three specimens which has been subjected to different consolidation level, and the gradient and intercept of a straight line drawn tangential to these circles defines the effective strength parameters c’ and φ’.

 

 

Consolidated Drained (CD) Test:

The consolidated drained triaxial compression test, with volume change measurement during shear is carried out in a similar sequence to the consolidated undrained test, but during shear the back pressure remains connected to the specimen which is loaded sufficiently slowly to avoid the development of excess pore pressures.

The shear stage of a drained triaxial test can be expected to take between 7 and 15 times longer than that of an undrained test with pore pressure measurement.

Once shearing is complete, the results are presented as graphs of principal stress difference and volume change as  a function of strain, and the failure Mohr circles are plotted to give the drained failure envelope defined by the parameters cd’ and φd’ .

Triaxial CD-CU-UU equipment is computer controlled, test values can be transferred to computer and data processing can be made with Triaxial software on Windows operating system. All data can be used on Excel programs.

The load data and axial displacement data are transfered and recorded through U-Touch PRO Control Unit to the software.

Three pressure data (cell pressure, back pressure and pore pressure) from triaxial cell and volume change data transfered and recorded through the interface unit with 4 channel  for data acquisition (UTCU-0320) to the software.

 

Typical Configuration of System for Triaxial Tests ( UU-CU-CD)
Product Code Description UU UU-CU-CD
UTM-0108.SMPR Multiplex Universal Electromechanic Test Machine* 1 1
UTGM-1180 Load Cell 5 k N, S Type 1 1
UTGM-1190 Load Cell 10 kN, Pancake Type** 1 1
UTS-2400 Triaxial Cell*** 1 1
UTS-2401 Triaxial Cell*** 1 1
UTS-2405 Block with One Connection Line for Triaxial Test Cells 1 3
UTGM-1420 Pressure Transducer 1 1
UTS-2408 Oil and Water Constant Pressure System 1 2
UTS-2415 Automatic Volume Change Unit 1
UTCU-0320 Interface Unit with 4 Channel  for Data Acquisition 1
USOFT-2419 Software to Perform UU Triaxial Tests 1 1
USOFT-2420 Software to Perform CU-CD Triaxial Tests 1
UTS-1330 De-Airing Water Tank, 7 L. 1 1
UTGP-1140 Plastic Hose, Ø8mm OD, 10 m 1 1

* Supplied complete with 50 kN Load Cell(UTGM-1210), 50 mm linear potentiometric transducer (UTGM-0064) with holders (UTM-0114 and UTAS-1060) and a lower compression platen.

** May be need for 70-100 mm dia. samples with high strength.

*** Choose the suitable cell for the specimen size (UTS-2400: 38-50 mm dia. samples / UTS-2401: 70-100 mm dia. samples). For cell and cell accessories see “Triaxial Cells, Cell Accesories and Sample Preparation” page.

****  Supplied with connection cable of UTGM-1420 pressure transducer.

Multiplex Universal Electronmechanic Test Machine

Product code

UTM-0108.SMPR 

Multiplex Universal Electromechanic

Test Machine

Information

The UTM-0108.SMPR Multiplex Universal Electromechanic Test Machine is a Servo Controlled Multiplex Machine supplied complete with 50 kN Load Cell (UTGM-0025), 25 mm Linear Potentiometric Transducer(UTGM-0062 ) and U-Touch PRO Control Unit. 5 kN Loadcell should be ordered separately for Triaxial Tests.

The Frame capacity is 50 kN. This versatile digital loading frame features a microprocessor controlled drive system with an advanced servo motor enabling the operator to easily set any test speed via the coloured touch screen. Touch screen comprises adjustment buttons such as “start”, “increase”, “automatic”, “manual”, “down”, “up” as well as other user defined test parameters. The testing speed can be set between 0,00001 mm/min to 51mm/min. The test automatically stops when load and/or displacement is reached to 99% value of the set measuring range. See UTM-0108.SMPR pages  for details.

Load and displacement values are collected by U-Touch PRO Control Unit  and transferred to PC for further processing with the USOFT-2419  software  for performing UU and USOFT-2420 software  for CU-CD  tests.

