It is designed for application of cell pressure upto 10kg/cm on a triaxial specimen in the triaxial cell. The unit is mostly used in routine tests which last for about 10 to 15 minutes wherein the variations of cell pressure can be tolerated.
Specification
The apparatus consists of a pressure chamber which has a flanged top 2 cap fitted with a 10 kg/cm. Pressure gauge and a valve for pumping in air. Water inlet and drain cock are fitted to the chamber. 2 The foot pump supplied easily develops a pressure of 10 kg/cm2 Complete with connecting pressure hose.