This is a hand operated instrument for determining the unconfined compression strength of soil specimens of diameter ranging from 38mm to 100mm.

 

Load on the sample is applied gradually by a hand operated load frame and loads are measured on a sensitive proving ring attached to the load frame.

 

Specifications: 

 

Comprises of a hand operated load frame, cap. 5000 kgf with screw jack fro loading, handle and strain dial gauge bracket, adaptor fro proving ring, conical seats and male/female coning tools for 38 mm dia. sample.

 

Supplied without proving ring, dial gauge.