 

UTGM-0042 with UTGM-0062

 

Dimensions 470x600x1180 mm
Weight (approx.) 105 kg
Power 750 W

 

 

U-Touch PRO Control Units

U-Touch PRO Control Unit is designed to control the machine and processing of data from load-cells, pressure transducers or displacement transducers which are fitted to the machine.

All the operations of U-Touch PRO are controlled from the front panel consisting of color resistive touch screen display and function keys 4 analogue channels are provided for load-cells, pressure transducers or displacement transducers.

U-Touch PRO Cıontrol Units has easy to use menu options and displays all menu option listings simultaneously, allowing the operator to access the required option in a seemless manner to activate the option or enter a numeric value to set the test parameters.The digital graphic display of each  control unit is able to draw realtime “Load vs. Time”, “Load vs. Displacement” or “Stress vs. Time” graphics.

The Control Unit offers many addition unique features. You can save more than 10000 test results in its internal memory. The Control Units can be controlled remotely from anywhere around the world.

 

MAIN FEAUTURES

• Can make test with displacement control.

• Real time display of test graph.

• 4 analog channels for load cell or pressure sensors or displacement sensors.

• Calibration function for 4 channels.

• Programmable digital gain adjustment for load-cell, pressure transducers, potentiometric sensors, voltage and current transmitters.

• Closed-loop for pace rate.

 

 

Triaxial Cells and Sample Preparation Accessories

Product code

UTS-2400  

Standard Triaxial cell for 38 and 50 mm dia. samples

UTS-2401

Standard Triaxial cell for 70 and 100 mm dia. samples

 

Information

The cell has been designed and treated to minimize corrosion. Particular attention has been paid to the quality of finish between the piston and the head. Final assembly includes the fitting of an O-ring seal and the use of a special lubricant to reduce friction to a minimum and eliminate water leakage. The piston load capacity is designed to accept high axial loads which may be present during the final stages of a test.

Each cell has five take-off positions drilled in the base for top drainage/back pressure, pore water pressure and bottom drainage. Each cell will accept a range of base adaptors and various accessories for testing a wide range of specimens.

The cell capacity is designed to tolerate confining pressures as high as 1700 kPa which is enough for simulating most in-situ conditions.

 

  UTS-2400 UTS-2401
Dimensions 150x150x300 mm 200x200x400 mm
Weight (approx.) 5 kg 8 kg
Cell Accessories
Sample Diameter(mm) 38 50 70 100

UU

Test

CU CD

Test

Base Adaptor UTS-2420 UTS-2450 UTS-2470 UTS-2500 YES YES
Porous Top Cap UTS-2421 UTS-2451 UTS-0471 UTS-2501 YES YES
Nylon Tubing for Drainage UTS-2422 UTS-2452 UTS-2472 UTS-2502 YES
Pair of Porous Discs UTS-2423 UTS-2453 UTS-2473 UTS-2503 YES
Rubber Membrane UTS-2424 UTS-2454 UTS-2474 UTS-2504 YES YES
Membrane Placing Tool (Strecher) UTS-2425 UTS-2455 UTS-2475 UTS-2505 YES YES
0 Ring (10pcs.) UTS-2426 UTS-2456 UTS-2476 UTS-2506 YES YES
0 Ring Placing Tool UTS-2427 UTS-2457 UTS-2477 UTS-2507 YES YES
Leteral Filter Paper (50 pcs.) UTS-2428 UTS-2458 UTS-2478 UTS-2508 YES
Filter Paper Discs (100 pcs.) UTS-2429 UTS-2459 UTS-2479 UTS-2509 YES
Plastic Discs (2 pcs.) UTS-2430 UTS-2460 UTS-2480 UTS-2510 YES
Sample Preperation Accessories
Sample Diameter 38 mm 50 mm 70 mm 100 mm
Split Sand Former UTS-2431 UTS-2461 UTS-2481 UTS-2511
Split Mould UTS-2432 UTS-2462 UTS-2482 UTS-2512
Cutter UTS-2436 UTS-2466 UTS-2486 UTS-2516
Aliminium Dolly UTS-2437 UTS-2467 UTS-2487 UTS-2517

 

Automatic Soil Compactor

Product code

UTS-0650

Automatic Soil Compactor, BS, EN, ASTM, AASHTO

UTS-0650AS

Automatic Soil Compactor, AS

UTS-0652

ASTM/EN/BS Rammer for UTS-0650

UTS-0654

ASTM Rammer Face, Ø2” (50.8 mm) for UTS-0650

UTS-0656

EN/BS Rammer Face Ø 50 mm for UTS-0650

Information

Models for 220-240V 50 Hz, 1 ph. UTS-0650-T UTS-0650AS-T
Models for 110-120V 60 Hz, 1 ph. UTS-0650-N  
Models for 220-240V 60 Hz, 1 ph. UTS-0650-K  

 

Standards

ASTM D558, D559, D560, D698, D1557, D1883; EN 13286 2, 13286-47; BS 1377:4 AASHTO T99, T134, T135, T136, T180, T193; NLT 107/98, 108/91, 111/87; AS 1289.5.1.1, 5.2.1, 6.1.1

 

Automatic Soil Compactor are designed to compact specimens automatically and uniformly, assuring conformity with the above listed international standards.

The principle of the design is to allow the hammer to drop  the required height into the soil in the mould which rotates circularly to distribute the blows uniformly over the surface of the specimen in the mould. The drop height is adjustable to 300 mm, 12” (305 mm), 450 mm and 18” (457 mm). The rammer is circular faced and interchangeable to 50 mm or 2” (50.8 mm).diameter. Rammer weight is adjustable according to reference standard. When compacting 100 mm or 4” diameter specimens the unit operates on a single radius and when compacting 150 mm or 6” diameter specimens the unit operates on inner and outer radius to obtain even compaction.

The number of blows per layer can be set at the beginning of the compaction process by the digital counter according to the standard preferred by user. This automatic blow pattern ensures effective and equal compaction for each layer of soil by rotating the base table, so the mould, in equal steps and travelling the rammer across the mould. User defined blow number and in-out distribution is also available.

 

Compactor is equipped with programmable digital counter which allows the machine;

  • To select reference standard ( number of blows and mould size ) by the operator at the beginning of the test.
  • To set desired compaction cycle ( number of blows and count of the number of inner and outer drops) by user.

 

 

 

The standard type (BS, EN, ASTM, AASHTO) mould size (4’’/100 mm or 6’’/150 mm) and the number of drops can be selected easily.

 

UTS-0650 Soil Compactor is supplied complete with;

  • ASTM/EN/BS Rammer
  • ASTM Rammer Face, Ø2” (50.8 mm)
  • EN/BS Rammer Face, Ø 50 mm

 

UTS-0650AS Soil Compactor is supplied complete with;

  • AS Rammer
Dimensions 400x550x1470 mm
Weight (approx.) 125 kg
Power 370 W

 

Proctor Moulds And Rammers Preparation Accessories

Product code

UTS-0600A Standard Proctor Mould, ASTM
UTS-0605A Standard Proctor Compaction Rammer, ASTM
UTS-0610A Modified Proctor Mould, ASTM
UTS-0615A Modified Proctor Compaction Rammer, ASTM
UTS-0600E A Type Proctor Mould (Standard), EN
UTS-0603E
A Type Split Proctor Mould (Standard), EN
UTS-0605E
A Type Proctor Compaction Rammer (Low Energy-Standard), EN
UTS-0607E

Steel Plate for The End Layer Compaction

for UTS-0608, EN

UTS-0610E

B Type Proctor Compaction Mould

(Modified), EN

UTS-0613E
B Type (Modified) Split Proctor/CBR Split Mould, EN
UTS-0615E

B Type Proctor Compaction Rammer

(Medium Energy-Modified), EN

UTS-0617E

Steel Plate for The End Layer Compaction

for UTS-0612, EN

UTS-0620E
C Type Proctor Compaction Mould, EN
UTS-0625E C Type Proctor Compaction Rammer (High Energy), EN
UTS-0627E Steel Plate for The End Layer Compaction for C Type Proctor Moulds, EN

 

Information

ASTM D 698, D 1557, D 558 ; AASHTO T 99, T180, T 134 ; EN 13286-2;

BS 1377:4, 1924:2; NF P 94-093 (Alternative); AS 1289.5.1.1 and 5.1.2

 

Moulds and rammers are used for determining the relationship between the moisture content and density of compacted soil. Made of plated steel, includes collar, mould body and base plate. Rammers are used to compact the soil sample in the Proctor Moulds and made of plated steel. Different models are available conforming to the relevant standards.

According to NF P 94-093, proctor moulds and rammers that include “…NF”, can be used as an alternative to the moulds and rammers that include “…E” which also in compliance with EN 13286-2.

 

 Proctor Moulds – ASTM/AASHTO

Product Code Description Internal Dia Body Height Volume Weight
UTS-0600A Standard Proctor Mould 101.6 ± 0.4 mm 116.4 ± 0.5 mm

944.0 ± 14 mm

cm3

4 kg
UTS-0610A Modified Proctor Mould 152.4 ± 0.7 mm 116.4 ± 0.5 mm

2124 ± 25 mm

cm3

8 kg

 

Proctor Moulds – EN

Product Code Description Internal Dia Body Height Volume Weight
UTS-0600E A Type Proctor Mould EN (Standard) 100 ± 1 mm 120± 1 mm 942 cm3 6 kg
UTS-0603E
A Type Split Proctor Mould (Standard), EN 100 ± 1 mm 120± 1 mm 942 cm3 6 kg
UTS-0610E B Type (Modified) Proctor/CBR Mould EN
150 ± 1 mm 120 ± 1 mm 2120 cm3 10 kg
UTS-0613E B Type (Modified) Split Proctor/CBR Mould, EN 150 ± 1 mm 120 ± 1 mm 2120 cm3 10 kg
UTS-0620E C Type Proctor Mould (Standard), EN 250 ± 1 mm 200 ± 1 mm 9813 cm3 12 kg

 

Proctor Moulds – BS

Product Code Description Internal Dia Body Height Volume Weight
UTS-0600B.TS 1liter Mould (Standard Proctor) BS,TS-1900-1 105 ± 0.5 mm 115,5± 0,5 mm

1000 cm3

 

5 kg
UTS-0610B

(Modified Proctor) (CBR Type Mould)

Vibrating Hammer Mould BS, EN, TS-1900-1

152 ± 0.5 mm 127 ± 1 mm 2303 cm3 7 kg

*C Spanners (UTS-00611B.E) and Assembly Tool (UTS-0612B.E) should be ordered separately for assembling and disassembling the these moulds.

 

Proctor Moulds – NF P 94-093 (Alternative)

Product Code Description Internal Dia Body Height Volume Weight
UTS-0600NF Standard Proctor Mould, NF 101,5± 0.5 mm

 

116,5± 0,5 mm

 

 

942 cm3

5 kg
UTS-0603NF Split Standard Proctor Mould, NF 101,5± 0.5 mm
UTS-0610NF Modified Proctor  (CBR Type) Mould, NF 152 ± 0.5 mm 152,0± 0,5 mm

 

2757 cm3

15 kg
UTS-0613NF Split Modified Proctor  (CBR Type) Mould, NF 152 ± 0.5 mm

 

Proctor Moulds – AS

Product Code Description Internal Dia Body Height Volume Weight
UTS-0600AS A Type Proctor Mould AS (Standard) 105 ± 0.5 mm 115,5± 0,5 mm

1000 cm3

 

6 kg
UTS-0610AS B Type  Proctor Mould AS (Modified) 152 ± 1 mm 132,5 ± 0,5 mm 2400 cm3

10 kg

 

 

Proctor Rammer – ASTM / AASHTO

Product Code Description Rammer Dia. Free Fall Height Mass of Rammer Weight
UTS-0605A Standard Proctor Compaction Rammer 50.8 304.8± 1 2495 ± 23 g 9
UTS-0615A Modified Proctor Compaction Rammer 50.8 457 ± 1.3 4540 ± 10 g 5

 

Proctor Rammers – EN

Product Code Description Rammer Dia. Free Fall Height Mass of Rammer Weight
UTS-0605E A Type Rammer EN (Low Energy-Standard) 50 ± 0.5 305± 3 2500 ± 20 g 5
UTS-0615E B Type Rammer EN (Medium Energy-Modified) 50 ± 0.5 457 ± 3 4500 ± 40 g 8
UTS-0625E C Type Proctor Compaction Rammer (High Energy), EN 125 ± 0.5 600 ± 3 15000 ± 40 g 15

 

Proctor Rammers – BS

Product Code Description Rammer Dia. Free Fall Height Mass of Rammer Weight
UTS-0605B 2.5 kg Compaction Rammer BS 50 ± 0.5 300± 3 2500 ± 25 g 5
UTS-0615A 4.5 kg Compaction Rammer BS 50 ± 0.5 450 ± 4 4500 ± 50 g 4,50

 

Proctor Rammers – NF P 94-093 (Alternative)

Product Code Description Rammer Dia. Free Fall Height Mass of Rammer Weight
UTS-0605NF Standard Proctor Compaction Rammer, NF 51 ±1,0 305± 2 2490±2,5 g 5
UTS-0615NF Modified Proctor Compaction Rammer, NF 51 ±1,0 457 ±2 4535 ± 5 g 8

 

Proctor Rammers – AS

Product Code Description Rammer Dia. Free Fall Height Mass of Rammer Weight
UTS-0605AS Standard Proctor Compaction Rammer with Round Foot. AS 50±0,4 300±2,0 2,7±0,01 kg 4
UTS-0606AS Standard Proctor Compaction Rammer with Sector Foot. AS

74±0,5

(Radius of sector foot)

300±2,0 2,7±0,01 kg 4
UTS-0615AS Modified Proctor Compaction Rammer with Round Foot. AS 50±0,4 450±2,0 4,9±0,01 kg 8
UTS-0616AS Modified Proctor Compaction Rammer with Sector Foot. AS

74±0,5

(Radius of sector foot)

450±2,0 4,9±0,01 kg 8

CBR Mould and Accessories EN

Product code

CBR Mould and Accessories EN

Information

EN 13286-47

 

Each accessories listed below should be ordered separately.,

 

Product Code

Description

Dimensions

Weight (approx.)

UTS-0610E

B type Modified Proctor/CBR Mould EN, int dia.: 150 mm, int height: 120 mm, supplied complete with extension collar and solid base plate

200x240x180 mm

8,9 kg

UTS-0613E

B type Modified Split Proctor/CBR Mould EN, int .dia.: 150 mm, int. height: 120 mm, supplied complete with extension collar and solid base plate

200x240x180 mm

9,1 kg

UTS-0705E

Spacer Disc with T Handle, EN

150x150x170 mm

5 kg

UTS-0708E.B

Annular Surcharge Weight BS / EN

150x150x20 mm

2 kg

UTS-0709E.B

Split Surcharge Weight BS / EN

150x150x20 mm

2 kg

UTS-0713E

CBR Perforated Base Plate EN

180x180x30 mm

3 kg

UTS-0724

Straightedge

300x30x10 mm

0,3 kg

UTS-0727

Filter papers for CBR test, No:1 x 150 mm dia.

160x160x30 mm

0,2 kg

UTS-0730

Filter screen, 144 mm dia.

150 μm mesh

160x160x30 mm

0,2 kg

 

Sand Cone Sets

Product code

UTS- 0950            Sand Cone Set 6.5″
UTS-0960 Sand Cone Set 12″
UTS-0952 Plastic Sand Jar 5 L, for UTS-0950
UTS-0954
Calibration Container for UTS-0950
UTS-0962 Density Cylinder, 12″

Information

ASTM D1556; AASHTO T181, T191

 

The UTS-0950 and UTS-0960 Sand Cone Sets are used for the determination of the degree of compaction on site. UTS-0950 includes double cone, plastic sand jar and base plate with flanged hole.Calibration container should be ordered seperately.

UTS-0962 Density Cylinder is used for determining in place density of compacted base courses containing large sizes of coarse aggregates. Density cylinder should be ordered seperately.

 

Product Code Dimensions Weight (approx.)
UTS-0950 350x350x200 mm 3 kg
UTS-0960 310x310x600 mm 10 kg
UTS-0962 550x400x350 mm 10 kg

 

Plate Loading Test Set

Product code

UTS-1101

1100 kN (22 500 lbf) Plate Loading Digital Test Set

UTS-1102

200 kN (45000 lbf) Plate Loading Digital Test Set

UTS-1105

500 kN (112400 lbf) Plate Loading Digital Test Set

UTS-1108

Digital Deflection Measurement Assembly for Plate Loading Test Sets

UTS-1109

Additional Bar to extend total length up to 5.5 meters

UTS-1111

100 kN (22500 lbf) Plate Loading Test Set with Displacement Transducers and Data Logger

UTS-1112

200 kN (45000 lbf) Plate Loading Test Set, with Displacement Transducers and Data Logger

UTS-1115

500 kN (112400 lbf) Plate Loading Test Set, with Displacement Transducers and Data Logger

UTS-1118

Electronic Deflection Measurement Assembly for Plate Loading Test Set

UTS-1121

Hydraulic Jack with Load Transfer Arm, 100 kN (22500 lbf) capacity, for Plate Load Bearing Test Set

UTS-1122

Hydraulic Jack with Load Transfer Arm, 200 kN (45000 lbf) capacity, for Plate Load Bearing Test Set

UTS-1125

Hydraulic Jack with Load Transfer Arm, 500 kN (112400 lbf) capacity, for Plate Load Bearing Test Set

UTS-1133

Loading Plate, Ø152 mm (6”), for Plate Loading Test

UTS-1134

Loading Plate, Ø160 mm (6,3”), for Plate Loading Test

UTS-1136

Loading Plate, Ø305 mm, (12”) for Plate Loading Test

UTS-1137

Loading Plate Ø 457 mm (18”)  for Plate Loading Test

UTS-1138

Loading Plate Ø 610 mm (24”) for Plate Loading Test

UTS-1139

Loading Plate Ø 762 mm (30”) for Plate Loading Test

UTS-1140

Additional Plates Set for Plate Loading Test, ASTM (Ø457 mm/18”, Ø610 mm/24” and Ø762mm/30” plates)

UTGE-3800

Hydraulic Hand Pump, 700 bar

 

Information

ASTM D1195, D1196; BS 1377:9

 

Plate load test sets can be used to determine the ultimate bearing capacity of subgrade soils and compacted pavement components. Plate load tests provide data for use in the evaluation and design of rigid and flexible-type airport and highway pavements.

The test is performed by pressing a steel bearing plate into the layer to be measured by the help of a hydraulic jack and measuring the resulting deformation taking place on the layer. This deformation value can also be used to obtain modulus of subgrade reaction which can be correlated to resilient modulus as proposed by “1993 AASHTO Guide for Design of Pavement Structures”

Utest provides two models, one digital and one electronic for plate load testing sets. Both models have 3 different capacities: 100 kN (22 500 lbf), 200 kN (45 000 lbf) and 500 kN (112400 lbf)

All test set supplied with a wooden carrying case.

UTS-1109 Additional Bar to extend total length up to 5.5 meters of measuring bar of plate loading test sets should be ordered.

 

 

         

Detail of UTS-1102                            Detail of UTS-1112

 

Product Code Capacity Automatic Data Logging and PC Software Support Load Plates Included
UTS-1101 100 kN Plate Loading Digital Test Set 100 kN Hydraulic Equipment with Fittings ( UTS-1121) 100 kN hydraulic cylinder, 3 pcs. extension rods with different length

Hydraulic hand pump (with pressure transducer, readout unit and

2m(6,56 ft) flexible hose with quick release coupling)

Ø152mm(6″) and Ø305mm(12″) loading plates
Digital Deflection Measurement Assembly (UTS-1108) 2,5 m (8,2 ft) measuring bar with base supports,. plump, spirit level
3 pcs. 25 x 0.01mm digital dial gauges with dial supports
UTS-1102 200 kN Plate Loading Digital Test Set.

200 kN Hydraulic Equipment with Fittings ( UTS-1122)

 

200 kN  hydraulic cylinder, 3 pcs. extension rods with different length

Hydraulic hand pump (with pressure transducer, readout unit and

2m(6,56 ft) flexible hose with quick release coupling)

Ø152mm(6″) and Ø305mm(12″) loading plates
Digital Deflection Measurement Assembly (UTS-1108) 2,5 m (8,2 ft) measuring bar with base supports,. plump, spirit level
3pcs. 25 x 0.01mm digital dial gauges with dial supports
UTS-1105 500 kN Plate Loading Digital Test Set. 200 kN Hydraulic Equipment with Fittings ( UTS-1125) 500 kN  hydraulic cylinder, 3 pcs. extension rods with different length

Hydraulic hand pump (with pressure transducer, readout unit and

2m(6,56 ft) flexible hose with quick release coupling)

Ø152mm(6″) and Ø305mm(12″) loading plates
Digital Deflection Measurement Assembly (UTS-1108) 2,5 m (8,2 ft) measuring bar with base supports,. plump, spirit level
3pcs. 25 x 0.01mm digital dial gauges with dial supports
UTS-1111 100 kN Plate Loading Electronic Test Set. 100 kN Hydraulic Equipment with Fittings ( UTS-1121 100 kN hydraulic cylinder, 3 pcs. extension rods with different length
Hydraulic hand pump (with pressure transducer, readout unit and 2m(6,56 ft) flexible hose with quick release coupling)
Ø152mm(6″) and Ø305mm(12″) loading plates
Electronic Deflection Measurement Assembly (UTS-1118) 2,5 m (8,2 ft) measuring bar with base supports,. plump, spirit level
3pcs. 25 x 0.001mm linear potentiometric displacement transducers and their supports
Interface unit with 4 channel for data acquisition (UTCU-0320), converter DC 12 V to DC 24V and UTEST software.PC is not included and have to be ordered separately
UTS-1112 200 kN Plate Loading Electronic Test Set. 200 kN Hydraulic Equipment with Fittings (UTS-1122) 200 kN hydraulic cylinder, 3 pcs. extension rods with different length
Hydraulic hand pump (with pressure transducer, readout unit and 2m(6,56 ft) flexible hose with quick release coupling)
Ø152mm(6″) and Ø305mm(12″) loading plates
Electronic Deflection Measurement Assembly (UTS-1118) 2,5 m (8,2 ft) measuring bar with base supports,. plump, spirit level
3pcs. 25 x 0.001mm linear potentiometric displacement transducers and their supports
Interface unit with 4 channel for data acquisition (UTCU-0320), converter DC 12 V to DC 24V and UTEST software.PC is not included and have to be ordered separately
UTS-1115 500 kN Plate Loading Electronic Test Set. 500 kN Hydraulic Equipment with Fittings ( UTS-1125) 500 kN hydraulic cylinder, 3 pcs. extension rods with different length
Hydraulic hand pump (with pressure transducer, readout unit and 2m(6,56 ft) flexible hose with quick release coupling)
Ø152mm(6″) and Ø305mm(12″) loading plates
Electronic Deflection Measurement Assembly (UTS-1118) 2,5 m (8,2 ft) measuring bar with base supports,. plump, spirit level
3pcs. 25 x 0.001mm linear potentiometric displacement transducers and their supports
Interface unit with 4 channel for data acquisition (UTCU-0320), converter DC 12 V to DC 24V and UTEST software.PC is not included and have to be ordered separately

 

Product Code Dimensions Weight (approx.)
UTS-1101/UTS-1111 370x1330x570 mm 50 kg
UTS-1102/UTS-1112 370x1330x570 mm 54 kg
UTS-1105/UTS-1115 80x1330x80 mm 60 kg
UTS-1121 20x95x30 mm 43 kg
UTS-1122 30x1050x30 mm 47 kg
UTS-1125 35x1100x30 mm 53 kg
UTS-1108 450x2600x240 mm 8 kg
UTS-1109 30x100x60 mm 8 kg
UTS-1118 450x2600x230 mm 8 kg
UTS-1133 160x170x50 mm 3,50 kg
UTS-1134 160x180x50 mm 4,50 kg
UTS-1136 310x370x50 mm 15 kg
UTS-1137 460x530x50 mm 34 kg
UTS-1138 700x700x50 mm 60 kg
UTS-1139 850x850x50 mm 94 kg
UTS-1140 850x850x50 mm 187 kg